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What Is CFA® Exam? How to Gain CFA Charter?

The CFA exam is a series of 3 exams (levels). To gain the globally recognized CFA Charter, you need to complete the 3 levels of the CFA exam with success.

2025/2026 Level 1 CFA® Exam in Detail

CFA exam, level 1, tests you on 10 topics. The level 1 CFA exam is getting more expensive. Both 2025 and 2026 exam registration windows are now available!

2025 Level 2 CFA® Exam Summary

The level 2 CFA exam is held 3 times a year, in the CBT format. Check the 2025 level 2 CFA exam dates and how to register for your level 2 exam.

Level 3 CFA® Exam: 2025 Dates & Differences

The level 3 CFA exam is held in Feb and Aug. There are some changes to the level 3 CFA exam in 2025! Passing your level 3 is a prerequisite for CFA designation.

2025 CFA® Exam Dates & Schedule

In 2025, the level 1 CFA exam is scheduled 4 times a year, in Feb, May, Aug, and Nov. Level 2 is scheduled 3 times & level 3 – 2 times a year.

CFA® Exam: No Motivation to Study?

If you have no motivation to study for your CFA exam, you need some external motivation. External motivation will increase your internal motivation.

Introducing Level 1 CFA® Exam Topics

Level 1 CFA exam topics, topic weights, predicted number of questions, and all you must know before you go through your CFA exam books.

Level 2 CFA® Exam Topics - Key Things to Know

Level 2 CFA exam topics described. Check level 2 topic weights, the number of questions in your CFA exam, or the number of curriculum readings to study.

3 Most Important Level 1 CFA® Exam Topics: FSA, Ethics, QM

The 3 most important level 1 CFA exam topics are Ethics, FSA (or FRA), and Quantitative Methods. See what you must know about these CFA exam topics.

3 Hardest Level 1 CFA® Exam Topics: What Are They & Why?

CFA candidates usually indicate Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Financial Statement Analysis (FSA) to be the hardest level 1 CFA exam topics. See why.

Are There Any Easy Topics In Level 1 CFA® Exam?

3 level 1 CFA exam topics can be nominated in the ‘easy topic’ category. Especially if special conditions apply! Learn about the topics and the conditions.

2025 CFA® Exam Books & Curriculum Changes

The 2025 CFA exam curriculum includes 10 level 1 CFA exam books & 10 level 1 topics. You’ll get access to your CFA exam books after you register for the exam.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Study Materials

Our CFA level 1 study materials and tools include CFA Exam Study Planner with videos, exam-type questions, Formulas App, Test Generator, e-books and mocks inside.

Experience for free what your level 1 exam is going to be like by doing our full-time mock. Available to all CFA candidates upon registration.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Ethics Summary

As a level 1 CFA exam candidate, you must know Ethics well. Each ethical standard talks about a separate area of the investment profession. See summary.

CFA® Exam Ethics Summary: Standard I

CFA EXAM, LEVEL 1/2/3: See the summary of Standard I of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

CFA® Exam Ethics Summary: Standard II

CFA EXAM, LEVEL 1/2/3: See the summary of Standard II of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

CFA® Exam Ethics Summary: Standard III

CFA EXAM, LEVEL 1/2/3: See the summary of Standard III of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Cheat Sheet on GIPS, Ethics

CFA EXAM, LEVEL 1: Find all 9 sections of the Global Investment Performance Standards (part of lvl 1 Ethics) and do our CFA GIPS questions (2 examples included).

Time Value of Money (TVM) CFA® Exam Cheat Sheet

Intro to level 1 CFA exam time value of money (TVM): USD 100 is worth more today than in a year + formulas for present value (PV) and future value (FV).

CFA® Exam: Time Value of Money, Annuity

TVM problems in the level 1 CFA exam: ordinary annuity, annuity due, perpetuity? Annuity = a series of cash flows of the same value at equal intervals.

CFA® Exam: Time Value of Money Applied

Time value of money (TVM) applied: how to use the approved CFA exam calculator and its CF and NPV worksheets to do TVM questions in your level 1 CFA exam.

CFA® Exam Practical Skills Modules (PSMs), FAQ on Completion

CFA Practical Skills Modules: You must complete at least one PSM per CFA exam level before your CFA exam result is released or else it’ll be voided.

CFA® Program Changes Up To 2026, Pricing, PSM, & More...

The recent CFA exam changes include CFA Institute pricing changes for the 2026 CFA exams. The prices will increase from the Feb 2026 registration in Apr 2025.

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CFA® Exam Practical Skills Modules (PSMs), FAQ on Completion

CFA Practical Skills Modules: You must complete at least one PSM per CFA exam level before your CFA exam result is released or else it’ll be voided.

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