What Level I Workbook is
Level I Workbook for CFA Exam is an analyst's workbook for Level I of the CFA Program. Enter your exam date to turn the published topic weight ranges into a weekly hours plan. The app tracks your study hours and practice accuracy against that plan, giving weaker topics more time.
The workbook includes 198 original questions across all ten topics, a BA II Plus calculator drill, a formula sheet with interactive calculators, an IFRS vs. US GAAP drill with a side-by-side sheet, and ethics scenarios. The planner and study tools are free with a sample of 5 questions. A single one-time purchase unlocks all 198 questions and the timed mock.
This is an independent study aid, not affiliated with or endorsed by CFA Institute. No curriculum text or actual exam questions are included.
Questions Level I Workbook answers
- How can I plan Level I study around my exam date? Enter the date to get a countdown and a weekly hours plan based on published topic weight ranges, with more time for weaker topics.
- How can I practice BA II Plus keystrokes? Solve problems generated with new numbers, enter your answer and read the exact keystrokes with a one-line reason for each key.
- Can I understand why my answer was wrong? Each original three-choice question has a worked explanation and a note explaining both wrong choices.
- Can I practice IFRS vs. US GAAP? The app includes an IFRS vs. US GAAP drill and a side-by-side sheet.
- How can I track my study hours? Use the stopwatch, enter time manually or let practice sets log time automatically. A weekly pace chart shows progress against your target.
- Can I study offline? Yes. An internet connection is needed only to purchase or restore the unlock.
Features
- Exam-date planner: countdown and hours logged toward the 300-hour guideline, with weekly hours split across ten Level I topic areas by published weight ranges.
- Topic weight and accuracy chart: highlights heavily weighted topics where your accuracy is below the app's pass line.
- BA II Plus calculator drill: time value of money, future value, present value, loan payments, annuities, NPV, IRR, bond price and yield to maturity. Problems use new numbers and formula-computed answers.
- Keystroke explanations: exact BA II Plus steps using 2ND CLR TVM, N, I/Y, PV, PMT, FV, CF, NPV, IRR and CPT, with a reason for each key.
- 198 original questions: three-choice items across all ten topics, with worked explanations and notes on both wrong answers.
- Practice modes: quick sets, topic sets, a timed mock with 32 questions in 60 minutes, redo-misses and bookmarks. Practice time is logged automatically.
- Formula sheet: 23 Level I formulas in plain words, including variables and common exam mistakes.
- Interactive calculators: ten calculators covering TVM, NPV and IRR, holding period return, standard deviation, Sharpe ratio, duration and convexity, Gordon growth, WACC, put-call parity and CAPM.
- IFRS vs. US GAAP: a drill with a side-by-side sheet.
- Ethics drill: 18 original scenarios. Choose which Standard, I to VII, applies and read the explanation.
- Study hours tracker: stopwatch, manual entry, automatic practice logging and a weekly pace chart against your target.
- Offline study: everything is stored on your device and in your own iCloud key-value store. Internet is needed only to purchase or restore the unlock.
- No subscription or ads: a single one-time purchase unlocks the full question bank and timed mock.
How it works
- Enter your exam date to get a countdown and weekly hours plan across the ten Level I topic areas.
- Practice questions, calculator problems and ethics scenarios. Review worked explanations, wrong-answer notes and BA II Plus keystrokes.
- Track your hours and accuracy. Practice sets log time automatically; use the stopwatch or manual entry for other study time and check your weekly pace.
Free tools and full unlock
| Feature | Free | CFA Level I Full Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Exam-date planner and study hours tracker | Included | Included |
| Formula sheet and interactive calculators | Included | Included |
| BA II Plus calculator drill | Included | Included |
| Ethics drill | Included | Included |
| Original practice questions | Sample of 5 | All 198 |
| Timed mock: 32 questions, 60 minutes | Requires unlock | Included |
| Ads | None | None |
| Subscription | None | None; one-time purchase |
The in-app purchase is called “CFA Level I Full Unlock.” An internet connection is needed to purchase or restore it.
About the study content
All questions, formula summaries, ethics scenarios and calculator problems are original and written in Rivership's own words to the published Level I topic areas. No curriculum text or actual exam questions are included. The planner uses published topic weight ranges, and calculator drill answers are computed by formula.
The app is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, review or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products and services offered by Rivership. CFA Institute, CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
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FAQ
What is Level I Workbook for CFA Exam?
An independent study app for CFA Program Level I candidates with an exam-date planner, original practice questions, BA II Plus drills, a formula sheet, interactive calculators, ethics practice and study hours tracking.
How does the Level I study planner allocate my time?
Enter your exam date and the app creates a weekly hours plan across the ten Level I topic areas using published weight ranges. Weaker topics get more time. It tracks your hours and accuracy, with a countdown, progress toward the 300-hour guideline and a weekly pace chart.
Does it explain BA II Plus calculator steps?
Yes. Each calculator problem uses new numbers and a formula-computed answer. Enter your answer, check it and read the exact BA II Plus keystrokes with a one-line reason for each key. Topics include time value of money, NPV, IRR, bond price and yield to maturity.
How many practice questions are included?
The full unlock includes 198 original three-choice questions across all ten topics. Each has a worked explanation and a note explaining why each wrong choice is wrong. The free version includes a sample of 5 questions.
Can I take a timed mock and revisit mistakes?
Yes. The full unlock includes a timed mock of 32 questions in 60 minutes. Practice modes also include quick sets, topic sets, redo-misses and bookmarks.
Can I practice IFRS vs. US GAAP?
Yes. The app includes an IFRS vs. US GAAP drill with a side-by-side sheet.
What formula and ethics tools are included?
The formula sheet summarizes 23 Level I formulas in plain words, including variables and common exam mistakes. Ten have interactive calculators. The ethics drill includes 18 original scenarios where you identify the applicable Standard, I to VII, and read why it applies.
Does practice time count toward my study hours?
Yes. Practice sets log time automatically. You can also use the stopwatch or enter study time manually, then compare your weekly pace with your target.
What is free, and is there a subscription?
The planner, formula sheet, calculators, calculator drill, ethics drill and hours tracker are free, along with a sample of 5 questions. A single one-time purchase, CFA Level I Full Unlock, unlocks all 198 questions and the timed mock. There is no subscription and no ads.
Can I use the workbook offline, and where is my data stored?
Yes. Everything is stored on your device and in your own iCloud key-value store. An internet connection is needed only to purchase or restore the unlock.
Is this an official CFA Institute app or a source of actual exam questions?
No. This is an independent study aid, not affiliated with or endorsed by CFA Institute. All questions, formula summaries, ethics scenarios and calculator problems are original. No curriculum text or actual exam questions are included. CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, review or warrant the accuracy or quality of Rivership's products and services.