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Q. I have been unsuccessful in two attempts at the Level II examination, and am not sure
what to do differently to prepare. I have put in the required time and effort and have also attended seminars to become "test wise." What do you suggest?
The best preparation for the examinations at all three levels is a thorough knowledge of the reading material identified by the learning outcome statements (LOS). Although questions may combine LOS from one or more study sessions, you can be sure that each question will be based explicitly on at least one LOS. The "required time and effort" will obviously differ according to study habits, learning styles, and differences in prior topic knowledge, and trying to become "test wise" implies preparation on some basis other than mastery of the Candidate Body of Knowledge. The only direct way to prepare for the examinations is to master the LOS.
Q. Do I need to buy all the books? Which book is most important?
AIMR does not require that candidates purchase all books used in the curriculum, but we believe that studying the prescribed curriculum is the best way to prepare for the examinations. Some candidates rely strongly, or even solely, on preparatory or review programs and their associated notes. Although we recognize that there are many different learning styles, we believe review programs are best used as a supplement to, rather than a substitute for, the prescribed curriculum. When using someone else's notes or interpretations of a reading, you limit yourself to their opinion of what is important. You also trust them to accurately summarize the reading material. Be advised that AIMR does not audit or certify the coverage or accuracy of the materials of any prep course provider, whether third party or society-sponsored. Remember that the examinations are developed directly from the curriculum and are consistent with the LOS prescribed by AIMR.
There is no substitute for studying the original material.
No one book is most important; the importance of each topic area, and therefore the associated readings as well, is indicated by the exam topic weights published in the Study Guide.
Q: I've noticed that some of the readings have many learning outcome statements (LOS), while others just have a few. Does the number of LOS reflect the importance of the reading and the amount of time I should spend on it?
The number of LOS is not necessarily an indication of the importance of a particular reading. LOS are designed to guide candidates to the relevant areas of a reading, and indicate what candidates should be able to accomplish. The Council of Examiners bases examination questions on the topics identified in the LOS. Thus candidates should use the LOS to guide and focus their study of the assigned readings. The amount of time a candidate should spend on a particular topic area will depend on many factors, not the least of which is that candidate's familiarity with the topic. A candidate who works with derivatives will probably need to spend less time studying derivatives than a candidate who works in an unrelated area. In addition, LOS differ in their scope of coverage; some LOS are much more broadly written than other LOS. Candidates should refer to the topic area weights given in the Study Guides for the percentage of the examinations related to each topic.
Q. I would like to bring to your attention that a potentially inappropriate comment is included in a scene in one of your CFA preparatory videos. Who at AIMR is responsible for producing these videos and including such a comment?
AIMR does not produce any training videos or other preparatory materials outside of the prescribed curriculum for the CFA Program. While many local AIMR societies sponsor CFA Program preparatory courses, AIMR does not sponsor any courses, nor is AIMR responsible for the content of these courses. Local AIMR societies are separate legal entities and questions regarding local society activities should be directed to that society.
