CFA® exam candidates
Use our published LIFA exam subject weightings to reinforce ethics, financial statement analysis, fixed income, equity, and portfolio management fundamentals.
See Level I topics →Ideal for CFA® exam candidates, GMAT® students, and MBA prospects and participants seeking a practical, rigorous credential.
Three exam levels. Transparent subject weightings. Schedule when you’re ready. No registration or enrollment fee — you only pay if you pass.
LIFA complements your professional path—whether you are studying for the CFA exam, targeting a high GMAT score, or enrolled in an MBA program.
Use our published LIFA exam subject weightings to reinforce ethics, financial statement analysis, fixed income, equity, and portfolio management fundamentals.
See Level I topics →Quant reasoning matters. LIFA emphasizes probability, statistics, and problem-solving that align with quantitative thinking you build for the GMAT.
Register & scholarships →Bridge classroom theory and applied markets knowledge with a credential focused on corporate finance, economics, international markets, and ethics.
Compare credentials →The LIFA Exam Program measures professional excellence across a broad investment curriculum, delivered through three exams. You choose study resources; we publish the topics and weightings so you can plan with confidence.
Enroll online with no up-front payment. If you pass, the Level I exam fee is charged; scholarships may reduce it for eligible candidates.
Register →Online, multiple-choice exams are available year-round. If you need to try again, a 60-day waiting period applies with a limited number of attempts.
See policies →LIFA exam results are typically available within seven days. Pass/fail reporting and clear subject weightings help you target study time.
Curriculum guide →Candidates choose their own study sources; the guide outlines topics to master and suggested strategies.
Weightings are reviewed annually.
After a Level I attempt, you may retake after 60 days, with a cap on total attempts to promote meaningful progress.
Each exam is a single ~2-hour session delivered online under standardized conditions. Questions are answered in order.
Subject weightings are public. Pass/fail results are communicated promptly; precise scores are not disclosed.
Both LIFA and CFA are three-level programs assessing core investment knowledge and ethics; LIFA publishes Level I weightings and offers year-round scheduling.
LIFA offers online testing 365 days/year with a 60-day retake interval. Policies are designed to give candidates flexibility while maintaining rigor.
LIFA has no registration or enrollment fees and charges the exam fee only upon a pass; scholarships available for eligible candidates.
Register in minutes. No registration or enrollment fee. Pay only if you pass.
LIFA emphasizes ethics, financial statement analysis, fixed income, equity, and portfolio management—areas that reinforce foundations valued by CFA candidates.
Yes. LIFA’s quantitative analysis and economics modules align with the problem-solving and data reasoning mindset sharpened for GMAT study.
Absolutely. Many MBA students pursue LIFA to demonstrate applied markets knowledge alongside their degree coursework.
Exams are available year-round online. If you need to retake, there’s a 60-day wait between attempts.