LOS command words and relevance of GIPS sections
Hi, Learning Outcome 4d. says: "describe the nine major sections of the GIPS standards." At the same time they are marked as optional content. Isn't that a conflict? What does "describe" mean? The LOS...
View ArticleRegistered for CFA June 2015 Exam - Any Study groups in Bangalore
Hi All, It's great to be a part of 300hours CFA Forum. I signed up for the CFA Level 1 June 2015 exam. This is my first attempt and want to make sure that i clear it in first attempt. I know this is...
View ArticleStudy Group for CFA 1 - Bangalore
Hi,Is there anyone from Bangalore, interested in forming study group for CFA L1 June 2015 exam? I am an IT professional working as a technical consultant for an investment bank. I have registered for...
View ArticleWhat is DTA and DTL really?
Yes I get the definitions from the book, but I just don't fully grasp the concept and can't even get the end of chapter questions right... Please help?
View ArticleCFBOOKA
Hi Should I buy any third party books or books provided by cfa institute is enough to study for the June2015 exam?
View ArticleBad Self Test Scores
I'm talking about the Schweser Notes which have a Self Test after every subject or topic completed. They ask you to time them too. I've noticed that over time my self test scores are beginning to drop...
View ArticleDifferent kinds of Yield
I've been studying the Fixed Income Valuation chapter for the past 3 days and it seems alright except for the part where you have to convert Bond Equivalent Yield, Effective Annualized Yield,...
View ArticleFree Mind Maps for CFA Exam Level 1 Dec 2014
I am very pleased to give all of you the Free Mind Maps for CFA Exam Level 1 Dec 2014. I hope that they can help you come closer to the goal of passing the CFA exams. Best Regards....
View ArticleQuestion regarding valuation/stocks that don't pay dividends
Hello ! Was hoping somebody smarter than me can assist. This was in my textbook (image link of page) http://s3.postimg.org/jt7glrhkj/STOCKS_THAT_DONT_PAY_DIV.jpg Unfortunately, the textbook really...
View ArticleApptuto exam preparation tool for CFA Level 1 now LAUNCHED!
Visit the new website www.apptuto.com and check out all the features and sign up for your free trial of the most advanced exam preparation tool and receive up to 120 questions to test how you are...
View ArticleThe Time Value of Money - Calculator Problems
Hello, My calculator is giving me a different answer from the book. I am using a Texas Instruments BA II Plus.Answer in the book€100,000 = €35,000[1 + (0.05/12)]12N so 12N = 252.48 monthsHow I...
View ArticleNeed Beta Testers for Mock Exam --- Get a FREE Printable Level 1 Mock Exam
We at Passed Tense are releasing a printable full mock exam for CFA Level I. It covers both morning and evening sessions, so it has a total of 360 questions. They were written to be on par with the...
View ArticleFixed Income: durations and convexity
Hi Everyone!I'm not even sure how important this is...but does anyone have any tips for remembering all of the different duration and convexity equations? I feel like I'm internally hyperventilating...
View ArticleCFA Study Material Reading Order?
So does it really matter if you read the study books in any particular order?
View ArticleCFAI curriculum in the PDF format
Hey all,When I tried to convert curriculum into pdf, all the images are lost. Did anyone face this issue? If not can you suggest me the pdf converter you are using?
View ArticleCFA L1 MOCK TESTS AVAILABLE !!!!
Hi All CFA L1 Candidates the Mock tests for Students appearing for Dec14 Exam has been released by CFAI Institute. I know you all probably know this but the reason I am writing this post is to notify...
View ArticleConvexity Scaling
Hi guys!I was working through the Equities and Fixed Income textbook, and I came across an example regarding the 'scaling' of convexity. The example provided was a with a duration of 5.0 and convexity...
View ArticleChange in tax rate
Hi allIn the country lowers the tax rate, does it not effect the previous years DTA and DTL?
View ArticleDoes anyone use the TI Baii plus Bond worksheet for Flat,full or AI?
I am having trouble coming up with correct answers using this function... i know it can work i just dont know what im doing wrong!
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