We believe that candidate should be exposed to the best books in the industry rather than brief study material that attempts to compress many concepts in few pages. Candidates might end up cramming rather than read and understand full concepts. Hence, Brickwork Finance Academy does not prepare any study material for the exam but prescribes few excellent books for study. The faculty of Brickwork chooses the best and most readable books and they are often used by major business schools like Harvard and Wharton professors. In addition, certain books written by Indian professors are also prescribed to cover the relevant Indian stock, bond and credit markets. Brickwork chooses books that are both academically rigorous and are enjoyable practical readings.
Please note that the curriculum is same for Level I and Level II exams. The Level I exam is multiple choice and Level II is essay type. Candidates find Level II is tougher than Level I.
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Accounting: Text and Cases by Robert Anthony, David Hawkins, Kenneth Merchant
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Financial Management: Theory and Practice
Principles of Corporate Finance by Richard Brealey, Stewart Myers, Franklin Allen, Pitabas Mohanty
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Investments by Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, Alan J Marcus, Pitabas Mohanty
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Investments by Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, Alan J Marcus, Pitabas Mohanty
Bond Analysis, Markets & Strategies by Frank J Fabozzi
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Investments by Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, Alan J Marcus, Pitabas Mohanty
Security Analysis: Sixth Edition, Foreword by Warren Buffett
Damodaran on Valuation by Aswath Damodaran
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Investments by Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, Alan J Marcus, Pitabas Mohanty
Options, Futures & Other Derivatives by John Hull, Sankarshan Basu
The above course will be based on Brickwork Ratings methodology, criteria and risk assessment models. Relevant readings will be circulated in the class.
The above course will be based on Brickwork Ratings methodology, criteria and risk assessment models. Relevant readings will be circulated in the class.
Country Risk Analysis – A handbook, Ronald. L. Solberg
Credit Rating Agencies and Their Potential Impact on Developing Countries, Marwan Elkhoury
Discussion Paper – United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
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Financial Institutions and Markets by Meir Kohn,
Financial Institutions and Markets by L M Bhole
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SEBI regulations and code of conduct
AMFI regulations and code of conduct
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Multinational Financial Management by Alan C. Shapiro
The books are categorized into Must read, Recommended and Good to Have category.
Must Have: Basics of Investment, Credit and Risk Management (mandatory)Note: Candidates who register for the Banking and Financial Analyst exam will be sent a detailed note with regards to exam preparation with reference to mandatory books