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CITP Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)

The content of the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Examination was developed to test a candidates understanding of the fundamental sections of the CITP body of knowledge. The content of each of the topical sections is described in outline form and provides an overview of the knowledge and skills tested on the CITP Examination.
The examination questions are intended to test each content area and its logical extensions.
The percentage following each major content area in the outline represents the approximate weighting for that content area. The examination is fully computerized and consists of multiple-choice questions only

Module I: Information Security & Cyber Risks
A. Information Security Governance (25%)
1. Information security strategy
2. Policy, procedures, processes, and standards
3. Logical access controls
4. Hardware and physical access controls
5. Security authorization & authentication
6. Business continuity & disaster recovery
B. Cybersecurity Risk Management (12%)
1. Cybersecurity threats
2. Data breaches and privacy
3. Vulnerability management
C. SOC for Cybersecurity (3%)
1. Purpose
2. Content
3. Target audiences
4. How to use in conjunction with cybersecurity risk mitigation
Module II: Business Intelligence, Data Management and Analytics
A. Data Management (5%)
1. Information lifecycle management
2. Infrastructures and platforms
3. Data preparation/manipulation
4. Data governance
B. Data Analysis & Reporting (11%)
1. Data analytics
2. Predictive analytics
3. Audit data analytics
C. Business Intelligence Management (4%)
1. Digital transformation & technology disruptors
2. Data integration
3. Data warehousing
Module III: IT Governance, Risks & Controls
A. IT Governance & Strategy (15%)
1. Role of IT governance within an organization
2. IT governance principles
3. IT governance roles & responsibilities
4. IT governance implementation
5. Benefits of effective IT governance
B. IT Risks, Process & Controls (15%)
1. IT risk identification and assessment
2. IT control frameworks
3. IT general controls
4. Application controls
5. Business process management
6. Change management
7. Assessment of IT controls
C. System and Organization Controls Reporting (10%)
1. System and Organization Controls Reporting Overview
2. Types of Reporting

Detailed content specification outline
Module 1. Information Security & Cyber Risks
This module focuses on the security and risk management of systems and environments, including the use of the SOC for Cybersecurity report as a tool for reporting IT security and risk management for companies.
Information Security Governance — Covers the key areas of information security, including strategy, policies/procedures, control environments, and business continuity/disaster recovery; includes fundamental knowledge of various IT governance frameworks, logical access at the various levels of the “stack,” and the internal control structure of design, implementation, monitoring, and detection/reporting
Cybersecurity Risk Management — Covers the major threat vectors for systems, including cyber adversaries, the cybercrime economy
and various types of attacks; also includes data breaches and their impact on information privacy, as well as how to manage system vulnerabilities
SOC for Cybersecurity — Covers the SOC for Cyber report, including report content, target users and use of the report in conjunction with an entitys overall cybersecurity risk mitigation strategy

A. Information Security Governance (25%)
1. Information security strategy
a. Objectives
b. Components
c. Alignment with organizational strategy, IT strategy
Information Security Governance
CPE self-study
Authors: Gwen Bettwy, Mark Williams,
Mike Beavers
Publisher: AICPA
Module 1 — Information Security Governance
2. Policy, procedures, processes, and standards
a. Frameworks
b. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
c. Roles and responsibilities
Information Security Governance
CPE self-study
Authors: Gwen Bettwy, Mark Williams,
Mike Beavers
Publisher: AICPA
Module 1 — Information Security Governance
3. Logical access controls
a. Objectives
b. Data (transactional. level
c. Application and financial system level
d. Network level
e. Identifying, designing, implementing, monitoring, detecting and reporting
Information Security Governance
CPE self-study
Authors: Gwen Bettwy, Mark Williams,
Mike Beavers
Publisher: AICPA
Module 3 — Logical access controls
4. Hardware and physical access controls
a. Objectives
b. Identifying, designing, implementing, monitoring, detecting and reporting
Information Security Governance
CPE self-study
Authors: Gwen Bettwy, Mark Williams,
Mike Beavers
Publisher: AICPA
Module 4 — Physical access controls
5. Security authorization and authentication Information Security Governance
CPE self-study
Authors: Gwen Bettwy, Mark Williams,
Mike Beavers
Publisher: AICPA
Module 2 — Identity and access management
6. Business continuity and disaster recovery
a. Business continuity plan (BCP)
b. Disaster recovery plan (DRP)
c. Incident response plan (IRP)
d. Data backup and recovery
Information Security Governance
CPE self-study
Authors: Gwen Bettwy, Mark Williams,
Mike Beavers
Publisher: AICPA
Module 6 — Business continuity management

B. Cybersecurity Risk Management (12%)
1. Cybersecurity threats
a. Primary types of cyber adversaries (how to identify, what is their motivation.
1. How to identify
2. What is their motivation
3. How to manage/mitigate risk
4. Terms to use — Hacktivists, Nation states, Cybercriminals, Insider threat,
Competitors
b. Cybercrime economy (what could potentially drive a cybercrime against
a company.
c. Types of attacks
1. How to identify
2. Effect on the business/financials
3. How to manage/mitigate risk
4. Terms to use — Classic buffer overflow, Web-based application attacks,
Denial of Service/DDoS, Malware, ransomware, and spyware,
phishing/spear phishing, Social engineering
Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance &
Accounting Professionals Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Author: Christopher J. Romeo
Publisher: AICPA
2. Data breaches and privacy
a. Causes of a data breach
b. Organizational impact of a data breach
c. Post breach response (business/financial point of view)
d. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and
Accounting Professionals Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Author: Christopher J. Romeo
Publisher: AICPA
3. Vulnerability management
a. Gap analysis, readiness and risk assessments, vulnerability assessments,
penetration testing (identification of vulnerabilities and how they could impact
business/financials.
b. Security policy & plan development (input regarding business/financial
implications in the policies/procedures.
1. Identity and access management (IAM)
2. Data loss management and prevention
Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and
Accounting Professionals Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Author: Christopher J. Romeo
Publisher: AICPA
C. AICPA Cybersecurity Risk Management Reporting Framework (SOC for Cybersecurity) (3%)
1. Purpose
SOC for Cybersecurity Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Authors: Tony Chapman, Anurag Sharma
Publisher: AICPA
2. Content
SOC for Cybersecurity Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Authors: Tony Chapman, Anurag Sharma
Publisher: AICPA
3. Target audiences
SOC for Cybersecurity Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Authors: Tony Chapman, Anurag Sharma
Publisher: AICPA
Detailed content specification outline
Module II. Business Intelligence, Data Management & Analytics
This module focuses on information management and the utilization of information to provide value in decision-making and other managerial needs.
Data Management — Covers the information lifecycle, from identification of system information through destruction and the various types
of infrastructures and ERPs to support data; also discusses how data is collected and manipulated, including consolidation, cleaning, transformation, reduction, processing, etc.; lastly, covers the governance of data including objectives, strategy, and policies Data Analysis & Reporting — Covers the various types of data analytics, the tools and procedures to perform an analysis, and the methods of reporting and performance indicators; also covers the use of predictive analytics, including the various models, techniques, applications and deployment; lastly, covers the integration of analytics in the audit process, including risks and assertions, and continuous assurance Business Intelligence Management — Covers the various forms of technology disruptors, including cloud tech, IoT, and AI; also covers the use of data integration (ETL, EAI and EDR) as well as data warehousing (Active, OLAP, ROLAP, MOLAP, HOLAP and DOLAP)

A. Data Management (5%)
1. Information Lifecycle Management
a. Identify
b. Capture
c. Manage
d. Utilize
e. Archive
f. Retention
g. Destruction
Data Analysis Fundamentals Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Data Analytics Modeling Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
2. Infrastructures & platforms
a. Types of Infrastructure/Platforms typically employed
1. ERP or other enterprise software
i. ERP implementation
2. Data warehouse infrastructure
Data Analytics Modeling Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Data Visualization Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Analytics and Big Data for Accountants
CPE self-study
Author: Jim Lindell
Publisher: AICPA
3. Data preparation/manipulation
a. Data consolidation
b. Data mapping and collection
c. Data selection
d. Data cleaning
e. Data transformation
f. Data reduction
g. Data processing
Data Analytics Modeling Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Analytics and Big Data for Accountants
CPE self-study
Author: Jim Lindell
Publisher: AICPA

A. Data Management (5%)
4. Data governance
a. Objectives
b. Principles
c. Strategy
d. Policy
e. Architecture
Data Analysis Fundamentals Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Analytics and Big Data for Accountants
CPE self-study
Author: Jim Lindell
Publisher: AICPA
Information Security Governance
CPE self-study
Authors: Gwen Bettwy, Mark Williams,
Mike Beavers
Publisher: AICPA
Module 1 — Information Security Governance
B. Data Analysis & Reporting (11%)
1. Data analytics
a. Types
1. Quantitative analysis
2. Descriptive statistics
3. Data visualization
b. Tools, techniques, and procedures
c. Performance metrics and reporting
Data Analysis Fundamentals Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Data Visualization Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Analytics and Big Data for Accountants
CPE self-study
Author: Jim Lindell
Publisher: AICPA
2. Predictive analytics
a. Types
1. Predictive models
2. Descriptive models
3. Decision models
b. Techniques
1. Regression
2. Machine learning
c. Applications of predictive analytics
d. Deployment
Forecasting and Predictive Analytics Certificate
Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Data Analytics Modeling Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Analytics and Big Data for Accountants
CPE self-study
Author: Jim Lindell
Publisher: AICPA
3. Audit data analytics
a. Integrating analytics into the audit process
1. Audit applications of data analytics
2. Correlating audit tasks to risks and assertions
3. Continuous assurance
Integrating Audit Data Analytics into the Audit
Process
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Analytics and Big Data for Accountants
CPE self-study
Author: Jim Lindell
Publisher: AICPA

C. Business Intelligence Management (4%)
1. Digital transformation & technology disruptors
a. Cloud
b. Internet of Things (IoT)
c. Artificial intelligence
Data Analysis Fundamentals Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Analytics and Big Data for Accountants
CPE self-study
Author: Jim Lindell
Publisher: AICPA
2. Data integration
a. Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL)
b. Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)
c. Enterprise Data Replication (EDR)
Data Analytics Modeling Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Analytics and Big Data for Accountants
CPE self-study
Author: Jim Lindell
Publisher: AICPA
Data Analysis Fundamentals Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
3. Data warehousing
a. Role in supporting BI
b. Architecture and components
c. Types
1. Active Data Warehousing
2. Multi-dimensional Analysis — OLAP
3. ROLAP, MOLAP, HOLAP and DOLAP
Data Analytics Modeling Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Data Visualization Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Analytics and Big Data for Accountants
CPE self-study
Author: Jim Lindell
Publisher: AICPA

Detailed content specification outline
Module III: IT Governance, Risks & Controls
This includes knowledge pertaining to information technology risk and advisory services, engagement compliance, and IT controls and assessment. It also covers knowledge of various IT frameworks and related controls, including the use of SOC reporting as a framework to showcase a service organizations internal control environment.
IT Governance & Strategy — Covers the objectives, strategic planning, implementation and management of the IT function within an organization, as well as mitigation of risk; focuses on the management of value, resources, and performance in relation to key components and best practices of the IT function IT Risks, Process, & Controls — Discusses various IT frameworks, including COSO and COBIT, and the integration of frameworks with IT assessments; covers a variety of key control areas for IT assessments, including ITGCs, application, business process and change management controls System and Organizational Controls (SOC) Reporting — Focuses on the purposes for SOC reporting, the users of SOC reports, and the responsibilities of user auditors

A. IT Governance & Strategy (15%)
1. Role of IT governance within an organization
a. IT governance objectives
b. Management of the IT function
c. Mitigation of IT risk
d. IT strategic plan
1. Alignment with organizational strategy
IT Governance, Risks & Controls
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Module 1 — Role of IT Governance
Information Strategy
CPE self-study
Author: Kaplan Publishing Limited
Publisher: AICPA
2. IT governance principles
a. Strategy and planning
1. Key components
2. Best practices
b. Value delivery management
1. Key components
2. Best practices
c. Resource management
1. Key components
2. Best practices
d. Risk management
1. Key components
2. Best practices
e. Performance management
1. Key components
2. Best practices
IT Governance, Risks, and Controls
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Module 1 — Role of IT Governance
3. IT governance roles and responsibilities IT Governance, Risks, and Controls
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Module 1 — Role of IT Governance
4. IT governance implementation IT Governance, Risks, and Controls
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Module 2 — Implement and Assess IT Governance
5. Benefits of effective IT governance IT Governance, Risks, and Controls
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Module 2 — Implement and Assess IT Governance

B. IT Risks, Process & Controls (15%)
1. IT risk identification and assessment IT Governance, Risks, and Controls
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Module 3 — IT Risk Management
Risk and Control of Information Systems
CPE self-study
Author: Kaplan Publishing Limited
Publisher: AICPA
2. IT control frameworks
a. COSO
1. Categories of objectives
2. Integrated components & principles
b. COBIT
1. Domains
c. Integration of control frameworks
COSO Internal Control Certificate Program
CPE self-study
Publisher: Committee of Sponsoring Organizations
(COSO.
Internal Control and COSO Essentials for Financial
Managers, Accountants and Auditors
CPE self-study
Author: Glenn L. Helms
IT Governance, Risks, and Controls
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Module 4 — IT Controls
3. IT general controls
a. Objectives of IT general controls
b. Types of IT general controls (including ERP)
IT Governance, Risks, and Controls
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Module 4 — IT Controls
Risk and Control of Information Systems
CPE self-study
Author: Kaplan Publishing Limited
Publisher: AICPA
Information Security Governance
CPE self-study
Authors: Gwenn Bettwy, Mark Williams, Mike
Beavers
Publisher: AICPA
Module 3 — Logical access controls
4. Application controls
a. Objectives of application controls
b. Input controls
c. Processing controls
d. Output controls
IT Governance, Risks, and Controls
CPE self-study
Publisher: AICPA
Module 4 — IT Controls
Risk and Control of Information Systems
CPE self-study
Author: Kaplan Publishing Limited
Publisher: AICPA
Information Security Governance
CPE self-study
Authors: Gwen Bettwy, Mark Williams, Mike Beavers
Publisher: AICPA
Module 3 — Logical access controls

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For anyone with a mind for business, a big-picture outlook and strong communication skills, becoming a financial analyst may be a promising career path. Financial analysts can work in a variety of industries studying economic trends, making predictions and offering recommendations for investments and other money moves.

Most financial analyst jobs require at least a bachelor’s degree. After gaining some work experience, financial analysts can increase their prospects through licenses and certifications. Our guide explores more details about how to become a financial analyst.

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What Do Financial Analysts Do?

In general terms, financial analysts do exactly what their title implies: They advise companies and individuals on the most profitable investments. These professionals must be able to distill large amounts of information into concise recommendations.

Financial analysts assess whether a company is worth investing in by poring through the company’s financial history. These professionals may also help companies decide how to invest in growing industries. Financial analysts are responsible for studying economic, political and global trends to make recommendations.

While financial analysts need a broad understanding of the market, they aren’t expected to know everything. Analysts tend to focus on one industry, region or product, and they build expertise in their specialty area.

Work Environment

Financial analysts don’t just work with securities. They may be employed by companies to analyze other types of investment, such as real estate or marketing dollars. Analysts may even work for media or research companies. Rather than advising clients on profitable investments, these workers analyze trends and publish their findings or predictions.

Types of Financial Analysts

Several job titles fall under the financial analyst umbrella, as noted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Below we list a few examples.

  • Financial risk analysts make investment decisions that limit potential losses.
  • Ratings analysts assess whether companies (or governments) can pay their debts.
  • Portfolio managers determine the mix of investments in their clients’ portfolios, and they answer to stakeholders.
  • Fund managers—who work with hedge funds or mutual funds—and portfolio managers both make buy-and-sell decisions to maximize returns.

What Skills Do Financial Analysts Need?

Financial analysts should, of course, have analytical minds and be detail-oriented in their research. They need both strong math skills and computer literacy, as analysts use software to look at trends and make forecasts.

After all of their research, financial analysts need to make decisions. Their recommendations can affect a company’s longevity, so they must be thorough but decisive. Analysts have to communicate their choices clearly and effectively, often through reports or presentations.

How Much Does a Financial Analyst Make?

Becoming a financial analyst is a strong option for anyone seeking a higher-than-average paycheck. As of May 2021, the median annual wage for financial analysts was $91,580, according to the BLS. In contrast, the median wage for all workers was $45,760.

Working as an analyst in the financial industry offers the most lucrative pay. These workers earn a mean annual salary of $124,020.

Job Outlook

The field is also growing at a steady pace. The BLS projects employment for financial and investment analysts to grow by 9% from 2021 to 2031, which is faster than the average projected growth for all jobs. This amounts to about 32,000 new financial analyst jobs by 2031.

As you may guess, increases in economic activity affect the demand for financial analysts. Expanding and emerging industries require the help of financial analysts to guide their growth.

Globalization is a factor as well. As more markets develop around the world, companies need analysts to advise on where to expand or invest. The BLS predicts that these investors will hire financial analysts who have a deep understanding of political, economic and cultural trends in the geographical areas at play.

Buy-Side Analysts vs. Sell-Side Analysts

Financial analysts—not including those who work for research and media companies—fall into two main categories: buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts.

Buy-Side

Buy-side analysts help companies choose where to invest. These companies, known as institutional investors, include pension funds, hedge funds, money managers and insurance companies. This category also encompasses nonprofit groups with endowments, which are large donations that have been invested to increase the original cash value.

Most financial analysts are on the buy side. While they don’t perform any stock transactions themselves, they advise companies on the most profitable investments. This may involve actual securities, real estate or even franchise opportunities. Employers may also have analysts look at their business practices, marketing spending or other returns on investment.

Sell-Side

Sell-side analysts, on the other hand, advise agents who sell securities or other investments. This is a much narrower field than buy-side. Research analysts, for example, analyze companies’ financial data and create reports that recommend whether to buy, sell or hold those stocks. They also flag trends on individual stocks within fund portfolios.

As the CFA Institute notes, one of the pressures on sell-side analysts is that they are responsible for accurate stock ratings. Their findings are used by buy-side analysts to make decisions, and those ratings carry a lot of weight within the industry.

Note that financial analysts aren’t responsible for actually buying or selling any investments. Instead, these professionals must rely on strong data analysis and communication skills to persuade stakeholders to carry out their recommendations.

How to Become a Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst Education Requirements

Most firms require candidates to have at least a bachelor’s degree. The CFA Institute recommends a finance-related major such as a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, statistics, economics or general business.

While most employers don’t require a master’s degree, this advanced degree may help analysts move up to the next stage of their careers. With a proven track record, a financial analyst can advance to a role as a portfolio manager or a fund manager for wealthy individual investors. An MBA can demonstrate an analyst’s communication and business knowledge.

Financial Analyst Certification

Entry-level licenses for financial analysts are available from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA regulates the securities industry and offers dozens of exams for various job types. Most of these exams require employer sponsorship.

In most cases, financial analysts must pass the Securities Industry Essentials® exam, which covers basic information about the industry. General securities representatives must pass the Series 7 exam.

After gaining some work experience, analysts may pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter, administered by the CFA Institute.

CFA candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or be within 11 months of completing one. If not, they should have a significant amount of work and/or higher education experience over at least three years. They also need an international passport, a few professional references and 4,000 hours of qualifying work experience.

Take note that the CFA charter isn’t an easy course—it requires more than 900 hours of individual study, on top of professional work hours. Prospective CFAs must also complete three levels of exams before they can apply to become charterholders.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Financial Analysts

What are the top three skills for a financial analyst?

Financial analysts must be detail-oriented and analytical because each recommendation can have a significant impact on their employer or the market as a whole. They also need math and computer skills to help them synthesize data and come to a conclusion. Communication skills are just as important.

What qualifications do I need to be a financial analyst?

To become a financial analyst, you should earn a bachelor’s degree in a subject related to finance, such as business, economics or statistics. Once hired, you will probably need to pass qualification exams through FINRA to begin practicing.

Is a financial analyst the same as an accountant?

No. Both roles deal with finances, but in very different ways. Accountants work with their company’s finances on a day-to-day level, while analysts look at overall economic trends and make recommendations for the most profitable investments.

How long does it take to become a financial analyst?

You can become a financial analyst within four years, or the time it takes you to earn a bachelor’s degree. Depending on the type of work you plan to do, it may take additional time to earn licensure through FINRA as well.

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Killexams : Clark County to host free professional education workshop © Provided by KSNV – Las Vegas

Local artists are invited to gain financial resources at the community's upcoming workshop.

Clark County’s Office of Public Arts is hosting a free professional education workshop on Tuesday, February 21 at 10 a.m.

Guest speaker Amy Smith will be highlighting the financial well-being of artists and focusing on barriers that may prevent those from achieving economic stability.

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Smith is a dancer and theater professional who works to provide financial advice and tax preparation for other artists.

The workshop will cover negotiating fair pay, self-employment, budgeting and taxes, savings, and more.

To attend the online workshop, click here.

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Killexams : The Impact of Technology on Financial Education and Literacy

Technological advancements and digital transformation have reached unprecedented levels. Research indicates that technological progress has a huge role to play in scaling up and improving financial education and literacy. Technology is also key to achieving financial resilience, which is of utmost importance in today’s volatile world. 

In this article, we take a closer look at the specific influence technology has on financial literacy and education. While technological advancements open up new opportunities, there are some caveats you need to be aware of to avoid scams, poor products, and unqualified services. Keep practicing to learn more.

Accessibility

Technological progress has clearly made financial education and literacy more accessible for thousands of people around the world. Given the advent of the internet and the development of mobile devices and related technologies, you can enjoy your classes wherever you are. Some of the best resources and materials are now just a few clicks away.

With the wealth of online resources available, there is no excuse for allowing yourself to turn a blind eye to the potential of advancing your education skills by making the most of technological breakthroughs.

Convenience and ease of use

With technological tools and resources, it has also become extremely easy and handy to manage your education process. These tools, resources, and courses are purpose-built to allow users to take them piecemeal and in accordance with their schedules. Flexibility matters a lot in today’s busy world, and it is reassuring to know that you can always go back to your course and pick it up from where you left off. This kind of flexibility helps students find the right study-life balance. It also helps them avoid unnecessary procrastination. 

If you are too busy with your current college studies and academic assignments, you might have no or little time to dedicate to financial education. Under such circumstances, you should consider using the services of professional and experienced writers to help you out. Take your time to go through objective and unbiased LetsGradeIt reviews to identify reliable and trustworthy services. Qualified writers will complete your assignments on time, at reasonable rates, and to the best academic standards.

Cost implications

It should also be noted that many online courses and technological tools are cheaper than those available through formal training or classroom-based courses. Customers are also able to find courses tailored to their specific needs. Some providers also have money-back guarantee policies, so if you are not happy with the course, you can claim a refund. 

You should invest in reviewing the pros and cons of available courses to learn finance. This will be time well spent because you will be able to identify and attend the course that can meet your needs best. Each course has its advantages and disadvantages, and you should scrutinize them in detail to find the best match.

Affordability

In contrast to the above point, we should also note that while some online courses might be cheaper, not all gadgets and tools are cheap enough to be afforded by students. For instance, if they need to use VR or AR tools or 3D printers, they are pretty expensive to afford.

If the above is the case, you might need to talk to your college to raise funds for the gadgets that can be shared by lots of students.

Caveats

As we all know, opportunities usually come with challenges. While technology offers an array of new opportunities, there are some caveats that you need to take into account when using new tools and resources. Not all providers are honest or qualified. The internet is full of genuine resources as well as hoaxes and scams. This means you should do your due diligence to find out everything there is to know about the services or products offered.

Assess each and every aspect carefully, go through online reviews, and make an informed decision.

Bottom Line 

Technology has a huge impact on financial education and literacy. While some benefits are obvious, we should not turn a blind eye to some of the challenges. Technology makes the financial education process more accessible and affordable. It can also be very convenient to use in various locations. Still, you should be careful about choosing the right products and services while avoiding dodgy ones.

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Barbara Fielder is an experienced writer, entrepreneur, and tutor. She is particularly interested in assessing modern technology’s influence on students’ academic performance. Recently, Barbara started reviewing technological tools and resources designed to advance students’ financial literacy and education.

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Killexams : Create Wealth Investment Advisors' Innovative Approach to Wealth Management Takes Root in Education and Knowledge

Create Wealth Investment Advisors LLC academic wealth philosophy prioritizes financial literacy and individualized strategies for long-term financial success through ongoing education, transparency, and a focus on the unique needs of each client.

The underlying philosophy of financial groups can vary greatly depending on the specific organization, its goals, and its values. For Create Wealth Investment Advisors LLC, its academic wealth philosophy, which is centered around the belief that wealth creation starts with education and knowledge, is at the heart of everything it does. This innovative approach to wealth management is based on a commitment to empowering clients with the information they need to make informed decisions about their finances. The firm further believes that the more one knows about money, finances, investments, and the economy, the more their decisions will lead to long-term financial success. A situation that then leads to a win-win for both parties.

Based on this, Create Wealth Investment Advisors LLC partners with faculties and staff of universities as these places promote mutual edification. As the firm puts it, “We believe that the more our clients have to invest in their children, education, and philanthropy, the better off we all are.” In a testament to this philosophy, Create Wealth Investment Advisors LLC has established partnerships with several clients at both Ohio State University and the University of Michigan.

The firm’s wealth philosophy is majorly tailored to meet the unique needs of each of its clients. It takes the time to understand its client’s goals, risk tolerance, and individual circumstances, before developing customized strategies that align with their specific needs and goals. Create Wealth Investment Advisors LLC is also of the belief that clients have a right to understand the financial products and services they are investing in. Thus, it is committed to providing clear and concise explanations of its strategies. This is in addition to working closely with its numerous clients to ensure they have a complete understanding of their investments.

Speaking more on the inner workings of the firm, it says, “We utilize historical financial data to help clients make wise, prudent and sound financial decisions.  With our client portal, we allow clarity in your finances and create a plan that busy professionals can stick to.” The firm further believes that this approach makes them attractive to “busy professionals, who don’t want to spend their time pondering the performance of small capitalization equities over the next 6 months”.

About Create Wealth Advisors LLC

Create Wealth Investment Advisors LLC is a financial services firm committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals through a combination of innovative strategies, ongoing education, and personalized service. With a focus on transparency, long-term results, and individualized strategies, Create Wealth Investment Advisors LLC is dedicated to empowering clients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their finances.

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Killexams : UM renames school of education after $55 million in gifts by Marsal family

The University of Michigan on Thursday announced a $50 million gift to the school of education, one of the largest gifts ever made to a U.S. school or college of education.

In recognition of the gift and more than $5 million in earlier support from Kathleen and Bryan Marsal and their children, Megan Kirsch Marsal and Michael Marsal, representing two generations of UM alumni, the Ann Arbor-based university approved naming its school of education after the family.

The family's $50 million gift to the Marsal Family School of Education will support efforts to prepare a diverse population of teachers, build robust partnerships with schools and communities and conduct research in collaboration with education practitioners, UM said.

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Back row, from left: Michael Marsal, Bryan Marsal (holding Liam Marsal), Tyler Kirsch and Megan Kirsch Marsal (holding Charlotte Kirsch). Bottom row, from left: Max Marsal, Alison Marsal and Kathleen Marsal.

Specifically, over the next several years, it will support:

  • Launching a new four-year degree program focused on Learning, Equity and Problem-Solving for the Public Good to teach education principles that can be applied to teaching and other professions.
  • Expanding work with the P-20 Partnership on the Marygrove educational campus in Detroit.
  • Supporting future educators by removing financial barriers to certification and providing support throughout their early professional years.

Previous gifts from the family have supported teacher preparation efforts for the past seven years as the school entered into the P-20 educational partnership on the former Marygrove College campus in Detroit, now home to the Michigan Education Teaching School.

The Marsal family's gifts have also funded scholarships for future teachers, career services for education graduates and professional training.

"The survival of society relies on well-prepared educators," Kathleen Marsal, former vice president and director of taxes at Citibank and a 1972 graduate of UM's School of Education, said in a press release. "Building understanding across differences begins with educators. Providing a high-quality education for all children — which is crucial for achieving equity — begins with educators."

The family's hope is that there won't be a teacher shortage in 10 years "because teachers will feel supported and valued, and teaching will be seen as a noble profession," said Megan Kirsch Marsal, who graduated from Michigan's School of Education in 2014 and works as a curriculum designer.

Bryan Marsal is co-founder, CEO and managing director of the global consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal and a member of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business Advisory Board. Michael Marsal is managing director and founding partner of Alvarez & Marsal Property Investments.

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Killexams : Kaplan Professional digital enrolment hits record numbers

With the current continuing professional development standard mandating a minimum of nine hours in professionalism and ethics, the three most popular digital modules were:

  • Ethics at work;
  • Ethical perceptions in financial services; and
  • Establishing trust in financial services.

Kaplan Professional's enhanced continuing education offering

Financial advisers' decision to embrace Kaplan's enhanced “Ontrack” continuing education offering demonstrates advisers' commitment to ensuring their technical knowledge stays up to date, focusing on ethical behaviour and emerging areas, such as managed investments, exchange-traded funds, and aged care., according to Kaplan.

“As the leading supplier of continuing education, Kaplan Professional has invested heavily in enhancing the quality of Ontrack's content output, reporting, and user experience,” Kaplan CEO Brian Knight said.

“Advisers have responded positively as they recognise that a profession is grounded on a balance of formal qualifications and ongoing continuing education, coupled with practical experience.”

There has been a “real demand” for high-quality, original, and unbiased technical continuing education content, according to Knight.

“It is also fundamentally important to advisers and their licensees that the continuing education they are completing is accredited and rigorously assessed within an educational framework,” he said.

Kaplan continues to focus on producing continuing education content for advisers that improves their knowledge and increases their ability to specialise.

“We are planning to add to the more than 300 content pieces that our technical experts produce annually in a diverse range of formats to cater to many learning styles – more podcasts, videos, and shorter micro-learning pieces,” Knight said. “We will also be expanding on our range of specialist short courses while offering advisers more opportunities to be recognised for the continuing education they have completed through digital badging and micro-credentials.”

Kaplan Professional enrolment hits record numbers

This year, Kaplan has already seen a record number of enrolments in Study Period 1, continuing the upward trend of the three preceding intakes in 2022.

The education provider pointed to significant trends in the second half of 2022 as the main drivers of the rise in enrolments as financial advisers focus on their education requirements regardless of the proposed experience pathway.

Based on Kaplan's extensive education analysis, 50% of advisers who have already completed or are completing postgraduate financial planning studies with the education provider would qualify for the proposed 10-year exemption.

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Killexams : The Credit Union Financial Education Network to host 46th Annual Conference in Burlington, Vermont

Attendees call it the credit union industry’s best kept financial education secret.

ST. PAUL, MN (February 7, 2023) — The Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN) will host its 46th annual conference July 23 – 26 at the Hilton Burlington in Burlington, Vermont. This year’s event will focus on new industry trends, technology, professional development, and shifts within the financial education ecosystem. More than 10 speakers will dive into courses through three general and four break-out sessions consisting of three tracts and panel discussions.

Early-bird registration for the 2023 conference is open through March 31 at https://www.cufen.org/conference. The price is $695 per attendee. After March 31, the price increases to $795 per attendee. This covers the cost of the conference only, but special hotel pricing can be secured through the Burlington Hilton at a rate of $299.

Darrell Jensen, an attendee at the 2022 conference, said, “CUFEN is making a difference in our industry and is a great resource for financial literacy initiatives. I left with more knowledge and a deeper passion for financial education than I expected. This conference is the credit union industry’s best-kept secret.”

CUFEN, formerly NYIB, has a long-standing reputation for being the standard in financial literacy among credit union organizations. With a delegate footprint in more than 20 states, financial literacy government advocacy efforts, and an executive committee of tenured industry professionals, the annual CUFEN Conference offers some of the most up-to-date financial education resources.

The CUFEN Conference also invites industry vendors like Banzai and others that offer financial education products to showcase their latest programs and technology, allowing attendees a full scope of new partnership opportunities.

Crystal Price, a 2022 conference attendee from Clark County Credit Union in Las Vegas, expressed that she liked connecting to other industry professionals on a more one-to-one level. “This is one of the best conferences I have ever attended,” Price said.