CFA Candidate Preparation Toolkit

 

Your online preparation resource  

 

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Design a Personal Study Program that Works for You:

 

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Create a schedule:

• Devote 10−15 hours per week for 18 weeks to reading and studying
• Spend at least one week on each study session
• Use the final four to six weeks before the exam to review study materials and take online sample exams
• Get more preparation tips

   

Get in-depth study information on: 

• The curriculum  
  • June 2010 CFA curriculum eBook (requires that you log in)
  • Learning outcome statements (LOS)
  • Study sessions (with reading assignments)
  • Errata

 

Practice with:

• Online sample and mock exams
• Sample questions

 

Review these reference sources:

• Topic outline
• Exam topic area weights
• Curriculum source references (PDF)
• Supplemental materials
  • Appendices (PDF) for Estate Planning in a Global Context (Level III)

 

Get study support:

• Find a study group in your area and learn with others
• Find out more about preparatory courses and the Prep Provider Guidelines Program