Application fee waived through January 31 for Personal Financial Specialist credential.

Through Jan. 31, the AICPA is waiving the usual first-time application fee of $200 for the Personal Financial Specialist credential. Members applying for the PFS credential, which is available exclusively to CPAs who are AICPA members, will only pay $350 during this limited-time offer.

The AICPA's Personal Financial Specialist credential was designed specifically for CPAs providing services in this practice niche. PFS credential holders are supported by the Institute's PFS community program, which offers technical information, marketing materials and consumer awareness efforts. To be a PFS, the CPA must demonstrate accomplishment in three areas: business experience in personal financial planning, lifelong learning and must...