{"product_id":"cfa-program-curriculum-2020-level-iii-volumes-1-6-box-set-isbn-9781946442963","title":"CFA Program Curriculum 2020 Level III, Volumes 1 - 6, Box Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll CFA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Program exams through November 2021 will reflect the 2020 curriculum. Purchase your copy and begin studying for Level III now!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eCFA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Program Curriculum 2020 Level III Box Set \u003c\/i\u003eprovides candidates and other motivated investment professionals with the official curriculum tested on the Level III CFA exam. 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