Probability Distributions Cheat Sheet
Quick reference for all probability distributions tested on actuarial exams, including PMFs, PDFs, means, variances, and MGFs.
Exam PExam STAMExam MAS-I
Cheat Sheets
Quick reference guides with the essential formulas, notation, and techniques for each actuarial exam topic.
Financial Mathematics Formulas Cheat Sheet
Essential formulas for interest theory, annuities, bonds, and derivatives on Exam FM.
Exam FM
Statistics and Regression Cheat Sheet
Key formulas for regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and model diagnostics.
Exam SRMExam MAS-I
Loss Models Cheat Sheet
Severity distributions, frequency models, aggregate loss formulas, and coverage modifications.
Exam STAMExam MAS-II
Credibility Theory Cheat Sheet
Buhlmann, Buhlmann-Straub, classical credibility, and empirical Bayes formulas.
Exam STAMExam MAS-IExam MAS-II
Life Contingencies Cheat Sheet
Life insurance, annuity, reserve, and premium formulas with actuarial notation.
Exam LTAM
Reserving Methods Cheat Sheet
Chain ladder, Bornhuetter-Ferguson, and other loss reserving techniques.
Exam STAMExam MAS-II
Interest Rate Theory Cheat Sheet
Duration, convexity, immunization, and yield curve formulas.
Exam FM
Calculator Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (TI-30XS and BA II Plus)
Time-saving calculator techniques for actuarial exams.
Exam PExam FM
Actuarial Notation Cheat Sheet
International actuarial notation for life contingencies, annuities, and premiums.
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How to Use These Cheat Sheets
These cheat sheets are designed as quick-reference companions for your actuarial exam study. Each sheet condenses the most important formulas, definitions, and techniques for a specific topic into a scannable format. Use them during your review phase to reinforce key concepts, or keep them handy during practice exams to quickly look up formulas you are still memorizing.
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