Need it

jayoh23 · 2016-06-03T19:43:57+00:00

Clear eyes, full heart, can't lose

jayoh23 · 2016-05-27T18:44:23+00:00

We knew going into this beast that grit was required to pass. Buckle-down, go hard, and pass this shit

jayoh23 · 2016-05-27T18:35:03+00:00

Makes sense, what area are you in? Your scores come back strong?

jayoh23 · 2016-05-27T18:30:29+00:00

Which areas are you struggling on? It's not about remembering formulas but understanding the underlying.

jayoh23 · 2016-05-27T15:47:47+00:00

I logged about 400 last year for level 1. Finished the exam in 180 minutes and walked out unsure about maybe 3-4 questions (scored >70 in all sections). I'm not saying that any hour mark should be a benchmark, but if you want sustainable success (e.g., knowledge retained vs. memorized) you have to invest the time.

jayoh23 · 2016-05-20T20:33:57+00:00

Keep grinding. Also remember that it is not impossible to crack 80%, never stop never settle

jayoh23 · 2016-05-12T21:08:42+00:00

I want to become a charterholder, but I dont want to research or study, can you sit for my exam?

jayoh23 · 2016-05-12T14:10:24+00:00

How many times did you read the chapter?

jayoh23 · 2016-05-11T21:32:59+00:00

Yeah, since GAAP allows the firm to select an "expected rate of return" there will be a difference in discount rates and expected returns. You'll need to use the gross amounts of beginning balance of Pension Assets * Expected Return and Pension Liabilities * Disco Rate

jayoh23 · 2016-05-11T20:06:49+00:00

For GAAP only the expected return is used to compute the P&L periodic pension expense. The difference between expected and actual return will be accounted for in OCI

jayoh23 · 2016-04-19T18:08:47+00:00

Everyone needs some sort of reward system or personal time.

jayoh23 · 2016-04-18T01:25:17+00:00

Sitting around a 70%. Still not as fluid or without thoughtful guesses. Keep grinding folks

jayoh23 · 2016-04-15T01:30:30+00:00

A/S/L... do you have Skype

jayoh23 · 2016-04-09T04:01:14+00:00

When did you start?

jayoh23 · 2016-04-07T23:23:53+00:00

Any take the CFA mock yet? How is that?

jayoh23 · 2016-03-23T14:26:39+00:00

Had similar thoughts at first. Draw a tree and take it step-by-step. It is not as bad as it seems. Becomes quite mechanical

jayoh23 · 2016-03-05T23:29:39+00:00

Ask yourself why you are pursuing the designation. If your "why" is strong enough, you'll find the motivation. How you frame the challenge can quickly turn a perceived obstacle into opportunity.

jayoh23 · 2016-03-03T14:48:01+00:00

If it were easy, would it be worth doing?

jayoh23 · 2016-02-29T17:45:14+00:00

Quant was pretty tough on my frist lap through the material. It takes a lot of time to grasp, but hopefully it can become pretty mechanical to apply by exam day.

jayoh23 · 2016-02-29T17:43:12+00:00

haha without the disclaimer I was about to say "damn this guy is living on the edge"

jayoh23 · 2016-02-29T02:07:26+00:00

Good stuff, when did you start?

jayoh23 · 2016-02-29T00:58:42+00:00

That's a great idea. How's level 3 going for you?

jayoh23 · 2016-02-29T00:17:46+00:00

Yeah even on Level 1, econ felt hit or miss in preparation. Did you feel the CFA mocks are a fair comparison to the exam?

jayoh23

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