The Stalla approach. Mastery, Choice, Guidance.

Stalla review for the CFA exam has developed a structured, holistic exam preparation approach focused on mastering the CFA program curriculum and honing the test –taking skills needed to succeed under high pressure exam conditions. It is a proven approach that includes comprehensive courses, self-guided programs, and individual resources-all aimed at maximizing the value of your study time and minimizing your risk of failure.

Stalla Mastery Program

As CFA candidate enrollments have continued to increase over the past decade, exam pass rates have shown an overall decline. At Stalla, we contend that the primary reason for declining pass rates is insufficient preparation. That is why we have created our mastery programs, an integrated CFA exam preparation approach base on our expert knowledge and more than thirty years of experience helping CFA candidate succeed.

Because your exam preparation needs and preferences are uniquely yours, Stalla can help you discover what’s best for you.

Course programs

The Enhanced System    For 2009!

A path to mastery and success that includes complete complement of time - tested resources and program benefits:

·        Expert-led lectures

·        Study Guides

·        PassMaster^TM

·        Practice Exams

·        Lecture Notes

·        Flash Cards

·        Mock Exam and Review Seminar

·        Expert Guidance

·        Unlimited Academic Support

·        Tuition Waiver Guarantee* (see tuition waiver Program at

         Stalla.com/TuitionWaiver)

Fee

The complete Enhanced system with classes are given at a discounted price of $500 in Pakistan for the year 2009.

The Final Review

Designed for candidates who want to refresh what they have already learned, pinpoint areas for more review, and build confidence for the exam. Includes Flashcards, Practice Exams and Mock Exams and Review.

Program Elements** Description.

Pass master TM homework and drilling software provides constantly expanding databank of thousands of exam-like questions and uses time problem-solving exercises to help you approach exam problems quickly and efficiently. Linked electronically to Stalla Study Guides, it makes a perfect travel resource.

Study Guides corresponded directly to the CFA program curriculum and deliver the most comprehensive, understandable contact available. Focused on what you need to study most, they use every day language to clarify complex financial theory.

Practiced Exams are a collection of exam-like questions covering the most current curriculum. Combined with PassMaster’s progressive drills and in-class problem solving, they help build speed and confidence for the exam.

Mock Exam and Review prepares you to perform at your peak exam day with a final core content review and a highly realistic simulated exam experience. Choose two-day life seminar or self study CD.

Flashcards are a convenient and effective way to review and drill on CFA Program Learning Outcomes Statements. Use flashcards as study group recourse or for independent drill to improve the pace at which you can answer questions.  

* Visit Stalla.com for complete Tuition-Free Continuing Help Eligibility Requirements.

**Self-Guided Programs and Program Elements do not include Stalla’s Tuition Free Continuing Help.

The CFA® Program curriculum

The CFA program curriculum is drawn from a board Candidate Body of Knowledge TM (CBOKTM) that reflects the investment profession’s current theory and practice with emphasis on asset valuation and portfolio management. The primary purpose of CFA Program is to provide a fundamental knowledge of global investment management principles. Over the course of program, the curriculum covers he entire discipline of investment valuation and portfolio management.

To keep the curriculum current, CFA Institute periodically surveys chartered holders to determine the skills and knowledge essential to investment-related functions. The results are analyzed and integrated into one of the CBOK’s four major areas. Which are further divided into ten primary curriculum topics. These are further divided into study sessions.

CFA Program topics by functional area                                   

Registration and Enrollment

Qualifications for candidacy

• Prospective CFA candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent OR be a college/university senior (in the final year of studies) scheduled to receive a beholder’s degree OR meet experience requirements (below).

• Prospective candidates without a degree may qualify if they have four years of acceptable professional work experience OR a combination of four years of college/university and professional work experience. (Experience need not be investment related. Summer, part-time, and internship positions do not qualify.)

Registration process

• If you are a prospective candidate, you may register for your level I exam once you have paid your initial enrollment fee to CFA Institute. In addition to initial fee, you are required by CFA Institute to pay a registration fee for each exam.

• You may register for only one exam at a time, and can not register for a subsequent exam until you have received your passing result for the prior level result.

• Early registration can save your money because CFA Institute imposes a graduate fee schedule that increase over time. To assist you in getting started, consult the accompanying checklist and recommended timelines.

• The most important step: start early.

Important Note: Candidates are expected to have a basic knowledge of typical, college-level introductory material in economics and basic accounting. If you do not meet this expectation, CFA Institute provides a list of suggested preliminary readings.

CFA® Charterholder requirements.

CFA Institute has established the following requirements for securing your CFA chartered.

• Successful completion of level I, II and III CFA Examinations.

• At least four years of acceptable professional work experience related to the investment decision making process, which may be accrued prior to, during, or after completing your examinations.(Visit cfainstitute.org for details about work experience requirements.)

• Become a member of CFA Institute and apply for membership with a CFA Institute society. (See “Member Resources” at cfaistitute.org.)

• Agree to comply with, among other things, the CFA Institute conditions, requirements, policies and procedures defined in CFA Institute Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and Standards of  Professional Conduct.

Once a charted holder, you submit a Professional Conduct Statement and pay membership dues annually.

Get started today.

To help you begin your CFA exam preparation, Stalla has developed the accompanying chart of key planning tasks and deadlines. Visit stalla.com for more information and guidance on how you can prepare for peak information and guidance on how you can prepare for peak performance on your CFA exam.

Exam topics.

The topics emphasized on each exam are similar but very in focus and depth by program level. The major topics of focus and approximate weights by percent for each topic area are shown in the accompanying chart. The depth of your mastery of the curriculum will also be tested differently at each level.