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1 CFA Level I - LOS Changes Topic LOS Level I (529 LOS) LOS Level I (525 LOS) Compared Ethics 1.1.a explain ethics 1.1.a explain ethics Ethics Ethics 1.1.b 1.1.c describe the role of a code of ethics in defining a profession identify challenges to ethical behavior Ethics 1.1.d describe the need for high ethical standards in the investment industry Ethics Ethics Ethics 1.1.e 1.1.f 1.2.a distinguish between ethical and legal standards describe and apply a framework for ethical decision making describe the structure of the CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program and the process for the enforcement of the Code and Standards 1.1.b 1.1.c 1.1.d 1.1.e 1.1.f 1.2.a describe the role of a code of ethics in defining a profession identify challenges to ethical behavior describe the need for high ethical standards in the investment industry distinguish between ethical and legal standards describe and apply a framework for ethical decision making describe the structure of the CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program and the process for the enforcement of the Code and Standards Ethics 1.2.b state the six components of the Code of Ethics and the seven Standards of Professional Conduct 1.2.b state the six components of the Code of Ethics and the seven Standards of Professional Conduct Ethics Ethics Ethics 1.2.c 1.3.a 1.3.b explain the ethical responsibilities required by the Code and Standards, including the subsections of each Standard demonstrate the application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct to situations involving issues of professional integrity distinguish between conduct that conforms to the Code and Standards and conduct that violates the Code and Standards 1.2.c 1.3.a explain the ethical responsibilities required by the Code and Standards, including the subsections of each Standard demonstrate the application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct to situations involving issues of professional integrity distinguish between conduct that 1.3.b conforms to the Code and Standards and conduct that violates the Code and Standards passingscorefinance.com 1

2 Ethics 1.3.c recommend practices and procedures designed to prevent violations of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct 1.3.c recommend practices and procedures designed to prevent violations of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct Ethics 1.4.a explain why the GIPS standards were created, what parties the GIPS standards apply to, and who is served by the standards 1.4.a explain why the GIPS standards were created, what parties the GIPS standards apply to, and who is served by the standards Ethics 1.4.b explain the construction and purpose of composites in performance reporting 1.4.b explain the construction and purpose of composites in performance reporting Ethics 1.4.c explain the requirements for verification 1.4.c explain the requirements for verification Ethics 1.5.a describe the key features of the GIPS standards and the fundamentals of compliance 1.5.a describe the key features of the GIPS standards and the fundamentals of compliance Ethics 1.5.b describe the scope of the GIPS standards with respect to an investment firm s definition and historical performance record 1.5.b describe the scope of the GIPS standards with respect to an investment firm s definition and historical performance record Ethics 1.5.c explain how the GIPS standards are implemented in countries with existing standards for performance reporting and describe the appropriate response when the GIPS standards and local regulations conflict 1.5.c explain how the GIPS standards are implemented in countries with existing standards for performance reporting and describe the appropriate response when the GIPS standards and local regulations conflict Ethics 1.5.d describe the nine major sections of the GIPS standards 1.5.d describe the nine major sections of the GIPS standards 2.6.a interpret interest rates as required rates of return, discount rates, or opportunity costs 2.6.a interpret interest rates as required rates of return, discount rates, or opportunity costs passingscorefinance.com 2

3 2.6.b explain an interest rate as the sum of a real risk-free rate and premiums that compensate investors for bearing distinct types of risk 2.6.b explain an interest rate as the sum of a real risk-free rate and premiums that compensate investors for bearing distinct types of risk 2.6.c effective annual rate, given the stated annual interest rate and the frequency of compounding 2.6.c effective annual rate, given the stated annual interest rate and the frequency of compounding 2.6.d solve time value of money problems for different frequencies of compounding 2.6.d solve time value of money problems for different frequencies of compounding 2.6.e future value (FV) and present value (PV) of a single sum of money, an ordinary annuity, an annuity due, a perpetuity (PV only), and a series of unequal cash flows 2.6.e future value (FV) and present value (PV) of a single sum of money, an ordinary annuity, an annuity due, a perpetuity (PV only), and a series of unequal cash flows 2.6.f demonstrate the use of a time line in modeling and solving time value of money problems 2.6.f demonstrate the use of a time line in modeling and solving time value of money problems 2.7.a net present value (NPV) and the internal rate of return (IRR) of an investment 2.7.a net present value (NPV) and the internal rate of return (IRR) of an investment 2.7.b contrast the NPV rule to the IRR rule, and identify problems associated with the IRR rule 2.7.b contrast the NPV rule to the IRR rule, and identify problems associated with the IRR rule 2.7.c calculate and interpret a holding period return (total return) 2.7.c calculate and interpret a holding period return (total return) 2.7.d calculate and compare the moneyweighted and time-weighted rates of return of a portfolio and evaluate the performance of portfolios based on these measures 2.7.d calculate and compare the moneyweighted and time-weighted rates of return of a portfolio and evaluate the performance of portfolios based on these measures passingscorefinance.com 3

4 2.7.e bank discount yield, holding period yield, effective annual yield, and money market yield for US Treasury bills and other money market instruments 2.7.e bank discount yield, holding period yield, effective annual yield, and money market yield for US Treasury bills and other money market instruments 2.7.f convert among holding period yields, money market yields, effective annual yields, and bond equivalent yields 2.7.f convert among holding period yields, money market yields, effective annual yields, and bond equivalent yields 2.8.a distinguish between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, between a population and a sample, and among the types of measurement scales 2.8.a distinguish between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, between a population and a sample, and among the types of measurement scales 2.8.b define a parameter, a sample statistic, and a frequency distribution 2.8.b define a parameter, a sample statistic, and a frequency distribution 2.8.c calculate and interpret relative frequencies and cumulative relative frequencies, given a frequency distribution 2.8.c calculate and interpret relative frequencies and cumulative relative frequencies, given a frequency distribution 2.8.d describe the properties of a data set presented as a histogram or a frequency polygon 2.8.d describe the properties of a data set presented as a histogram or a frequency polygon 2.8.e calculate and interpret measures of central tendency, including the population mean, sample mean, arithmetic mean, weighted average or mean, geometric mean, harmonic mean, median, and mode 2.8.e calculate and interpret measures of central tendency, including the population mean, sample mean, arithmetic mean, weighted average or mean, geometric mean, harmonic mean, median, and mode 2.8.f calculate and interpret quartiles, quintiles, deciles, and percentiles 2.8.f calculate and interpret quartiles, quintiles, deciles, and percentiles passingscorefinance.com 4

5 2.8.g calculate and interpret 1) a range and a mean absolute deviation and 2) the variance and standard deviation of a population and of a sample 2.8.g calculate and interpret 1) a range and a mean absolute deviation and 2) the variance and standard deviation of a population and of a sample 2.8.h proportion of observations falling within a specified number of standard deviations of the mean using Chebyshev s inequality 2.8.h proportion of observations falling within a specified number of standard deviations of the mean using Chebyshev s inequality 2.8.i coefficient of variation and the Sharpe ratio 2.8.i coefficient of variation and the Sharpe ratio 2.8.j explain skewness and the meaning of a positively or negatively skewed return distribution 2.8.j explain skewness and the meaning of a positively or negatively skewed return distribution 2.8.k describe the relative locations of the mean, median, and mode for a unimodal, nonsymmetrical distribution 2.8.k describe the relative locations of the mean, median, and mode for a unimodal, nonsymmetrical distribution 2.8.l explain measures of sample skewness and kurtosis 2.8.l explain measures of sample skewness and kurtosis 2.8.m compare the use of arithmetic and geometric means when analyzing investment returns 2.8.m compare the use of arithmetic and geometric means when analyzing investment returns 2.9.a define a random variable, an outcome, an event, mutually exclusive events, and exhaustive events 2.9.a define a random variable, an outcome, an event, mutually exclusive events, and exhaustive events 2.9.b state the two defining properties of probability and distinguish among empirical, subjective, and a priori probabilities 2.9.b state the two defining properties of probability and distinguish among empirical, subjective, and a priori probabilities 2.9.c state the probability of an event in terms of odds for and against the event 2.9.c state the probability of an event in terms of odds for and against the event passingscorefinance.com 5

6 2.9.d distinguish between unconditional and conditional probabilities 2.9.e explain the multiplication, addition, and total probability rules 2.9.d 2.9.e distinguish between unconditional and conditional probabilities explain the multiplication, addition, and total probability rules 2.9.f calculate and interpret 1) the joint probability of two events, 2) the probability that at least one of two events will occur, given the probability of each and the joint probability of the two events, and 3) a joint probability of any number of independent events 2.9.f calculate and interpret 1) the joint probability of two events, 2) the probability that at least one of two events will occur, given the probability of each and the joint probability of the two events, and 3) a joint probability of any number of independent events 2.9.g distinguish between dependent and independent events 2.9.g distinguish between dependent and independent events 2.9.h calculate and interpret an unconditional probability using the total probability rule 2.9.h calculate and interpret an unconditional probability using the total probability rule 2.9.i explain the use of conditional expectation in investment applications 2.9.i explain the use of conditional expectation in investment applications 2.9.j explain the use of a tree diagram to represent an investment problem 2.9.j explain the use of a tree diagram to represent an investment problem 2.9.k calculate and interpret covariance and correlation 2.9.k calculate and interpret covariance and correlation 2.9.l expected value, variance, and standard deviation of a random variable and of returns on a portfolio 2.9.l expected value, variance, and standard deviation of a random variable and of returns on a portfolio 2.9.m calculate and interpret covariance given a joint probability function 2.9.m calculate and interpret covariance given a joint probability function passingscorefinance.com 6

7 2.9.n calculate and interpret an updated probability using Bayes formula 2.9.n calculate and interpret an updated probability using Bayes formula 2.9.o 3.10.a 3.10.b 3.10.c 3.10.d 3.10.e 3.10.f 3.10.g 3.10.h 3.10.i identify the most appropriate method to solve a particular counting problem and solve counting problems using factorial, combination, and permutation concepts define a probability distribution and distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables and their probability functions describe the set of possible outcomes of a specified discrete random variable interpret a cumulative distribution function calculate and interpret probabilities for a random variable, given its cumulative distribution function define a discrete uniform random variable, a Bernoulli random variable, and a binomial random variable calculate and interpret probabilities given the discrete uniform and the binomial distribution functions construct a binomial tree to describe stock price movement define the continuous uniform distribution and calculate and interpret probabilities, given a continuous uniform distribution explain the key properties of the normal distribution 2.9.o 3.10.a 3.10.b 3.10.c 3.10.d 3.10.e 3.10.f 3.10.g 3.10.h 3.10.i identify the most appropriate method to solve a particular counting problem and solve counting problems using factorial, combination, and permutation concepts define a probability distribution and distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables and their probability functions describe the set of possible outcomes of a specified discrete random variable interpret a cumulative distribution function calculate and interpret probabilities for a random variable, given its cumulative distribution function define a discrete uniform random variable, a Bernoulli random variable, and a binomial random variable calculate and interpret probabilities given the discrete uniform and the binomial distribution functions construct a binomial tree to describe stock price movement define the continuous uniform distribution and calculate and interpret probabilities, given a continuous uniform distribution explain the key properties of the normal distribution passingscorefinance.com 7

8 3.10.j distinguish between a univariate and a multivariate distribution and explain the role of correlation in the multivariate normal distribution 3.10.j distinguish between a univariate and a multivariate distribution and explain the role of correlation in the multivariate normal distribution 3.10.k determine the probability that a normally distributed random variable lies inside a given interval 3.10.k determine the probability that a normally distributed random variable lies inside a given interval 3.10.l define the standard normal distribution, explain how to standardize a random variable, and calculate and interpret probabilities using the standard normal distribution 3.10.l define the standard normal distribution, explain how to standardize a random variable, and calculate and interpret probabilities using the standard normal distribution 3.10.m define shortfall risk, calculate the safety-first ratio, and select an optimal portfolio using Roy s safety-first criterion 3.10.m define shortfall risk, calculate the safety-first ratio, and select an optimal portfolio using Roy s safety-first criterion 3.10.n explain the relationship between normal and lognormal distributions and why the lognormal distribution is used to model asset prices 3.10.n explain the relationship between normal and lognormal distributions and why the lognormal distribution is used to model asset prices 3.10.o 3.10.p 3.10.q 3.11.a distinguish between discretely and continuously compounded rates of return and calculate and interpret a continuously compounded rate of return, given a specific holding period return explain Monte Carlo simulation and describe its applications and limitations compare Monte Carlo simulation and historical simulation define simple random sampling and a sampling distribution 3.10.o 3.10.p 3.10.q 3.11.a distinguish between discretely and continuously compounded rates of return and calculate and interpret a continuously compounded rate of return, given a specific holding period return explain Monte Carlo simulation and describe its applications and limitations compare Monte Carlo simulation and historical simulation define simple random sampling and a sampling distribution passingscorefinance.com 8

9 3.11.b explain sampling error 3.11.b explain sampling error 3.11.c distinguish between simple random and stratified random sampling 3.11.c distinguish between simple random and stratified random sampling 3.11.d distinguish between time-series and cross-sectional data 3.11.d distinguish between time-series and cross-sectional data 3.11.e explain the central limit theorem and its importance 3.11.e explain the central limit theorem and its importance 3.11.f standard error of the sample mean 3.11.f standard error of the sample mean 3.11.g identify and describe desirable properties of an estimator 3.11.g identify and describe desirable properties of an estimator 3.11.h distinguish between a point estimate and a confidence interval estimate of a population parameter 3.11.h distinguish between a point estimate and a confidence interval estimate of a population parameter 3.11.i describe properties of Student s t- distribution and calculate and interpret its degrees of freedom 3.11.i describe properties of Student s t- distribution and calculate and interpret its degrees of freedom 3.11.j calculate and interpret a confidence interval for a population mean, given a normal distribution with 1) a known population variance, 2) an unknown population variance, or 3) an unknown population variance and a large sample size 3.11.j calculate and interpret a confidence interval for a population mean, given a normal distribution with 1) a known population variance, 2) an unknown population variance, or 3) an unknown population variance and a large sample size 3.11.k describe the issues regarding selection of the appropriate sample size, data-mining bias, sample selection bias, survivorship bias, look-ahead bias, and time-period bias 3.11.k describe the issues regarding selection of the appropriate sample size, data-mining bias, sample selection bias, survivorship bias, look-ahead bias, and time-period bias passingscorefinance.com 9

10 3.12.a define a hypothesis, describe the steps of hypothesis testing, and describe and interpret the choice of the null and alternative hypotheses 3.12.a define a hypothesis, describe the steps of hypothesis testing, and describe and interpret the choice of the null and alternative hypotheses 3.12.b distinguish between one-tailed and two-tailed tests of hypotheses 3.12.b distinguish between one-tailed and two-tailed tests of hypotheses 3.12.c explain a test statistic, Type I and Type II errors, a significance level, and how significance levels are used in hypothesis testing 3.12.c explain a test statistic, Type I and Type II errors, a significance level, and how significance levels are used in hypothesis testing 3.12.d explain a decision rule, the power of a test, and the relation between confidence intervals and hypothesis tests 3.12.d explain a decision rule, the power of a test, and the relation between confidence intervals and hypothesis tests 3.12.e distinguish between a statistical result and an economically meaningful result 3.12.e distinguish between a statistical result and an economically meaningful result 3.12.f explain and interpret the p-value as it relates to hypothesis testing 3.12.f explain and interpret the p-value as it relates to hypothesis testing 3.12.g identify the appropriate test statistic and interpret the results for a hypothesis test concerning the population mean of both large and small samples when the population is normally or approximately normally distributed and the variance is 1) known or 2) unknown 3.12.g identify the appropriate test statistic and interpret the results for a hypothesis test concerning the population mean of both large and small samples when the population is normally or approximately normally distributed and the variance is 1) known or 2) unknown passingscorefinance.com 10

11 3.12.h identify the appropriate test statistic and interpret the results for a hypothesis test concerning the equality of the population means of two at least approximately normally distributed populations, based on independent random samples with 1) equal or 2) unequal assumed variances 3.12.h identify the appropriate test statistic and interpret the results for a hypothesis test concerning the equality of the population means of two at least approximately normally distributed populations, based on independent random samples with 1) equal or 2) unequal assumed variances 3.12.i identify the appropriate test statistic and interpret the results for a hypothesis test concerning the mean difference of two normally distributed populations 3.12.i identify the appropriate test statistic and interpret the results for a hypothesis test concerning the mean difference of two normally distributed populations 3.12.j identify the appropriate test statistic and interpret the results for a hypothesis test concerning 1) the variance of a normally distributed population, and 2) the equality of the variances of two normally distributed populations based on two independent random samples 3.12.j identify the appropriate test statistic and interpret the results for a hypothesis test concerning 1) the variance of a normally distributed population, and 2) the equality of the variances of two normally distributed populations based on two independent random samples 3.12.k distinguish between parametric and nonparametric tests and describe situations in which the use of nonparametric tests may be appropriate 3.12.k distinguish between parametric and nonparametric tests and describe situations in which the use of nonparametric tests may be appropriate 3.13.a explain principles of technical analysis, its applications, and its underlying assumptions 3.13.a explain principles of technical analysis, its applications, and its underlying assumptions 3.13.b describe the construction of different types of technical analysis charts and interpret them 3.13.b describe the construction of different types of technical analysis charts and interpret them passingscorefinance.com 11

12 3.13.c explain uses of trend, support, resistance lines, and change in polarity 3.13.c explain uses of trend, support, resistance lines, and change in polarity 3.13.d describe common chart patterns 3.13.d describe common chart patterns 3.13.e 3.13.f 3.13.g 3.13.h 4.14.a 4.14.b 4.14.c 4.14.d 4.14.e 4.14.f 4.15.a describe common technical analysis indicators (price-based, momentum oscillators, sentiment, and flow of funds) explain how technical analysts use cycles describe the key tenets of Elliott Wave Theory and the importance of Fibonacci numbers describe intermarket analysis as it relates to technical analysis and asset allocation calculate and interpret price, income, and cross-price elasticities of demand and describe factors that affect each measure compare substitution and income effects distinguish between normal goods and inferior goods describe the phenomenon of diminishing marginal returns determine and interpret breakeven and shutdown points of production describe how economies of scale and diseconomies of scale affect costs describe characteristics of perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and pure monopoly 3.13.e 3.13.f 3.13.g 3.13.h 4.14.a 4.14.b 4.14.c 4.14.d 4.14.e 4.14.f 4.15.a describe common technical analysis indicators (price-based, momentum oscillators, sentiment, and flow of funds) explain how technical analysts use cycles describe the key tenets of Elliott Wave Theory and the importance of Fibonacci numbers describe intermarket analysis as it relates to technical analysis and asset allocation calculate and interpret price, income, and cross-price elasticities of demand and describe factors that affect each measure compare substitution and income effects distinguish between normal goods and inferior goods describe the phenomenon of diminishing marginal returns determine and interpret breakeven and shutdown points of production describe how economies of scale and diseconomies of scale affect costs describe characteristics of perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and pure monopoly passingscorefinance.com 12

13 4.15.b explain relationships between price, marginal revenue, marginal cost, economic profit, and the elasticity of demand under each market structure 4.15.b explain relationships between price, marginal revenue, marginal cost, economic profit, and the elasticity of demand under each market structure 4.15.c describe a firm s supply function under each market structure 4.15.c describe a firm s supply function under each market structure 4.15.d describe and determine the optimal price and output for firms under each market structure 4.15.e 4.15.f 4.15.g 4.15.h 4.16.a 4.16.b 4.16.c 4.16.d explain factors affecting long-run equilibrium under each market structure describe pricing strategy under each market structure describe the use and limitations of concentration measures in identifying market structure identify the type of market structure within which a firm operates calculate and explain gross domestic product (GDP) using expenditure and income approaches compare the sum-of-value-added and value-of-final-output methods of calculating GDP compare nominal and real GDP and GDP deflator compare GDP, national income, personal income, and personal disposable income 4.15.d 4.15.e 4.15.f 4.15.g 4.15.h 4.16.a 4.16.b 4.16.c 4.16.d describe and determine the optimal price and output for firms under each market structure explain factors affecting long-run equilibrium under each market structure describe pricing strategy under each market structure describe the use and limitations of concentration measures in identifying market structure identify the type of market structure within which a firm operates calculate and explain gross domestic product (GDP) using expenditure and income approaches compare the sum-of-value-added and value-of-final-output methods of calculating GDP compare nominal and real GDP and GDP deflator compare GDP, national income, personal income, and personal disposable income passingscorefinance.com 13

14 4.16.e explain the fundamental relationship among saving, investment, the fiscal balance, and the trade balance 4.16.e explain the fundamental relationship among saving, investment, the fiscal balance, and the trade balance 4.16.f explain the IS and LM curves and how they combine to generate the aggregate demand curve 4.16.g 4.16.h 4.16.i explain the aggregate supply curve in the short run and long run explain causes of movements along and shifts in aggregate demand and supply curves describe how fluctuations in aggregate demand and aggregate supply cause short-run changes in the economy and the business cycle 4.16.f 4.16.g 4.16.h 4.16.i explain the IS and LM curves and how they combine to generate the aggregate demand curve explain the aggregate supply curve in the short run and long run explain causes of movements along and shifts in aggregate demand and supply curves describe how fluctuations in aggregate demand and aggregate supply cause short-run changes in the economy and the business cycle 4.16.j distinguish between the following types of macroeconomic equilibria: long-run full employment, short-run recessionary gap, short-run inflationary gap, and short-run stag ation 4.16.j distinguish between the following types of macroeconomic equilibria: long-run full employment, short-run recessionary gap, short-run inflationary gap, and short-run stag ation 4.16.k explain how a short-run macroeconomic equilibrium may occur at a level above or below full employment 4.16.k explain how a short-run macroeconomic equilibrium may occur at a level above or below full employment 4.16.l analyze the effect of combined changes in aggregate supply and demand on the economy 4.16.l analyze the effect of combined changes in aggregate supply and demand on the economy 4.16.m describe sources, measurement, and sustainability of economic growth 4.16.m describe sources, measurement, and sustainability of economic growth passingscorefinance.com 14

15 4.16.n describe the production function approach to analyzing the sources of economic growth 4.16.n describe the production function approach to analyzing the sources of economic growth 4.16.o distinguish between input growth and growth of total factor productivity as components of economic growth 4.16.o distinguish between input growth and growth of total factor productivity as components of economic growth 4.17.a describe the business cycle and its phases 4.17.a describe the business cycle and its phases 4.17.b describe how resource use, housing sector activity, and external trade sector activity vary as an economy moves through the business cycle 4.17.b describe how resource use, housing sector activity, and external trade sector activity vary as an economy moves through the business cycle 4.17.c describe theories of the business cycle 4.17.c describe theories of the business cycle 4.17.d describe types of unemployment and compare measures of unemployment 4.17.d describe types of unemployment and compare measures of unemployment 4.17.e explain inflation, hyperinflation, disinflation, and deflation 4.17.e explain inflation, hyperinflation, disinflation, and deflation 4.17.f explain the construction of indexes used to measure inflation 4.17.g 4.17.h 4.17.i 5.18.a 5.18.b 5.18.c compare inflation measures, including their uses and limitations distinguish between cost-push and demand-pull inflation interpret a set of economic indicators and describe their uses and limitations compare monetary and fiscal policy describe functions and definitions of money explain the money creation process 4.17.f 4.17.g 4.17.h 4.17.i 5.18.a 5.18.b 5.18.c explain the construction of indexes used to measure inflation compare inflation measures, including their uses and limitations distinguish between cost-push and demand-pull inflation interpret a set of economic indicators and describe their uses and limitations compare monetary and fiscal policy describe functions and definitions of money explain the money creation process passingscorefinance.com 15

16 5.18.d describe theories of the demand 5.18.d describe theories of the demand for and supply of money for and supply of money 5.18.e describe the Fisher effect 5.18.e describe the Fisher effect 5.18.f 5.18.g 5.18.h 5.18.i 5.18.j 5.18.k 5.18.l 5.18.m 5.18.n 5.18.o 5.18.p 5.18.q 5.18.r 5.18.s describe roles and objectives of central banks contrast the costs of expected and unexpected inflation describe tools used to implement monetary policy describe the monetary transmission mechanism describe qualities of effective central banks explain the relationships between monetary policy and economic growth, inflation, interest, and exchange rates contrast the use of inflation, interest rate, and exchange rate targeting by central banks determine whether a monetary policy is expansionary or contractionary describe limitations of monetary policy describe roles and objectives of fiscal policy describe tools of fiscal policy, including their advantages and disadvantages describe the arguments about whether the size of a national debt relative to GDP matters explain the implementation of fiscal policy and difficulties of implementation determine whether a fiscal policy is expansionary or contractionary 5.18.f 5.18.g 5.18.h 5.18.i 5.18.j 5.18.k 5.18.l 5.18.m 5.18.n 5.18.o 5.18.p 5.18.q 5.18.r 5.18.s describe roles and objectives of central banks contrast the costs of expected and unexpected inflation describe tools used to implement monetary policy describe the monetary transmission mechanism describe qualities of effective central banks explain the relationships between monetary policy and economic growth, inflation, interest, and exchange rates contrast the use of inflation, interest rate, and exchange rate targeting by central banks determine whether a monetary policy is expansionary or contractionary describe limitations of monetary policy describe roles and objectives of fiscal policy describe tools of fiscal policy, including their advantages and disadvantages describe the arguments about whether the size of a national debt relative to GDP matters explain the implementation of fiscal policy and difficulties of implementation determine whether a fiscal policy is expansionary or contractionary passingscorefinance.com 16

17 5.18.t explain the interaction of monetary and fiscal policy 5.18.t explain the interaction of monetary and fiscal policy 5.19.a compare gross domestic product and gross national product 5.19.a compare gross domestic product and gross national product 5.19.b describe benefits and costs of international trade 5.19.b describe benefits and costs of international trade 5.19.c distinguish between comparative advantage and absolute advantage 5.19.c distinguish between comparative advantage and absolute advantage 5.19.d compare the Ricardian and Heckscher Ohlin models of trade and the source(s) of comparative advantage in each model 5.19.d compare the Ricardian and Heckscher Ohlin models of trade and the source(s) of comparative advantage in each model 5.19.e compare types of trade and capital restrictions and their economic implications 5.19.e compare types of trade and capital restrictions and their economic implications 5.19.f explain motivations for and advantages of trading blocs, common markets, and economic unions 5.19.f explain motivations for and advantages of trading blocs, common markets, and economic unions 5.19.g describe common objectives of capital restrictions imposed by governments 5.19.g describe common objectives of capital restrictions imposed by governments 5.19.h describe the balance of payments accounts including their components 5.19.h describe the balance of payments accounts including their components 5.19.i explain how decisions by consumers, firms, and governments affect the balance of payments 5.19.i explain how decisions by consumers, firms, and governments affect the balance of payments 5.19.j describe functions and objectives of the international organizations that facilitate trade, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade Organization 5.19.j describe functions and objectives of the international organizations that facilitate trade, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade Organization passingscorefinance.com 17

18 5.20.a 5.20.b 5.20.c 5.20.d 5.20.e 5.20.f 5.20.g define an exchange rate and distinguish between nominal and real exchange rates and spot and forward exchange rates describe functions of and participants in the foreign exchange market percentage change in a currency relative to another currency calculate and interpret currency cross-rates convert forward quotations expressed on a points basis or in percentage terms into an outright forward quotation explain the arbitrage relationship between spot rates, forward rates, and interest rates calculate and interpret a forward discount or premium 5.20.a 5.20.b 5.20.c 5.20.d 5.20.e 5.20.f 5.20.g define an exchange rate and distinguish between nominal and real exchange rates and spot and forward exchange rates describe functions of and participants in the foreign exchange market percentage change in a currency relative to another currency calculate and interpret currency cross-rates convert forward quotations expressed on a points basis or in percentage terms into an outright forward quotation explain the arbitrage relationship between spot rates, forward rates, and interest rates calculate and interpret a forward discount or premium 5.20.h forward rate consistent with the 5.20.h forward rate consistent with the spot rate and the interest rate in spot rate and the interest rate in each currency each currency 5.20.i describe exchange rate regimes 5.20.i describe exchange rate regimes 5.20.j 6.21.a explain the effects of exchange rates on countries international trade and capital flows describe the roles of financial reporting and financial statement analysis 5.20.j 6.21.a explain the effects of exchange rates on countries international trade and capital flows describe the roles of financial reporting and financial statement analysis passingscorefinance.com 18

19 6.21.b describe the roles of the statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, and statement of cash flows in evaluating a company s performance and financial position 6.21.b describe the roles of the statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, and statement of cash flows in evaluating a company s performance and financial position 6.21.c describe the importance of financial statement notes and supplementary information including disclosures of accounting policies, methods, and estimates and management s commentary 6.21.c describe the importance of financial statement notes and supplementary information including disclosures of accounting policies, methods, and estimates and management s commentary 6.21.d describe the objective of audits of financial statements, the types of audit reports, and the importance of effective internal controls 6.21.d describe the objective of audits of financial statements, the types of audit reports, and the importance of effective internal controls 6.21.e identify and describe information sources that analysts use in financial statement analysis besides annual financial statements and supplementary information 6.21.e identify and describe information sources that analysts use in financial statement analysis besides annual financial statements and supplementary information 6.21.f 6.22.a 6.22.b describe the steps in the financial statement analysis framework describe how business activities are classified for financial reporting purposes explain the relationship of financial statement elements and accounts, and classify accounts into the financial statement elements 6.21.f describe the steps in the financial statement analysis framework Removed Removed passingscorefinance.com 19

20 6.22.c explain the accounting equation in its basic and expanded forms Removed 6.22.d describe the process of recording business transactions using an accounting system based on the accounting equation Removed 6.22.e describe the need for accruals and valuation adjustments in preparing financial statements Removed 6.22.f 6.22.g describe the relationships among the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of owners equity describe the flow of information in an accounting system Removed Removed 6.22.h describe the use of the results of the accounting process in security analysis Removed 6.23.a describe the objective of financial statements and the importance of financial reporting standards in security analysis and valuation 6.22.a describe the objective of financial statements and the importance of financial reporting standards in security analysis and valuation 6.23.b describe roles and desirable attributes of financial reporting standard-setting bodies and regulatory authorities in establishing and enforcing reporting standards, and describe the role of the International Organization of Securities Commissions 6.22.b describe roles and desirable attributes of financial reporting standard-setting bodies and regulatory authorities in establishing and enforcing reporting standards, and describe the role of the International Organization of Securities Commissions 6.23.c describe the status of global convergence of accounting standards and ongoing barriers to developing one universally accepted set of financial reporting standards 6.22.c describe the status of global convergence of accounting standards and ongoing barriers to developing one universally accepted set of financial reporting standards passingscorefinance.com 20

21 6.23.d describe the International Accounting Standards Board s conceptual framework, including the objective and qualitative characteristics of financial statements, required reporting elements, and constraints and assumptions in preparing financial statements 6.22.d describe the International Accounting Standards Board s conceptual framework, including the objective and qualitative characteristics of financial statements, required reporting elements, and constraints and assumptions in preparing financial statements 6.23.e describe general requirements for financial statements under International Standards (IFRS) 6.22.e describe general requirements for financial statements under International Standards (IFRS) 6.23.f compare key concepts of financial reporting standards under IFRS and US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) reporting systems 6.22.f compare key concepts of financial reporting standards under IFRS and US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) reporting systems 6.23.g identify characteristics of a coherent financial reporting framework and the barriers to creating such a framework 6.22.g identify characteristics of a coherent financial reporting framework and the barriers to creating such a framework 6.23.h 6.23.i describe implications for financial analysis of differing financial reporting systems and the importance of monitoring developments in financial reporting standards analyze company disclosures of significant accounting policies 6.22.h 6.22.i describe implications for financial analysis of differing financial reporting systems and the importance of monitoring developments in financial reporting standards analyze company disclosures of significant accounting policies 7.24.a describe the components of the income statement and alternative presentation formats of that statement 7.23.a describe the components of the income statement and alternative presentation formats of that statement passingscorefinance.com 21

22 7.24.b describe general principles of revenue recognition and accrual accounting, specific revenue recognition applications (including accounting for long-term contracts, installment sales, barter transactions, gross and net reporting of revenue), and implications of revenue recognition principles for financial analysis 7.23.b describe general principles of revenue recognition and accrual accounting, specific revenue recognition applications (including accounting for long-term contracts, installment sales, barter transactions, gross and net reporting of revenue), and implications of revenue recognition principles for financial analysis 7.24.c calculate revenue given information that might influence the choice of revenue recognition method 7.23.c calculate revenue given information that might influence the choice of revenue recognition method 7.24.d describe key aspects of the converged accounting standards for revenue recognition issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and Accounting Standards Board in May d describe key aspects of the converged accounting standards for revenue recognition issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and Accounting Standards Board in May e describe general principles of expense recognition, specific expense recognition applications, and implications of expense recognition choices for financial analysis 7.23.e describe general principles of expense recognition, specific expense recognition applications, and implications of expense recognition choices for financial analysis 7.24.f describe the financial reporting treatment and analysis of nonrecurring items (including discontinued operations, unusual or infrequent items) and changes in accounting policies 7.23.f describe the financial reporting treatment and analysis of nonrecurring items (including discontinued operations, unusual or infrequent items) and changes in accounting policies 7.24.g distinguish between the operating and non-operating components of the income statement 7.23.g distinguish between the operating and non-operating components of the income statement passingscorefinance.com 22

23 7.24.h describe how earnings per share is calculated and calculate and interpret a company s earnings per share (both basic and diluted earnings per share) for both simple and complex capital structures 7.23.h describe how earnings per share is calculated and calculate and interpret a company s earnings per share (both basic and diluted earnings per share) for both simple and complex capital structures 7.24.i 7.24.j distinguish between dilutive and antidilutive securities and describe the implications of each for the earnings per share calculation convert income statements to common-size income statements 7.23.i 7.23.j distinguish between dilutive and antidilutive securities and describe the implications of each for the earnings per share calculation convert income statements to common-size income statements 7.24.k 7.24.l 7.24.m 7.25.a 7.25.b 7.25.c 7.25.d 7.25.e evaluate a company s financial performance using common-size income statements and financial ratios based on the income statement describe, calculate, and interpret comprehensive income describe other comprehensive income and identify major types of items included in it describe the elements of the balance sheet: assets, liabilities, and equity describe uses and limitations of the balance sheet in financial analysis describe alternative formats of balance sheet presentation distinguish between current and non-current assets and current and non-current liabilities describe different types of assets and liabilities and the measurement bases of each 7.23.k 7.23.l 7.23.m 7.24.a 7.24.b 7.24.c 7.24.d 7.24.e evaluate a company s financial performance using common-size income statements and financial ratios based on the income statement describe, calculate, and interpret comprehensive income describe other comprehensive income and identify major types of items included in it describe the elements of the balance sheet: assets, liabilities, and equity describe uses and limitations of the balance sheet in financial analysis describe alternative formats of balance sheet presentation distinguish between current and non-current assets and current and non-current liabilities describe different types of assets and liabilities and the measurement bases of each passingscorefinance.com 23

24 7.25.f describe the components of shareholders equity 7.24.f describe the components of shareholders equity 7.25.g 7.25.h convert balance sheets to common-size balance sheets and interpret common-size balance sheets calculate and interpret liquidity and solvency ratios 7.24.g 7.24.h convert balance sheets to common-size balance sheets and interpret common-size balance sheets calculate and interpret liquidity and solvency ratios 7.26.a compare cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities and classify cash flow items as relating to one of those three categories given a description of the items 7.25.a compare cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities and classify cash flow items as relating to one of those three categories given a description of the items 7.26.b describe how non-cash investing and financing activities are reported 7.25.b describe how non-cash investing and financing activities are reported 7.26.c contrast cash flow statements prepared under International Standards (IFRS) and US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) 7.25.c contrast cash flow statements prepared under International Standards (IFRS) and US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) 7.26.d distinguish between the direct and indirect methods of presenting cash from operating activities and describe arguments in favor of each method 7.25.d distinguish between the direct and indirect methods of presenting cash from operating activities and describe arguments in favor of each method 7.26.e describe how the cash flow statement is linked to the income statement and the balance sheet 7.25.e describe how the cash flow statement is linked to the income statement and the balance sheet passingscorefinance.com 24

25 7.26.f 7.26.g describe the steps in the preparation of direct and indirect cash flow statements, including how cash flows can be computed using income statement and balance sheet data convert cash flows from the indirect to direct method 7.25.f 7.25.g describe the steps in the preparation of direct and indirect cash flow statements, including how cash flows can be computed using income statement and balance sheet data convert cash flows from the indirect to direct method 7.26.h analyze and interpret both reported and common-size cash flow statements 7.25.h analyze and interpret both reported and common-size cash flow statements 7.26.i calculate and interpret free cash flow to the firm, free cash flow to equity, and performance and coverage cash flow ratios 7.25.i calculate and interpret free cash flow to the firm, free cash flow to equity, and performance and coverage cash flow ratios 7.27.a describe tools and techniques used in financial analysis, including their uses and limitations 7.26.a describe tools and techniques used in financial analysis, including their uses and limitations 7.27.b classify, calculate, and interpret activity, liquidity, solvency, profitability, and valuation ratios 7.26.b classify, calculate, and interpret activity, liquidity, solvency, profitability, and valuation ratios 7.27.c describe relationships among ratios and evaluate a company using ratio analysis 7.26.c describe relationships among ratios and evaluate a company using ratio analysis 7.27.d demonstrate the application of DuPont analysis of return on equity and calculate and interpret effects of changes in its components 7.26.d demonstrate the application of DuPont analysis of return on equity and calculate and interpret effects of changes in its components 7.27.e calculate and interpret ratios used in equity analysis and credit analysis 7.26.e calculate and interpret ratios used in equity analysis and credit analysis 7.27.f explain the requirements for segment reporting and calculate and interpret segment ratios 7.26.f explain the requirements for segment reporting and calculate and interpret segment ratios passingscorefinance.com 25

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