RDSP Contributions

KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: QAFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Awareness


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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  • Identify under what circumstances a contribution may be made to a Registered Disability Savings Plan.1
  • Identify the maximum lifetime contributions that can be made to a Registered Disability Savings Plan for a beneficiary.2
  • Identify the period during which contributions may be made to a Registered Disability Savings Plan.3

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KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: CFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Evaluation


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.

  • Identify under what circumstances a contribution may be made to a Registered Disability Savings Plan.1
  • Identify the maximum lifetime contributions that can be made to a Registered Disability Savings Plan for a beneficiary.2
  • Explain the period during which contributions may be made to a Registered Disability Savings Plan.3

Additional Knowledge Expected of CFP Professionals
  • Determine how each of these factors may impact the suitability of contributing to a Registered Disability Savings Plan:
    • Expected tax rate of disabled individual at time of withdrawal
    • Income need
    • Impact of future withdrawals on government benefits
  • Evaluate how each of the factors may impact the suitability of contributing to a Registered Disability Savings Plan.

 

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