CFA Workshop

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and administers the industry gold standard CFA charter. The organization is a champion for ethical behaviour in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community.

About the CFA ProgrammeThe CFA Program sets a standard for developing the skills, standards, competence, and integrity of financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment advisers, and other investment professionals worldwide. It is widely considered the investment profession’s most rigorous credentialing program.

For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org.

The CFA® Track workshop by Aston University will take place on-campus as follows:

Monday 15 July 9:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 16:00

Tuesday 16 July 9:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 16:00

Wednesday 17 July 9:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 16:00

Thursday 18 July 9:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 16:00

Friday 19 July 9:00 – 12:00

Mock questions will be posted which students can attempt in their own time.

Given the amount of material to be covered, the pace of the workshop will be quick and students should go through the PowerPoint slides on Blackboard in advance in order to derive maximum benefit from it (Access to Blackboard will be available in due course). The CFA exam curriculum books will not be provided by the university and as such they are not required for attending the workshop. The following Level I exam topics will be covered during the sessions.

Topics to be covered in the CFA® Track workshop by Aston University

Corporate Finance

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Ethics

The CFA workshop is intended mainly for those students taking the CFA exam, however, other students are welcome.

The last date for registration will be Friday 28th June 2024.