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Medical expense & long-term care insurance

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With the increased demand for financial planners and the integrated nature of clients’ financial situations, CPAs are well positioned to address these needs in an objective and ethical manner. Based on the AICPA Competency Framework: Tax and Personal Financial Planning, these learning resources are designed to help CPA financial planners enhance their competency and understand the knowledge and skills necessary to provide specialized and integrated financial planning engagements whether in tax, estate, retirement, investments or insurance planning.

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How to discuss long-term-care options with clients

Clients are often reluctant to discuss the vital topic of long-term care. Here’s a guide to lead you through what is often a difficult conversation.

Article Medical expense & long-term care insurance Foundational

Guiding clients through the Medicare Part B enrollment minefield

CPAs can help seniors avoid expensive penalties and coverage gaps by giving timely advice on the government health plan’s enrollment periods.

Article Government programs Intermediate

4 Ways to Help Clients Plan for Unexpected Medical Expenses

This article discusses four ways you can help your clients plan for unexpected medical expenses.

Article Medical expense & long-term care insurance Intermediate

Meeting the financial planning challenges of the future

In this article, top financial planners discuss strategies for retirement, health care costs, and competing with robo-advisers.

Article Practice management & professional standards Foundational

The CPA's Guide to Financial and Estate Planning

This publication provides guidance to planners who advise clients in estate, tax, retirement, investment and risk management matters.

Report Process, taxation & strategies Intermediate

Broadridge Forefield Advisor Health-Care Reform Resource Center

This page provides access to a collection of resources that address changes in health care programs and the resulting decisions.

Article Medical expense & long-term care insurance Foundational