Can you share some tips to prepare for CFA exam?

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    Akansha Bisht | Contributor-Level 10

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    Here are some practical tips to help you perform your best on the CFA exam.

    • Financial Statement Analysis: Questions on this topic are based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) unless otherwise noted. If a question references U.S. GAAP, this will be explicitly stated.
    • No penalty for guessing: There is no penalty for incorrect answers, so be sure to answer every question.
    • Know your calculator: Ensure you’re comfortable with the calculator features needed to address the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS). Familiarity with your calculator will save valuable time during the exam.
    • Dress for comfort: There’s no offici
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