1. Put in a lot of practice time!

Because the CFA exams are so long (6 hours for each level), time management is essential. It’s one thing to absorb information; you’ll also want to put it into practice so that you can improve your recall and ensure that you’re understanding the questions. Start with the CFA Institute’s books, which contain a plethora of mock exams and practice questions. Then, identify your weakest subjects and concentrate on reviewing them. Then, at least two months before the exam, begin taking mock exams. Free mock questions can be found at the end of this blog.

2. Don’t waste time.

About 285 hours of study is recommended by the CFA Institute. However, depending on your background, time management skills, and prep course, you can make the most of each hour, reducing wasted study time significantly. For example, with The Princeton Review, you should be able to put your distractions aside and complete your Level I CFA exam preparations in under 120 hours.

3. Develop a study plan

Setting aside that time and committing to staying on track is critical. By spreading the required work out over six months, you not only establish a solid routine that allows you to digest all of the material, but you also give yourself some leeway to reschedule your study sessions if you fall behind.

4. Focus on concepts

The CFA exams are becoming more conceptual, particularly the Level I exam. Concentrate on the most important formulas for the exam and provide a formula sheet that highlights common-sense applications and how to derive any additional information you might require. Finally, you’ll want to figure out which formulas you can skip if they’re consuming too much of your time.

5. Know your financial calculator

You’ll be able to bring one of two calculator models to the tests. Practice with your chosen device ahead of time so you know exactly how to use it. Once you’ve gotten the hang of it, you should be able to rack up some quick points right away.

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1. Which of the following statements is/are most likely correct?

I: The demand for a country’s currency is a downward-sloping function of its exchange rate.
II: Purchasing power parity refers to the relation between interest rates for two currencies and changes in their exchange rates.
III: Interest rate parity refers to the relation between countries’ inflation rates and exchange rates of their currencies.

A. Only statement I is correct

B. Both statements II and III are correct

C. All statements are correct

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2. The early 21st century saw a few significant stresses on the stock market. The markets dipped deeper and more quickly than many were expecting might happen.

Which of the following statistical metrics most accurately describes this event?

A. Low mean

B. Positive skewness

C. High kurtosis

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3. The standard deviation of the market portfolio is 0.2. The beta of a company with standard deviation 0.6 and market correlation of 0.4 is closest to:

A. 0.8

B. 1.2

C. 1

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4. A bookstore earned USD200,000 over the past year. At a tax rate of 40%, that bookstore incurs an income tax expense of USD80,000. Under which of the following accounting systems would the expense typically be categorized as an operating activity?

I. IFRS
II. U.S. GAAP

A. I only

B. I and II

C. II only

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5. Which of the following statements relating to Z-spread, Option-adjusted spread (OAS) and option cost for callable and putable bonds is/are most likely correct?

I: For callable bonds, Z-spread is greater than OAS and option cost is greater than 0
II: For callable bonds, Z-spread is less than OAS and option cost is greater than 0
III: For putable bonds, Z-spread is less than OAS and option cost is greater than 0

A. Only statement II is correct

B. All three statements are correct

C. Only statement I is correct

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