CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS
Self-Study

Wealth Management

Strategic guide to modern Wealth Management and Investment Planning. Develop expertise in investment vehicles, market dynamics, and portfolio optimization techniques to excel in wealth accumulation and preservation.

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CPE Credits

8 Credits: Specialized Knowledge
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study

Course Description

In the dynamic field of wealth management, knowledge is power. The Wealth Management self-study CPE course is meticulously designed to empower tax, accounting, and finance professionals with the tools and insights needed to excel in wealth accumulation and preservation. Beyond just listing investment types, this course delves into the practical application of wealth management principles, covering everything from the efficient market hypothesis to the specifics of tax-loss harvesting. Participants will benefit from learning how to conduct liquidity analyses, adjust financial plans under various scenarios, and select the ideal financial planner. By the end of this CPE course, you’ll have a robust understanding of how to leverage different investment vehicles, understand the nuances of the stock exchange and mutual funds, and apply best practices in bond purchasing and fund investments. This comprehensive approach ensures that professionals can not only enhance their own financial acumen but also provide superior advice to their clients.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the steps in the wealth management process.
  • Specify the issues related to your lifestyle costs.
  • Describe the four percent rule.
  • Identify how the efficient market hypothesis works.
  • Specify the nature of a liquidity analysis.
  • Identify the situations calling for an adjustment to your financial plan.
  • Recall when tax-loss harvesting should be used.
  • Specify the characteristics of an ideal financial planner.
  • Describe the different types of ownership investments.
  • Describe a speculative investment.
  • Specify the nature of savings instruments.
  • Recall the functions of a stock exchange.
  • Recall how a mutual fund works.
  • Specify how you can avoid a speculative bubble.
  • Identify how a money market fund works.
  • Recall the names of the chief credit rating agencies.
  • Recall how the yields on a bond instrument are measured.
  • Specify the best practices for purchasing bonds.
  • Identify the best practices for making fund investments.
  • Recall the fees associated with mutual funds.
  • Specify the selection criteria for a bond fund.
  • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of investing in real estate.
  • Recall when it makes the most sense to buy and flip property to earn a return.
  • Specify how to profit from the purchase of undeveloped land.
  • Identify how call options and put options work.
  • Recall the strategies followed by hedge funds.
  • Specify the tax rules related to the different types of IRAs.
  • Identify the investment risks associated with thematic investments.
  • Recall the best uses for a life insurance payout.
  • Specify the different types of annuity payments.
  • Specify the tax rules related to charitable contributions.
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SS1224367665
Revision Date
October 10, 2024
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
142

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Meet The Experts

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …