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NYSSA PODCASTS
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Did you know that NYSSA has podcasts and webcasts of its events? NYSSA members can log-in to view them for free. Click here to view our latest webcast, Free Cash Flow: Seeing Through the Accounting Fog Machine to Find Great Stocks.
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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 Weekly Review Session B: Tuesdays
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 15–December 1, 2009 | 5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m.
Tuition: $1,350 Member | $1,500 Nonmember
The CFA Program curriculum develops and reinforces a fundamental knowledge of investment principles and investment decision-making ability. The professional conduct requirements demand that both CFA candidates and charterholders adhere to the highest standards of ethical responsibility. |
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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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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. |
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Financial Statement Analysis
Date/Time: November 7, 2009 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $450 Member | $550 Nonmember
Financial statement analysis represents a significant portion of the CFA® Level I exam, and is among the most difficult areas of the test. You need to know what financial reports contain, as well as what and why accountants use certain assumptions and concepts to prepare them. This course shows you how accounting theory, standards, and principles are applied. Topics include: construction of cash flow statements, capital and operating leases, deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for long-term projects, and more! |
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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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CFA® Level I Schweser 3-Day Intensive Review
Date/Time: November 13–15, 2009 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $675 Member | $775 Nonmember
Designed to fit the needs of the working professional, this seminar helps bring your study efforts into focus. Schweser’s enhanced technical presentation will hold your attention and improve your retention. An experienced instructor will guide you through the challenging CFA® Program curriculum, provide important insights, and impart valuable exam tips and strategies. |
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FEATURED EVENT
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4th Annual Investing in Construction and Materials Conference
The construction sector is beginning to show signs of revival as the U.S. government’s record $787 billion economic stimulus package is dispersed. However, stock performance within the group has been off significantly––the Dow Jones Construction & Materials Titans 30 Index is down over 24% from the same time last year. If you want to know about the future of the sector, come listen to executives from the following companies:
Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA)
KHD Humbolt Wedag International Ltd (NYSE: KHD)
Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE: MLM)
Polaris Minerals Corporation (TSX: PLS)
Simpson Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: SSD)
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