Boston University - Online CFP Certification Education Program

CFP Review Books and Materials

The following textbooks are required for each program.  Students have the option to purchase books themselves individually via the links below, or can purchase as a set for $1,500 as part of a Gold or Platinum bundle.  If you are taking individual courses, you can add each title for at a discounted price as you enroll.

Course 1 – Introduction to Financial Planning

Textbooks:

  • Tools and Techniques of Financial Planning, 10th Edition
    by Stephan R. Leimberg
  • Keir Educational Resources’ Guide for Your Financial Calculator
    by Keir Educational Resources

Review:

  • Summary Review for Financial Planning Intro
    by Keir Educational Resources

Course 2 – Risk Management

Textbooks:

  • Insurance Planning, 3rd edition
    by Dalton, Gillice and Langdon from Money Education

Review:

  • Summary Review for Insurance Planning (Risk Mgmt.)
    by Keir Educational Resources

Course 3 – Investments

Textbooks:

  • Tools and Techniques of Investment Planning, 3rd Edition
    by Stephan R. Leimberg

Review:

  • Summary Review for Investments
    by Keir Educational Resources

Course 4 – Tax Planning

Textbooks:

  • Income Tax Planning, 8th Edition
    by Thomas P. Langdon, E. Vance Grange, Michael A. Dalton

Review:

  • Summary Review for Tax
    by Keir Educational Resources

Course 5 – Retirement and Employee Benefit Planning

Textbooks:

  • The Tools and Techniques of Employee Benefits & Retirement Planning, 13th Edition
    by Stephen R. Leimberg and John J. McFadden

Review:

  • Summary Review for Retirement Planning
    by Keir Educational Resources

Course 6 – Estate Planning

Textbooks:

  • Principles of Estate Planning
    by Carolynn Tomin and Colleen Carcone

Review:

  • Summary Review for Estate Planning
    by Keir Educational Resources

Course 7 – Capstone Course in Financial Planning
(January 2014 and after only)

  • The Process of Financial PlanningDeveloping a Financial Plan, 2nd Edition
    by Ruth H. Lytton, John E. Grable and Derek D. Klock

Additional Recommended Materials

Financial Calculator:

  • HP12C Financial Calculator
    by Hewlett Packard

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