Financial Management Flashcards

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What entities provide insolvency coverage for consumers in Canada

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CDIC, CIPF, Assuris, PACICC

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Is CDIC federal or provincial

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federal

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What is CDIC deposit limit

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$100k per account group per member institution

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What institutions are covered by CDIC

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banks and other deposit takers. includes banks, trust and loan companies, associations governed by the Cooperative Credit Associations Act, and certain provincial institutions.

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What are the account groups for CDIC coverage

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Deposits held in one name
Joint deposits
Trust deposits
Deposits held in registered accounts get $100k coverage per account type (i.e., RRSP, TFSA, RRIF) and deposits held for paying
property taxes on mortgaged properties.

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What deposits are not covered by CDIC

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  • deposits with terms longer than 5 yrs (like GIC)
    -mutual funds, stocks, bonds
  • digital or crypto
  • treasury bills
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How is CDIC funded

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  1. premiums from member institutions (primary funding)
  2. investment income on mainly gov’t bonds CDIC holds
  3. borrowing authority (can borrow if funds available are insufficient to cover institution failure)

if funds did become exhausted, the government would provide the necessary funding to ensure that insured deposits are protected.

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Is CDIC funded by tax payers

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NO

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What does Assuris cover

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failure of life insurance companies

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What are the Assuris coverage limits

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$1m or 90% of life insurance death benefit, whichever higher

$100k or 90% cash val of policies that have associated investment account, whichever is higher

Higher of $250k or 90% benefit amount on critical illness

Higher of $5,000/mth or 90% disability income, annuities or LT care benefit.

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Do you have to be a Canadian resident to get Assuris pay out if life insurer fails

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No, but obviously the policy must be issued by a Canadian life insurance company who is a member

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How is Assuris funded

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  • premiums from member institutions
  • investment income on their Compensation Fund
  • Borrowing authority if needed
  • Reinsurance - can use as risk management strategty
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What is CIPF

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Protect investors assets if member investment firm becomes insolvent. Insures IIROC firms and makes sure investors get their securities, cash, commodities, futures and seg funds back

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What is CIPF insurance limit

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$1m for combination of all general accounts (cash, margin, TFSA, FHSA)

PLUS

$1m for combination of all registered retirement plan (RRSP,RRIF,LIF etc)

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$1m for RESPs

PLUS $1m each for things like trusts, corporations where they are considered separate from its owners

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How is a joint account treated for CIPF coverage

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usually the % allocated to each person is added to their individual cash/general account limit for the combined $1m

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How is CIPF funded

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member premiums, investment income, contingent funding arrangements. Not funded by government or tax payers

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How long do investors have to submit claim to CIPF after being notified of firm insolvency

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180 days supported by acc documentation

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Important points abut Canada’s anti-spam legislation

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  • protects against spam communication
  • senders must obtain explicit or implied consent before sending electronic messages
  • penalty up to $10m for businesses, criminal charges or civil lawsuits and personal liability if not compliant
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Key points about the national do not call list (DNCL)

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  • people can register their home/cell/fax for free
  • telemarketers and their clients must not call the numbers on it
  • people can file complaints and CRTC investigates them
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Exemptions to do not call list

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Charities, political parties, newspapers, companies a consumer has done business with in last 18 months, pollers, market researchers

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Coercive Tied Selling

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refers to the practice where a financial institution conditions the approval of one product or service on the customer’s agreement to purchase another unrelated or less
related product or service from the same institution. It involves imposing undue pressure or forcing a customer to accept a bundled product or service they might not necessarily need or want.
Coercive tied selling is prohibited in all jurisdictions

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Relationship pricing

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is legal. Rewarding customer loyalty by offering discounts or price benefits when bundling more than one service

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What is CAFC

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Canada Anti Fraud Centre. Canadas agency for collecting info on mass marketing frays, fee fraud, internet fraud

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When doing TVM calculations for mortgages, what interest rate do you use

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you use the annual rate converted into the semi-annual rate with monthly payments:

= (1 + i / 2) ^ (2/12) – 1

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What is considered low/moderate/high savings ratio
savings ratio is % of savings of total income. LOW 0-5% MODERATE 5-15% HIGH 15%+
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What are some suitable instruments to hold your emergency fund
chequing acc savings acc LOC or HELOC for more significant crises Credit card as last resort
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Who can typically offer better rates, bank or credit union?
Credit union (to their members)
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What is installment credit and who is it good for
fixed payments and declining balance ONLY. Suitable for borrowers that want a significant one time loan and pay it off over time to spread out the fixed payments. Someone who has stable income to pay the loan over time Someone who wants to improve credit score Think of cars, appliances, furniture
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What type of interest rate does installment loan have versus other credit vehicles
typically lower than unsecured loans or credit cards
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What type of credit is suitable for someone who wants to regularly utilize credit and borrow on an ongoing basis
revolving credit
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who is revolving credit good for
people or businesses with unstable income and want access to funds over long term Allows payment as cash flow allows
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What is the repayment terms on revolving credit?
either % of outstanding balance or a fixed amount, whichever is greater Fees and interest rate can make revolving credit costly so person must be able to maintain reasonable balance and manage payments.
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Is unsecured debt set up as installment or revolving credit?
trick question, it can be both
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Who is unsecured credit suitable for
Individuals who do not have assets to offer as collateral or who prefer not to risk their assets. It's also suitable for those with strong credit histories who can obtain credit at reasonable rates, as well as those seeking quick funding for personal expenses, consolidating debt, or covering business operational costs. Less suitable for those with budget constraints or unstable income
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Who is secured credit suitable for
people needing large amounts at low interest rates and comfortable pledging their assets. Good for people who wouldn't qualify for unsecured or with low credit score
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What is conventional mortgage
specific amt borrowed is registered against the property, typically 80% of property value. Refinancing usually requires old mtg to be discharged and new one registered
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What is collateral charge (mortgage)
can secure multiple loans with same lender, including house and LOC. may be registered for amount higher than actual loan to allow borrowers to borrow additional funds in the future with out having to re-register the charge
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What is open credit
aka revolving credit. Credit cards, LOC
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Who is open credit suitable for
someone with fluctuating cash flow, need emergency cash, short term cash, flexible access to credit
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interest calculation for a period on open credit
(avg daily balance X annual interest rate X number of days in period)/365
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What is closed credit more suitable for
known fixed expenses like house or car, not on going needs, someone who wants predicatbility of payments
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what type of credit is more suitable for someone who wants to repay it early
variable. typically can do this with variable
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What is the bank rate
interest rate at which a nation's central bank lends money to domestic banks
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Prime Rate:
This is a reference interest rate used by banks, primarily in the United States, as the basis for lending rates offered to their most credit-worthy customers. The prime rate is typically a few percentage points above the federal funds rate
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Lender’s Base Rate
base bank rate for individual banks to set a base for their products
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Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
represents the total cost of borrowing on an annual basis, including the nominal interest rate and additional costs or fees associated with the loan. Unlike the nominal rate, the APR provides a more comprehensive view of the cost of borrowing, making it easier to compare different loan products.
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formula to convert from Nominal to Effective interest rate
EAR = (1 + Nominal Rate/Compounding Periods per Year) ^ Compounding Periods per Year ,– 1
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APR simple formula
APR = [(Nominal Interest Rate + Fees and Costs per Year) / Principal Loan Amount] x 100
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Balloon payment plan
in credit, borrow pays small regular payments at first then repays whole loan in a lump sum. Typical in commercial lending
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Construction or progress draw loan
used for new construction or significant reno property. Not lump sum mortgage but available in stages as certain milestones are hit with building
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Rules for Reverse mortgage
people 55+ can borrow up to 55% of home, must be principal residence
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Are RRSP loan rates really expensive
No, usually at or around prime
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how long are RRSP loans typically
short term, 1-5 yrs
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key difference between bank student loans and gov't student loans
bank usually requires a cosigner
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how often does CRA prescribed rate change
quarterly
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how are loans from employer treated for taxes
if rate lower than prescribed rate, difference is taxable benefit to employee and added to employee's income. Interest paid by employee typically not tax deductible unless used to invest or earn income
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what happens if your employer loan is forgiven
taxable benefit to employee, added to income
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what is the money factor in a lease
the interest rate/2400
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what common penalties are there on leases
early termination excess milage beyond X amount wear and tear penalties beyond normal disposition fee (for prepping and selling vehicle once returned by lessee)
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Can you deduct lease payments from taxes
regular and commissioned employees can deduct some if they use it for work sole proprietors can usually deduct as business expense if a business vehicle, or the proportion of it partners in partnership might be able to if related to business
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when would you lease vs finance/buy
if you want lower monthly cost - lease at the beginning is cheapter want some maintenance covered - lease might have certain things you dont pay for want warranty - both usual have it but lease is better because usually lasts the whole lease term if you want the vehicle long term - finance want to benefit from residual value of car - finance
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what are interest rates on bridge loans like
high
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what happens if you don't pay a bridge loan back
lender might have right to register an encumbrance or mortgage lien against the property used as collateral. creates a claim on the property's title
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who regulates payday loan companies
provinces
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what is the maximum LTV ratio on a convention mortgage and an insured mortgage?
conventional = 80% LTV (20% down) insured = MAX LTV IS 95% (5% down)
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possible features of a mortgage
convertibility (fixed to variable) portability (take current interest rate to new property) assumability (new buyer can assume mortgage) cash back (get lump of cash when you take out mortgage which is added to mortgage balance) interest capitalization (skip pmt) - allows you to sip one payment and add interest accrued to mortgage prepayment option
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difference between GDSR and TDSR ratios
GDSR is only housing costs (mortgage, taxes, heating, half of condo fees) TDSR is that plus all other debt obligations
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Which part of mortgage default insurance cannot be added to your mortgage and is due up front
gst/hst
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do you have to renew your mortgage with the original lender
no, you can use a different lender
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How can you pay the prepayment charges for breaking a mortgage too early
in cash add to new mortgage balance and pay it monthly add to new mortgage rate and finance over life of the mortgage. Can be slightly higher monthly pmts. Blend and Extend mortgage with current lender
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Explain blend and extend mortgage
borrowers blend their existing mortgage rate with the current market rate to create a new blended rate. Results in lower rate compared to entering brand new mortgage and can reduce monthly payments. Not always available and might not always be the lowers available rate.
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what are some things you would use secured LOC for
renovations, business expenses, debt consolidation
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What are some things other than property that can be used as collateral for secured LOC
cash/cash equivalents like CDs non reg investments business assets permanent life insurance cash value
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max loan on LOC secured by home (HELOC)
65-80% of home equity value. (so minus mortgage owing)
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mac loan allowed when investments used as collateral
range from 50-75%
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who is unsecured credit good for
people with good credit score and don't want to use collateral
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how to find daily interest rate on credit card
purchase APR / 365
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how is interest owing calculated on credit card
average daily balance for each day in the billing cycle X daily interest rate
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how is interest treated on cash advance from credit card
immediately starts accumulating interest, usually no grace period Interest usually higher than on purchases. Interest calculated daily
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differences between retailer and bank credit cards
retailer - higher interest rates, usually no annual fees, limited rewards vs banks
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who is a secured credit card for
someone with no or poor credit history. require a security deposit which becomes the limit. purpose is to build or rebuild credit
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5 Cs of credit
Capacity - ability to repay, GDSR, TDSR Credit history - credit score, behaviour Character - integrity, reliability in pmts, employment, residency, savings, history of repayment Capital - assets, liabs, liquidity type of debts Collateral - value, liquidity, volatility, other leins
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What is used to determine a borrowers capacity to repay
GDSR, TDSR Employment stability Comp stability Level of committed expenses
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GDSR formula
[mortgage/rent + property tax +heating costs + 50% condo fees] / gross family income
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TDSR Formula
[mortgage/rent + property tax +heating costs + 50% condo fees + DEBT PAYMENTS] / gross family income
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Max TDSR and GDSR
TDSR usually 40% GDSR usually 32%
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How do you include credit card payments in the TDSR ratio calc
3% per month of credit limit or used balance, whichever is higher. If doing an annual amount for TDSR, multiple 3% by 12.
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What are some impacts on credit score
mix of type of credit - good Credit card utilization below 30% - good long credit history - good on-time consistent payments.- very significant frequency of borrowing - neutral number of queries - many hard inquiries will impact credit temporarily
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Debt snowball method
repaying debt starting with smallest balance first to help gain sense of accomplishment, motivation
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Lenders right to offset
permits financial institutions from taking money out of your account if you owe the same financial institution for a loan. There are certain restrictions on it
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Skip tracing
if someone owes money on a debt and changed their contact information, debt collectors can use tracing techniques using various public databases
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Can CRA take money from your paycheque with out judegement
yes if you owe for taxes/federal obligations. They can also cease your assets and put leins on your assets
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What is a licensed insolvency trustee
licensed by government to administer insolvency proceedings. Assess debtor's financial situation, propose a formal arrangement to creditors and oversee dist of assets and payments based on agreed terms.
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BIA Proposal
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, says if debtor agreed with creditors on a proposal to repay debts, they can avoid bankruptcy
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What charges and debts are not discharged with filling bankruptcy?
alimony and child support student loans if studies ceased less than 7 years ago court ordered fines or penalties debts from fraud
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how long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report
usually between 6 and 14 years
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is CCB taxable income
child tax benefit. - no
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how do you apply for CCB
parents should apply to CRA with form RC66 as soon as child is born or becomes eligible. Retroactive pmts may be issued for prior eligible months. must file annual income tax to renew the application
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What are the CCB benefit amounts
If your Adjusted family net income is below $36,502 in 2025 you will get the max for each child paid monthly: Under 6 y/o $7,787 a year 6-17 y/o $6,570 a year If income is higher, it gets reduced.
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Is the CDB taxable
Child Disability Benefit - NO
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Who qualifies for the child disability benefit
The child must be under 18, have a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions that has been certified by a qualified medical practitioner. This impairment must significantly restrict the child's ability to perform daily activities compared to other children of the same age. must file annual income returns even if they have no income. In most cases, to be eligible for the CDB, the child must be approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) first. If the child is not already approved for the DTC, individuals should apply for it by submitting Form T2201, the Disability Tax Credit Certificate, to the CRA. Once the DTC is approved, they can apply for the CDB
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Specified Individual RESP
Same as individual RESP but the beneficiary is not related by blood to subscriber
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Group RESP
multiple beneficiaries who are part of a group plan organized by an RESP provider. These beneficiaries may or may not be related. Contributions from multiple benes are pooled and managed collectively and are invested for all benes. Benes get EAP. usually have strict contribution schedule
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Who is the promoter on an RESP
the plan provider
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What happens to RESP on death
you can name a new subscriber in Will. Can also add someone to the RESP as subscriber before you die which would not tie it up in probate
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RESP contribution limits
no annual contribution limits, but $50,000 lifetime limit per bene
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What happens if you overcontribute to an RESP
overcontribution taxed at 1% per month. Growth on the overcontribution taxable to subs upon withdrawal. Can be withdrawn from account with no penalty
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CESG for all families
20% on first $2,500 contributions per year (so $500 max per year not including catchups) lifetime limit of $7200
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CESG for low income families
if net family income is less that $55,900, they get an extra 20% on first $500 annual RESP contribution ($100) If net income between $55,900 and $111,773, get an extra 10% ($50) on first $500 annual contribution.
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When does CESG room stop accumulating
end of year when you turn 17
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What happens to CESG if child does not attend school
repaid to government
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Canada Learning Bond (CLB)
For low income families with a child born in 2004 or later. Pays $500 in year born and $100 every year after until the child is 15 up to $2,000 max Personal contributions not required Based on number of kids, but with 1-3 kids if your income is less than $53,359 you qualify.
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EAP vs AIP
EAP is government grants AND growth on contributions usually taken by bene and taxed to them AIP is amounts usually paid to subscriber that are from income earned in the RESP but are not the EAP. Taxable to sub at their marginal tax rate.
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When transferring AIP to RRSP from RESP, does subscriber have to have RRSP room
yes and benes must be 21 and not attending school. RESP must have been open for 10 years to do this. Transfer limit is $50k
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Why would you give AIP to Qualified Educational Institution
If collapsing the RESP and it has been open for at least 35 years, can donate the AIP to a school if you don't want to transfer it to your own RRSP or withdraw it (taxable).
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Can you transfer an RESP into a child's RDSP if they have one
Yes, if child is 21, RESP open for 10 years and they have RDPS contribution room. RESP contributions can't be transferred and will be given back to sub. Grants will not be transferred and are given back to gov. Max transfer value is $50,000
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When can you open an RDSP
if you are under age 60. Contributions can be made until end of year at age 59 **may only have 1 at a time.
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Lifetime contribution limit on RDPS
$200,000
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When do government grant eligibility stop for RDSPs
in the year bene turns 49
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What is the maximum Canada Disability Savings Grant per year
Government matches either 300%,200% or 100%. can be up to $3,500 annually depending on family's income. Max CDSG amount is $70,000
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What happens to the grants and bonds in an RDSP if you make a withdrawal or close the plan or die?
any grants/bonds paid into the account in last 10 years have to be repaid.
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When must an RDSP be closed
if bene dies or becomes ineligible for the DTC, has to be closed by Dec 31 of the following year.
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What is the Canada Disability Savings Bond
for low income families, government gives $1k per year up to $20k max into RDSP
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are withdrawals from an RDSP taxable?
yes, the portion that weren't contributions are taxable
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can you inherit your parents RRSP and put it into your RDSP?
Yes with no tax consequences, but you must have available contribution room
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What is a specified Disability Savings Plan
an RDSP for someone who has 5 years or less to live
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What is the Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation Corportation (PACICC)?
gives protection against property and casualty insurance company going bankrupt. Ensures policies continue in effect until their expiry. Covers home, auto, liability, farm, etc. Does not usually cover life insurance, accident and sickness, or marine insurance
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What is the Notice to Reader on company's financial statements
tells reader the fin statements have not been audited
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What is the engagement report on financial statements
summarizes the scope of the review, the accountant’s responsibility, and the conclusion that, based on the review, nothing has come to the accountant's attention that causes them to believe that the financial statements are wrong
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Current ratio
ability to cover ST obligations AKA working capital ratio current assets/current liabs
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quick ratio
aka Acid Test. company's ability to meet short term obligations with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory (current assets-inventory)/current liabs
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interest coverage ratio
EBIT/interest expense
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debt to assets ratio
total debt/total assets
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debt to equity ratio
total liabs /SH equity
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operating profit margin
EBIT/revenue shows proportion of revenue left after covering variable costs
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ROA ratio
net income/total assets
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ROE
net income/shareholders equity
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Is mortgage interest tax deductible
no
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is interest paid on a loan used to invest tax deductible
if the loan will create interest and dividends yes. Not if it will only create capital gain
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what are some requirements when considering a reverse mortgage?
Must get independent legal advice (usually mandated) lender must hold priority charge on property
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How can you receive money from reverse morthgage
monthly, lump sum, or LOC to use when you need
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what is the Home Equity Protection feature on reverse mortgage
some reverse mortgages protect a portion of the home equity so the borrowers or their benes do receive a % of the property value when sold
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What is a capital/finance lease?
lessee acquires all risk and reward of ownership of asset but legal ownership may not be transferred. Lessee may get ownership at end of term or lessee might have option to purchase the asset below FMV. Lease period is usually for majority of assets's economic life
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Key feature of operating lease
unlike capital lease, the asset is leased for short period of time and lessee does not assume risk and reward of the asset. Lessor usually responsible for maintenance, taxes and insurance.
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balance sheet difference between capital and operating lease
Capital leases affect both assets and liabilities, whereas operating leases do not appear on the balance sheet.
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expense recognition of capital and operating lease
In capital leases, interest and depreciation are recognized. In operating leases, the lease payment is recognized as an expense
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who is a business loan suitable for
established businesses with specific financing needs such as equipment purchase, expansion or debt consolidation
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Letter of credit
letter from financial institution guaranteeing that a business will pay a supplier or vendor the agreed amount. Usually used in international trade
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What happens to an RESP if the beneficiary dies?
investment growth and income taxable to the dead bene. Grants paid back to gov. If there are surviving siblings, RESP can be rolled to them to become benes with no tax consequences. If no siblings, the funds within the RESP transferred to estate of deceased beneficiary
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What happens to RESP on death of subscriber
becomes part of estate. Creditors may make claim against it. SUbs should clearly outline the intention for the RESP funds in their will
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What are the RDSP grant contributions for low income families
$3 for ever $1 on first $500 up to $1500 annually. $2 for ever $1 on the next $1,000 contributed up to $2,000 annually
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What are the RDSP grant contributions for middle income families
For the first $1,000 CDSG matches every dollar.
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RDSP CDSG carry forward rules
carry forward grant entitlements for 10 years starting in 2008. Annual max grant WITH carry forward is $10,500
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can you recontribute amounts withdrawn from an RDSP
no
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What are the types of withdrawals from an RDSP
Disability Assistance Payment - general support Lifetime Disability Assistance Payment - must start withdrawing by end of year bene turns 60 (there is a min and max to ensure bene has funds through their life)
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Grant repayment in a RDPS
if a DAP is taken (withdrawal) then $3 of grant paid in last 10 years needs to be repaid for each dollar withdrawn (assistance holdback amount)
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What happens to an RDSP if bene becomes ineligible for the DTC
if they file an exemption stating they might requalify for DTC, it can stay open for 4 more years past the usual termination date. Normal termination date is by dec 31 the year following ineligibility. If terminating the plan, grants received in last 10 years must be repaid. Contributions are returned tax free to contributor /bene/estate Earnings are taxable upon distribution The taxable portion (gov CNs not repaid and earnings) create a tax liability for bene or estate
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what happens when an RDSP becomes a Specified Disabiity Savings Plan
no longer eligible for new bonds/grants but you do keep carry forward entitlements No max withdrawals like there are on a RDSP No requirement to pay the Assistance holdback amount (10yrs of grants) when making withdrawals
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What is a Primarily Government Assisted Plan
PGAP when the balance of the RDSP is more from grants and bonds than it is private contributions.
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What is apparent authority?
Apparent authority allows someone who works for or advises someone to make decisions on their behalf based on common sense circumstances that make them believe (and others) they have a certain authority even though they might not officially have any authority.
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Is the historical cost of business property included in a valuation of a business?
No, only current FMV of the property is
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How can self employed people deduct home office expenses
deduct the expenses from income that are incurred for home office relative to the number of rooms or square footage in the house. It is critical that the business maintains proper records. (e.g if home office is 10% of house sq ft, can deduct 10% of the house expenses from income)
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Key points about conventional and collateral mortgage
A conventional mortgage may be registered for an amount that doesn't exceed the property's total value A collateral mortgage may be registered for an amount that exceeds a property's total value Collateral mortgage offers more flexibility to borrowers because they do not need to re-register the charge for additional borrowing
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What is the pension income credit
people over age 65 can claim up to $2,000 as a pension credit if they received certain income from a pension or RRIF
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What options does CMHC offer for people having trouble paying their monthly morgage
Mortgage Payment Deferral: Under these programs, borrowers facing temporary financial difficulties, such as job loss or income reduction, can request to defer their mortgage payments for a specified period, typically up to six months. This deferral allows homeowners to temporarily pause their mortgage payments, providing relief during times of financial stress. Mortgage Loan Insurance Premium Refund: CMHC offers a program that allows eligible borrowers to request a refund of the mortgage loan insurance premium they paid when obtaining their CMHC-insured mortgage. Homeowners' Assistance Fund (HAF): The Homeowners' Assistance Fund (HAF) is a federal initiative designed to assist homeowners who are facing financial difficulties related to their mortgage. This fund, administered in partnership with provinces and territories, may provide financial assistance to eligible homeowners to help cover mortgage-related expenses. CMHC Flexibilities: CMHC may collaborate with lenders to provide flexibility to borrowers in financial distress. These flexible solutions may include adjusting the terms of the mortgage to accommodate the borrower's financial situation, offering lower interest rates, or creating customized repayment plans.
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under what circumstances can you cancel an LLP withdrawal
Leaving the program before April of the year following the withdrawal and 75% or more of your tuition was refundable is the requirement
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Interest Rate Differential penalty calculation
Outstanding Mortgage Balance x Differential Rate (Current Mortgage Rate - New Mortgage Rate) x Time Remaining in Existing Mortgage Term
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How long do you have after you/spouse got ownership of a home to make HBP withdrawal
30 days after ownership
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What is the amount of the federal tax credit for interest payments on student loans
15%
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What is workers compensation premiums based on
the employers activities risk level and % the employers payroll for covered employees
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