AICPAs Recommendations as compared to the SECs Final Rule Defining Family Offices

Overview:  Comparison of the AICPA’s recommendations to the SEC’s final rule regarding the definition of a family office under the Investment Advisor’s Act of 1940
Published on June 28, 2011

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Financial Regulatory Reform Legislation

Webcast:  Listen to Wesley Nissen discuss the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Published on September 17, 2012

From Tax Advisor to Wealth Manager The Road Best Traveled

Webcast:  This web seminar explores how leading CPA/PFS around the country are integrating investment management and monitoring, estate planning and charitable giving, risk management planning and other areas with our client’s tax strategies.
Published on October 09, 2012

2011 Advanced PFP Conference Workshop - Implementing PFP Services in Your Firm

Conference:  Whether you are considering adding, expanding or formalizing personal financial planning services within your firm, or you are already established and want to hear how some of the most successful CPAs are doing it, this all-day intensive workshop will give you the step-by-step guidance and resources you need to be
Published on January 28, 2011

PFP Networking Group - Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ:  Join a PFP Networking Groups and learn how to solve your business’s most pressing issues. These groups will be meeting throughout the year and have been designed to afford you the opportunity to gain from the knowledge and perspective of your most successful peers.
Published on April 02, 2013

Financial Services Reform

News:  Stay up to date on legislative and regulatory issues relating to financial services reform.
Published on April 30, 2013

PFP Division 2012 Year in Review

Article:  With unprecedented uncertainty in 2012 coupled with the unique opportunity for CPA financial planners to affirm their value by proactively planning for their clients, the AICPA PFP Division has sought to provide the latest information, tools
Published on May 14, 2013

Proposed Exemption for Family Offices Under Investment Advisers Act of 1940 October 20, 2010

News:  The SEC is proposing a rule to define "family offices" that would be excluded from the definition of an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ("Advisers Act") and thus would not be subject to regulation under...
Published on October 19, 2010

Roth IRA Conversion Strategies Web Seminar

Webcast:  Robert Keebler discusses Roth IRA conversion strategies, including the basic rules, taxation, and most importantly why it will benefit your clients.
Published on October 16, 2012

Mathematics of Estate Planning

Webcast:  In the web seminar, Robert Keebler discusses the mathematics behind the most popular estate planning transactions used today and how these transactions can be used in combination with each other so as to create the perfect hedge against estate and gift taxes.
Published on September 26, 2012

Q&A With Meloni Hallock A CPAs Thoughts Regarding the Role CPAs Play Once Disaster Strikes

FAQ:  Meloni Hallock discusses the benefits of the American Red Cross publication Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues.
Published on March 07, 2013

Retirement Planning Achieving Financial Security for Your Future

Article:  Retirement planning is a lifelong endeavor. Recognizing this is the first step to ensuring a financially secure future. Unfortunately, statistics show that many of us don't realize the necessity of planning for retirement.
Published on September 30, 2010

Young Emerging Financial Planner - Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ:  Good with numbers?  Enjoy interacting with people?  Like to have a positive impact on others?  Want to own your own business and gain financial independence? Have an interest in personal finance?  A career as a CPA financial planner or Personal Financial Specialist may be right for you!  In here, you will find answers
Published on April 02, 2013

Marketing and Managing a Personal Financial Planning Practice

Article:  Marketing is the communication of your message to people you want to do business with. Learn more about how to market Personal Financial Planning services, how to select a target market, how to develop a marketing mix, and how to implement the marketing plan.
Published on May 11, 2010

Illustrative Engagement Letter for an Investment Advisory Agreement

Sample Letter:  The following agreement is for investment advisers who manage money on a discretionary basis. However, the agreement can readily be tailored to other forms of advisory relationships whereby the adviser plays some role in managing the investments and portfolio of his or her client.
Published on September 23, 2010