Both CA and CFA are considered difficult, but the difficulty depends on your interests and career goals. CA is usually seen as tougher in terms of passing percentage, detailed accounting laws, taxation, auditing, and long study duration in India. It also includes articleship training and multiple levels with very strict exams.
On the other hand, CFA focuses more on finance, investment analysis, portfolio management, and global financial markets. Many people find CFA conceptually challenging, especially because of its vast finance syllabus and self-study nature. Honestly, CA is often considered tougher overall because of its lower pass rates and broader practical workload, while CFA is preferred more by people interested in finance and investments.
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