PFP Practical Applications Certificate Program
The Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Practical Application Certificate (13.0 CPE Credits) is an informative and engaging learning experience that will enhance your knowledge of personal financial planning. Learn to navigate the regulatory environment, understand the PFP standards, use fundamental concepts in a systematic planning process, and utilize your technical knowledge for the benefit of your clients.
Access to the course is granted for one year.
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The Personal Financial Planning Risk Management and Insurance Planning Certificate Program and Exam Bundle (20.0 CPE Credits) is an informative and engaging learning experience that will enhance your knowledge in risk management and insurance planning.
Part of the Personal Financial Planning Certificate Program, this certificate program includes eight dynamic courses covering critical steps in the risk management and insurance planning process from insurance contracts and annuities to deferred compensation and integrating the business with the owner's personal financial plan.
This series of course include:
- The Risk Management Planning Process
- Insurance Contracts and Needs Analysis
- Life Insurance
- Annuities
- Medical, Disability and Property, and Casualty
- Group Insurance and Employee Benefits
- Executive and Deferred Compensation Arrangements
- Financial Planning with Business Owners
To learn more about this program, please visit the Personal Financial Planning Certificate Program site.
CPA, PFS, and CFP Continuing Education
These courses meet the CPE requirements for the CPA license and PFS credential. In addition, it qualifies for CFP board CE credits. The AICPA will report CE credits to the CFP Board every two weeks on a rolling basis as courses are completed. To have your CE reported please complete the following steps as there is not an automated feed to the CFP Board: Send an email to CFPReporting@aicpa-cima.com with the following information: Name, CFP Number, Copy of Certificate of completion and number of CE hours requested to be reported.
Credit Info
- CPE CREDITS: Online + Exam: 20.0 (CPE credit info)
- NASBA FIELD OF STUDY: Specialized Knowledge
- LEVEL: Intermediate
- PREREQUISITES: None
- ADVANCE PREPARATION: None
- DELIVERY METHOD: QAS Self-Study
- COURSE ACRONYM: PFP-INSB, PFP-INSC, PFP-INSE
Gain Immediate Access
This is a digital product that requires a stable and continuous internet. Upon purchase, you will gain immediate online access for one full year. If extended access is needed to complete the exam, you may contact us to request extended access at no additional charge. Please review the Purchase Information and System Requirements tabs on this page for more information.
This product is published by AICPA and sold through an exclusive partnership with Wiley.
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The AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, nonprofit organizations, federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, and offers specialized credentials for qualified professionals who concentrate on personal financial planning; forensic accounting; business valuation; and information management and technology assurance. With The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), it offers the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation, which sets the global benchmark for quality and recognition in management accounting.
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- Windows 7 to present
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