Series 79 study guide
A complete Series 79 study guide with section priorities, realistic prep sequencing, and quick links into practice. Keep it simple, keep it honest, and spend your best energy on the sections that move your score.
What to cover for Series 79
Use this as your skeleton. Practice is what puts muscle on it.
Valuation methods and financial statement analysis
Pair concept review with immediate drilling so the material stops feeling abstract and starts feeling testable.
Public and private offering mechanics
Pair concept review with immediate drilling so the material stops feeling abstract and starts feeling testable.
M&A process, fairness, and restructuring concepts
Pair concept review with immediate drilling so the material stops feeling abstract and starts feeling testable.
FINRA, SEC, and deal-related regulatory rules
Pair concept review with immediate drilling so the material stops feeling abstract and starts feeling testable.
A practical weekly flow
Week 1: Map the exam, review terminology, and do small untimed sets.
Week 2: Drill your weakest section until explanations feel repetitive in a good way.
Week 3: Mix sections so retrieval becomes flexible, not scripted.
Final stretch: Move into longer timed sets and keep a tight miss log.
Related FINRA paths
Read less, practice more
Use this Series 79 study guide as your map, then let the question bank do the heavy lifting.