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When Is the CFA® Exam?

By: Kaplan Schweser
March 31, 2023
CFA Program Exam Dates

"When is the CFA® exam?" is one of the first questions you want to be answered if you’re planning to sit for the exam. This article has information about the CFA exam dates and schedules for each exam level.

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CFA Exam Schedule: A Regular Cadence for CFA Exam Dates and Schedules

In 2023 and 2024, the CFA Institute will offer the CFA exam on a regular schedule.

  • Level I will be offered four times a year in February, May, August, and November
  • Level II will be offered three times a year in May, August/September, and November
  • Level III of the CFA exam will be offered twice a year in February and August/September

2023-2024 CFA® Exam Dates

The specific CFA exam windows/dates for each level of the CFA Program are as follows:

2023-2024 CFA Level l Exam Dates

Level I Exam Date Window

Registration Deadline

Scheduling Deadline

Rescheduling Deadline

February 14-20, 2023November 8, 2022November 16, 2022January 13, 2023
May 16-22, 2023January 31, 2023February 15, 2023April 14, 2023
August 22-28, 2023May 9, 2023May 24, 2023July 21, 2023
November 11-17, 2023August 8, 2023August 16, 2023October 13, 2023
February 19-25, 2024November 8, 2023November 21, 2023January 18, 2024
May 15-21, 2024February 6, 2024TBATBA
August 20-26, 2024May 14, 2024TBATBA
November 13-19, 2024August 7, 2024TBATBA

 

2023-2024 CFA Level ll Exam Dates

Level II Exam Date Window

Registration Deadline

Scheduling Deadline

Rescheduling Deadline

May 23-27, 2023January 31, 2023February 15, 2023April 21, 2023
August 29 - Sept 2, 2023May 9, 2023May 24, 2023July 28, 2023
November 18-22, 2023August 8, 2023August 16, 2023October 20, 2023
May 22-26, 2024February 6, 2024TBATBA
August 27-31, 2024May 14, 2024TBATBA
November 20-24, 2024August 7, 2024TBATBA

 

2023-2024 CFA Level lll Exam Dates

Level III Exam Date Window

Registration Deadline

Scheduling Deadline

Rescheduling Deadline

February 21-23, 2023November 8, 2022November 16, 2022January 20, 2023
August 29 - Sept 5, 2023May 9, 2023May 24, 2023July 28, 2023
February 15-18, 2024November 8, 2023November 21, 2023January 17, 2024
August 16-19, 2024August 7, 2024TBATBA

 

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August 2023 CFA Exam Registration Details

 

How Much Does the CFA Exam Cost?

CFA exam costs vary depending on when you decide to register for the exam but regardless there is a one-time enrollment fee of $350 the first time you register for the Level I exam. 

2023 CFA Exam Cost

The fee for registering for a CFA exam window in 2023, costs candidates $900 for registering early and $1,200 for registering by the standard deadline. 

2024 CFA Exam Cost

The fee for registering for a CFA exam window in 2024 will be higher than in 2023. The registration fee for a 2024 CFA exam will be $940 for early registration and $1,250 for standard registration.

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How To Register for the CFA Exam in 2023-2024

The CFA exam is administered to registrants in a computer-based testing format for three levels, which ended 60 years of paper-based testing for Level ll and Level lll.  To register for the CFA exam, you must first register with the CFA Institute; then you will be given the option to schedule your exam during one of the dates provided by the CFA Institute. 

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What to Bring to the CFA Exam in 2023-2024

The video below lists all materials you are required to bring to your CFA Exam day, plus more materials and supplies that can help you on test day.

 

Bring these materials to your CFA Exam:

  1. A valid international passport: this is the only type of identification that will be accepted for admission
  2. Your CFA Exam Admission Ticket: the CFA Institute will alert you when your ticket is available, at which point you should print it on clean paper
  3. An approved calculator: the TI BAII Plus or the Hewlett Packard 12C
    1. Tip: bring extra batteries and a backup calculator, if you have one
  4. Pencils: multiple sharpened #2 pencils
    1. High-quality erasers
    2. Pencil sharpener
  5. A sweater or jacket in case you get cold in your testing room
  6. A wristwatch to make timing as simple as possible
    1. FYI: Smartwatches are not allowed!
  7. Earplugs to help avoid distractions in your testing room

Do Not Bring these materials to your CFA Exam:

  1. Food
  2. Drinks
  3. Study/prep materials
  4. Phones
  5. Tablets
  6. Computers
  7. Highlighters
  8. Correction fluid
  9. Rulers
  10. Pencil cases
  11. Large purses/bags
  12. Scratch paper
  13. Unapproved calculators
  14. Calculator manuals
  15. Timers

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