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Discover the official resource for success on the 2024 CFA Level I exam. Get your copy of the CFA Program Curriculum now. The 2024 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set contains the content you need to perform well on the Level I CFA exam in 2024. Designed for candidates to use for exam preparation and professional reference purposes, this set includes the full official curriculum for Level I and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Covering all ten core topics found on the Level I exam, the 2024 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set helps you: Develop critical knowledge and skills essential in the industry, Learn from financial thought leaders, Access market-relevant instruction. The set also features practice questions to assist with your mastery of key terms, concepts, and formulas. Volumes include:
Volume 1: Quantitative Methods Indispensable for anyone preparing for the 2024 Level I CFA exam, the 2024 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the foundational skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst®.
In her multi-million-copy bestseller Mindset Carol Dweck coined the
terms ‘fixed’ and ‘growth’ mindset, transforming our view of individual
success. In a fixed mindset, talent and intelligence are viewed as
predetermined traits, while in a growth mindset, talent and
intelligence can be nurtured,
We all depend on money every day. But almost none of us understand it.
During the years before 1914 the world's still largely unused resources were brought increasingly within the framework of a single world economy. This process owed much to Britain's ability to export capital on a scale which has never since been equalled. Yet periods of heavy investment overseas alternated with home investment booms that absorbed the greater part of Britain's savings. The reasons for this fluctuation, and the mechanism which linked Britain's economic development with the rest of the world, are still subject to debate. This volume illuminates the problems of the global economy today by examining different interpretations and research from history.
Hoyer/MacInnis/Pieters’ CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, 8th EDITION, draws key concepts from marketing, psychology, sociology and anthropology to present a strong foundation and highly practical focus on real-world applications to prepare students for today’s global business environment. Students examine the latest research and current business practices with a focus on consumer needs and goals, emotions and emotion regulation, perceptions and consumer inferences, branding, consumer experiences, influencer marketing, social media, political ideology, generational influences and more. Students explore controversies in consumer decision-making involving money, happiness and financial decision making, charity, health, materialism, and sustainability. Chapter updates in this edition emphasize social responsibility and ethics in marketing, scrutinizing both the dark side and constructive possibilities. Real-world examples, chapter exhibits, and application exercises provide practical relevance and help students master essential skills.
Investments set the standardas a graduate (MBA) text intended primarily for courses in investment analysis.The guiding principle has been to present the material in a framework that isorganized by a central core of consistent fundamental principles and will introducestudents to major issues currently of concern to all investors. In an effort to link theory to practice, the authorsmake their approach consistent with that of the CFA Institute. Many features ofthis text make it consistent with and relevant to the CFA curriculum. The common unifying theme is that securitymarkets are nearly efficient, meaning that most securities are priced appropriately given their risk and return attributes. Investments is alsoorganized around several important themes: The central theme is the near informational-efficiency of well-developed security markets and the general awareness that competitive markets do not offer "free lunches" to participants. A second theme is the risk-return trade-off. Also, this text places great emphasis on asset allocation. Finally, this text offers a broad and deep treatment of futures, options, and other derivative security markets.
Nothing is complicated. Some things are just harder to explain. The world of digital money might feel like the Wild West but as blockchain, Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies enter the mainstream, we re going to need to arm ourselves with some knowledge. Do Bitcoin is a concise guide to all things cryptocurrency, focusing on the first and most dominant: Bitcoin. Written in a jargon-free style by self-taught Bitcoin analyst and advisor, Angelo Morgan-Somers, it takes a first principles approach to explain how we got here, why it matters, and what digital money means for the future. So, if you ve ever found yourself asking: What s an NFT? What are altcoins? Who or what are miners? What s a node? Is anyone in charge...? You ve come to the right place. Do Bitcoin will set you and your business on the right track.?It will reveal Bitcoin and blockchain s potential to revolutionise entire industries. And ultimately, to change the world. Are you ready to go down the rabbit hole?
Statistics and their analysis are key to making mathematical sense of the world around us. In this textbook the authors underscore the importance of statistical methods and calculation skills and explain clearly and simply the key concepts and principles of statistics, so that they are easy to understand. The main purpose of the book is to make students more confident about handling statistical data and enable them to understand the meaning of the results obtained. Statistical methods cover the collection of data, descriptive methods and inferential methods of analysis. Calculation skills cover elementary calculations, percentages and ratios, equations, graphs and interest calculations. The elementary calculations include basic calculations, such as exponents, decimals, scientific notation, logarithms, rounding and VAT calculations. This book teaches students with no mathematics background how to do basic calculations before concentrating on the statistical applications. For some courses, calculations such as interest, future values of investments, graphs and ratios form part of the core module and are also covered in this book.
The ultimate guide to the basics of personal finance Manage money, plan for the future in five simple steps Becoming your own financial hero is simpler than you think. The principles of financial security have been cloaked in mystery for generations. Money plays a key role in our daily lives, but for many of us, these skills were not taught or developed at a young age. THE MONEY BASICS: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero is the straightforward, practical guide to money management based on an accessible five step approach; B.A.S.I.C., Budget, Avoid Debt, Save Early, Invest Early and Credit Score. Anyone can implement these methods, no matter what your financial situation. Learn the principles of financial security by cutting through the murk and jargon. The Money Basics will: * Help you identify poor money habits * Set you on a budgeting plan that works for you * Demystify financial terms and processes * Provide you with a system to control debt, not let it control you * Define investing once and for all * And more... Manage money, and plan for the future with confidence. Take control of the one thing that will give you freedom of choice-money.
As the #1 best-sellerin Managerial Accounting, the 18th edition of Garrison/Noreen/Brewer's ManagerialAccounting continues to innovate in the ways it sets up students for theirfuture career paths. Known for its clear and concise narrative, Garrison's 18thedition continues to be cutting edge through the incorporation of DataAnalytics Exercises, Integrated Excel, and a robust assessment package allincorporated and auto-gradable within Connect. New to this edition, follow anengaging continuing case featuring a real, mission driven company, HowdyHomemade Ice Cream. New franchise co-author, Norma Montague's contributionssharpened the diversity, inclusion, and ESG topic coverage throughout the textthrough the In Business boxes, Entrepreneur Spotlights, and language choicesfocused on eliminating generalizations and stereotypes around gender,abilities/disabilities, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, diversity of names,and age.
From the basics down to investing, get the most out of your 401(k) and IRA in any economic environment When you're ready to start setting aside (or withdrawing) money for your retirement--whenever that might be--401(k)s & IRAs For Dummies is here for you! It covers both types of retirement plans because they each have valuable tax benefits, and you may be able to contribute to both at the same time. With the practical advice in this book, you learn how to manage your accounts, minimize your investment risk, and maximize your returns. Sounds like a win-win, no matter your situation or where you're at in life. Written by a well-known expert and 'father of the 401 (k)', Ted Benna, 401(k)s & IRAs For Dummies helps you keep up with the ever-changing rules surrounding both retirement plans--including the rules from the SECURE and CARES Acts--and avoid the mistakes that can lead to higher taxes and penalties. Additional topics include: Tax strategies before and after retirement Required distributions and how much you need to take Penalties for taking money out early and how to avoid them What happens to your or your spouse's retirement plan after death or divorce The rules for taking money out of an inherited plan Methods for calculating required minimum distributions Special tax benefits for conversions to Roth IRAs How to recharacterize IRA or Roth contributions Why IRA based plans are a better options for many small employers Helping solo entrepreneurs and other small businesses pick the right type of plan Whether you're just starting to think about a retirement plan, planning when to retire, or you're facing retirement, you'll find useful and practical guidance in 401(k)s & IRAs For Dummies. Get your copy today!
Brewer'sIntroduction to Managerial Accounting has earned a reputation as the mostaccessible and readable book on the market. Its manageable chapters and clearpresentation point students toward understanding, just as the needle of thecompass provides direction to travelers. However, thebook's authors also understand that everyone's destination may be different.Some students will become accountants, while others are destined for careers inmanagement, marketing, or finance. Not only does the Brewer text teach studentsmanagerial accounting concepts in a clear and concise way, it also asksstudents to consider how the concepts they are learning will apply to thereal-world situations they will eventually face in their careers. Thiscombination of conceptual understanding and the ability to apply that knowledgedirects students toward success, whatever their final destination may be.
As the title intimates, this title is an introduction to the study of local government finance. It is an enlightening work aimed primarily at undergraduate students studying local government and administration at universities, technikons and technical colleges. The following issues are covered: why local governments need money; the democratic tenets and principles guiding the management of local government finance; the particular roles of a council, its executive committee and the administrative authority in managing local government finance; the nature of local government property and other taxes; user charges, consumer tariffs and nominal levies as other revenue sources; features and functions of local government budgets; debt management and loans administration; inventory management; inter-governmental financial relations and external financial control.
In Brown/Suter/Churchill's BASIC MARKETING RESEARCH, 10th Edition, you will learn how to convert marketplace data into actionable marketing information using the two dominant approaches, behavioral data that exists and customer insights gathered for a specific purpose, and how interactions in the research process give managers and researchers confidence in the result. BASIC MARKETING RESEARCH's easy-to-read writing style helps you see the research process from the perspectives of researchers who gather information and marketing managers who use it and helps you apply your market research skills in experiential learning activities.
The market-leading undergraduate investments textbook, Essentials of Investments by Bodie, Kane, and Marcus, continues to evolve along with the changes in the financial markets yet remains organized around one basic theme-that security markets are nearly efficient, meaning that you should expect to find few obvious bargains in these markets. This text places great emphasis on asset allocation while presenting the practical applications of investment theory. The text also focuses on investment analysis, which allows us to present the practical applications of investment theory and convey practical value insights. A collection of Excel spreadsheets is provided to give you the tools to explore concepts more deeply. In their efforts to link theory to practice, the author team also makes their approach consistent with that of the CFA Institute. Included are questions from previous CFA exams in our end-of-chapter problems and CFA-style questions derived from the Kaplan-Schweser CFA preparation courses.
THE EXPERTS AND THE EVIDENCE A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO STOCK INVESTING Explore and apply celebrated investing strategies with practical tools from an expert team of finance professors In The Experts and the Evidence: A Practical Guide to Stock Investing, a veteran team of finance researchers and practitioners delivers a one-of-a-kind explanation of how to use data and analytics tools to test and implement the philosophies and strategies of well-known investing experts. Combining a comprehensive discussion of the investment philosophies of renowned investors with rigorous testing and implementation, the authors provide a hands-on tool for starting and maintaining a diversified portfolio. Readers will also find: Quantitative explorations of popular investing strategies. Useful tools for systematically exploring different investment approaches. Discussions of value, growth, contrarian, portfolio, and factor investing, as well as technical analysis and advanced quantitative investing. An ideal resource for readers familiar with the basics of the financial markets and looking for a guide to a range of proven investment approaches, The Experts and the Evidence is also an essential read for advanced undergraduate and graduate students seeking a real-life informational and analytical system for the application of investment strategies. |
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