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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. Check level 2 topic weights, the number of questions in your CFA exam, or the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cash Conversion Cycle CFA® Exam Cheat Sheet

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.

Profitability Index Level 1 CFA® Exam Cheat Sheet

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.

Asset Beta vs Equity Beta: Pure-Play Method in CFA® Exam

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.

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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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.

	1 year 6 months ago	Level 1 CFA® Exam: IRR vs Cost of Capital
	1 year 6 months ago	Level 1 CFA® Exam: NPV vs IRR. Which is Better?
	1 year 6 months ago	Corporate Governance & ESG for Level 1 CFA® Exam Candidates
	1 year 6 months ago	Cash Conversion Cycle CFA® Exam Cheat Sheet
	1 year 6 months ago	Profitability Index Level 1 CFA® Exam Cheat Sheet
	1 year 6 months ago	Asset Beta vs Equity Beta: Pure-Play Method in CFA® Exam
	1 year 6 months ago	Discounted Payback Period vs Payback Period: Pros & Cons
	6 years 2 months ago	Level 1 CFA® Exam: Capital Budgeting – Definitions, Steps, Main Principles

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