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| Author | Topic: Text Book shopping | 
|---|---|
| Nels @2004-09-15 22:11:52  | 
        I remember in grad school, they would recommend the latest edition for classroom reading, which of course was brand new and expensive.  I did fine with the cheaper older editions. (the only difference was the introduction was longer and the pages were numbered differently.)
 I was wondering if I could buy editions dated a couple of years ago, used, since it seems like they have a new edition every year for the new crop of CFA hopefuls? The price difference in some cases are 80% off the cover price.  | 
    
| Fleezo @2003-11-18 13:58:32  | 
        I have an older version of Investment Analysis and portfolio management and from comparing the LOS with what`s in the book I definitely think it`s fine to have the older version.
 Yet on the other books I have no clue...has anybody checked this for other books?  | 
    
| Bang @2003-11-19 05:14:35  | 
        I used the older version of The Analysis and Use of Financial Statements and didn't experience any difficulties. Largely, I don;t think there will be much of an issue in differences between the various editions. | 
| miki @2003-12-06 20:34:40  | 
        i think it's good to have them, more in-depth, for when-you-get-stuck moments. most of the notes out there are just summaries. but if you don't understand the material, then the summary won't help you. | 
| pinks @2003-12-08 10:16:43  | 
        thanks!! but pls let me know what textbooks shld i buy?? | 
| KingMark @2003-12-19 12:08:52  | 
        To those who took the Dec '03--  How are the notes from the CFACenter?  Are they worth it?  
 Thanks! Mark  | 
    
| Prasan @2004-01-12 23:06:36  | 
        I use Stalla + CFACenter notes, I have got 2 textbooks ( quant and Financial Mgmt) and thats all I need now. | 
      