AdaptPrep 2019 CFA Level I Suggested Study Schedule

http://www.adaptprep.com/CFA

RECOMMENDED STUDY APPROACH

Phase 1: Learn
Step 1: For each reading, watch video lessons and take notes using the study outlines given.
Step 2: Take quiz on the reading using Adapt.
Step 3: Read the reading summary in the CFA Curriculum.
Step 4: Solve practice problems in the CFA Curriculum.

Phase 2: Practice & Review

Create full-length practice exams using Adapt. Your goal is to increase your Earned Level.
Review the solutions to the problems. Understand why you did not get a problem right. Rework the problem.
Review Adapt exam results and identify your weak topics. Review these topics, and generate quizzes to practice.
Use review material (formula sheet, CFA Institute summary) to reinforce core concepts.
Practice and review the CFA mock exam (CFA Institute will provide to candidates).

Directions:
To begin, answer the following 3 questions in the yellow cells below:
1. When is your exam date?
6/15/2019
2. When would you like to start Phase 1?
1/15/2019
3. How many days would you like to spend on Phase 2?
30 Note: We recommend at least 30 days.
Number of Days
Start Date 1/15/2019
Phase 1
End Date 5/14/2019 119
Start Date 5/15/2019
Phase 2
End Date 6/14/2019 30
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Phase Topic Curriculum Adapt Topic Name Weight
Reading

Quantitative Methods 6 The Time Value of Money 1.8%

Quantitative Methods 7 Discounted Cash Flow Applications 0.9%
Quantitative Methods 8 Statistical Concepts and Market Returns 2.7%
Quantitative Methods 9 Probability Concepts 1.6%
Quantitative Methods 10 Common Probability Distributions 1.6%
Quantitative Methods 11 Sampling and Estimation 1.3%
Quantitative Methods 12 Hypothesis Testing 1.7%
Quantitative Methods 13 Technical Analysis 2.0%
Economics 14 Topics in Demand and Supply Analysis 1.7%
Economics 15 The Firm and Market Structures 1.7%
Economics 16 Aggregate Output, Prices, and Economic Growth 2.6%
Economics 17 Understanding Business Cycles 1.8%
Economics 18 Monetary and Fiscal Policy 2.3%
Economics 19 International Trade and Capital Flows 2.0%
Economics 20 Currency Exchange Rates 2.0%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 21 Financial Statement Analysis: An Introduction 1.1%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 22 Financial Reporting Standards 1.5%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 23 Understanding Income Statements 2.0%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 24 Understanding Balance Sheets 2.0%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 25 Understanding Cash Flow Statements 2.0%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 26 Financial Analysis Techniques 2.4%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 27 Inventories 2.1%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 28 Long-Lived Assets 2.8%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 29 Income Taxes 1.2%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 30 Non-Current (Long-Term) Liabilities 1.6%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 31 Financial Reporting Quality 2.0%
Financial Reporting and Analysis 32 Financial Statement Analysis: Applications 1.5%
Corporate Finance 33 Corporate Governance and ESG: An Introduction 1.2%
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1 Corporate Finance 34 Capital Budgeting 1.0%
Corporate Finance 35 Cost of Capital 1.5%
Corporate Finance 36 Measures of Leverage 1.0%
Corporate Finance 37 Working Capital Management 1.6%
Portfolio Management 38 Portfolio Management: An Overview 1.2%
Portfolio Management 39 Portfolio Risk and Return: Part I 2.2%
Portfolio Management 40 Portfolio Risk and Return: Part II 1.6%
Portfolio Management 41 Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction 1.2%
Portfolio Management 42 Risk Management: An Introduction 1.2%
Portfolio Management 43 Fintech in Investment Management 1.1%
Equity 44 Market Organization and Structure 2.3%
Equity 45 Security Market Indices 1.2%
Equity 46 Market Efficiency 1.2%
Equity 47 Overview of Equity Securities 1.2%
Equity 48 Introduction to Industry and Company Analysis 1.8%
Equity 49 Equity Valuation: Concepts and Basic Tools 1.6%
Fixed Income 50 Fixed-Income Securities: Defining Elements 1.6%
Fixed Income 51 Fixed-Income Markets: Issuance, Trading, and Funding 1.6%
Fixed Income 52 Introduction to Fixed-Income Valuation 2.3%
Fixed Income 53 Introduction to Asset-Backed Securities 1.6%
Fixed Income 54 Understanding Fixed-Income Risk and Return 2.0%
Fixed Income 55 Fundamentals of Credit Analysis 2.3%
Derivatives 56 Derivative Markets and Instruments 1.7%
Derivatives 57 Basics of Derivative Pricing and Valuation 1.9%
Alternative Investments 58 Introduction to Alternative Investments 2.2%
Ethical and Professional Standards 1 Ethics and Trust in the Investment Profession 0.8%
Ethical and Professional Standards 2 Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct 0.5%
Ethical and Professional Standards 3 Guidance for Standards I-VII 5.4%
Ethical and Professional Standards 4 Introduction to the Global Investment Performance Standa 0.2%
Ethical and Professional Standards 5 The GIPS Standards 2.3%
Practice & Review Practice & review using Adapt 50.0%
Practice & Review Practice & review CFA mock exam 17.0%
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Practice & Review Continue to practice & review using Adapt 18.0%
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Practice & Review Review all concepts (formula sheet, CFA Institute summary 15.0%
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Target Completion Date
Days

Thursday, January 17, 2019 2.1

Friday, January 18, 2019 1.1
Monday, January 21, 2019 3.2
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 1.9
Friday, January 25, 2019 2.0
Saturday, January 26, 2019 1.5
Monday, January 28, 2019 2.0
Thursday, January 31, 2019 2.3
Saturday, February 2, 2019 2.0
Monday, February 4, 2019 2.0
Thursday, February 7, 2019 3.1
Saturday, February 9, 2019 2.1
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 2.8
Thursday, February 14, 2019 2.4
Saturday, February 16, 2019 2.4
Monday, February 18, 2019 1.4
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1.7
Friday, February 22, 2019 2.4
Sunday, February 24, 2019 2.4
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 2.4
Friday, March 1, 2019 2.8
Monday, March 4, 2019 2.5
Thursday, March 7, 2019 3.3
Saturday, March 9, 2019 1.4
Monday, March 11, 2019 2.0
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 2.3
Friday, March 15, 2019 1.7
Saturday, March 16, 2019 1.7
 Sunday, March 17, 2019 2.6
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 1.7
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 1.1
Friday, March 22, 2019 1.9
Saturday, March 23, 2019 1.4
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 2.6
Thursday, March 28, 2019 2.0
Friday, March 29, 2019 1.4
Sunday, March 31, 2019 1.4
Monday, April 1, 2019 1.3
Thursday, April 4, 2019 2.7
Friday, April 5, 2019 1.4
Sunday, April 7, 2019 1.4
Monday, April 8, 2019 1.4
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 2.1
Friday, April 12, 2019 1.9
Sunday, April 14, 2019 2.0
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 2.0
Friday, April 19, 2019 2.7
Sunday, April 21, 2019 1.9
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 2.4
Friday, April 26, 2019 2.7
Sunday, April 28, 2019 2.0
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 2.2
Friday, May 3, 2019 2.6
Saturday, May 4, 2019 1.0
Saturday, May 4, 2019 0.6
Saturday, May 11, 2019 6.5
Saturday, May 11, 2019 0.2
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 2.7
Thursday, May 30, 2019 15.0
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 5.1
Sunday, June 9, 2019 5.4
Friday, June 14, 2019 4.5
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