USC/CFALA CFA^® Review Program

CFA Society of Los Angeles, in partnership with the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business, offers CFA^® Review Programs for each level of the CFA^® Study and Examination Program.  The Review Program provides candidates with a structured, classroom based approach to preparing for the exam. It is designed to assist candidates in mastering the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and all of the disciplines on the CFA examination are covered. The focus is on the comprehension of the assigned materials in the Study Guides with an emphasis on the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS).  While live instruction is the cornerstone of our program, candidates are provided with access to recorded instruction, accessible through the internet and supplemental study materials. Candidates enrolled in our program receive the following benefits:

Mentor Match
Each Level I candidate enrolled in the Review Program may elect to be paired with a local CFA Charterholder. The Charterholder will provide guidance and support through the exam preparation period.

Candidate Connection
Candidate Connection introduces candidates to the benefits of Society membership. Those enrolled in the Review Program will be given access to the CFA Society of Los Angeles job listings and will be able to attend Society events at member rates (excluding the Annual Meeting) for the period in which they are enrolled in the course. (August - December for Fall candidates/January - June for Spring candidates).

Full-length Practice Exam
As a tool to assist candidates in assessing their strength and weaknesses, one Saturday session of the course is dedicated a practice exam. Each candidate will receive an exam to take during the full-day session structured as a mock exam setting. At the close of the session all candidates receive the answer key for self-grading and assessment.  This practice exam is purchased from the Boston Society of Security Analysts.

Supplemental Study Materials Included
Schweser Notes and SchweserPro Question Bank (online access) are provided to all enrolled candidates at no additional charge.  (available fro early pick-up once shipment arrives)

Level I Bonus Classes
Accounting Essentials
Accounting Review
Quantitative Methods Review
Study Tips and Test Taking Tips

Streaming Media
Access to recordings of all classes via the CFALA website.

Click below for the following:
Instructor Bios
Streaming Media Sample
Scholarship Application
Online Registration
Printable Enrollment Form
Accounting Essentials Info Sheet
Fall Program Flyer

Course Schedule and Fees 
Registration for the USC/CFALA CFA Review Program is NOT enrollment in the CFA Exam.
Registration Fee: 
Members:  $1299
Non-Members $1499.00 

Program Pledge: The USC/CFALA CFA Review Program is committed to helping candidates master the Candidate Body of Knowledge and become CFA Charterholders. If you take our Review Program, sit for a level of the CFA exam and fail, then repeat our Review Program and retake the exam (within a 12-month period), we will rebate 100% of your Review Program fee for the repeat level. You must notify the CFALA Administrative Office that you will be utilizing the Program Pledge upon your second registration, complete a program pledge form and provide exam results for both exams within 30 days of the results being released to receive the rebate.

 

Sample Schedule of Fall Program

Level I

Saturday, July 31, 2010

9:00am - 4:00pm

approx. 13 Saturdays prior to the Dec. 2010 CFA Exam

JKP-112 USC Map

Program schedule  is subject to change.

CFA Review Program Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations must be received in writing, please email cfareview@cfala.org .  There is a $550 non-refundable deposit, and you will be charged $100 per Saturday class or $50 per study session that has been taught up to the day your written cancellation is received. There will be no refunds after September 17, 2010. All class times and locations are subject to change.

CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by the USC/CFALA CFA® Review Program. CFA Institute, CFA® and Charter Financial Analysts® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

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