When you register for an exam, you will gain access to the study planner, an interactive tool that can help you schedule the time you have available to prepare for the exam.
When you first register for the exam, the "Remaining Study Time" displayed for each topic will be the longest amount of time possible. The estimated amount of remaining study time is based on:
The number of pages in the readings for that topic
The exam weight of the topic (See exam topic weights.)
The number of days remaining until the exam|date
Once you indicate you have completed a topic:
The study planner will automatically adjust the remaining estimated study times, reallocating more or less time to the remaining topics.
A "Test your knowledge" link to the topic-based practice questions will be displayed.
Sample CFA Program Study Planner
Below are the estimated study time suggestions for each Level I topic, based on the amount of time currently available for each exam.
Topic Remaining Study Time
Ethical and Professional Standards | 21 Days |
Quantitative Methods | 38 Days |
Economics | 47 Days |
Financial Reporting and Analysis | 55 Days |
Corporate Finance | 21 Days |
Equity Investments | 27 Days |
Fixed Income | 27 Days |
Derivatives | 18 Days |
Alternative Investments | 6 Days |
Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning | 18 Days |