Level I Topic Outlines
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The curriculum is organized into topics, and each topic contains learning modules. There are learning outcome statements at the beginning of each learning module.
Below you'll find current outlines by level. Each outline includes learning outcome statements (LOS) and source references for the readings.
2023 Level I Exam Topic Outlines
| Topic | Exam Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Methods |
8-12% | ||
| Economics |
8-12% | ||
| Financial Reporting and Analysis |
13-17% | ||
| Corporate Issuers |
8-12% | ||
| Equity Investments |
10-12% | ||
| Fixed Income |
10-12% | ||
| Derivatives |
5-8% | ||
| Alternative Investments |
5-8% | ||
| Portfolio Management |
5-8% | ||
| Ethical and Professional Standards |
15-20% |
2022 Level I Exam Topics and Study Session Outlines
| Topic | Exam Weight | Sessions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Methods | 8-12% | Study Session 1 Study Session 2 |
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| Economics | 8-12% | Study Session 3 Study Session 4 |
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| Financial Reporting and Analysis | 13-17% | Study Session 5 Study Session 6 Study Session 7 Study Session 8 |
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| Corporate Issuers |
8-12% | Study Session 9 Study Session 10 |
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| Equity Investments | 10-12% | Study Session 11 Study Session 12 |
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| Fixed Income | 10-12% | Study Session 13 Study Session 14 |
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| Derivatives | 5-8% | Study Session 15 |
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| Alternative Investments | 5-8% | Study Session 16 |
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| Portfolio Management | 5-8% | Study Session 17 Study Session 18 |
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| Ethical and Professional Standards | 15-20% | Study Session 19 Readings 56-60 |