TOOLS & TECHNIQUES OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
8th Edition
College Course Materials
Chapter 1
True or False:
1. One definition of financial planning is cash flow planning.
2. A good financial plan is one that shows the c
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TOOLS & TECHNIQUES OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
8th Edition
College Course Materials
Chapter 1
True or False:
1. One definition of financial planning is cash flow planning.
2. A good financial plan is one that shows the client how to achieve all his or her goals.
Answers:
1. True
2. False: the client must prioritize, and may even have to sacrifice some goals to achieve
others.
Multiple Choice:
1. A good financial planning report must include an analysis of all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Where you are now
b. Where you want to be
c. Why you failed previously
d. How to reach your goals
Answer: C
TOOLS & TECHNIQUES OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
8th Edition
College Course Materials
Chapter 2
True or False:
1. Clients are best served by a financial planning team with expertise in different fields rather
than a single advisor.
2. The authors suggest that risk/reward principles must include both economic and
psychological considerations.
3. The truly professional advisor will continue his/her education though various means,
including joining organizations such as FPA, NAPFA, etc.
4. Clients who have a chance to participate in the financial planning process are more likely
to resent paying for the services of the advisors.
Answers:
1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
TOOLS & TECHNIQUES OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
8th Edition
College Course Materials
Chapter 3
True or False:
1. According to the authors, financial planning is a process, not a product or service.
2. Clients have better chances of meeting their objectives if the objectives are realistic, welldefined and measurable.
3. The authors recommend prioritizing client goals as well as attaching a time frame to each
goal.
Answers:
1. True
2. True
3. True
Multiple Choice:
1. The five steps in the financial management process outlined by the authors include the
following EXCEPT:
a. Establish goals
b. Collect data
c. Measure performance
d. Establish living wills
Answer:
1. d
TOOLS & TECHNIQUES OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
8th Edition
College Course Materials
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