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June 2009 Exam Results by Country/Region

By country/region, the pass rates for the Level I, Level II, and Level III exams combined are:  

• United States: 47 percent of the 29,021 total exam candidates
• Canada: 47 percent of the 8,229 total exam candidates
• Europe: 50 percent of the 17,860 total exam candidates 
• Asia and Pacific Asia: 42 percent of the 41,832 total exam candidates
• Central and South America: 42 percent of the 1,689 total exam candidates
• Africa/Middle East: 33 percent of the 5,480 total exam candidates

Examples of non-North American countries and territories with the largest number of candidates that took a CFA exam are Mainland China (11,106), India (7,107), United Kingdom (6,744), Hong Kong (6,529), Singapore (3,929), South Korea (3,867), Australia (2,204), Germany (1,632), Taiwan (1,584), Switzerland (1,458), and South Africa (1,318).

亚洲考的人最多

In a post-exam survey, CFA candidates replied that financial statement reporting and analysis, derivatives, ethical and professional standards, and fixed income were the most difficult topic areas for the 2009 exam. A strong majority (74 percent) of candidates who responded to the survey said they would re-take the CFA exam the next time it is offered if they do not pass.