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CFA UK announce changes to IMC syllabus

26/09/08

The CFA Society of the UK (CFA UK) has announced changes to the IMC syllabus and examination which will take effect from 1st December 2008. They are as follows:

• Unit 1 UK Regulation and Markets
  The examination will contain 68 questions and last for 1 hour and 25 minutes. The area of Client Objectives will be introduced and cover such topics as client attitudes to risk and the responsibilities of giving advice to clients.
• Unit 2 Investment Practice
  The examination will contain 99 questions and last for 2 hours and 5 minutes. The new syllabus will focus on Property Investment, Commodities, Derivatives and accountancy (which will reflect International Reporting Standards).
• Full IMC
  The examination will contain 167 questions and last for 3 hours and 30 minutes.

New study materials

BPP delegates who have existing study materials are strongly advised to complete the examination before the new syllabus takes effect on 1st December 2008.  If you are unable to complete your studies before the new syllabus starts then BPP will provide you with updates to supplement your existing study texts.

BPP delegates who intend to sit the exam after 1st December 2008 should ideally study using the new study materials.  We anticipate to have study texts available by November 2008.

Tuition towards the updated syllabus

BPP tutors will be teaching towards the new syllabus on the following course dates:

• Monday 24th November 2008 (London) - new Unit 1 Regulation and Markets syllabus
• Monday 17th November 2008 ( London) – new Unit 2 Investment Practice syllabus
• Monday 24th November 2008 (Edinburgh) – new Unit 2 Investment Practice syllabus
• Evening classes commencing Tuesday 4th November 2008 - new Units 1 & 2 syllabus