CFA® Level II - Study Packages
Level II expands on the fundamentals of Level I but goes deeper in terms of analysis and calculation.
Our upcoming Level II study packages will be comprehensive & consistent with our other offerings.
Level II Study Packages Arriving Late 2023
Level II Exam Dates
Nov 2023 Exam Period
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31 Jan 2023Registration & Scheduling Opens
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10 May 2023Early Registration Deadline
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24 Jun 2023Deadline to Register with Invoice Payment Option
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08 Aug 2023Registration Closes
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16 Aug 2023Scheduling Deadline
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20 Oct 2023Rescheduling Deadline
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18 - 22 Nov 2023CFA Exam Dates
May 2024 Exam Period
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15 Aug 2023Registration & Scheduling Opens
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12 Oct 2023Early Registration Deadline
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14 Dec 2023Deadline to Register with Invoice Payment Option
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06 Feb 2024Registration Closes
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14 Feb 2024Scheduling Deadline
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22 Apr 2024Rescheduling Deadline
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22 - 26 May 2024CFA Exam Dates
Aug 2024 Exam Period
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11 Nov 2023Registration & Scheduling Opens
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23 Jan 2024Early Registration Deadline
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27 Mar 2024Deadline to Register with Invoice Payment Option
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14 May 2024Registration Closes
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21 May 2024Scheduling Deadline
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29 Jul 2024Rescheduling Deadline
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27 - 31 Aug 2024CFA Exam Dates
Nov 2024 Exam Period
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08 Feb 2024Registration & Scheduling Opens
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16 Apr 2024Early Registration Deadline
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13 Jun 2024Deadline to Register with Invoice Payment Option
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07 Aug 2024Registration Closes
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13 Aug 2024Scheduling Deadline
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17 Oct 2024Rescheduling Deadline
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20 - 24 Nov 2024CFA Exam Dates
FAQ - Level II
| Topic | Weight | Functional Area |
|---|---|---|
| Ethical and Professional Standards | 10 - 15% | Ethical and Professional Standards |
| Quantitative Methods | 5 - 10% | Tools |
| Economics | 5 - 10% | |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 10 - 15% | |
| Corporate Issuers | 5 - 10% | Portfolio Management and Analysis |
| Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning | 10 - 15% | |
| Equity Investments | 10 - 15% | Assets |
| Fixed Income | 10 - 15% | |
| Derivatives | 5 - 10% | |
| Alternative Investments | 5 - 10% |
According to a recent survey conducted by the CFA Institute the average study hours of CFA Level II candidates was 328 hours.
The exam duration is 4 hours and 24 minutes, split into two equal 2 hour and 12 minutes sessions. There is an optional break between the sessions.
The exam contains 22 item sets that consist of vignettes (case type scenario) with 88 associated multiple-choice questions. The item sets are evenly split (11 each) between each session.
The topic coverage is randomly placed between either or both sessions.
The exam is conducted in english language only.
- May
- August
- November
For additional Level II exam dates see here or refer directly to the institute website: CFA Institute
The following outlines the registration deadlines for the scheduled upcoming CFA Level II exams:
| Exam Sitting | Registration Deadline | Exam Dates |
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| May 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | May 23 - 27, 2023 |
| Aug 2023 | May 9, 2023 | Aug 29 - Sep 02, 2023 |
| Nov 2023 | TBD | TBD |
For additional Level II exam dates see here or refer directly to the institute website: CFA Institute
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