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CFA® - CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST - LEVEL I, II & III

LIVE CLASSES E-LEARNING SCHWESER MATERIALS

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Le CFA Institute ne cautionne pas, ne promeut pas et ne garantit pas l ’exactitude ni la qualité des produits ou des services proposés par Top Finance. CFA, CFA Institute et Chartered Financial Analyst sont des marques déposées du CFA Institute.

OUR OFFER

ISFB-Top Finance offers numerous training programs in Finance, Accounting and Investment, most notably the CFA® exam, CPA, CAIA®and FRM®. In order to offer the best pedagogical support available, ISFB-Top Finance is very selective and only works with partners who are world renowned for their expertise in the financial training market.

Our high standards as well as our commitment to the needs of individual clients have earned us an excellent reputation among industry professionals, CFA societies and compagnies. It is the ISFB-Top Finance’s unique teaching methodology, outstanding instructors, quality study materials, and optimal course organization that allow our students to succeed.

Choose the format that will fit best with your individual needs and constraints in terms of teaching method, rhythm and intensity. These formats are specifically designed for different learning styles and the most demanding schedules.

LIVE CLASSES

Live Classes are ideal for candidates who work best in a classroom setting while actively participating and interacting face to face with instructors.

E-LEARNING

Distance Courses are oriented towards candidates who want the convenience of a flexible and self-placed learning schedule. Busy professionals, students, and those who have other constraints consider this an excellent alternative to live class.

STUDY MATERIALS

Every component of the study materials has been specifically designed by CFA charterholders and subject-matter experts to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your review program.

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CFA® - CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST

LEVEL I, II & III


CFA OVERVIEW

The Chartered Financial Analyst is an international professional designation administered by CFA Institute, comprised of a three-part exam process (Level I, II & III). The CFA qualification is a sign of expertise and professional achievement. The program is intended to expand working knowledge and skills relating to investment decision-making. A minimum of 300 hours of preparation per CFA exam level is recommended.

CFA EXAM FORMAT

Level I Level II Level III Time 6 hours 6 hours 6 hours Question Types 240 Questions 120 Questions Essay + 60 Questions Type de questions Multiple Choice Item Set Essay + Item SetExam Date June & December June June

CFA EXAM CURRICULUM

Level I Level II Level III Ethical and Professional Standards 15% 10% 10%Quantitative Methods 12% 5-10% -Economics 10% 5-10% -Financial Reporting and Analysis 20% 15-25% -Corporate Finance 8% 5-15% -Equity Investments 10% 20-30% 5-15%Fixed Income 12% 5-15% 10-20%Derivatives 5% 5-15% 5-15%Alternative Investments 3% 5-15% 5-15%Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning 5% 5-15% 45-55%

CFA EXAM FEES - DECEMBER 2013

13 March 21 August 18 SeptemberProgram Enrollment (new Level I Only) $440 $440 $530Exam Registration $680 $780 $1 055Curriculum Ebook version save $40 save $40 save $40Total $1 080 $1 180 $1 545


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LEARNING APPROACH

ISFB-Top Finance’s learning strategy and integrated approach, embodied in our courses and study materials allow you to progress seamlessly through your preparation program, deepening your understanding, sharpening your test-taking skills, and building your confidence for exam day. Each step builds on the previous one and ensures no overlaps in information or redundant effort.

Schweser Notes™ and CFA Readings

Courses or videos Schweser Pro™ Qbank Practice Exam Bookand Final Review

Learn the CFA curriculum. The foundation of your CFA® study program.

LEARN UNDERSTAND PRACTICE REVIEW

Understand the theory and concepts to broaden and deepen your knowledge and comprehension.

Practice your problem-solving and test-taking skills to gain speed and endurance for exam day.

Review constantly to keep your knowledge fresh, to identify weaknesses, and to focus your study time.

THE END RESULT?

You progress seamlessly through your review program and get maximum efficiency and effectiveness from every minute you study for your exam.


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LIVE CLASSES


Live Classes are ideal for candidates who work best in a classroom setting while actively participating and interacting face toface with instructors. This option allows you to have an authentic student experience with set class times, animated discussions,and immediate feedback to your questions.

YOUR PREPARATION IN 3 STEPS

EVENING

• 22 sessions of 3 hours• Schweser study materials (Essential)• Live practice exam• Class workbook• Final Review (Option)• Tutor and personal coaching• ISFB - Top Finance Guarantee

CFA® PREPARATION : SCHEDULE OPTIONS

INTRODUCTION INSTRUCTION REVIEW

• Receive your study materials as soon as you register• Kick-off meeting (exam format, CFA program, planning and strategy...)• Pre-reading your study books• Level I : January and August 2013• Level II & III : February 2013

• Live classes : - Covering of key points and more difficult concepts - Practice questions to enhance understanding and learning• More than 4.000 practice questions

• 2 Live practice exams with personal feedback on your results• Final review seminar (live or video)• Tips and strategies for the exam day


DAYTIME / WEEKEND

• 16 sessions of 3,5 hours• Schweser study materials (Essential)• Live practice exam• Class workbook• Final Review (Option)• Tutor and personal coaching• ISFB - Top Finance Guarantee

INTENSIVE

• 5 Days - 35 hours• Schweser study materials (Essential)• Live practice exam• Class workbook• Final Review (Option)• Tutor• ISFB - Top Finance Guarantee

ISFB - TOP FINANCE GUARANTEE

If you do not pass the CFA Exam, you receive a 50% discount off on your repeated course.

LEVEL I, II & III

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E-LEARNING



ESSENTIAL PACKAGE

All of your essential exam prep tools in one package !

• Schweser Notes™• Schweser Pro™ Qbank• Practice Exam Books• Quick Sheet™

PREMIUM PACKAGE

Add expert instruction to your Essential Study Package. Enjoy thestructure and the flexibility of our video instruction.

• Video instruction (50h)• Schweser Notes™• Schweser Pro™ Qbank• Practice Exam Books• Quick Sheet™• ISFB - Top Finance Guarantee

PREMIUMPLUS PACKAGE

Our most comprehensive package includes everything you need tolearn, practice, retain, and review for the CFA curriculum.

• Video instruction (50h)• Schweser Notes™• Schweser Pro™ Qbank• Practice Exam Books• Quick Sheet™• Final review seminar (live or video)• ISFB - Top Finance Guarantee

Distance Courses are oriented towards candidates who want the convenience of a flexible and self-placed learning schedule.Busy professionals, students, and those who have other constraints consider this an excellent alternative to live class.

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SCHWESER STUDY MATERIALS

Every component of the study materials has been specifically designed by CFA charterholders and subject-matter experts tomaximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your review program.

SCHWESER NOTES™

The foundation of your CFA® study program! Concise, clear, and comprehensive, the five-volume SchweserNotes™ covers every required Learning Outcome for the exam, with clear explanations, detailed examples, practice problems, and self-tests to measure your progress.

SCHWESER PRO™ QBANK

Test yourself with thousands of multiple-choice questions and continually review critical concepts and Learning Outcome Statements (LOS) from your home, office, or laptop.

PRACTICE EXAM BOOK

Three full exams covering the most current curriculum to help build speed and confidence for the exam. The Practice Exam book is the ideal way of preparing to be at peak performance on the exam day.

SECRET SAUCE

This compact book offers a summary of what you need to know on exam day.

² QUICKSHEET™

This 6-page document folds out to provide a quick review of the “must-know” key formulas, definitions, and concepts of the CFA® curriculum.


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FINAL REVIEW

This final core content review and highly realistic simulated exam experience will help you discover your strengths and weaknesses

and pinpoint the best way to focus the study time remaining before exam day. Participate in a simulated exam experience

followed by an intensive review facilitated by ISFB-Top Finance’s team of CFA charterholders and subject-matter experts. Many

candidates have credited it for making a critical difference in passing the exam.

Our Final Live Seminar for CFA Exam features :

• Highly realistic test-taking experience featuring exam-like questions that you might face on the actual exam• Immediate scoring and feedback to understand your performance by topic and relative to your peers• Expert review of the most difficult questions, solutions, and core concepts• Test-taking insights, tips, and strategies from CFA charterholders who know how to help you prepare to pass.

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Evening Daytime / Weekend Intensive PremiumPlus Premium Essential

COURSELive Classses 66h 56h 35h videos videos

Live Practice Exams √ √

STUDY MATERIALS Schweser Notes™ √ √ √ √ √ √

Schweser Pro™ Qbank √ √ √ √ √ √

Practice Exam Book √ √ √ √ √ √

Quick Sheet™ √ √ √ √ √ √

FINAL REVIEWSéminaire de révisions - 14h option option option √

Final Review Pack - Videos option option option or √

ACADEMIC SUPPORTPersonal coaching √ √

Tutor √ √ √ √ √ √

Study Planner √ √ √ √ √ √

Top Finance guarantee √ √ √ √ √

STUDENT

DISCOUNT : - 10%

DISCOUNT - ONLY FOR LIVE CLASSES

WITHOUT STUDY MATERIALS

DISCOUNT : - 500 CHF

if you already have these supports

GROUP REGISTRATION

DISCOUNT : - 10%

two or more registrations

COMPARISON

COMPARISON AND DISCOUNT

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