CFA Program Curriculum 2018 Level II Volumes 1-6 Box Set

Master the practical aspects of the CFA Program Curriculum with expert instruction for the 2018 exam

The same official curricula that CFA Program candidates receive with program registration is now publicly available for purchase. CFA Program Curriculum 2018 Level II, Volumes 1-6 provides the complete Level II Curriculum for the 2018 exam, with practical instruction on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and how it is applied, including expert guidance on incorporating concepts into practice. Level II focuses on complex analysis with an emphasis on asset valuation, and is designed to help you use investment concepts appropriately in situations analysts commonly face. Coverage includes ethical and professional standards, quantitative analysis, economics, financial reporting and analysis, corporate finance, equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternative investments, and portfolio management organized into individual study sessions with clearly defined Learning Outcome Statements. Charts, graphs, figures, diagrams, and financial statements illustrate complex concepts to facilitate retention, and practice questions with answers allow you to gauge your understanding while reinforcing important concepts.

While Level I introduced you to basic foundational investment skills, Level II requires more complex techniques and a strong grasp of valuation methods. This set dives deep into practical application, explaining complex topics to help you understand and retain critical concepts and processes.

• Incorporate analysis skills into case evaluations
• Master complex calculations and quantitative techniques
• Understand the international standards used for valuation and analysis
• Gauge your skills and understanding against each Learning Outcome Statement

CFA Institute promotes the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence among investment professionals. The CFA Program Curriculum guides you through the breadth of knowledge required to uphold these standards. The three levels of the program build on each other. Level I provides foundational knowledge and teaches the use of investment tools; Level II focuses on application of concepts and analysis, particularly in the valuation of assets; and Level III builds toward synthesis across topics with an emphasis on portfolio management.

Table of Contents

Study Session 1 Ethical and Professional Standards
Study Session 2 Ethical and Professional Standards: Application
Study Session 3 Quantitative Methods for Valuation
Study Session 4 Economics for Valuation
Study Session 5 Financial Reporting and Analysis: Intercorporate Investments, Post-Employment and Share-Based Compensation, and Multinational Operations
Study Session 6 Financial Reporting and Analysis: Quality of Financial Reports and Financial Statement Analysis
Study Session 7 Corporate Finance
Study Session 8 Corporate Finance: Financing and Control Issues
Study Session 9 Equity Valuation: Valuation Concepts
Study Session 10 Equity Valuation: Industry and Company Analysis and Discounted Dividend Valuation
Study Session 11 Equity Valuation: Free Cash Flow and Other Valuation Models
Study Session 12 Fixed Income: Valuation Concepts
Study Session 13 Topics in Fixed-Income Analysis
Study Session 14 Derivative Instruments: Valuation and Strategies
Study Session 15 Alternative Investments
Study Session 16 Portfolio Management: Process, Asset Allocation, and Risk Management
Study Session 17 Portfolio Management: Economic Analysis, Active Management, and Trading