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Investment planning

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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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Prudent Practices for Investment Advisors: Defining a Global Fiduciary Standard of Excellence

This document provides a framework for a disciplined investment process specific for investment advisors.

Report Process, taxation & strategies Intermediate

Risk Tolerance and Assessment

Use the resources on this page to assist you in assessing the risk tolerance for your clientele.

Article Risk types & assessment Intermediate

Moving from Tax Preparer to Financial Planner

Learn about why many CPA financial planners added financial planning services to their tax practices

Article Practice management & professional standards Foundational