I Know It Flashcards
Of a temporary or permanent bar, which one applies to those who are not currently CFP professionals?
Both of them only apply to those who are not currently CFP professionals
When appropriate, the CFP® professional must consider which of the following when exploring potential alternative course(s) of action in Step 3 of the financial planning process?
I. The material advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
II. The product(s) that will be recommended.
III. How each alternative integrates the relevant elements of the Client’s personal and financial circumstances.
IV. An estimated implementation timeline.
I, II, III, IV
I and III
II and IV
I only
I and III
I. The material advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
III. How each alternative integrates the relevant elements of the Client’s personal and financial circumstances.
What is the last day rule?
If on the first day of the last month, a client can contribute to an HSA, they can fund the entire year
Which of the following statements regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) is NOT correct?
-OSHA requires removal of all recognized hazards from the work environment.
-OSHA imposes heavy fines for noncompliance.
-OSHA provides a provision for imprisonment in some cases where employees’ injuries are fatal.
-OSHA requires notification of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by manufacturers and retailers of any product hazard of which they become aware.
OSHA requires notification of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by manufacturers and retailers of any product hazard of which they become aware.
Which of the statements regarding a property insurance binder is NOT correct?
-A binder is a temporary contract in property insurance.
-A binder is often used before the issuance of the formal insurance policy.
-A binder must meet all the requirements for a legal contract. It is distinguished by its temporary nature (often 30 days or less).
-A binder must be in writing to be enforceable.
A binder must be in writing to be enforceable.
What is the last clear chance doctrine?
If it can be shown that a party had a last clear chance to avoid damages and did not take that chance, that party can be found liable
What is a binder policy?
A temporary policy that provides evidence of sufficient insurance until the actual policy underwriting is complete
A bond is selling for $945 and has a coupon of 4.5% paid semi-anually. If the bond matures in 15 years at $1,000, what is the yield to maturity? (Get your signs right!)
5.03%
2.51%
4.23%
4.5%
N=yrs (x2(semi annual) (30)
PV= +/- coupon selling price (-945)
PMT = semi annual coupon payment (22.50)
FV = bond maturity (1000)
Solve I/YR = 5.03%
Adam held an investment for three years and it provided returns of 12%, 14% and 6% respectively. What is the geormetric mean of these returns?
10.67%
10.61%
8.67%
9.36%
N = number of investment returns
PV = -1
FV = (1+/-r1)(1+/-r2)(1+/-rx…)
Solve I/YR
10.61%
Given a 10 year bond with a 3% call premium, a current price of $961.63, a coupon of 8% that can be called in 3 years, what is the YTC (or year to worst (YTW))?
N = #yrs to call (x2 (semi-annual) (6)
PV= +/- current price (-961.63
PMT = coupon rate payment (semi) (40)
FV = bond price x call premium (1030)
Solve for I/YR = 10.40%
Given a 10 year bond with a 3% call premium, a current price of $961.63, a coupon of 8% that can be called in 3 years, what is the YTM?
N = #yrs to maturity (x2 (semi-annual) (6)
PV= +/- current price (-961.63
PMT = coupon rate payment (semi) (40)
FV = bond price (1000)
Solve for I/YR = 8.58%
What are the tax exclusion items (DADS MADE PACIFISM)(16)?
Death benefits
Adoption Assistance
Dependent care
Scholarships
Muni bond interest
Accident & Health plans (ER premiums)
Debt discharged (sometimes)
Educational assistance
Personal residence sales gain
Accident & Health plans (amount received)
Compensatory damages
Inheritances & gifts
Fringe benefits
Interest on education savings bonds
Support payments received
Meals and lodging for EEs
What are common adjustment FOR (above the line) AGI?
Educator expenses
Business expenses
HSA contributions
Moving expenses (military)
ER portion of SE tax
SE retirement account contributions
Early withdrawal penalties
Alimony payments for divorces prior to Dec 31st, 2018
Student loan interest
Traditional IRA contributions
Which of the following requirements must be met to claim a dependency exemption for an individual who is considered a qualifying child? (Select all that apply)
A relationship test
An age test
An abode test
A support test
An earned income test
A relationship test
An age test
An abode test
A support test
Saul, age 50, plans on retiring at age 65 and expects to live in retirement until age 85. Based on his income replacement goal and leaving no balance at life expectancy, the capital needed to accumulate by day one of his retirement is $2,500,000. Saul has asked you to calculate the amount of capital needed if he wants to maintain the same purchasing power throughout retirement if he earns 8% and inflation is 2% during that period.
$2,789,784
$2,647,060
$3,297,018
$3,560,684
$3,297,018
Saul, age 50, plans to retire at age 65 and expects to live in retirement until age 85. His current income is $250,000 per year and he wants to assume an income need of $250,000 throughout retirement. Using the capital preservation approach, what amount of capital does Saul need on hand on day one of retirement to support this approach if he assumes he can earn 8% per year and inflation will be 2% throughout retirement?
$3,723,036
$3,516,201
$4,042,621
$2,981,152
$3,723,036
Under the excess method for integration with Social Security, what is the maximum excess contribution rate to the plan if the base contribution percentage is 5%?
10%
5%
10.7%
25%
10%
Andre and Corinna are good friends who bought a lakefront dock together as JTWROS. Andre paid 75% of the $250,000 purchase price and Corinna paid 25%. When Corinna died, the FMV of the dock was valued at $500,000. Later in the year, following property transfer, Andre sold the dock for $600,000.
What is Andre’s realized gain on the sale of the property?
$150,000
$187,500
$225,000
$287,500
$287,500
Select the classification evidence that provides the proof needed to categorize property as community or separately owned.
I. Furnishing records
II. Purchase receipts
III. Deeds of title
IV. Records of deposit or withdrawal
I, III, and IV
I, II, III, and IV
II and IV
III only
I. Furnishing records
II. Purchase receipts
III. Deeds of title
IV. Records of deposit or withdrawal
Zohara made a series of misrepresentations to financial planning clients related to a loan used to purchase bank stock on behalf of her clients. The DEC reviewed the Hearing Panel recommendation and issued a final order of revocation. Zohara intends to contest the ruling and hopes to begin re-using her CFP® marks as soon as possible.
Which of the following options are available to Zohara?
-Appeal to the Board of Directors Appeals Committee
-Apply for reinstatement after 1 year
-Request a Settlement Hearing
-None of these
-None of these
Revocation is final and there are no appeals.
Thorough Consumption and Savings Planning requires periodic review of each of the following items EXCEPT:
cash flow statement
quarterly bank statement
a balance sheet
net worth statement
quarterly bank statement
Rank the Long-Term Care Facilities from lowest to highest level of support.
I. Adult Day Health Care (ADC)
II. Nursing Home Care
III. Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
IV. Home Health Aide Services
II, III, I, IV
IV, I, III, II
IV, I, II, III
III, IV, I, II
IV, I, III, II
Home Health Aide Services
Adult Day Health Care (ADC)
Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
Nursing Home Care
What are the 6 activities of daily living (ADL)? (BEDCOT)
Bathing
Eating
Dressing
Continence
On/Off Toilet
Transferring
What does a partnership LTCi do?
Gives extra protection if LTCi is exhausted. Protects assets to prevent spend down and still be eligible for Medicaid