CA + CFA at 25: The Story Behind It | Adnan Bartanwala Shares His Story On Beyond the Syllabus Ep.1

Most students are told: Do CA, your life is set. But what if one qualification wasn't enough to tell the full story? Adnan Bartanwala did CA + CFA both - by the age of 25. He's now a Senior Associate at PwC, a CFA Charterholder, and one of the sharpest young finance minds in the country. And yes, he was once a student of Sanjay Saraf Sir. In this first episode of Beyond the Syllabus, Adnan sits down with Sanjay Saraf Sir to talk about the real journey: the exhaustion of articleship, clearing CFA Level 2 just 20 days after his CA Finals, balancing teaching with studying, and why he genuinely believes CA gave him the door, but CFA gave him the conversation inside the room. He also gets honest about Kolkata's market limitations, the role of AI in replacing routine finance work, and why becoming "price marketable" matters more than just collecting degrees. This one is raw, real, and deeply relatable - whether you're a CA student, a CFA aspirant, or just figuring out what to do next. Beyond the last paper, there's always another level to achieve. 🚀 For queries regarding courses and admission details, feel free to contact our academic counsellors at: Catalyzing Careers, Transforming Lives Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute (SSEI) is a leading coaching institute specializing in finance education. Learn. Grow. Succeed. 📞 Call/WhatsApp: #adnanbartanwala #sanjaysaraf #cafinal #cfa #cfaexam #capreparation #financecareer #financeeducation #finance #ssei