As the exam date approaches, we all want to make the best use of our time. The focus shifts to attempting practice exams and reviewing the most important concepts that we’re sure will hit the exam. But can we really know the CFA Level 1 questions that will be asked? While no one knows what [...]
Mock Exams for CFA Level 1 and 2 (Special Offer)
The CFA exam is just 19 days away. This is the time when you should be focusing on attempting as many practice exams as you can. Each practice exam that you attempt will give you new insights into your weak areas and the opportunity to review and strengthen your hold on the important concepts. Finance [...]
Understanding the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act and Its Effect on Family Law
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, or BAPCPA, was an important piece of legislation that took effect in 2005 and is the foundation of bankruptcy law today. While BAPCPA was originally enacted in 2005, the specifics of the law are still confusing for many. In the weeks leading up to BAPCPA, courts became [...]
Corporate Debt Securities and Rights of Bondholders
This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Overview of Bond Sectors and InstrumentsApart from raising capital in the form of equity, corporates also borrow money to run their business. The most common form of borrowing is bank borrowing, which is the first choice for any corporation. Apart from bank borrowing, corporations around [...]
Key Dimensions that Characterize Acceptable Data
Organizing the rules of data quality into dimensions not only improves the specification and measurement of the data quality, it also provides the framework under which quality can be measured and reported. This in turn enables better governance of data quality. Tools can then be built around this to determine the minimum levels required to [...]
Explained: The difference between bankruptcy and an IVA
Bankruptcy and an IVA are both debt solution options for people who are in severe financial difficulty. On paper, the processes appear to have a number of similarities, but take a closer look, and they present two very different potential paths when dealing with debt. Most people are probably more familiar with bankruptcy, often viewed [...]
Study Techniques for CFA Exam
This article explains five important study techniques for CFA exam.
4 Jobs for the Mathmatically-Minded Individual with an Accounting Degree
If your love of math inspired you to get an accounting degree, then you should put your love of numbers to good use. There are dozens of high-paying, interesting, and challenging opportunities available for accounting majors, because your mathematical talents are special. Don’t box yourself in when you’re looking for a job, remember that fun [...]
Cross Hedging Commodities
This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Commodity Forwards and FuturesThere are cases where it is not possible to find futures contracts on a particular underlying in order to hedge the exposure to the commodity. In this case futures on the nearest underlying will be used to perform the hedge and this [...]
5 Ways to Budget But Still Enjoy Some of the Finer Things
The finer things in life often come with the higher price tags, which is why people on a budget feel that they must deny themselves luxury. The truth is that being on a budget should not dictate what kind of lifestyle that you will live. When you know the secrets to enjoying luxury while on [...]