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  • CFA Nov - last month checklist: With exams starting soon, check out our last month guide on what to prioritize now. We also share target mock scores by level and 10 actionable tips to improve your practice exam scores before exam day.

  • Free CFA mock exams - L1 & L2: Our research shows passing candidates complete nearly 2 more mocks than those who fail. We cover how many you should be doing, plus our free mock exams for L1 and L2 - with instant results and topic breakdowns.

  • Burnout & brain food: Exam season takes a toll. We cover how to spot and recover from study burnout, and the best brain foods to keep your focus and energy up through the final stretch.

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Do you know this? The shareholders want the company to issue a sensible dividend. The CEO, however, decides the firm urgently needs a fleet of branded corporate helicopters. In corporate governance, what is the formal term for this rather expensive difference of opinion?


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CFA Last Month Preparations: The Elite 8 Point Checklist

CFA Last Month Preparations: The Elite 8 Point Checklist

Zee Tan • CFA

The final month before the CFA exam is crucial. We provide a focused study plan for the last few weeks, helping you prioritize, review effectively, and stay calm under pressure.

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What's A Safe CFA Mock Exam Target Score To Aim For?

What's A Safe CFA Mock Exam Target Score To Aim For?

Sophie Macon • CFA

When you're practicing your mock exams and grading them, how do you know if you're doing well? It's important to know when you're doing well enough, so that you don't overwork yourself chasing extra points that are already beyond the minimum effective score. Here's a safe target mock exam to keep in mind for all three CFA levels.

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Understand the Logic Behind Every Answer

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10 Ways To Improve Your CFA Practice Exam Scores Now

10 Ways To Improve Your CFA Practice Exam Scores Now

Zee Tan • CFA

Scores still not satisfactory, and running out of ideas and time? We've got a few quick pointers for you that can make the difference.

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CFA Mock Exams: How Many Should You Be Doing?

CFA Mock Exams: How Many Should You Be Doing?

Zee Tan • CFA

We know the secret to CFA exam success is practicing mock exams. But they take a lot of time and effort. Too many, and you burn out. Too few and you don't pass. How many should you plan for?

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Free CFA Level 1 Mock Exam: 90 Questions & Full Solutions

Free CFA Level 1 Mock Exam: 90 Questions & Full Solutions

Zee Tan • CFA

At 300Hours, we have the study planner, journey planner, study guides and career guides. What else should we do? Ah, let's provide a CFA L1 mock exam. with 90 questions, full answers and details.

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Free CFA Level 2 Mock Exam: 44 Questions & Answers

Free CFA Level 2 Mock Exam: 44 Questions & Answers

Zee Tan • CFA

Need one more CFA Level 2 mock exam without the cost? We got you covered. Our mock exam will automatically grade your answers and provide detailed explanations.

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Study Burnout: How to Recognize, Cure and Prevent Them

Study Burnout: How to Recognize, Cure and Prevent Them

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

How do you avoid burnout? And if you're on the way to burnout, how do you recognize and reverse it?

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15 Natural Brain Foods for Studying and Exams

15 Natural Brain Foods for Studying and Exams

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

Fueling your brain for intense study sessions isn't just about caffeine. We dive into the best brain-boosting foods that'll sharpen your focus and memory, turning you into a study machine (a well-nourished one, at that).

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Answer to Quick Question: The Agency Problem (or Principal-Agent Conflict). This conflict arises when a company's management (the agents) prioritise their own perks and empire-building over the interests of the shareholders (the principals) they are hired to represent. The resulting financial waste is classified as an "agency cost", which is simply the curriculum's polite term for the CEO's helicopter fuel.

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