Episodes

  • FAR Core: Subsequent Events, Contingencies, and Tricky Balance Sheet Disclosures

    FAR Core: Subsequent Events, Contingencies, and Tricky Balance Sheet Disclosures
    May 21 2026
    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 and subsequent events. Clear explanations, layman’s summaries, three practice questions with detailed solutions, and one high-yield exam tip make this session essential for FAR mastery.
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    7 mins
  • The FSA Core: Deconstructing Long-Lived Asset Capitalization vs. Expensing

    The FSA Core: Deconstructing Long-Lived Asset Capitalization vs. Expensing
    May 17 2026
    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, highlighting opportunities for earnings manipulation by management. As the foundational deep dive into FSA, this content builds the analytical framework essential for later sections on corporate issuers and equity valuation.
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    8 mins
  • How to Pass the CFA Level 1 Exam on Your First Try: 2026 CFA Institute Blueprint + High-Yield 10-Topic Study Strategy

    How to Pass the CFA Level 1 Exam on Your First Try: 2026 CFA Institute Blueprint + High-Yield 10-Topic Study Strategy
    May 17 2026
    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 Statement Analysis (11–14%), Equity Investments (11–14%), and Fixed Income (11–14%) — plus Quantitative Methods, Economics, Derivatives, Alternatives, and Portfolio Management. Follow the smart chronological game plan that front-loads the Core Four (up to 62% of the exam) so you can efficiently master the CFA curriculum, crush multiple-choice and item-set questions, and advance toward your charter.
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    4 mins