The PFP staff at the AICPA, the National Accreditation Commission, and the PFS Credential Committee, have created a pathway to the PFS specific to the CPA financial planner. This program includes education, exam review and culminates in the new PFS Case Study and Exam.
The requirements to obtain the PFS credential have been updated as well. Click here for a detailed summary of the changes. The current requirements are:
· Education - 80 hours of PFP education
· Experience – 2 years full-time PFP experience
· Exam - qualifying exams include the new PFS exam, or the CFP or ChFC exams. The Series 7, 65, and 66 and CFA exams, which are currently accepted as qualifying exams, will be phased out as of December 31, 2010.
If you feel you do not currently meet PFS qualifications, visit the PFS Pathway information page and the general information on the PFS Credential.
To apply, download the PFS Credential Application Kit (includes everything needed to apply for the credential). Click here for a pdf of the 2-page PFS Application
Complete the application and fax to (800) 362-5066 or email/scan to pfs@aicpa.org. International applicants – fax number - (919) 419-4795
Until 12/31/2010, CPAs who do not have one of the qualifying exams for the PFS credential might consider one of the NASD exams that do not require NASD member firm sponsorship: the Series 65 or the Series 66.