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Projected Allocation of CFP® Certification Exam Questions Based on the 89 Topics
Core Subject Area Percentage of Exam Projected Number of Questions
General Principles of Financial Planning 11% 31
Insurance Planning and Risk Management 14% 40
Employee Benefits Planning 8% 23
Investment Planning 19% 54
Income Tax Planning 14% 40
Retirement Planning 19% 54
Estate Planning 15% 43
Total 100% 285

Allocation of the Required 200 to 300 Study Hours to Adequately Prepare for the Exam Based on the 89 Topics


Core Subject Area Percentage of Exam 200 Study Hours 300 Study Hours
General Principles of Financial Planning 11% 22 33
Insurance Planning and Risk Management 14% 28 42
Employee Benefits Planning 8% 16 24
Investment Planning 19% 38 57
Income Tax Planning 14% 28 42
Retirement Planning 19% 38 59
Estate Planning 15% 30 45
Total 100% 200 300
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