The CFA Program curriculum for the Level I exam is focused on the knowledge and comprehension of investment tools as well as ethical and professional standards. The exam covers the following 10 topic areas:
Topic | Exam Weight |
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Ethical and Professional Standards | 15-20% |
Quantitative Methods | 8-12% |
Economics | 8-12% |
Financial Reporting and Analysis | 13-17% |
Corporate finance | 8-12% |
Equity Investments | 10-12% |
Fixed Income | 10-12% |
FDerivatives | 5-8% |
Alternative Investments | 5-8% |
Portfolio Management | 5-8% |
How Long Does the CFA Level I Exam Last?
The Level I computer-based exam consists of 180 multiple choice questions, split between two 135-minute sessions. There is an optional break between sessions. Candidates must take both sessions in order to receive an exam result.
· First session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering the topics of ethics & professional standards, quantitative methods, economics, and financial reporting and analysis
· Second session (2 hours, 15 minutes): 90 multiple choice questions, covering the topics of corporate finance, equity, fixed income, derivatives, alternative investments and portfolio management
CFA Exam Prep Option
Our Virtual Course established a solid knowledge framework, which supports CFA candidates preparing CFA Level I examination, the course structures and services we provides includes:
Course
· Pre-learning Course
· Foundation Course
· Enhancement Course
· Mock Exam Exercise
Events
· FinanceBerg Alumni
· FinanceBerg Webinar
· FinanceBerg Seminar
Materials
· PPT Slides (Lecture)
· FinanceBerg E-Newsletter
· Online question bank