LIFA Exam Waiver Program Skip the first two LIFA exams.

The following are immediately eligible to bypass the Stages I & II LIFA exam, and sit for the Stage III LIFA exam:

• MBAs or equivalent
  
• CFA charterholders
  
• CPAs, CAs, ACCAs, ACAs, or equivalent
  
• Ph.D.s or Ph.D. students
  
• CFA candidates
  
• CPA candidates
  

Stage III Waiver Fee

The Waiver Program is offered at $775 (includes registration and enrollment). Eligible candidates may sit for the Stage III LIFA exam and bypass the Stage I and II exams. Online Registration - Click Here to register and enroll immediately in the Waiver Program.

Get the current LIFA Exam Curriculum Guides here.

If you have any questions about the Waiver Program, please contact us now.

Why is the International Research Association offering a waiver? The first CFA charters were awarded to candidates who were not required to take or pass the Level I and II CFA exams. Over 94% of those candidates passed the Level III CFA exam and became the original CFA charterholders.

We believe there are many waiver candidates who have sufficient knowledge and professional experience to successfully complete the Stage III LIFA exam.

If you know an MBA, a CFA Charterholder, a CPA or Ph.D., please inform them of the LIFA Exam Waiver Program.

LIFA candidates are responsible for the Prometric exam center fee. After you register, you will receive information so you can schedule the LIFA exam date and location that is most convenient for you. Prometric has over 3,500 exam centers worldwide.

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