Chartered Financial Analyst, a professional credential for investment and financial analysts, or Communauté Financière Africaine (African Financial Community).
Modern acronym from English 'Chartered Financial Analyst' (established 1962) or French 'Communauté Financière Africaine.' The practice of creating professional credentials through acronyms became common in the 20th century.
The CFA designation is considered one of the most rigorous credentials in finance, with pass rates often below 50% for each of its three levels. Interestingly, the same acronym represents both a prestigious individual certification and a monetary union of African countries, showing how acronyms can span very different domains.
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