CFA Institute
Chartered Financial Analyst examinations - investment analysis and portfolio management practice.
About CFA Institute on DigiTransact Mastermind
Chartered Financial Analyst examinations - investment analysis and portfolio management practice.
Each of the 5 CFA Institute skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 34 CFA Institute questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
CFA Institute work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
5 CFA Institute skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the CFA Institute practice sets you should be able to:
- Quantitative Methods & Economics: Time value of money, statistics and economics in CFA Level I style.
- Quantitative Methods: Time value of money, returns and basic statistics for finance.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the CFA Institute question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
The present value of $110 received in one year at a 10% discount rate is:
- $90
- $99
- $100
- $110
Working: PV = 110 / 1.10 = 100.
The future value of GH₵1,000 at 10% for 2 years (annual compounding) is:
- GH₵1,100
- GH₵1,200
- GH₵1,210
- GH₵1,250
Working: FV = 1,000 × 1.1² = 1,210.
Main topics and skills
CFA Institute is organised into 2 topic groups covering 5 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
CFA Exam Practice
CFA Level I Extended Practice
Exams CFA Institute practice prepares you for
Each page below sets out what the examination covers and links straight back to the cfa institute skills that feed into it.
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Frequently asked questions
What stage of school does CFA Institute suit?
CFA Institute currently covers University. Every skill carries its own level tag, so you can start at the stage you are studying and move up once the earlier work is secure.
How is CFA Institute organised here?
The CFA Institute bank is grouped into 2 groups such as CFA Exam Practice and CFA Level I Extended Practice, and every group breaks down further into separate skills.
How many CFA Institute questions are there?
The bank holds 34 CFA Institute questions spread over 5 skills, each one paired with the reasoning behind the correct answer.
Can I revise for tertiary coursework with this?
The CFA Institute skills are grouped by the levels sat for tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Filter by level to focus on the stage you are being examined on.
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