A-Plus Study Notes teaches the entire CFA Level I curriculum, eliminating the impossible task of predicting what will be covered on the actual examination. Its purpose is to help you master the Learning Outcome Statements as quickly and as effectively as possible so you can pass the CFA Level I exam your first time. This one compact study guide and accompanying test engine will give you with all the information, practice exams, and test-taking tips that you need to reach a passing level and feel confident that you are ready for the real exam.
You can also feel confident that your are getting some of the best advice and coaching available, since our authors are not only CFA charter holders and successful investment professionals, but also teach CFA exam preparation courses in college, online, and in seminars. You get the benefit of their combined international experience.
This book is divided into Study Sessions (1 - 18) and Appendix A (Exhibits 1 - 3). Appendix A is a collection of Exhibits and flow charts for condensed reference and review, including examples of accounting statements, puts and calls, PE breakdown, and financial ratios.
Ethical and Professional Standards
Study Session 1: Ethical and Professional Standards
Investment Tools
Study Session 2. Quantitative Methods: Basic Concepts
Study Session 3. Quantitative Methods: Application
Study Session 4. Economics: Microeconomic Analysis
Study Session 5. Economics: Macroeconomic Analysis
Study Session 6. Economics: Global Economic Analysis
Study Session 7. Financial Statement Analysis: Basic Concepts, Cash Flow & IASB GAAP
Study Session 8. Financial Statement Analysis: Financial Ratios and Earnings Per Share
Study Session 9. Financial Statement Analysis: Inventories, Long-Term Assets, Economic Reality
Study Session 10. Financial Statement Analysis: Taxes, Balance-Sheet Debt, Economic Reality
Study Session 11. Corporate Finance: Corporate Investing & Financing Decisions Portfolio Management
Study Session 12. Portfolio Management
Asset Valuation
Study Session 13. Analysis of Equity Investments: Securities Markets
Study Session 14. Analysis of Equity Investments: Industry and Company Analysis
Study Session 15. Analysis of Fixed Income Investments: Basic Concepts
Study Session 16. Analysis of Fixed Income Investments: Analysis and Valuation
Study Session 17. Derivative Investments
Study Session 18. Alternative Investments