CFA Institute Research Challenge in Los Angeles
The CFA Institute Research Challenge offers students the unique opportunity to learn from leading industry experts and compete with peers from the world's top finance programs. This annual educational initiative promotes best practices in equity research among the next generation of analysts through hands-on mentoring and intensive training in company analysis and presentation skills.
The Challenge gathers students, investment industry professionals, publicly traded companies, and corporate sponsors together locally, regionally, and globally for a real world competition. Additionally, all participants are introduced to and held to the standard of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
The CFA Society of Los Angeles is proud to host the annual local level of the CFA Institute Research Challenge in Los Angeles.
Fact Sheet Official Rules Sponsorship Opportunities
Participating Universities
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Drucker School of Management | Claremont Graduate University (CGU)
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Loyola Marymount University
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Pepperdine University
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UCLA Anderson-Management
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University of Southern California Marshall School of Business
Subject Company

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services. With 2011 revenues of over $10 billion, they offer full-spectrum support to industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets. Services include scientific and specialty consulting as well as all aspects of engineering and construction, and operations and maintenance.
Website: www.jacobs.com
Founded: 1947
Total Worldwide Employees: 60,000
President and CEO: Craig L. Martin
Schedule of Events (Dates to be updated shortly)
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Kickoff Meeting October 15, 2012
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Subject Company Presentation November 30, 2012
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Questions Due to Coordinators TBA
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Written Report Due Date February 1, 2013
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Local Final February 22, 2013
IRC Southern California Kickoff Meeting Recorded Presentation, October 15th, 2012 (Click Here)
IRC Southern California Kickoff Meeting PowerPoint Presentation, October 15th, 2012 (Click Here)
2013 CFA Institute Research Challenge in Los Angeles Champions: University of Southern California

Volunteer Opportunities
Contact Ned Downes, CFA, at nathaniel.downes@ubs.com
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