CPU Socket A motherboard is defined chiefly by what sort of processor it's designed to hold, so that's the most important decision you'll make. Most current motherboards use one of five sockets: the AM3 (or AM3+) and FM1 for AMD CPUs; or the LGA1155 and LGA2011 for Intel CPUs.
In general, the course work in a certificate level program can be completed in 18 to 24 months. CFP Board does not endorse one program over another. All programs cover the same core curriculum, yet vary in style, length and delivery method. They may be certificate programs, undergraduate programs or graduate programs.
Sorry, man...I passed the CFP and the CPA...no comparison. The CPA took five attempts, the CFP took one and was much easier...10 hours of testing vs. 19.5 hours on the CPA when I passed it. I don't think there's much question that the CFP is harder than the ChFC, though.f you don't have your CFP, consider not deceiving yourself into saying it is not important. You don't know what you don't know. This professional designation and ongoing license is for your own professional development first, and by extension, your clients.