How can I get support to study for CFA?

Anonymous wrote:

"Hi,

I am on the verge of finishing my CIMA exams with only my case study remaining. I am keen to study CFA after finishing my CIMA studies. However, I have had two years of experience within retail. I am intending to gain another years of experience to sign off my experince but then shortly change industry. Is it still possible for me to be able to transfer industries inorder to be given study support for CFA? Would it be more appropriate to attain an accountancy position within an investment bank/fund investment company and then transfer internally? What could my difference in career path look like in 3 years time if I was to remain as an accountant as oppossed to pursuing with CFA? Do you think adding CFA to my existing CIMA qualification could enhance my future career? "

Elan Diamond a Manager from WH Marks Sattin replied:

"You are unlikely to receive study support for CFA unless your role is directly relevent to it. If you move as a "newly qualified CIMA", you might be able to negotiate it as part of your package (again, if relevent to your role). The career path you follow depends extensively on the experience that you have gained - As you can probably appreciate there are a number of specific questions that can only be answered when I have a better understanding of your background etc. I am happy to be specific and discuss this in more detail if appropriate - please give me a call on 0207 321 5000

All the best

WH Marks Sattin"