The Financial Planning Competency Handbook 2013

Textbook in PDF format

Whether you're studying to become a financial planner or a practitioner looking for a comprehensive reference to help serve your clients' needs, this is the ultimate guide. Developed by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board), the Financial Planning Competency Handbook gives you everything you need to meet the daily challenges of your current or future profession. This all-inclusive handbook covers the entire list of nearly 90 vital topics on integrated financial planning, including such major components as:
General Principles of Finance and Financial Planning.
Insurance Planning.
Employee Benefits Planning.
Investment and Securities Planning.
State and Federal Income Tax Planning
Estate Tax, Gift Tax, and Transfer Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Principles of Communication and Counseling
And more