Certified Financial Analyst - Level 2

CFA level II have the same 10 topic as CFA level I have but with different weightage. But as compare to level 1 exam, CFA level II is difficult and the passing percentage is also low.

1. Ethical and Professional Standards - weightage 15%

a) Standards of professional conduct

b) Global Investment Performance standard

2. Quantitative Methods - weightage 12%

a) Time value of money

b) Discounted cash flow applications

c) Statistical concepts and market returns

3. Economics - weightage 10%

a) Demand & supply analysis

b) The Firm & market structures

4. Financial Reporting and Analysis - weightage 20%

a) Financial reporting mechanics & Standards

b) Understanding income statements

c) Understanding balance sheet

5. Corporate Finance - weightage 7%

a) Capital budgeting

b) Cost of capital

6. Portfolio Management - weightage 7%

a) Portfolio management

b) Basics of portfolio planning and construction

7. Equity - weightage 10%

a) Market organization and structure

b) Security market indices

c) Market efficiency

8. Fixed Income - weightage 10%

a) Fixed income securities

b) Fixed income markets

c) Introduction to fixed income valuation

9. Derivatives - weightage 5%

a) Derivatives market and instruments

b) Basics of derivative pricing and valuation

10. Alternative Investments - weightage 4%

a) Mutual funds

b) Real Estate

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The cost of practicals, internships or industrial requirements is KES 30,000 ($ 300) and only applies to courses that require practicals.

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