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Effective. Efficient. Proven. Prepare to pass your CFA ® exam with Top Finance 2012 top finance
Effective. Efficient. Proven.
Prepare to pass your CFA®
exam with Top Finance
2012
top finance
Contents
About Top Finance Page 2Our Learning Approach Page 3Our Preparation Page 4Evening & Weekend Classes Page 5Intensive Review Week Page 6Distance Courses Page 7Final Review Page 8Study Materials Page 9Our Commitment Page 10
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About Top Finance
Top Finance is an European leader in Financial Training and Professional Certification.Established in 1996, Top Finance continues to expand throughout Europe and is currently present in all major Euro-pean financial centers. In 2011 alone, over 2,200 individuals placed their confidence in us as their preparation partner.
Top Finance offers numerous training programs in Finance, Accounting and Investment, most notably the CFA® exam, CPA, CAIA®, FRM®, ACCA®, IFRS and US GAAP seminars. In order to offer the best pedagogical support available, Top Finance is very selective and only works with partners who are world renowned for their expertise in the financial training market.
For the CFA reviews, Top Finance works with Kaplan Schweser , the most trusted name in CFA exam preparation.
Together, Top Finance and its partners have :
• Over 30 years of experience • Prepared more than 70,000 professional candidates worldwide • Exclusive partnerships with some of the world’s largest analyst societies • Partnerships with major universities and colleges and over 70 CFA societies worldwide
Our high standards as well as our commitment to the needs of individual clients have earned us an excellent reputation among industry professionals, CFA societies and compagnies. It is the Top Finance’s unique teachingmethodology, outstanding instructors, quality study materials, and optimal course organization that allow our students to succeed.
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“I would like to thank you for the excellent quality of classes at Top Finance, the course organisation, the encouragement of the staff and for everything that has contributed to my preparation and my success at the exam.”— Agnès G.
Our Learning Approach
Our learning strategy and integrated approach set us apart from all other exam preparation providers.
Top Finance’s learning strategy and integrated approach, embodied in our courses and study materials allow you to progress seamlessly through your preparation program, deepening your understanding, sharpening your test-taking skills, and building your confidence for exam day. Each step builds on the previous one and ensures no overlaps in information or redundant effort.
Each component aligns directly with one of the four essential elements of effective preparation:
► Learn ► Understand ► Practice ► Review
Learn Understand Practice
SchweserNotes™ Lectures & Lecture Slides
Review
SchweserPro™ QBank Practice Exam Book & Schweser’s QuickSheet
The end result?
You progress seamlessly through your review program and get maximum efficiency
and effectiveness from every minute you study for your exam.
Learn the CFA curriculum. The foundation of your
CFA® study program.
Understand the theory and concepts to broaden and deepen your knowledge
and comprehension.
Practice your problem-solving and test-taking skills to gain speed and
endurance for exam day.
Review constantly to keep your knowledge fresh, to
identify weaknesses, and to focus your study time .
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Our Preparation
Choose the format that fits your learning style and schedule.
Top Finance offers three unique and comprehensive approaches for your CFA Exam preparation. Choose the format that will fit best with your individual needs and constraints in terms of teaching method, rhythm and intensity. These formats are specifically designed for different learning styles and the most demanding schedules.
Live Classes
The live classes are ideal for students who work best in a classroom setting, while actively participating and interacting face-to-face with instructors and fellow classmates.
This option allows you to have an authentic student experience with set class times, animated discussions, and immediate feedback to your questions.
Study Materials included.
Distance Courses
The distance courses are oriented towards candidates who want the conve-nience of a flexible and self-paced learning schedule.
Busy professionals, students and those who have other constraints consider this an excellent alternative to live classes.
Study Materials included.
Study Materials
Our study materials are specifically designed to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your review program.
“I can honestly say that without your program I would not have passed the exam.”— Maxime R.
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Evening Classes Structure Weekend Classes Stucture
Level I & II Level III Level I & II Level III
22 sessions x 3 hours 14 sessions x 3 hours 8 sessions x 7 hours 7 sessions x 7 hours
18H30 - 21H30 9H30 - 17H30
The Weekend and Evening Classes include all Study Materials to ensure a comprehensive combination of resources, guidance, and support - all focused on helping you pass your exam:
• Study Materials: SchweserNotes™, SchweserPro™ QBank , Practice Exam Book & Schweser’s QuickSheet. (Description Page 9)
• Live Practice Exams and Final Review Seminar Live*
• Unlimited Make up Classes : If a class is missed, you can attend a makeup class during another program. We are also providing you with all courses on video in order to review at anytime.
• Academic Support: Unlimited access to online academic and personalized support provides you with highly targeted answers to your specific questions and concerns
• Top Finance Guarantee: If you do not pass the CFA Exam, you receive a 50% discount off the total of repeated course fee.
* In selected cities
Live Classes
Evening and Weekend
These courses are best for candidates who learn better in a scheduled, completely focused and dynamic environment. The lectures cover the most critical aspects of the CFA® Program curriculum with a heavy emphasis on practical, intui-tive problem solving.
These weekly classes offer you live expert teaching and stimulating discussions with your instructor and local peers. Live instructors provide you with individual attention and help dissect complicated material in a practical way.
• The most complete programs with a dynamic environment. • Value a live classroom experience with tips and strategies from a team of experts. • All Study Materials and Options are included with also additonal practice exams.
“Your expertise, your support and coaching was a huge part of my success. Thank you!— Jérôme L.
Intensive Review Week in Frankfurt & Zurich
Our Intensive Review Week (five days) offers you all the advantages and effectiveness of our proven comprehensive approach. This dynamic format covers the complex challenging topics of the CFA Program curriculum and is ideal in addition to your independent CFA exam preparation.
This Program is a complete, integrated classroom course specifically created by CFA charterholders and our subject-matter experts to meet the specialized needs of candidates who:
• Require a comprehensive exam prep program within a condensed timeframe. • Recognize that reading alone is not enough to prepare properly but cannot commit to weekly classes. • Look for exam-taking insights, tips, and strategies from a team of experts. • Have the discipline and motivation to take full advantage of the demanding, comprehensive format.
The Intensive Week includes:
• Study Materials: SchweserNotes™, SchweserPro™ QBank , Practice Exam Book & Schweser’s QuickSheet. (Description Page 9)
• Academic Support: Unlimited access to online academic and personalized support provides you with highly targeted answers to your specific questions and concerns
• Top Finance Guarantee: If you do not pass the CFA Exam, you receive a 50% discount off the total of the repeated course fee.
Additional Option available:
• Courses on Video: Over 40 hours of videos covering the curriculum in order to review at anytime.
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City Days Start and End Dates
June 2012 Level IFrankfurt Monday to Friday Apr 2 - Apr 6
Zurich Monday to Friday Apr 9 - Apr 13
June 2012 Level II
Frankfurt Monday to Friday Apr 9 - Apr 13
Zurich Monday to Friday Apr 2 - Apr 6
June 2012 Level III
Frankfurt Monday to Friday Apr 16 - Apr 20
Zurich Monday to Friday Apr 9 - Apr 13
December 2012 Level I
Frankfurt Monday to Friday October 1-5
Zurich Monday to Friday October 8- 12
Distance Program
Distance courses are oriented towards candidates who want the convenience of a flexible and self-placed learning schedule. Busy professionals, students, and those who have other constraints consider this an excellent alternative to live class.
With the Distance Program, you can prepare whenever and wherever you want, at the place that’s right for you. With the accompanying Lecture Notes, you can review the interactive lectures to confirm or deepen your understanding of the subject-matter any time you like. In these sessions, you will receive course content reviews and then practice solv-ing the kinds of questions you may encounter on your upcoming exam.
• Highly focused methodology for efficient study, practice, and review. • Deepen your understanding, Sharpen your test-taking skills. • Total portability and control over where and how your prepare.
* In selected cities
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PremiumPlus™ Package Premium Study PackageStudy Materials
SchweserNotes™ √ √
SchweserPro™ QBank √ √
Practice Exam Book √ √
Schweser’s QuickSheet √ √
InstructionSchweser Online Class √ √or
Schweser Video Instruction √ √
Academic SupportInstructorLink™ √ √
Schweser Study Planner √ √
Final ReviewFinal Review Pack √or
Final Review Seminar* √
Top Finance Guarantee √ √
Final Review Seminar (Mock Exam and Review)
The Mock Exam and Review takes place over two days and simulates an examination experience and delivers a core content review in one highly concentrated program. The review enables you to discover your strengths and weak-nesses and to pinpoint the best way to focus your remaining study time right before exam day.
• Get a real sense of the pressure, feel, and rigor of the exam. • Receive expert feedback on how to approach the most difficult exam questions. • Gauge your readiness against your peers. • Discover how to focus your study time where it’s most needed. • Enjoy unlimited academic support through exam day.
The Final Review Seminar is included with the Evening, Weekend* and Distance programs and is also available for sepa-rate purchase.
* In selected cities only
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“The final review seminar was the difference between passing and failing my exam!”— Sabrina S.
Study Materials Every component of the study materials has been specifically designed by CFA® charterholders and subject matter experts to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your review program. Our mission is to do all we can to make sure you are properly prepared to pass your exam. Schweser’s study materials have already helped tens of thousands of CFA® candidates. Choose among multiple volumes and formats to complement your preparation process.
All study materials are available for purchase through our online store and can be purchased in packages or as a stand-alone resource. They include:
SchweserNotes™ The foundation of your CFA® study program! Concise, clear, and comprehensive, the 5-volume SchweserNotes™ cover every required Learning Outcome for the exam, with clear explanations, detailed examples, practice problems, and self-tests to measure your progress.
SchweserPro™ QBank
Thousands of multiple-choice questions help you effectively manage your time while you continually quiz yourself and review critical concepts and Learning Out come Statements (LOS) from your home, office, or on the go.
Practice Exams Book There’s no such thing as being “over-prepared”! These 3 full-length practice exams let you test yourself like nothing else. In fact, our students tell us that our practice exams are as challenging as the actual CFA® exam.
Schweser’s QuickSheet This compact study tool folds out to 6 pages, providing a quick review of the “must-know” key formulas, definitions, and concepts of the CFA curriculum.
Essential Study Package
• SchweserNotes™• SchweserPro™ QBank• Practice Exams Book• Schweser’s QuickSheet • InstructorLink™• Schweser Study Planner
All Live (Weekend, Evening and Intensive) and Distance Program include Study Materials.
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Our commitment. Your guarantee.
Top Finance’s dedication to your success does not end until you have become a CFA Charterholder. We believe so strongly our approach helps prepare candidates to pass the CFA® exam that we offer an unprecedented Guarantee to our students enrolled in our Live (Evening, Weekend and Intensive) and Distance courses.
We offer this winning proposition not just because we believe so strongly in our approach, but more importantly, because we truly want you to succeed.
Top Finance Live and Distance students who did not pass the CFA Exam, can repeat the course and receive a 50 % dis-count off the total of the repeated course fee.
Prepare to pass with Top Finance. Contact us for one to one meeting with one of our advisor or for addtional information and expert guidance on how to design a CFA® exam preparation program that meets all your needs:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +33 1 58 18 62 47.
Visit www.top-finance.net:
• Complete details on our courses, products, and special offers.
• CFA Program, enrollment, and exam registration informa-tion.
• Free samples, online problem solving, and planning resources.
• Sign up to receive special promotional offers, invitions to free CFA classes, study tips, and updates on the latest CFA news.
“I passed !!!! Your program kept me on track and provided a lot of opportunity to review. Thank you.”
- Kate B.
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