The document provides an overview of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) program. It discusses the CFA Institute which administers the program, the three levels of examinations in the program, benefits of obtaining the CFA charter, typical work profiles for CFA charterholders, employers that hire CFAs, industry recognition of the charter, fees and deadlines for the June 2011 exams, and what it takes to pass the CFA exams.

1. Agenda 01 Overview CFA Institute 02 The CFA® Programme 03 CFA Benefits 04 Work Profiles 05 Employers 06 Industry Recognition 07 Fees and Deadlines for 2010 08 Knowledge Varsity Offering 09 What it takes to pass the exam © Copyright 2010 Knowledge Varsity | www.knowledgevarsity.com | Page No.

3. The CFA® Programme : Overview 02 EXAMINATIONS CURRICULUM BODY OF KNOWLEDGE  PRACTICE ANALYSIS GRADING MINIMUM PASSING SCORE (MPS) - CFA INSTITUTE GOVERNORS CCC COE Practitioners at every step of the process EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION Source: CFA Institute Website © Copyright 2010 Knowledge Varsity | www.knowledgevarsity.com | Page No.

5. Course Structure 02 Source: CFA Institute Website Investment Tools Asset Valuation Portfolio Management © Copyright 2010 Knowledge Varsity | www.knowledgevarsity.com | Page No. Topic Areas Level I Level II Level III Ethics/ Professional Standards 15% 10% 10% Quantitative Methods 12% 5 - 10% 0% Economics 10% 5 - 10% 0% Financial Statements Analysis 20% 15 - 25% 0% Corporate Finance 8% 5 - 15% 0% Equity Analysis 10% 20 - 30% 5 - 15% Fixed Income 12% 5 - 15% 10 - 20% Derivatives 5% 5 - 15% 5 - 15% Alternative Investments 3% 5 - 15% 5 - 15% Portfolio Management and Performance Presentation 5% 5 - 15% 45 - 55%

10. Fee Structure & Deadline for June 2011 07 Source: CFA Institute, © Copyright 2010 Knowledge Varsity | www.knowledgevarsity.com | Page No. June 2011 CFA Exam - Level I June 2011 CFA Exam - Level I Payment deadlines CFA Registration (new candidates only) + Exam Fees - E book discount = Total cost 22 Sep 2010: $405 + $630 $40 = $995 16 Feb 2011: $405 + $720 $40 = $1085 16 Mar 2011: $490 + $970 $40 = $1420 Payment deadlines CFA Registration (new candidates only) + Exam Fees + Shipping Charge = Total cost 22 Sep 2010: $405 + $630 $20 = $1055 16 Feb 2011: $405 + $720 $20 = $1145 16 Mar 2011: $490 + $970 $20 = $1480