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PFP Standards and Responsibilities
Personal Financial Planning
CPE Self-study

PFP Standards and Responsibilities

Learn about the latest developments in professional standards and ethics required by the AICPA.

$63.20 - $99
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Format

Online

NASBA Field of Study

Specialized Knowledge

Level

Intermediate

CPE Credits

1.5

Author(s)

Susan M. Tillery, Tom Tillery

Availability

1 year

Product Number

167201

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Product Details

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the PFP Practical Applications Certificate Program.

The Statement on Standards in Personal Financial Planning Services No. 1 (SSPFPS No. 1) provides a comprehensive roadmap for the practice of personal financial planning at a professional level.

In this audiovisual course updated for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and other recent trends and developments, Tom Tillery explains the professional standards and ethics required by the AICPA, including:

  • Integrity
  • Objectivity
  • Competence
  • Fairness
  • Confidentiality
  • Professionalism
  • Diligence
  • Unauthorized practice of law

Gain the necessary information you need to incorporate these requirements into your professional practice and client engagements.

Key Topics
  • Professional standards and ethics, as required by the AICPA
  • The Statement on Standards in Personal Financial Planning Services
Learning Outcomes
  • Recall the AICPA Principle of Professional Conduct, defined as "the quality from which the public trust derives and the benchmark against which a member must ultimately test all decisions."
  • Identify the AICPA Principle of Professional Conduct that is derived from a "synthesis of education and experience."
  • Select the discipline that is not regulated as a profession.
  • Determine when Statement on Standards in Personal Financial Planning Services No. 1 applies.
Credit Info
CPE Credits
Online
1.5
NASBA Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the areas of personal financial planning (PFP)
Access
Online
This is a digital product. With full paid access the content will be available to you for 1 year after purchase date.
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Pricing
Do you have an AICPA or CIMA membership? Log in to apply your member discount.
Nonmembers
Online
$99.00
AICPA Members
Online
$79.00
CIMA Members
Online
$79.00
PFP Section Members
Online
$63.20

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Author(s)
Susan M. Tillery
CPA/PFS, AEP®(Distinguished)
Susan M. Tillery, CPA/PFS, AEP® (Distinguished), is president & CEO of Paraklete® Financial, Inc. Paraklete® provides integrated fee-for-service personal financial planning and virtual family office services, without asset management or product sales. The firm acts as an Advocate in Financial Services® for its clients with a disciplined focus on independence and objectivity. Susan is also a co-founder and president of Financial Planning Advocate, LLC, which provides continuing education for CPAs, financial advisers, universities, and colleges. Ms. Tillery’s experience at Harris myCFO, a multi-family office where she was responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive family office solutions to affluent families, together with her work at Arthur Andersen and Ronald Blue & Co provided the framework for Paraklete. Susan earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Georgia. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. In addition, Susan is a member of the GSCPA Board of Directors, and past Chair of both the AICPA Personal Financial Planning Executive Committee and the AICPA Personal Financial Planning Credential Committee. Susan is the recipient of the AICPA 2019 Personal Financial Planning Distinguished Service Award. Ms. Tillery is the co-author of Essentials of Personal Financial Planning, a textbook used by colleges and universities in accounting, business, and law graduate programs. Additionally, Susan has co-authored the AICPA Personal Financial Planning Certificate Program. The program addresses all areas of the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) body of knowledge. Successful completion of the program, with related experience, permits participants to obtain the PFS Credential. Susan is a frequent speaker and author on topics relating to personal financial planning, including CPAs and financial planning, virtual family offices, financial issues facing women, responsibilities of wealth, charitable giving, and stewardship. Susan and her family reside in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Tom Tillery
MA Ed, MSFS, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, LUTCF, CRPC®
Thomas Neal Tillery, CFP®, AEP® (Distinguished), CLU®, ChFC®, CRPC®, LUTCF® is vice president & CCO of Paraklete® Financial, Inc. Paraklete® provides integrated fee-for-service personal financial planning and virtual family office services, without asset management or product sales. The firm acts as an Advocate in Financial Services® for its clients with a disciplined focus on independence and objectivity. Tom is also a co-founder and vice president of Financial Planning Advocate, LLC, which provides continuing education for CPAs, financial advisers, universities, and colleges. Tom earned an M.S. in Financial Services from the American College and an M.A. in education from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an active member of AICPA (Non-CPA Associate) and the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. With more than 30 years of experience in personal financial planning, Tom is a frequent speaker and author on topics relating to personal financial planning, including financial planning and tax advisory services, estate planning for the affluent, current retirement issues, working with investment advisors, and stewardship. Mr. Tillery is the co-author of Essentials of Personal Financial Planning, a textbook used by colleges and universities in accounting, business, and law graduate programs. Additionally, Tom has co-authored the AICPA Financial Planning Certificate Program. The program addresses all areas of the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) body of Knowledge. Successful completion of the program, with related experience, permits participants to obtain the PFS Credential. Tom and his family reside in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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