by admin | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog
The curriculum is updated every year for the June test which makes it super important that you are not relying on dated study aids. This year the changes to the level 1 CFA® exam curriculum are more dramatic than usual as the number of readings has been reduced and...
by admin | Aug 30, 2014 | Blog
As you may be aware Kaplan Schweser provide a complete suite of excellent revision tools when prepping for the level 1 CFA® exam. The study guide contains the key information from the curriculum that Schweser expects to be the most exam relevant. It is not hard to see...
by admin | Nov 25, 2012 | Blog
The time value of money is one of the most fundamental concepts that you are going to learn at level 1. It intersects with pretty much every other quant related topic at all 3 levels, as it provides the basic translation mechanism for cash flows across different time...
by admin | Nov 16, 2012 | Blog
Bootstrapping was one of the concepts that really annoyed me during my studies for level 1, which is silly, as it is really a rather simple concept to grasp. I just never took the time to understand it properly. I don’t want the same to happen to you, so If you...
by admin | Nov 3, 2012 | Blog
1. The CFA® designation is recognized around the globe as one of the most respected designations for analysts and portfolio managers in the investment management industry. The signaling effect from completing this 3 year challenging self-study program successfully is...
by admin | Nov 1, 2012 | Blog
1. Have you got the required time available to be successful? The CFA Institute reports an average of 300 hours worth of prep time for successful candidates at each of the 3 levels. Can you realistically find 300 hours in your current schedule in the months preceding...
