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What Is CFA® Exam? Is CFA Globally Recognized?

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams consist of three levels. To earn the globally recognized CFA Charter, you must complete all three levels of the CFA exam.

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. All the 2026 CFA exam registration windows are now available!

2026 Level 2 CFA® Exam Summary

The Level 2 CFA exam is held three times a year in the CBT format. Check the 2026 level 2 CFA exam dates and how to register for your level 2 exam.

Level 3 CFA® Exam: 2026 Dates & Differences

The level 3 CFA exam is held in Feb and Aug. There are some changes to the level 3 CFA exam in 2026! Passing your level 3 is a prerequisite for CFA designation.

2026 CFA® Exam Dates & Schedule

In 2026, 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 dates inside.

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 syllabus.

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.

2026 CFA® Exam Books & Curriculum Changes

The 2026 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 the CFA Exam Study Planner with videos, exam-type questions, Formulas App, Test Generator, e-books, and mock exams.

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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