College Degrees: Hits and Misses - Schweser.com
A college degree in hand is only as valuable as you know what to do with it. Add on to that a challenging employment front and your degree selection could be a hit or miss when it comes to being a...
View ArticleAut viam inveniam aut faciam - Schweser.com
Today is the last testing day in this testing window. I'm so proud of all of you who took one or more exams already in 2013. "Aut viam inveniam aut faciam" means "I shall find a way or make one" in...
View ArticleLate Season Live Review - Schweser.com
As anyone who has taken the CFA® exam can tell you, it is a tough exam, and only the most prepared candidates will pass. If you want to join the ranks of the elite, you'll want to take advantage of...
View ArticleBEC and Economics - Schweser.com
For those studying for the BEC section of the CPA exam, you know economics makes up 16-20% of your total exam experience. A major subset of this section is to have a solid understanding of the changes...
View ArticleSocial Media + SEC - Schweser.com
Ten years ago the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) didn't have much to say about social media. Facebook (FB), Twitter, et cetera certainly were not as prevalent on Wall Street. Yesterday,...
View ArticleHow and When with the Clarified Standards Be Tested - Schweser.com
Watch this video to find out. http://goo.gl/MMd6i Now . . . go pass AUD!! We're here to...
View ArticleOrders for September 2013 CAIA Products - Schweser.com
Registration for the September 2013 CAIA exams has been officially open for over two weeks. Level I and Level II Kaplan Schweser products will begin shipping soon. We are still taking pre-orders for...
View ArticleHAPPY TAX DAY! - Schweser.com
If you have not done so already, don't forget to file your 2012 individual income tax returns (or file form 4868 for a six-month extension) before midnight! To treat yourself for getting your taxes...
View ArticleLevel I March 2013 Exam Results - Schweser.com
Level I March 2013 exam results have been released. The Level I pass rate was 68%, which is slightly higher than the September 2012 pass rate of 64%. Many of our Level I customers have been emailing us...
View ArticleWhere do I Begin? - Schweser.com
Candidates frequently ask us which topic is best to begin their CAIA study program. The answer will vary depending on each candidate's circumstances, but here is some general advice to help get you...
View ArticleSchweser Mock Exam - Schweser.com
The CFA® exam is only a month away, and candidates are making final preparations to make sure they are as prepared as possible. One very popular exam prep method is the Schweser Live Mock Exam, offered...
View ArticleAttention Class Of 2013 - Schweser.com
A recent study, conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, revealed that the average starting salary for 2013 accounting graduates has increased to $53,300, a seven percent...
View ArticleAttention CFP® Professionals, the CAIA Designation is for You! - Schweser.com
An article by Richard Stolz in the Journal of Financial Planning (titled: Investigating Alternative Investments) highlighted the relevance of alternative investments in wealth management and spent...
View ArticlePreparing for Exam Day - Schweser.com
CFA® Exam Day is June 1, and we know what you're going through as you put together final preparations. Our instructors are all CFA charterholders who have been there, and they've put together a 2-part...
View ArticlePrerequisite Diagnostic Exam - Schweser.com
We frequently hear from investment professionals who are considering the CAIA program, but are unsure of their readiness to become a Level I candidate. To help candidates assess their preparedness, the...
View ArticlePreparing for Exam Day: Part 2 - Schweser.com
The second of our 2-part series of tips will help you prepare for exam day with confidence. The Checklist The following items MUST be on your desk during the exam: Exam admission ticket Valid,...
View ArticleGetting Started - Schweser.com
Kaplan Schweser's study products for the Level I and Level II September 2013 CAIA exams are available and currently shipping. If you just recently ordered, you should begin studying as soon as you...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Uniform CPA Examination Alert! - Schweser.com
Check out this newsletter. Great information directly from the AICPA. ...
View ArticleCAIA Scholarship Program for 100 Women in Hedge Funds: An Interview with...
From CAIA Association's May 2013 Member Newsletter: Interview with Derek Burkett of Kaplan Schweser Regarding Support for the 100 Women in Hedge Funds / CAIA Scholarship Program What does Kaplan...
View ArticleFree Ethics App! - Schweser.com
As you probably know, the CAIA ethics curriculum is based on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook used in the CFA® program. Kaplan Schweser has created a tablet and...
View ArticleQuote of the Day - Schweser.com
For those who are not subscribed to the AICPA's CPA Letter Daily, I wanted to share their recent quote of the day. "A truly great book should be read in youth, again in maturity and once more in old...
View ArticleCAIA Association Errata - Schweser.com
I hope everyone is progressing well in their CAIA preparation. If you haven't yet started studying, now is the time to begin. There is plenty of time between now and the exam to study the entire...
View ArticleAccountants Get Jobs!! - Schweser.com
Great news about our career choice! Read this article for more. ...
View ArticleCFA Instructor Spotlight: Dr. Greg Filbeck, CFA, FRM, CAIA - Schweser.com
Greg joined the faculty of Penn State University, the Behrend College, as professor of finance in 2006 and holds the Samuel P. Black III Professorship of Finance and Risk Management. He has published...
View ArticleThe CAIA Candidate Handbook - Schweser.com
For the September 2013 CAIA Exams, the CAIA Association has put together a Candidate Handbook for both Level I and Level II candidates. The handbook contains useful information related to exam...
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