I've done parts of the CFP but couldn't sit for the exam. I am thinking about finishing the requirements to sit, but I am wondering if my time would be better spent prospecting. Thoughts?

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You will get 100 different opinions here. Mine is that it is worth it - good knowledge, good talking points to clients, and different level of respect from many (not all) CPA's. (assholes that they are)

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I GOT IT 3 years ago. I was 57. After i passed it, i swore i would never take another test as long as i live, It took me weeks to recover. Now the only tests i take are cardiac stress tests

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I think it depends on where you are in your career. I'm young, and I'm passing all of the tests by taking one day once a quarter to sit in on a class and then taking the test for the actual module. I haven't studied for any of these tests after the class, and typically sit for it the next day, so I guess I'm lucky/a good test taker. At some point, I'm going to take one of the week long courses and then sit for the real test, so it shouldn't end up being much of my time.So, I guess my point is, being young and planning to do this for the rest of my career, it seems like a worthwhile use of time. Yes it takes away from some prospecting time, but not an appreciable amount of time. By the time I sit for the test, I'll have the 3 years of service requirement almost to the day, and I'll never really have to think about testing for anything again. The older/more established you get, I think the less sense it makes.

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