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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. Read on for level 2 topic weights, number of questions in your CFA exam or number of curriculum readings to study.

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.

2023 CFA® Exam Books & Curriculum Changes

The 2023 CFA exam curriculum includes 6 level 1 CFA exam books & 10 level 1 topics. You’ll get access to your CFA exam books after you register for the exam.

Free CFA® Exam Study Materials for Level 1 and Level 2

Check our list of free CFA exam study materials, including level 1 and level 2 videos, level 1 and level 2 questions, and level 1 written content.

Level 1 CFA® Exam: IRR vs Cost of Capital

In level 1 CFA exam questions related to the IRR, when only the IRR needs to be computed, often the cost of capital is given to mislead the candidate.

Asset Beta vs Equity Beta: Pure-Play Method Explained

The asset beta is the beta of a company on the assumption that the company uses only equity financing. The equity beta takes into account different levels of the company's debt.

Cash Conversion Cycle Explained in 60 Seconds

CFA EXAM: The cash conversion cycle measures the time from paying suppliers for materials to collecting cash from the sale of goods produced from these materials.

Corporate Governance & ESG for Level 1 CFA® Exam Candidates

Corporate governance is growing in importance as the governance factor is being joined by both environmental and social concerns (ESG) now tested in your level 1 CFA exam.

Level 1 CFA® Exam: NPV vs IRR. Which is Better?

In the case of mutually exclusive projects, if the NPV and the IRR suggest two different investment projects, we should choose the project with a higher positive NPV.

Level 1 CFA® Exam: Profitability Index in 60 Seconds

CFA EXAM: Profitability index (PI) is the ratio of the present value of future cash inflows to the initial investment. If a project has a PI greater than 1, you should invest in the project.

Discounted Payback Period vs Payback Period: Pros & Cons

Both payback period (PP) and discounted payback period (DPP) measure the number of years necessary to recover funds invested in a project. In your level 1 CFA® exam, remember that DPP takes time value of money into account.

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Level 1 CFA® Exam: IRR vs Cost of Capital

In level 1 CFA exam questions related to the IRR, when only the IRR needs to be computed, often the cost of capital is given to mislead the candidate.

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	1 year 2 months ago	Asset Beta vs Equity Beta: Pure-Play Method Explained
	1 year 2 months ago	Discounted Payback Period vs Payback Period: Pros & Cons
	1 year 2 months ago	Level 1 CFA® Exam: Profitability Index in 60 Seconds
	1 year 2 months ago	Level 1 CFA® Exam: NPV vs IRR. Which is Better?
	1 year 2 months ago	Corporate Governance & ESG for Level 1 CFA® Exam Candidates
	1 year 2 months ago	Cash Conversion Cycle Explained in 60 Seconds
	4 years 3 months ago	Level 1 CFA® Exam: Capital Budgeting – Definitions, Steps, Main Principles

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