by John D. Simpson, CIPM | Sep 16, 2015 | CIPM Exam Tips & Tricks
In a previous post I covered how to calculate standard deviation using the TI BA II Plus calculator; in a more recent post I covered how this calculation could be done on the HP 12C calculator. CIPM candidates should also keep in mind that those methods can be used to...
by John D. Simpson, CIPM | Sep 7, 2015 | CIPM Exam Tips & Tricks
Occasionally, when teaching our classes, I get a question along the lines of, “Can you explain what the Sharpe Ratio is, in 100 words or less?” Here’s what I say (I’ll try to be concise, but it may be over 100 words… You could have chosen...
by John D. Simpson, CIPM | Sep 6, 2015 | CIPM Exam Tips & Tricks
A couple of CIPM candidates have contacted me recently asking for an explanation of one of the exhibits in the CIPM Principles Level curriculum that deals with the subjects of stated annual rates and effective annual rates. That exhibit (Reading 4, Exhibit 3) shows a...
by John D. Simpson, CIPM | Sep 1, 2015 | CIPM Exam Tips & Tricks
In a previous blog post, I covered how one can make use of the statistics worksheet on the TI BA II Plus calculator to calculate standard deviation. In today’s post, I will cover the keystrokes for doing this on the statistics calculator on the HP 12C...
by John D. Simpson, CIPM | Apr 7, 2015 | CIPM Exam Tips & Tricks
Continuing on the theme of errata, the CIPM Program recently made a change to one of the Learning Outcome Statements in the Return Measurement study session at the Expert Level. I am happy to see this change made, as I made this suggestion several years ago. One of...
