Podcasts

You can now download audio podcasts of the 2011 global finalist presentations and Q&A sessions. Download from our feed or search for the CFA Institute Research Challenge on iTunes. For more resources, also follow the link on Research challenge website.

Resources from 2011 Global Champions : Politecnico di Milano, Sponsored by the Italian CFA Society

• Written Report (pdf) (May not be in sync with updated 2012 rules)
• Presentation (pptx) 
• Video of Presentation
• Video of Q&A Session

Brush up on your research report writing skills with these seminars from Rice university

• Sell-Side Perspective
• Buy-Side Perspective
• Report template and Guidelines

Other Webcast/Resources from CFA Institute

• Financial Shenanigans: How to Detect Accounting Gimmicks and Fraud in Financial Reports
• Financial Analysis—How to Spot Red Flags
• How to Read a 10-Q Like an Investment Professional: Sequel to Wal-Mart Analysis Webcast
• Financial Shenanigans: How to Detect Accounting Gimmicks and Fraud in Financial Reports 

Read Article/Listen to Podcast on how to ask questions to management

• Questions to ask management – Applied Equity valuation by T.Daniel Coggin and Frank J. Fabozzi
• Top 9 Questions Investors Should Ask Management
• Questions that shareholders may ask at 2011 annual meetings - PWC
• 20 Questions Directors should ask about Managment Discussion and Analysis 
• The Questions that Keep Bond Managers Up at Night - CFA Institute Podcast
• Learn to ask Better Questions - HBR

Read Article/Listen to Podcast on how to improve your presentation skills

• Presentation Techniques for a Challenging Presentation Environment - CFA Institute
• Presentation Skills for Investment Professionals - CFA Institute
• Improving Your Presentation Skills - CFA Institute
• Harvard Manage Mentor - Presentation Skills
• Dress for Success: Tips on Competition Attire and Presence
• Effective Presentation: How to put your Best Foot Forward
• Presenting and Defending your Recommendation
• Ending with Confidence - Acing the Q&A Session