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The credential of choice for serious investment
professionals…
Master the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) curriculum
at UE.
Level I courses begin August 18, 2007.
Why UE…Excellence Matters
Earning
your CFA designation is a huge commitment. You need more than a book to
pass. Join Dr. Soumendra De, Associate
Professor of Finance University of Evansville, and the Stalla
System to begin the journey to pursuing your CFA (Chartered Financial AnalystŪ) designation,
the gold standard for investment professionals. The CFA charter is a symbol
of distinction and excellence in investment management and a standard for
measuring competence and integrity in the field. It is also the most
respected and valued credential in the global finance community, and is
increasingly viewed by many as a passport to entry into, and advancement
within, investment management and corporate finance professions.
Instructor Led Classes – Dr.
De will lead you through a 14 –week course corresponding directly to
the 18 study sessions in the CFA Institute’s Study guide.
Comprehensive Study Tools –
Study guides organized by LOS, lecture notes (Level I), and practice exams
are easy to use. The methodology enables you to bypass material you
have already mastered.
Exclusive PassMaster
Homework Software - Using timed
drills and problem solving exercises, you learn to approach questions
efficiently and to act instinctively. These skills can save your
considerable time on exam day. PassMaster
provides detailed, simultaneous feedback. You’ll know
immediately if you’re right or wrong, and why.
“There’s a big
difference between studying for the CFA
Exam and being fully prepared.”
Live Classroom Instruction
Gain the focus you need to master complex financial
concepts through:
- 42 hours
of classroom instruction over 14 weeks
- New
topics covered each week
- Exam-level
Q&As analyzed and reviewed by the
instructor
Class Location and Schedule
The University
of Evansville Campus
– Wallace Graves Hall Room 334
Level I: January Level I:
August 18 – November 17, 2007
*Times: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
*On September 8,
October 13 & October 27 there will be two sessions (a.m.
& p.m.) The a.m. session will be from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The p.m session will be from 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm.
Fee: $1490 includes all course materials
For additional information or to register call
877-727-7232 or visit http://www.stalla.com/
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Weekly Level 1 Classes
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CFAI Study Session
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Aug-18
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Introduction, Ethical and Professional Standards
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# Intro, 1 & 2
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Aug-25
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Quantitative Methods: Quantitative Methods for Valuation
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# 3
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Sept.-8 AM
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Economics: Economics for Valuation
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# 4
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Sept-8 PM
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Financial Statement Analysis: Pensions and Inter-corporate
Investments
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# 5
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Sept-15
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Financial Statement Analysis: Business Combinations and
International Operations
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# 6
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Sept-22
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Financial Statement Analysis: Earnings Quality Issues and
Financial Ratio Analysis
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# 7
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Sept-29
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# 8
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Oct. - 6
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Corporate Finance: Financing and Control Issues; Asset
Valuation; Valuation Concepts
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# 9 & 10
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Oct-13 AM
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Analysis of Equity Investments: Industry and Company
Analysis in a Global Context; Valuation Models
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# 11 & 12
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Oct-13 PM
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Analysis of Equity Investments: Valuation Models and
Issues
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# 13
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Oct- 20
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Fixed Income Investments: Valuation Concepts
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# 14
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Oct- 27 AM
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Fixed Income Investments: Structured Securities
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# 15
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Oct-27 PM
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Derivative Investments: Forwards and Futures
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# 16
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Nov - 3
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Derivative Investments: Options, Swaps, Interest Rate
Derivatives, and Other Embedded Derivatives (part 1)
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# 17
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Nov-10
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Derivative Investments: Options, Swaps, Interest Rate
Derivatives, and Other Embedded Derivatives (part 2)
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# 17
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Nov 17
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Capital Market Theory and the Portfolio Management Process
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# 18
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