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Course Description

Helping Clients Through Difficult Times from Gear Up

 

Consulting

(8 credits) $109.95

 

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This interactive self-study course provides guidance to help clients who may be facing economic uncertainty, including available alternatives and options

 

Major Subjects:

bullet Define your role as an advisor/coach to help clients achieve their goals.
bullet Choose the appropriate operational model for your practice.
bullet Apply the planning process and determine the reporting standards that apply.
bullet Analyze financial data.
bullet Recognize factors that affect the client’s ability to obtain a loan.
bullet Discuss the critical aspects of borrowing and repayment.
bullet Helping the client save for goals in his life.
bullet Recognizing limiting beliefs.
bullet Helping the client deal with the need for instant gratification.
bullet Spot the danger signs of excess debt;
bullet Understand mortgage and deeds of trust along with key mortgage clauses;
bullet Negotiate with a lender’s loss mitigation department;
bullet Understand mortgage repayment plans, forbearances, and loan modifications;
bullet Understand short sales and deeds in lieu of foreclosure; and
bullet Deal with collection agencies and unsecured creditors.
bullet Identify the tax impact of foreclosures and debt discharges.
bullet Recognize the payment options available when dealing with delinquent amounts owed to the IRS.
bullet Describe the actions to take in improving the client’s credit and credit score and how to handle identity theft.
bullet Identify bankruptcy options as well as alternative actions to obtain relief.
bullet Quantify the client’s goals utilizing various tools.
bullet Describe short sales, notes, and REOs from the investor’s perspective, and using IRA funds for investments.

 

Contributing Author:

Lawrence Kopf, MBA, CPA

Brian Methner, Esq.

John M. Stevko, CPA

Timothy J. Sundstrom, CPA, CFP

Course Level: Basic
Prerequisite: None
ProductCode: 08HCTD
Format: NASBA QAS/Registry self-study

 

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