FINRA · Investment Banking Representative · coming soon

Pass the Series 79 on the first try.

The representative license for investment bankers who work on securities offerings, mergers and restructurings. Our Series 79 course is in the works. Here's everything you need to know about the exam in the meantime.

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Planned price $179 · one-time payment

The exam

What's on the Series 79.

Tests financial statement analysis and valuation, the mechanics and rules of registered and exempt offerings, and the process and regulation of M&A, tender offers and restructurings. About half the exam is data analysis and valuation. Passing it together with the SIE qualifies you to register as an Investment Banking Representative.

Who takes it. Investment banking analysts and associates at FINRA member firms.

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How the 75 scored questions are split

1. Collection, Analysis and Evaluation of Data49%

37 questions

2. Underwriting / New Financing Transactions, Types of Offerings and Registration of Securities27%

20 questions

3. Mergers and Acquisitions, Tender Offers and Financial Restructuring Transactions24%

18 questions

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The Series 79 has a co-requisite: SIE. These courses are open today:

SIESecurities Industry Essentials$79 · View course →Series 7General Securities Representative$199 · View course →Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law$99 · View course →

FAQ

Series 79 questions, answered.

Who can take the Series 79?

Sponsorship by a FINRA member firm. Co-requisite: SIE. Investment banking analysts and associates at FINRA member firms.

What score do I need to pass the Series 79?

73%, on 75 scored questions (plus 5 unscored pretest questions you can't tell apart).

How much does the Series 79 exam cost?

The exam fee is $395, paid when you enroll for the exam. It's separate from the price of the course.

Is Series Ready affiliated with FINRA?

No. Series Ready is an independent study provider. Our courses are built on the publicly available content outlines and rules, but we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by FINRA or NASAA.