The Competency Factor; Or, If We're So Smart, How Do We Prove It?

The ability to both demonstrate and document competency in your practice has never been more important. The answer is to make sure that: 1. you are adequately trained in your chosen field, 2. you maintain that competency through subsequent training programs, and 3. you document your education through the attainment of credentials appropriate to your areas of practice. The place to look is the Accreditation Council for Accountancy & Taxation, affiliated with NSA and with the College for Financial Planning in Denver. Its stated objectives include raising professional standards and technical proficiency, as well as promoting public recognition for its professional designation.