CPCU® students often ask if it is necessary to get a financial calculator for the CPCU 540 exam.
You can absolutely pass the CPCU 540 exam without using a financial calculator, but some people find that they feel more confident when given the option to use a financial calculator. In this post, we will explore the pros and cons of using a financial calculator, and we will also give you some tips to apply if you decide to go into the test with one.
We received a copy of the new CPCU® 500 – Foundations of Risk Management and Insurance textbook and have compiled a detailed list of changes between the old second edition version and the newly updated third edition.
Having a mentor to guide you through your AINS® or CPCU® journey can be invaluable, and they can continue to help you even after you’ve earned your designation. In today’s post, we will discuss places you can look to find a mentor, give some pointers on making the ask, and also provide advice on how to make the most out of your mentorship.
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Most people don’t consider the importance of having scratch paper handy when they take their exam, but there are several smart uses for it that can make it surprisingly handy. In this post, we round up some of the best uses we’ve come across so far for using this overlooked tool.
For many students, learning formulas is one of the most intimidating aspects of their CPCU® studies. We already have another post that gives tips on how to memorize the formulas, but it is more important that you understand what a formula results tell you and how the formula results are affected by the different variables in it. In today’s post, we’ll show you ways to improve your understanding of the CPCU formulas so that you can be fully prepared for any type of formula-related question, whether it is computational or conceptual in nature.