Certification Economics Executive Compensation Taxes 
Sara Grillo
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
A $100 increase in the CFP annual certification fee spurred an industry outcry, leading many to question whether the designation is worth it or not. According to Wright, it’s more than having to pass a test – there are CFP® certification requirements pertaining to education, quizzes, modules, etc. Are they getting a raw deal?
The Big Picture
APRIL 11, 2023
RITHOLTZ: So that’s really interesting because what I wrote down was tax efficiency is one of the drivers. DAMODARAN: If I can throw this out to my class, and the first thing they come up with is it more tax-efficient to do buybacks than dividends? DAMODARAN: Capital gains then were taxed with 28 percent. DAMODARAN: Right.
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