Which calculator is best for CFA exams?

Only two calculator models are authorized for use during CFA® Program exams:

• Texas Instruments BA II Plus (including BA II Plus Professional)
• Hewlett Packard 12C (including the HP 12C Platinum, 12C Platinum 25th anniversary edition, 12C 30th anniversary edition, and HP 12C Prestige)

Which financial calculator is best for CFP?

The CFP Board of Standards requires you to have a calculator with an IRR function and no alphabetic keys. This means your best choices here are the HP 10bII+, the HP 12C, the TI BAII Plus or the TI BAII Plus Professional.

Can you bring two calculators to the 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.

Which HP 12c should I get for the CFA exam?

Unless you’re already a fan of the HP 12C, most people – including ourselves – would recommend Texas Instruments BA II Plus. I owned and used a TI BA II Plus for my CFA exams and it served me very well.

Is the TI BA II Plus calculator good for CFA exam?

While the TI BA II plus may require more keystrokes to perform calculations like the NPV, the extra 0.5 seconds longer it takes to complete the computation will not make any difference in your exam. 1. Is there a specific CFA Level 1 calculator?

Are the HP 12c and Ba II Plus calculators the same?

While these two calculators serve the same purpose, they are designed differently and each has its own set of pros and cons. When it comes to the HP 12C vs. BA II plus, which financial calculator is best for the CFA?

What calculators can I use for the CFA exam?

The CFA Institute currently allows exam-takers to use only two calculators: the Texas Instruments’ BA II Plus or the Hewlett-Packard 12C.