Retirement and Elder Planning
Available Anytime
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Online
2Credits
Technical Business
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$89.00 Regular Price
Product Code: AI23-PFPESS-5
Level: Basic
Vendor: AICPA CPE Division
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Overview:
This CPE course can be purchased individually, or as a part of the Fundamentals of Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning program.
Understand the key concepts and potentials concerns related to helping clients plan for their future retirement and financial independence.
Understand the basic concept of retirement benefits - its history, the current landscape and what it means for you and your clients today and in the future - by exploring the following topics:
- Historical and fundamental assumptions from a brief history of the concept of retirement to concepts of realistic goal setting, inflation, life expectancy, investment returns, and creating a spending plan
- Various types of retirement plans including qualified employer plans, IRAs, and Social Security benefits
- The regulatory environment, including applicable regulatory bodies and rules
With real-life scenarios and practical guidance, understand how the various retirement funding options fit into a client's overall financial goals, so you can develop a comprehensive and practical financial plan for your clients.
Objectives:
Learning Outcomes
- Identify where and when the Normal Retirement Age (as defined by the IRS) was established.
- Recall the definition of inflation and its impact on individuals.
- Identify the regulatory acts impacting retirement planning.
- Identify age and service requirements as required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
- Identify types of retirement plans based on benefits, features, and plan design.
- Recall the origin, purpose, and benefits of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation.
- Identify retirement plans funded through an IRA contract.
- Recognize Social Security programs and benefits.
Major Topics:
Key Topics
- Historic and fundamental assumptions
- Regulatory environment
- Various types of retirement plans