Sophie Macon 
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2026’s curriculum. Fixed Income is a central topic in finance, and it increases in importance (topic weight wise) as you advance to CFA Level 3. With so many key concepts to cover, we decided to create our Cheat Sheet series of articles, which focuses on one …
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2026’s curriculum. CFA exams are tough, we get it. We have gone through them ourselves. Quantitative Methods is the foundation you need to get right for the rest of the topics. That’s why we created our Cheat Sheets to help your review sessions and refresh your …
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2026’s curriculum. Ah, I remember the days where I looked at the sheer volume of formulae and concepts in CFA Level 1 FSA (Financial Statement Analysis) in despair. And how I felt 5x worse when studying Level 2’s FSA section… Financial Statement Analysis is one of …
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2026 curriculum. Although a relatively small topic weight, CFA Level 1 Corporate Issuers is one of those topics that is highly interlinked with Financial Statement Analysis and Quantitative Methods, therefore mastering this relatively light topic should pay dividends (sorry) for your overall exam. To help you …
If you’re thinking about becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), you’ve probably realized there’s a bit more to it than just passing an exam. While the core CPA requirements are broadly the same throughout the United States (education, exam, experience, and usually an ethics requirement), the specific rules vary depending on the state where you’re …
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam isn’t easy. You know that. What you need is clear, actionable information to navigate it. That includes understanding CPA exam dates and knowing when your score release will happen. This guide cuts through the noise, giving you a direct roadmap for the next CPA exam schedule. We’ll cover testing …
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2026’s curriculum. It is probably no surprise that portfolio management is the most popular career current CFA candidates are interested in exploring further. Portfolio management is the heart of the CFA program – and they start you light and gentle in Level 1 with a broad …
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2026 curriculum. If you’re following our recommended Level 1 topic study order: after going through Quant, FSA and Fixed Income, CFA Level 1 Equity Investments would be a lovely topic in comparison. Since Equity is a relatively gentle section of the curriculum, it provides an opportunity …
CPA pass rates are a critical metric for any candidate. They offer a benchmark, an insight into the exam’s difficulty, and a tool to help refine your study strategy. Let’s look at what these historical pass rate trends mean for each section (Core and Discipline), and some solid tips for each section to improve your …
There has been a few changes in schedule and frequency to the the CFA exam dates in recent years. For those considering the CFA exams: No worries, we’ve analyzed all available CFA pathways and mapped them out for you in our clearcut CFA Journey Planner – check it out! CFA exam schedule: A quick summary …