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Upcoming CFA Exam Prep Courses
All programs will be held at NYSSA (1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, NYC) unless otherwise indicated.
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CFA® Level I Orientation 2009
Date/Time: August 10, 2009 | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Tuition: Free to Members and Nonmembers
Attendance is free, but advance registration is required.
This free orientation helps you ease into the demanding CFA testing process and outlines what you can expect from the December 2009 exam. Receive an overview of the CFA Program curriculum, preparatory courses offered by NYSSA, and study groups. Experts will be on hand to answer questions about the CFA Program. |
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CFA® Level I Free Sample Class | Wednesday
Date/Time: August 12, 2009 | 5:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Tuition: Free to Members and Nonmembers
Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. |
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CFA® Level I Free Sample Class | Tuesday
Date/Time: September 1, 2009 | 5:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Tuition: Free to Members and Nonmembers
Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. |
Attend a complimentary sample class to gain a better understanding of how NYSSA review courses can enhance your study efforts. Get all your questions answered while observing your instructor work through actual problems. |
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CFA® Level I Weekly Review | Session A
(Early Start)
Date/Time: Wednesdays, August 19–November 4 |
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m.
Tuition:
Early registration through July 31
$1,250 Member | $1,400 Nonmember
After July 31
$1,350 Member | $1,500 Nonmember |
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CFA® Level I Weekly Review | Session B
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 15–December 1 |
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m.
Tuition:
Early registration through July 31
$1,250 Member | $1,400 Nonmember
After July 31
$1,350 Member | $1,500 Nonmember |
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CFA® Level
Attend a complimentary sample class to gain a better understanding of how NYSSA review courses can enhance your study efforts. Get all your questions answered while observing your instructor work through actual problems. |
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CFA® Level I 5-Week Saturday Condensed Review
Date/Time: Saturdays, October 3–October 31, 2009 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuition:
Early registration through September 7
$900 Member | $1,050 Nonmember
After September 7
$1,000 Member | $1,150 Nonmember
Minimize the time spent away from home and office when you sign up for the CFA® Level I 5-Week Condensed Saturday Review designed for the busy professional. Receive the same benefits as in the Weekly Review (except for access to NYSSA’s job listings). |
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Equity Analysis
Date/Time: Mondays, October 19–November 9, 2009 (4 weeks) | 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Tuition: Member $650 | Nonmember $750
Look into, through, and behind the financial results of selected high-growth and value-oriented companies to understand the principles of equity analysis. Review core equity valuation methodologies such as discounted cash flows, comparables, and residual income, and discuss industry analysis including Michael Porter’s five forces and three generic strategies. |
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Financial Accounting
Date/Time: Mondays, October 19–November 9, 2009 (4 weeks) | 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Tuition: Member $675 | Nonmember $775
Accounting is a basic foundation for the CFA exam. If you have not taken a college accounting course, or need a refresher, taking NYSSA’s Financial Accounting is a must. Cover the basic concepts of accounting and financial statements by way of a “bottom-up” understanding of the individual components of the income statement and balance sheet. Key accounting principles, cash flow statement analysis, and basic ratio analysis will all be covered. |
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S&P White Papers
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Benchmarking Target Date Funds
In the target date world, one challenge has been benchmarking. Since these funds hold multiple asset classes and vary cross-sectionally by asset class inclusion and weight, traditional single-asset class benchmarks are not appropriate. In this research paper, Standard & Poor’s discusses several benchmarking approaches for target date funds.
Click here to read the research paper.
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