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Course Overview

Credit

Amount

CPA

CFP^®

1.5

IAR/FINRA

1.5

Course Author: Steven M. Bragg, CPA Field of Study (CPA): Specialized Knowledge Field of Study (CFP): Investment Planning Field of Study (IAR): Product & Practice

Course Description

Course publication/revision date: This course was updated on 5/19/2026.

There are a number of alternative assets that may generate higher yields than your usual investments in the stocks and bonds of public companies. In the Investing in Alternative Assets course, we describe a range of alternative assets and their characteristics, including investments in collectibles, cryptocurrency, infrastructure, intellectual property, life settlements, and more. We also note the dangers inherent in these investments, and the types of analysis work required to decide whether alternative assets might be a good investment choice for you.

Table of Contents

Investing in Alternative Assets1

Introduction	1
What is an Alternative Asset?	1
Dangers of Investing in Alternative Assets	1
Up Front Analysis Work	2
Your Investing Philosophy	3
Art Investments	4
Collectibles Investments	5
Credit Investments	5
Cryptocurrency Investments	6
Equity Investments	7
Farmland Investments	8
Infrastructure Investments	9
Insurance-Linked Securities	9
Catastrophe Bonds	10
Longevity Bonds	10
Mortality Bonds	10
Intellectual Property Investments	11
Life Settlements	12
Litigation Financing	13
Property Investments	14
Farmland Investments	16
Property Investment Styles	16
Problems with Property Investments	16
Tax Liens	17
Timberland Investments	17
Trade Claim Investments	18
Fulcrum Security Investments	18
Water Rights Investments	18
Weather Derivatives	18
Summary	19
Review Questions	20
Answers to Chapter Questions	21

Glossary	23
Index	24

Course Details

Author: Steven M. Bragg, CPA

Steven Bragg, CPA, has been the chief financial officer or controller of four companies, as well as a consulting manager at Ernst & Young. He received a master’s degree in finance from Bentley College, an MBA from Babson College, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Maine. He has been a two-time president of the Colorado Mountain Club, and is an avid alpine skier, mountain biker, and certified master diver. Mr. Bragg resides in Centennial, Colorado. He has written more than 300 books and courses, including New Controller Guidebook, GAAP Guidebook, and Payroll Management.

Publication/Revision Date: May 19, 2026

Course Exam Questions: 15 (multiple-choice)

Program Delivery Method: Self-Study (NASBA QAS Self-Study)

Available Formats of Course Text: Downloadable PDF, Printed/Mailed

Course Level, Prerequisites, and Advance Preparation Requirements

License	Course Level	Prerequisites	Advance Preparation Requirements
CFP®	Intermediate	None	None
CPA	Overview	None	None
IAR	Overview	None	None

* This program is appropriate for professionals at all organizational levels.

Sponsor ID Numbers

CFP Board Sponsor I.D.: 1008 — Course I.D.: 326268

NASAA Sponsor I.D.: S17460 — Course I.D.: C82116

National Registry of CPE Sponsors I.D.: 107615

State CPA Board Sponsor ID Numbers (where applicable)

Florida Division of Certified Public Accounting: 0004761

Hawaii Board of Public Accountancy: 14003

New York State Board for Public Accountancy: 002146

Ohio Accountancy Board: .51 PSR

Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy: PX178025

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy: 009349

Learning Objectives

As a result of studying the course material, you should be able to meet the objectives listed below:

Recognize the differentiating factors between alternative assets and mainstream investments.
Recall the characteristics, advantages, and risks associated with the various alternative asset types.
Recognize the mechanics of how cryptocurrencies function.

Online Book, Online Exam

$25.00

Hardcopy Book, Online Exam

$37.00