Could anyone tell me how many CFAs are in China? I would like to take level one in one year, and to be honest, it is not that difficult. Actually, the CFA thing is becoming commerical and boring. Just think about MBA five or six years ago. It was so popular and powerful that everyone with MBA could find a job without applying, but how about now? I believe there is another title coming in the near future, no matter what that is called. Furthermore, the institute has made the CFA as a profitable business in terms of all expenses involved in the process of qualification. However, you need that if you want to be the man. This is how it works. And more importantly, the sooner you get that, the better. So, good luck for everyone working hard for CFA.