Subject: [Articles] CFA Topics: What is the Best Study Order?

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Should you study your CFA topics in order, or is there a best custom order to approach them?

Here are some get-ready, prepatory tips and guides to get you CFA-ready after the holidays.

Have a lovely holiday break! 🎅
Zee & Christine, drooling at party food on Instagram →

What is the Best Study Order for CFA Level 1 Topics?

Zee Tan, John Bowman, Rob Thakur • Study Secrets

There are 18 study sessions in CFA Institute L1 curriculum. But should you study them in order?

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What is the Best Study Order for CFA Level 2 Topics?

Zee Tan, John Bowman, Simon Holohan • Study Secrets

What is the best order to study the topics in CFA Institute L2 curriculum?

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All The Dates, Deadlines and Fees for Your Next CFA Exam

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The 2020 CFA Candidate Recommended Reading List

Rob Gowen • Christine Martinez • Study Break

We've worked with the CFA Institute to assemble a book list to help solidify readers grasp on finance, but at the same time be a fun and engaging read. And you don't have to take an exam at the end of it - win-win!

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Meme Challenge: Every Friends Episode in Season 3

Neil Harkness • Study Break

We're into the third installment of my journey to CFA-memefy every Friends episode. Bring on Season 3!

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When Will My CFA Exam Results Be Released?

Christine Martinez • Exam Results

Although the CFA Institute announces most of the relevant dates on the CFA exam calendar right at the start, a pretty significant date is usually missing until the last minute - the CFA exam results date. But it can be predicted, quite reliably, a year in advance.

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