Subject: CFA Equity cheat sheet, last-minute May exam guidance (& cancellations), latest reminders

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300Hours CFA Blog

12 articles • 8d to May21 • 69d to Jul21 • 106d to Aug21

  • Last week before May 2021 kicks off: Special focus on last-week preparation for CFA exams, check lists on what you can/cannot bring for CBT exams, calculators and practice exam guides (lots of free high-quality practice). Best of luck for your exams!
  • L1 Equity investments cheat sheet is now available: A relatively 'light' topic for the given topic weight. Make sure you master this to maximize your score.
  • More CFA and FRM postponement announcements: A few more locations with partial closings + other updates for CFA, 2 more cancelled locations for FRM too.
  • Reminder: For L1 Jul21 candidates, online scheduling deadline is 11 May.

Read, and remember to comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours ☕️

CFA Exam Day Checklist: Latest Guide On What To Bring To Your CFA Exam

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

This is the only CFA exam day checklist you need: what to bring, what to expect, what to wear, and everything else – updated for the latest pandemic-related procedures and 2021’s computer-based exams.

Your exam-day prep list ➔

CFA Last Week Prep: Here's 10 To-Dos Before Exam Day

Sophie Macon • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Here’s what I think are the best things to do to channel your anxious energy into something beneficial during your CFA last week prep.

What you should be doing in your last prep week ➔

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CFA Level 1 Equity: Our Cheat Sheet

Sophie Macon • CFA • Candidate Resources

If you’re following our recommended Level 1 topic study order: after going through Quant, FRA and Fixed Income, CFA Level 1 Equity Investments would be a lovely topic in comparison.

Speed up your Equity studies ➔

[Updated] May 2021 CFA Exams Cancelled In Multiple Locations

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

More updates: Partial closing in Hamburg, Germany, reduced capacity in some US test centers, with impacted candidates being rescheduled to Aug or Nov exams.

All affected locations and what you should do ➔

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May 2021 FRM Exams Postponed In More Locations [Updated]

Sophie Macon • FRM

The list of cancelled locations continue to grow.

All affected locations and what you should do ➔

BA II Plus Guide: How To Use Your Calculator Better For Exams

Sophie Macon • CFA

Speed and accuracy matter for the CFA, FRM and CAIA exams. It is worth investing some time to learn how to use your calculator more effectively.

Be calculator-fit for your exam ➔

How To Use HP12C Calculator Better For CFA, FRM And CAIA Exams

Matthew Buonopane • CFA

If you’re keen to use the HP12C as your financial exam calculator, this guide should help.

Be HP12-fit for your exam ➔

Our Ultimate Guide To CFA Practice Questions

Zee Tan • CFA • Candidate Resources

Where can I get extra CFA practice questions, and which should I get?

Quality exam practice - some of them free ➔

Can I Bring 2 Calculators To The CFA Exam?

TylerTX2000 • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 6 replies

"Some Prometric centers are NOT allowing 2 calculators - here's the list of those that we know of."

See the full support discussion ➔

CFA May 2021 cancelled: what if Nov 2021 does not suit me?

@ashish101 • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 6 replies

Is there any way to change it to May 2022?

See the full support discussion ➔

CFA 2022 Curriculum Released For Levels 1, 2 And 3

Zee Tan • CFA General Candidate Support • 4 replies

"CFA Institute have released the syllabus, LOS and readings for 2022. Links below:"

See the full support discussion ➔

CFA Exam 6-month Rule: Do Exact Dates Matter?

VishalPursnani • CFA General Candidate Support • 6 replies

"I wanted to ask that if I take the CFA L1 in February 2022, will I be able to take the August 2022 CFA L2 exam?"

See the full support discussion ➔

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This is the first time I've seen such a....furry....workspace. 😅

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CFA curriculum or third-party provider?

Twitter • @300hours • 5 likes • 4 replies/RTs

We get this question a lot: Is using a third-party provider like @KaplanSchweser enough to pass without having to use @CFAInstitute's (or @GARP_Risk for FRM) official curriculum?

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