Practice management

TOPICS / PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING

November 1, 2008

Does Private Equity Belong in Your Client’s Portfolio?

Faced with a slumping stock market and low-yield bond portfolios, some fund managers maybe tempted by the higher potential yields of private equity. Before leading clients to this option, advisers should ask some hard questions: R Do you understand the deal? Is the specific industry one you believe you can

April 1, 2008

Credit Card Woes

April 1, 2008

Trust-Owned Life Insurance: The CPA’s Role

Many CPAs recommend that their high-net-worth clients use trust-owned life insurance (TOLI) as the cornerstone of their estate plan. In addition, many CPAs choose to serve as trustees of such trusts. CPAs who are considering accepting a trustee designation should be well aware of the hazards inherent to the task

January 1, 2002

Ten “Musts” for Developing a PFP Practice

CPAs interested in careers in personal financial planning or who have established practices and would like to create a niche in this area can follow these steps to get started: Select a practice structure. Depending on their firm’s purpose or the way they conduct business—including how much liability they are

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