24 Fall: 441 Capstone AP

NOTE: This course starts on August 19 and ends on December 16. 

This course walks students through the creation of a comprehensive financial plan for a real client. Students need to have a firm grasp of education planning, tax planning, retirement planning, investment planning, risk management, and estate planning before enrolling into this course. Core areas we focus on in this course include all areas in the financial planning process, data gathering, approaches to financial planning, analysis of financial statements, and client presentation. We also incorporate case analysis, ethics and professional conduct, use of financial planning software, advanced financial calculator usage, and usage of Microsoft Excel. This class is required for anyone who wishes to qualify for the CFP® Exam.