The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner (CFP) is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the ...

Sample #1: Answer: B) Canceled debts as gifts, since they aren’t taxable income. Explanation: When a debt is canceled as a gift, it is excluded from taxable income because gifts are not subject to ...

There’s always a bit of anxiety in the air when financial advisors study for the rigorous Certified Financial Planner exam, but the version of the test that’s coming next week may be accompanied by ...

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The CFP Board announced on Monday the availability of an artificial intelligence-backed exam preparation tool for people pursuing the certified financial planner designation. Those who sign up for the ...

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Let’s face it: the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) exam is no walk in the park. Come every March, July, and November, the anxiety in the finance classrooms becomes so thick you can practically ...

Candidates for the certified financial planner (CFP) designation will be able to take the required exam virtually for the July and November testing dates, the CFP Board announced. The next exam will ...

More advisors than ever are pursuing the Certified Financial Planner designation — the most popular professional mark in the wealth management industry. And they're not just signing up in greater ...

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Candidates for the certified financial planner (CFP) designation will be able to take the required exam virtually for the July and November testing dates, the CFP Board announced. The next exam will ...