CPP Retirement Pension Eligibility

KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: QAFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Understanding


Knowledge Levels and Associated Verbs


Awareness
The state of being aware that something exists / to have familiarity with a particular activity or subject
Understanding
To comprehend the general relationship of particulars / to have an expertise with how something works
Application
Ability to put information to use / to use knowledge for relevant, practical purposes
Evaluation
To judge or conclude by utilizing data / a systematic determination of something’s worth or significance
Define
To state exactly the meaning of
Identify
To be aware of / to recognize and correctly name / to locate an appropriate resource
Explain
To make clear the meaning of / to describe something in more detail or reveal relevant facts or ideas related to it
Determine
To ascertain / to come to a decision, such as by investigation or reasoning
Compare
To note the similarities and differences between two or more things
Estimate
To determine an approximate value for
Calculate
To find the value using mathematics
Convert
To change from one form or purpose to another
Evaluate
To reach a conclusion or make a through careful study
Interpret
To give the meaning of / to construe or understand / to translate orally

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  • Define CPP Retirement Pension.
  • Explain eligibility criteria for the CPP Retirement Pension.1

      REFERENCES


      1 https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-benefit/eligibility.html

      KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: CFP® Professionals

      Highest Knowledge Level: Understanding


      Knowledge Levels and Associated Verbs


      Awareness
      The state of being aware that something exists / to have familiarity with a particular activity or subject
      Understanding
      To comprehend the general relationship of particulars / to have an expertise with how something works
      Application
      Ability to put information to use / to use knowledge for relevant, practical purposes
      Evaluation
      To judge or conclude by utilizing data / a systematic determination of something’s worth or significance
      Define
      To state exactly the meaning of
      Identify
      To be aware of / to recognize and correctly name / to locate an appropriate resource
      Explain
      To make clear the meaning of / to describe something in more detail or reveal relevant facts or ideas related to it
      Determine
      To ascertain / to come to a decision, such as by investigation or reasoning
      Compare
      To note the similarities and differences between two or more things
      Estimate
      To determine an approximate value for
      Calculate
      To find the value using mathematics
      Convert
      To change from one form or purpose to another
      Evaluate
      To reach a conclusion or make a through careful study
      Interpret
      To give the meaning of / to construe or understand / to translate orally

      Hold cursor over or click on each term to read its definition.

      • Define CPP Retirement Pension.
      • Explain eligibility criteria for the CPP Retirement Pension.1

      Additional Knowledge Expected of CFP Professionals
      • Identify that Social Security Agreements with other countries may impact eligibility for the CPP Retirement Pension.
      • Identify that individuals who work or have worked in Quebec and contributed to QPP may be eligible for the QPP Retirement Pension.

      REFERENCES


      1 https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-benefit/eligibility.html