Every guide below is a free, downloadable PDF written by the QuintEdge faculty — the same team that has trained 50,000+ CFA, FRM, ACCA and Financial Modeling students. Pick your certification or career stage, open the landing page, and the download unlocks instantly with your name and email.
CFA Resources
CFA Starter Kit
Eligibility routes, 2026 fees in INR, exam calendar, scholarships and a first-30-days study plan — everything before you register.
CFACFA Study Roadmap
Week-by-week study plans for Level 1 and Level 2, with topic weights, hour budgets and revision milestones.
CFACFA Study Materials Guide
Schweser vs CFA Institute curriculum vs UWorld vs Mark Meldrum — an honest comparison with prices and use-cases.
CFACFA Career Playbook
Resumes, networking scripts and salary negotiation for charterholders — plus the employers that hire them in India.
FRM Resources
FRM Starter Kit
GARP registration walkthrough, fees in INR, the May/August/November window calendar and how to plan your first attempt.
FRMFRM Study Roadmap
Structured prep plans for Part 1 and Part 2 — topic weights, hour budgets and exam-day logistics at PSI centers.
FRMFRM Study Materials Guide
Schweser vs GARP books vs Bionic Turtle — which materials fit your budget and learning style.
FRMFRM Career Playbook
Risk-management career paths with real case studies — roles, employers and salary bands for FRMs in India.
ACCA Resources
ACCA Starter Kit
Registration, exemptions and fees in INR, session calendar and how to pick your first paper.
ACCAACCA Study Materials Guide
BPP vs Kaplan vs free resources (Study Hub, OpenTuition) — what to buy and what to skip, paper by paper.
ACCAACCA Paper-by-Paper Pass Strategy
Pass tactics for all 13 papers — global pass rates, common traps and time allocation per exam.
ACCAACCA Career Accelerator
Big 4 applications, the PER experience requirement decoded, and interview prep for ACCA affiliates.
Career Roadmaps by Stage
Career Roadmap After 12th Commerce
10 career paths compared — courses, costs, timelines and earning power straight out of school.
After B.ComCareer Roadmap After B.Com
16 paths ranked by ROI — certifications, masters and jobs, with realistic salary progressions.
After BAFCareer Roadmap After BAF
How to convert your BAF degree into maximum exemptions and a faster route to CFA, ACCA or CA.
After M.ComCareer Roadmap After M.Com
Break the ₹15L+ barrier — which certifications stack best on an M.Com and when to pursue them.
After CACareer Roadmap After CA
The certifications and international routes that multiply a CA's earning power — honestly assessed.
After MBACareer Roadmap After MBA Finance
7 certifications that add ₹10L+ to post-MBA CTC, with timing strategy and employer preference data.
Careers, Interviews & Skills
Finance Certification Comparison Matrix
CFA vs FRM vs ACCA vs CA vs CPA vs CMA vs MBA — cost, duration, difficulty and career fit in one matrix.
InterviewsFinance Interview Masterclass
100+ real interview questions with answer frameworks — technicals, behaviorals and case rounds.
Investment BankingIB Insider Guide
30 firms hiring in India, salary tables from analyst to MD, and the non-target break-in strategy.
Financial ModelingFinancial Modeling Masterclass
5 model types step-by-step — 3-statement, DCF, LBO, M&A and comps — with build checklists.
Global CareersFinance Relocation Playbook
Work abroad in 7 countries — visas, taxes, salary comparisons and which certification travels best.
CPA & CMACPA & CMA Starter Kit
The post-2024 CPA Evolution structure, Indian eligibility routes, full INR fee tables and a CPA-vs-CMA decision guide.
Free Tools to Pair With These Guides
- CFA Scholarship Essay Evaluator — AI-scored feedback on your Access Scholarship essay
- Resume Evaluator — instant scoring against finance-recruiter checklists
- ACCA Exemptions Calculator — see how many papers your degree waives
- Live exam calendars: CFA · FRM · ACCA
