What calculators are allowed on exam FM?

What calculators are allowed on exam FM?

Candidates may ONLY use the battery or solar–powered Texas Instruments BA–35 model calculator, the BA II Plus*, the BA II Plus Professional*, the TI–30Xa or TI–30X II* (IIS solar or IIB battery), or TI-30X MultiView (XS Solar or XB Battery).

What is the pass rate for Exam FM?

about 48%
Currently the pass rate for Exam FM is about 48%. Sometimes it’s a bit lower and other times it’s higher. You can go here to see the historical pass rates for all exams, including Exam FM. The effective pass rate (this only takes into consideration candidates that scored 50% of the passing score) is about 55%-60%.

Can I study for exam FM in a month?

Each exam requires a lot of time and effort. Ian says… “Based on my experience with Exams P and FM, it’s best to set aside a month (or even a month and a half) before the exam to focus exclusively on practice problems and exams. …

Can you use a calculator on the actuary exam?

The Texas Insturments TI-30 (with or without any suffix) Multiview calculator is the only approved calculator for the Certified Actuarial Analyst qualification route. No other calculator should be used for these exams.

What is the difference between the TI BA II Plus and professional?

The BA II Plus Professional is an “upgraded” version of the BA II Plus. It’s slightly more expensive than the BA II plus. The Professional offers more advanced functions including calculating Discounted Payback Period which is missing from the BA II Plus.

Is exam P or exam FM easier?

Most people find Exam P to be harder than FM because of all the calculus that it involves. So, for most people, I recommend taking Exam FM as your first exam. The longer you go without using calculus, the more difficult it gets to recall.

How much do the actuarial exams cost?

How much do actuary exams cost? The first 2 exams are $225 USD. Costs gradually increase to $1,125 USD as the exams get more and more advanced.

Can you bring 2 calculators CFA?

Only two calculators are approved for the CFA exam — Texas Instruments BA II Plus and Hewlett Packard 12C. Proctors will check all of your calculators, so your back up calculator must also be an authorized model.

What is BA II Plus?

BA II Plus™ calculator Designed for business professionals and students, this easy-to-use financial calculator delivers powerful computation functions and memory.