Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2026 curriculum. Whilst a relatively smaller topic weight in the overall Level 1 exams, CFA Alternative Investments is an important topic career-wise if you work in asset management as it is expected to capture 57% of global asset management revenue by 2028. I personally found this …
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 …
This comprehensive cheat sheet covers all 11 CFA Level 1 Quantitative Methods Learning Modules (6-9% exam weight): Time Value of Money, statistical measures, probability, portfolio mathematics, hypothesis testing, and regression. Includes 50+ essential formulas, when to use z-stat vs t-stat, Type I/II error mnemonics, and calculator tips. Bookmark for quick review before practice sessions and …
Financial Statement Analysis (FSA) is the second-largest topic in CFA Level 1, with an 11%–14% weighting. This cheat sheet covers the 12 Learning Modules (LMs), including IFRS vs. GAAP differences, LIFO to FIFO conversions, and Revenue Recognition. Mastering these ratios is essential for scoring above the 70% benchmark. Ah, I remember the days where I …
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 …
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 …
Quick Summary: CFA Level 1 exam is held four times (Feb, May, Aug, Nov), Level 2 three times (May, Aug, Nov), and Level 3 twice (Feb, Aug) a year. The next major registration deadline is 12 February 2026 for the May 2026 sitting. To plan your CFA exam-taking windows, use the 300Hours Journey Planner. Keeping …
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 …
2026 CFA Curriculum Changes at a Glance CFA Level Learning Modules 2025 Learning Modules 2026 Changes Impact Material Reusability Level 1 93 93 0 changes No impact 100% reusable Level 2 45 45 1 LOS deleted (Machine Learning) Negligible (<0.5%) 99.5% reusable Level 3 Core 22 readings 22 readings 0 changes No impact 100% reusable …