Financial Calculator Skills for Finance Professionals

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Financial Calculator Skills for Finance Professionals

Instructor: EDUCBA

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7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply BA II Plus calculator functions to solve time value of money and valuation problems.
Calculate NPV, IRR, bond pricing, depreciation, and statistical measures efficiently.
Improve exam performance by solving financial problems accurately and reducing calculation errors.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Master the CFA calculator and solve financial problems faster with accuracy.

Boost your CFA exam performance with practical, calculator-driven techniques. This course is designed to help CFA candidates and finance professionals gain complete mastery over the CFA-approved calculator (BA II Plus). It focuses on real exam scenarios where speed and accuracy are critical. You will learn how to configure calculator settings, apply Time Value of Money concepts, and solve complex problems such as NPV, IRR, bond pricing, depreciation, and statistical calculations. Each concept is taught through practical examples to ensure you can confidently apply them in exams. By the end of this course, you will be able to perform financial calculations efficiently, reduce errors, and significantly improve your exam readiness. Whether you are preparing for CFA exams or working in finance, this course will enhance your problem-solving speed and confidence.

Learn to configure calculator settings, understand operating modes, and perform basic to advanced operations for efficient financial calculations.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 41 minutes

Introduction to CFA Calculator8 minutes
Calculator Set Up - DECIMALS9 minutes
Calculator Set Up - Chn AOS and RESET4 minutes
Regular Usage - Basic Operators9 minutes
Regular Usage - Advanced Operators5 minutes
Regular Usage - using STO and RCL effectively7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Mastering Calculator Foundations 30 minutes
Getting Started with Your CFA Calculator10 minutes
Optimizing Settings for Accuracy10 minutes
Enhancing Efficiency with Advanced Functions10 minutes

Apply Time Value of Money concepts, compounding techniques, annuities, and statistical functions to solve real-world financial problems.

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6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 47 minutes

Solving Time Value of Money10 minutes
Solving Time Value of Money - Continued11 minutes
Time Value of Money - Continuous Compounding4 minutes
Time Value of Money - Annuity8 minutes
Time Value of Money - BGN and END3 minutes
Statistics - Mean Std Dev Variance12 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Time Value of Money – Core to Advanced30 minutes
Foundations of Time Value of Money10 minutes
Advanced Compounding Techniques10 minutes
Practical TVM Applications10 minutes

Master advanced financial calculations including NPV, IRR, depreciation methods, and bond pricing for investment decision-making.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 44 minutes

Calculating NPV IRR6 minutes
Calculating NPV IRR continued6 minutes
Calculating Depreciation - SL SYD and DB11 minutes
Depreciation using Calculator9 minutes
Bond Pricing and Accrued Interest9 minutes
Conclusion3 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Financial Applications & Decision Making 30 minutes
Investment Appraisal Techniques10 minutes
Asset Valuation & Accounting Tools10 minutes
Fixed Income & Final Wrap-Up10 minutes

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EDUCBA

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