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HP 12CP Financial Calculator

HP 12CP Financial Calculator

The only other CFA-permitted calculator; natural alternative CTA on the BA II Plus review

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 130+ functions: loans, interest, amortization, IRR, NPV
  • Choose RPN or algebraic entry with undo key
  • Stores up to 30 cash flows for IRR and NPV
  • Exam-approved for CFP, CFA and GARP FRM

Cons

  • Advanced feature set aimed at finance professionals
  • RPN entry mode has a learning curve

Editorial review pending — see reader ratings below.

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Updated Sep 2026

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