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edXFinancial Math for Actuaries: From Rates to Annuities
206 studentsINTERMEDIATEEnglish
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Exam Prep That Teaches the 'Why'
SOA Exam FM and CAS Exam 2 test computational fluency, but this course builds _understanding_. You'll work through the time value of money—arguably the single most important concept in finance—from first principles.
What you'll actually solve
Present values, accumulated values, cash flow timing. The course handles non-contingent annuities (fixed payments) and shows you how payment timing, life expectancy, and arithmetic/geometric sequences change the math. Each topic is grounded in real scenarios, not just formulas.
Perfect for actuarial candidates who want to pass and retain the material.
About this course
In preparation for SOA Exam FM / CAS Exam 2, the Financial Math for Actuaries: From Rates to Annuities course will give you opportunities to better understand the time value of money through these learning activities:
- Perform calculations relating to the present value, current value, and accumulated value of cash flows, using rates of interest, rates of discount and the force of interest.
- Calculate the present value, current value, and accumulated value for sequences of non-contingent payments (annuities).
- Reflect payment timing, longevity, and arithmetic/geometric payment changes in the annuity valuation process.
Price
$219
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