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News FRM November 2026: Final Registration Closes September 30

GARP's standard — and final — registration deadline for the November 2026 FRM Exam is September 30, 2026, at the USD 800 fee per…

27 Aug 2026
News CTP Winter 2026 Window: Early Application Deadline Is Sept 23

Planning to earn the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) credential this winter? Registration for the December 1, 2026 – Janua…

27 Aug 2026
News CPA Score Releases Coming: Discipline Scores Sept 11, Core Scores Sept 15

Two CPA Exam score releases are almost here. Candidates who sat a Discipline section — BAR, ISC, or TCP — during the July 1–31, …

27 Aug 2026
News ICAI CA September 2026: Exam Week Is Here — Download Your Admit Card

The ICAI CA September 2026 exams are just days away. CA Intermediate begins September 1, 2026 (Group 1, Advanced Accounting) and…

27 Aug 2026
News ICAI CA September 2026 Admit Cards Are Out: Download Now

ICAI CA September 2026 admit cards are out (14 August). Download your Foundation or Intermediate hall ticket and check every det…

15 Aug 2026
News CPA Score Release: Next Drop Is August 25 — Check If You Made the Cutoff

What to do now: confirm which target window your section falls into based on your test date, then check your NASBA/state-board a…

15 Aug 2026
News CFA Exam Week Is Here — August Window Opens Today (Aug 13)

The August 2026 CFA exam window is officially underway. Level III testing runs August 13–17, Level I follows August 18–24, and L…

15 Aug 2026
News CPA Candidates: Next Core Score Release Targets August 26 — Check the Window That Applies to You

If you recently sat a CPA Core section (AUD, FAR, or REG), the next target score release is August 26, 2026 for exams whose data…

12 Aug 2026
Blog CFP vs CWM vs NISM in India (2026): Which Should You Choose?

CFP, CWM or NISM for a wealth-management career in India? Compare recognition, credibility, cost and career prospects, and see w…

12 Aug 2026
Blog CFP vs CWM vs NISM in India (2026)

CFP vs CWM vs NISM in India (2026): Recognition, Career Prospects and Which to Choose

12 Aug 2026
Blog ACCA September 2026 Exam Dates & Deadlines — And What to Do If You Missed Entry

The ACCA September 2026 exam sitting takes place from Monday 7 to Friday 11 September 2026. If you're checking whether you can s…

11 Aug 2026
News FRM November 2026: Early-Bird Pricing Has Closed — Standard Registration Runs Through September 30

Early registration for the November 2026 FRM exam ended July 31, so GARP is now in its standard registration window, which stays…

11 Aug 2026
News CTP Exam 2026: Testing Windows and Application Deadlines

CTP 2026 exam guide - testing windows (2026B: 1 Dec-31 Jan), application deadlines, fees and eligibility.

11 Aug 2026
News CFA August 2026 Exam Dates: Level 1, 2 and 3 Windows

CFA August 2026 exam windows - Level 3 (13-17 Aug), Level 1 (18-24 Aug), Level 2 (25-29 Aug), plus exam-day rules and results ti…

11 Aug 2026
Blog Which finance qualification actually gets you abroad? CFA vs ACCA vs CA vs CPA vs FRM for India → UK/Canada (2026)

CFA vs ACCA vs CA vs CPA vs FRM for India → UK / Canada (2026) - The honest, numbers-first guide to which credential opens which…

10 Aug 2026
News ACCA September 2026 Exams: Dates, Deadlines, Results and Prep

The complete ACCA September 2026 exam guide - sitting dates 7-11 Sep, entry deadlines, results 19 Oct and final-weeks prep.

10 Aug 2026
News FRM (GARP) — November 2026 Registration: Standard Rate ($800) Closes Sep 30

Planning to sit the FRM November 2026 exam? The early-bird rate has already closed, and the standard registration fee of $800 cl…

10 Aug 2026
News CFA Level III — Exam Week Is Here (Aug 13–17, 2026)

CFA candidates, exam season is on. The Level III window runs Aug 13–17, followed by Level I (Aug 18–24) and Level II (Aug 25–29).

10 Aug 2026
News CPA Score Release August 25, 2026: How to Check

CPA score release: data in by 15 Aug means a 25 August 2026 target. Next targets 15 Sep and 9 Oct - check NASBA for your jurisdi…

10 Aug 2026
News ACCA September 2026 Exams: Final-Weeks Prep Plan

ACCA September 2026 exams run 7-11 September. Entry is closed; results out 19 October.

2 Aug 2026
News CA Intermediate September 2026: Dates Are Out and Admit Cards Are Next

The ICAI CA Intermediate September 2026 timetable is out and admit cards are due soon. Here is what to check and prepare in the …

2 Aug 2026
News CA Final November 2026 Exam Dates: ICAI Schedule

CA Final November 2026 exam dates - Group 1 (2, 4, 6 Nov) and Group 2 (9, 11, 13 Nov), 2:00-5:00 PM. Full ICAI schedule and pape…

2 Aug 2026
News CPA: July 10, 2026 score release

July 10, 2026 score release: exact figures confirmed — 3704 AUD, 4261 FAR, 4417 REG, 22 IQEX (domestic) + 455 AUD, 500 FAR, 597 …

22 Jul 2026
Blog 2026 Pass Rates Compared: CFA, CPA, ACCA, FRM and CTP Side-by-Side

Compare 2026 pass rates for CFA, CPA, ACCA, FRM and CTP side by side — see which certification is toughest to pass and how the l…

21 Jul 2026
Blog ACCA June 2026 Pass Rates: All 15 Papers, Hardest and Easiest

The official ACCA June 2026 pass rates for all 15 papers — see the hardest and easiest of the sitting, the overall numbers, and …

19 Jul 2026
Blog Will AI Take My Job? The Question Reddit Asks Every Night

The honest answer, the 2026 data, and the two moves that actually protect a career.

12 Jul 2026
Blog FRM Certification 2026: Complete Guide to Exam, Fees, Syllabus & Salary 9 Jul 2026 News ACCA June 2026 Results Release Date Confirmed

ACCA's June 2026 session results will be published via MyACCA, roughly 6 weeks after the exam window closed. 🔗 https://www.learn…

9 Jul 2026
News OBBBA Tax Provisions Become Testable on CPA Exam

AICPA has incorporated 2024–2025 provisions of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) into the REG and TCP exam sections — a m…

9 Jul 2026
News ICAI Announces ISA Assessment Test Date

Information Systems Audit – Assessment Test (ISA-AT) scheduled for July 25, 2026. 🔗 https://www.icai.org/category/announcements

9 Jul 2026
News ICAI Opens CA Exam Form for September/November 2026 Session

ICAI released the exam application form for CA Foundation, Intermediate (Sept 2026), and Final (Nov 2026). Deadline without late…

9 Jul 2026
News ICAI Declares CA Foundation May 2026 Results

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India published CA Foundation May 2026 exam results on icaiexam.icai.org and icai.org.

9 Jul 2026
News FRM 2026 Syllabus Update: What Changed from 2025

The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) has finalized its curriculum updates for the FRM Exam 2026 cycle, applicable…

7 Jul 2026
News CPA Exam 2026 — AICPA Confirms Discipline Section Changes

AICPA has confirmed that the CPA Evolution model continues for 2026 with three core sections — FAR, AUD, and REG — and one disci…

5 Jul 2026
News ICAI CA Final May 2026 Results — Expected in July 2026

ICAI CA Final and Intermediate May 2026 exam results are expected to be declared in July 2026. Candidates can check results on i…

5 Jul 2026
News FRM November 2026 Exam: Dates, Deadlines and Fees

FRM November 2026 exam guide - Part 1 (14-20 Nov), Part 2 (21-25 Nov), registration deadlines, fees and prep.

5 Jul 2026
News ACCA September 2026: Entry Closed, Exams Sep 7-11

ACCA September 2026 entry has closed - exams run 7-11 September, results 19 October.

5 Jul 2026
News ACCA June 2026 Results Are Out - Pass Rates and How to Check

ACCA June 2026 results are out, released on 13 July 2026. Check your result, see the global pass rates, and find out what comes …

5 Jul 2026
News CFA 2027 Curriculum Changes: What Is New in Levels 1, 2 and 3

CFA 2027 curriculum changes - AI and financial data science added at Level 1, Ethics restructured, effective February 2027. What…

5 Jul 2026
Blog CFA Exam in India 2026 - Everything You Actually Need to Know Before You Register 5 Jul 2026 News Exam Now Delivered via PSI (Not Pearson VUE)

FRM exams are now scheduled through PSI (not Pearson VUE) for most global candidates. Candidates in China Mainland, Hong Kong SA…

2 Jun 2026
News August & November 2026 Registration Now Open

Registration for the August and November 2026 FRM Exams is now open. Early registration for August closes April 30; for November…

2 Jun 2026
News Big Tax Law Change Hits CPA Exam — July 1, 2026

The AICPA Board of Examiners has approved a phased approach for testing CPA candidates on the H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act …

2 Jun 2026
News Q&A Webinar on Curriculum Changes — June 12

On June 12, 2026, CFA Institute will host a Q&A webinar on the CFA Programme with a focus on the 2027 curriculum updates.

2 Jun 2026
News New Level III PSM on Due Diligence Coming

A new Level III Practical Skills Module on Due Diligence is scheduled for release later in 2026. In addition, ethics content has…

2 Jun 2026
News 2027 Curriculum Officially Released — Major Update

CFA Institute has released the 2027 curriculum for the CFA Programme, introducing new learning modules and expanded Practical Sk…

2 Jun 2026
News CA Final Now Twice a Year — Effective May 2026

CA Final Now Twice a Year — Effective May 2026 ICAI has officially moved to conducting CA Final Examinations twice a year — in M…

2 Jun 2026
News Results Date Confirmed

Results Date Confirmed - ACCA June 2026 exam results will be released on July 13, 2026.

2 Jun 2026
News No Late Entry for June Session - ACCA

2. No Late Entry for June Session ACCA removed the late exam entry option for the June 2026 session due to upgrades in the MyACC…

2 Jun 2026
News September 2026 CA Session Reduces Gap Between Attempts

The addition of a September 2026 session significantly reduces waiting time between exam cycles, allowing students who don't cle…

16 May 2026
News ACCA Overhauling Entire Qualification from 2027

ACCA is redesigning its qualification to introduce new awards/designations at each stage, Essential Employability Modules coveri…

16 May 2026
News CPA Candidates Advised to Focus on Single Tax Rule Set

AICPA recommends candidates choose to focus on either pre-OBBBA or post-OBBBA tax provisions rather than studying both simultane…

16 May 2026
News CPA Exam Incorporating 'Big Beautiful Bill' Tax Changes from July 1

New US tax provisions with effective dates in 2024–2025 (under the OBBBA) will appear on the CPA REG and TCP exam sections start…

16 May 2026
News Amazon, Oracle Led Q1 2026 Layoff Wave

Amazon cut ~16,000 corporate roles in Q1 2026 while reporting AWS growth of 24% — its fastest in 13 quarters. Oracle eliminated …

16 May 2026
News Cloudflare Cuts 1,100 Jobs After AI Usage Jumps 600%

Cloudflare announced cuts of 1,100+ staff (20% of workforce) in early May 2026. The firm reported internal AI usage increased mo…

16 May 2026
News PayPal Cutting 4,760 Jobs in $1.5B AI Overhaul (May 9)

PayPal plans to eliminate ~20% of its 23,800-person workforce over two to three years. CEO cited removing 'duplication and layer…

16 May 2026
News Meta to Lay Off 8,000 on May 20

Meta is set to cut 8,000 employees on May 20, with further rounds projected to reach nearly 20% of its total workforce later in …

16 May 2026
News 128,000+ Tech Jobs Gone in 2026 — 1,002 Per Day

According to Layoffs.fyi, 286 tech company layoffs have impacted 128,270 workers in 2026 so far — a rate of 1,002 people per day…

16 May 2026
News Cisco Beats Earnings, Cuts 4,000 Jobs for AI Pivot

Cisco reported Q3 FY2026 non-GAAP EPS of $1.06 (beat by 1.92%), revenues of $15.84B (+12% YoY). The company announced 4,000 job …

16 May 2026
News New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Takes Over (May 15, 2026)

Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the Senate on May 13 and takes over as Fed Chair today as Powell's term ends. April CPI came in at …

16 May 2026
News Markets Fall on Yields & Oil Surge (May 15, 2026)

US stocks retreated Friday as Treasury yields spiked 9 bps to 4.55% (a one-year high) and Brent crude climbed near $109/barrel, …

16 May 2026
Blog Why Real Networking Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI 13 May 2026 Blog How Anthropic Is Helping Professionals Understand and Survive the AI Disruption 13 May 2026 News ACCA June 2026 session confirmed

ACCA June 2026 session confirmed: exams run June 1–5. Next registration window for new candidates is September 2026 session. ACC…

7 May 2026
News CFA Institute confirmed minimal changes for 2026 curriculum

CFA Institute confirmed minimal changes for 2026 curriculum. Level 1 unchanged. Level 2: one LOS removed from Machine Learning s…

7 May 2026
News Voluntary buyout model lets Microsoft reduce headcount without formal layoffs

Offering voluntary buyouts to 7% of US workforce (~8,750 of 125,000 US staff). First time Microsoft has offered buyouts of this …

7 May 2026
News Meta Confirmed 8,000 layoffs (10% of workforce) starting May 20

Confirmed 8,000 layoffs (10% of workforce) starting May 20. Also scrapping 6,000 open positions. Meta CEO Zuckerberg signalled t…

7 May 2026
News Over 92,272 jobs impacted globally due to AI

Over 92,272 jobs impacted globally between Jan–Apr 2026, across Oracle, Meta, Snap, Block, Amazon, Dell and 150+ others. April 2…

7 May 2026
News AI-Driven Layoffs — The Biggest Stories Right Now

Prediction markets are flashing red Traders on Kalshi now assign nearly 92% odds to tech layoffs in 2026 surpassing the total fr…

7 May 2026
News US Economy Grew 2.2% in 2025 — Consumer Spending & AI Investment Drive Growth

US real GDP rose 2.2% in 2025 (down from 2.8% in 2024), supported by consumer spending (+2.7%) and gross private domestic invest…

7 May 2026
News Deloitte Cuts PTO by 5–10 Days, Freezes Pension Plan — Morale Hits Rock Bottom

Deloitte announced cuts to employee benefits: PTO reduced by 5–10 days and the company's pension plan is being frozen with no ne…

7 May 2026
News KPMG Restructures: Reducing Global Country Units from 120+ to 30–40 by End of 2026

KPMG is implementing a substantial restructuring plan to reduce its global country units from over 120 to between 30 and 40 by e…

7 May 2026
News PwC Cuts 1,500 US Jobs in Audit & Tax — Second Major Layoff in 12 Months

PwC laid off approximately 1,500 US employees in May 2025 (2% of its 75,000-person US workforce), primarily in audit and tax div…

7 May 2026
News CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) Demand Rising Amid Global Liquidity Pressures

Corporate treasury professionals are increasingly sought as companies navigate rising interest rates, FX volatility, and liquidi…

6 May 2026
News ACCA Qualification Structure Changing from September 2027

ACCA has announced major changes to its qualification structure effective from September 2027. March 2027 will be the last exam …

6 May 2026
News ACCA 2026 Exam Schedule: March, June, September & December Sessions

ACCA runs four exam sessions in 2026: March 1–5, June 1–5, September 7–11, and December 1–5. Standard registration deadlines fal…

6 May 2026
News ACCA Removes Remote Exams in India from March 2026 — All Must Attend Centres

ACCA officially discontinued remote/home-based exams in India from March 2026. All Indian students must now attend approved ACCA…

6 May 2026
News US Posted 819,300 Finance & Accounting Jobs in 2025 — Unemployment at Just 2.0%

Robert Half data shows the US posted 819,300 finance and accounting jobs in 2025. Unemployment for accountants and auditors is j…

6 May 2026
News CPA Talent Crisis: 75% of CPAs Hit Retirement Age — Acute Shortage Ahead

Nearly 75% of CPAs reached retirement age by 2020 and fewer students are entering the field. This has created an acute shortage …

6 May 2026
News CPA Evolution 2026: Continuous Testing for Core Sections (FAR, AUD, REG)

The CPA Exam now offers continuous testing for Core sections (FAR, AUD, REG) throughout 2026. Discipline sections (BAR, ISC, TCP…

6 May 2026
News CA January 2026 Pass Rate: 10.97% — Lowest in Recent Years

CA Final January 2026 pass rate came in at just 10.97%, among the lowest in recent cycles. This is partly attributed to ICAI's n…

6 May 2026
News CA May 2026 Exam Dates Announced — Final, Inter & Foundation Schedule

ICAI released the CA May 2026 exam timetable. CA Final Group I: May 2,4,6; Group II: May 8,10,12. CA Intermediate Group I: May 3…

6 May 2026
News CA Inter Paper 5 (Audit & Ethics) Rescheduled — January 2026 Session

ICAI rescheduled the CA Intermediate Paper 5 (Auditing and Ethics) exam originally set for 15 January 2026. The rescheduling was…

6 May 2026
News ICAI BIG CHANGE: CA Final Now Twice a Year — May & November Only from May 2026

ICAI officially announced on 6 April 2026 that CA Final exams will be conducted only twice a year (May and November) starting Ma…

6 May 2026
News CFA Level III Specialized Pathways Launched: Portfolio Mgmt, Private Wealth, Private Markets

CFA Institute's major 2025 curriculum change introduces three specialized pathways for Level III — Portfolio Management, Private…

6 May 2026
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