HP 12C Platinum Calculator

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Once you’ve developed basic knowledge of RPN, you may find its format more practical particularly for TVM problems on the exams. Research has also shown that the HP 12C could be faster and more accurate for candidates to use. The HP-12C is one of only four calculators permissible in the Chartered Financial Analyst exams, the others being its sister, the HP12c Platinum, and the Texas Instruments BA II Plus and BA II Plus Professional. There are two specific models of this calculator that are approved for the CFA — the Texas Instruments BA II Plus and Texas Instruments BA II Plus Professional. What is the difference between the BA II plus and the professional version?

To calculate and store the number of periods with monthly compounding, key the number of years followed by [g] 12x. By default, the HP12C will show only two decimals places. To modify the number of places displayed, hit the yellow [f]prefix key followed by the number of places you wish to display. For example, to display five decimal places, you would key:Key in the value that you wish to store (unless the value is already displayed on the screen). We will use 1,234 in the example below.Key [STO]followed by the storage register (0 – 9) that you wish to store your value in: Then key [x]. The HP12C will display 77 (which is the first result, 7, multiplied by the second result, 11):

For example, Goldman Sachs issues HP-12Cs to the members of each new incoming class of its analysts and associates. The internal hardware of the HP-12C changed again in 2015, when the design switched to use an Atmel ATSAM4LC2CA-AU processor with ARM Cortex-M4 core. [2] The calculator's part number and physical appearance didn't change except for a "Rev 2" plate on the bottom side. [2] It continues to use two parallel CR2032 cells. [2] The firmware reports a 2015 build date. [2] Serial numbers starting with "PHA", "9CJ", "7CD", or "3CD" rule out the older model variant. [2] The 2×3-pin flash port now uses the USB protocol instead of a TTL serial protocol; [2] in addition to this, the calculator's circuit board features an unpopulated mount for a Micro-USB connector. [2]

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later 12c Platinum variants: 7…20 ( R0… R9/ CF0… CF9, R.0… R.9/ CF10… CF19) + 5 ( n, i, PV, PMT, FV) + 61 ( CF20, CF21… CF80) + 5 ( X, Y, Z, T, LAST X) The HP Voyager series calculator are keystroke programmable, meaning that it can remember and later execute sequences of keystrokes to solve particular problems of interest to the user. These keystroke programs, in addition to performing any operation normally available on the keyboard, can also make use of conditional and unconditional branching and looping instructions, allowing programs to perform repetitive operations and make decisions. The first release of the 12c Platinum used a faster processor than the revision of the original HP-12C which was available at that time. (However, the subsequent revisions of the original 12C which switched to ARM-based processors have reversed that speed gap.) It was equipped with a Sunplus SPLB20D2 [1] [18] with a 6502 core, larger memory (for up to 30 CFj registers [17] and 400 program steps) and more built-in functions. It allows input to be entered in algebraic mode as well as in 4-level classical RPN. The calculator's particular implementation of RPN exhibits an unusual behaviour of the CHS key different from that of the 12C and other classical RPN calculators. [19] a b Kuperus, Klaas (2022-09-10). "HHC 2022: HP Calculators Distribution (Klaas Kuperus)". HP Handheld Conference 2022. Nashville, Tennessee, USA . Retrieved 2023-08-11. The Aurora FN1000 calculator in clamshell design was closely inspired by the HP-12C in 2003. Capitalizing on the limited availability of the HP12c Platinum 25th Anniversary Edition, Victor Technology released the Victor V12 in 2007 which was a budget priced clone of the HP12c Platinum edition. It is also available as BrtC FC-12 in Brazil. The 2010 Compucessory CCS28956 [24] aka Compucessory 28956, [25] a clamshell design, is another clone of the HP12c Platinum, but with added margin calculation functions (COST, SELL, MGN). It is also available as Procalc FN 1200C in Brazil. The Truly SC123 in 2015 closely resembles the HP12c Platinum as well, but in a vertical case layout.

While the TI BA II plus may require more keystrokes to perform calculations like the NPV, the extra 0.5 seconds longer it takes to complete the computation will not make any difference in your exam.

Quantitative Analysis For Business: The Time Value of Money and Basic Business Statistics Using a Business Calculator, 3rd Edition by Gene Wright Decidedon BA II Plus calculator? Remember to refer to our BA II Plus Calculator Guide for CFA, FRM and CAIA Exams→ Peterson, Kristina (2011-05-04). "Wall Street's Cult Calculator Turns 30". WSJ. Archived from the original on 2011-05-05. To calculate and store the interest rate with monthly compounding, key in the annual interest rate followed by [g] 12÷. Note that the HP12C automatically converts the interest rate to a decimal.