Circle Of Insight Productions

CFA In The Car

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CFA in the Car is your high-yield mobile prep companion for the CFA® Level I, II, and III exams. Turn your daily commute, workouts, or errands into focused study sessions with clear breakdowns of core topics: Ethical and Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Issuers, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, and Portfolio Management. Get practice questions, formula shortcuts, vignette strategies, ethics deep dives, and expert tips from charterholders and recent passers. Whether you’re a busy professional j...

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FAR Core: Subsequent Events, Contingencies, and Tricky Balance Sheet Disclosures 21.05.2026 7:00

This episode equips CFA candidates with precise guidance on handling events occurring after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued, along with the strict recognition and disclosure rules for contingencies. You will master when to adjust the financial statements, when to disclose only, and how to avoid common Task-Based Simulation pitfalls related to loss contingencies an...

The FSA Core: Deconstructing Long-Lived Asset Capitalization vs. Expensing 17.05.2026 7:58

This episode delivers a technical examination of one of the most critical and testable areas in CFA Level I Financial Statement Analysis: the decision to capitalize versus expense costs related to long-lived assets. It dissects the accounting mechanics, financial statement impacts, and resulting distortions to key ratios such as Return on Assets (ROA), debt-to-equity, and operating cash flow, high...

How to Pass the CFA Level 1 Exam on Your First Try: 2026 CFA Institute Blueprint + High-Yield 10-Topic Study Strategy 17.05.2026 3:33

While the CPA is a structured public accounting sprint, the CFA remains a rigorous global marathon built for investment professionals, with three sequential levels emphasizing analysis, valuation, and portfolio management. This complete guide breaks down the full CFA Institute 10 Core Curriculum Categories with exact 2026 weights — led by Ethical and Professional Standards (15–20%), Financial Stat...