Course Description
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This course was updated on 1/1/2008.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of mutual funds, including their basic features, characteristics, benefits, and structure. Fund investment objectives are reviewed, as are the types of investment management companies. Fees and expenses are explained, and there are full chapters devoted to mutual fund breakpoints and the impact of taxation on the mutual fund investor. Other topics explored include risk and asset allocation with respect to mutual fund investing.
Course and Credit Information
Author: John Maser;
Course text (63 pages): glossary; review questions, answers, and explanations.
Exam and Grading: Included with course. Take the exam using the e-Exam interactive PDF form for instant online grading and certificate (can also be faxed in). CFP® credits reported automatically (if applicable).
Program delivery method: Self-study–print or download
Program level: Overview; Course prerequisites: None; Advance preparation: None
Subject Codes/Fields of Study: CFP Board, NAPFA: Investments. CPA: Specialized Knowledge and Applications. NAPFA members: Download a course credit-by-subject chart from our Resources page.
Credit Information: CFP®, CPA, EA, and PACE credit available in all states. EA, PACE credit hours: Same as CPA.
In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors and the Quality Assurance Service (QAS), CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.
Course-sponsor numbers:
CFP Board: 1008.
NASBA: Registry: 107615; Quality Assurance Service (QAS): 050.
IRS: 593.
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