RESP Withdrawals

KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: QAFP® 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.

  • Define the types of payments that a promoter may pay from a Registered Education Savings Plan.
    • Educational Assistance Payment (EAP)1
    • Accumulated Income Payment (AIP)2
    • Refund of contributions to the subscriber or beneficiary3
    • Payment to a designated educational institution in Canada4
    • Repayments of amounts under the Canada Educational Savings Act or under a designated provincial program
    • Payment to a trust to accommodate transfers of property between Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) 
  • Explain what each type of payment from a Registered Education Savings Plan may consist of. 
  • Explain to whom each type of payment from a Registered Education Savings Plan may be paid. 
  • Explain the tax treatment of each type of payment made from a Registered Education Savings Plan. 
  • Estimate the tax impact of withdrawing from a Registered Education Savings Plan. 
  • Explain the circumstances when an Education Assistance Payment may be made from a Registered Education Savings Plan.5
  • Define a qualifying educational program.6 
  • Define a specified educational program.7 
  • Define a post-secondary educational institution.8 
  • Identify the maximum amount of Educational Assistance Payments that may be paid from a Registered Education Savings Plan.9
    • For studies in a qualifying educational program
    • For studies in a specified educational program 
  • Identify that for circumstances in which the expenses of a program are substantially higher than the average, a promoter may contact the Canada Education Savings Program for a case-by-case approval. 
  • Explain the circumstances when an Accumulated Income Payment (AIP) may be made from a Registered Education Savings Plan.10
  • Identify by when a Registered Education Savings Plan must be terminated once an Accumulated Income Payment is paid.11 
  • Explain the requirements to reduce the amount of an Accumulated Income Payment that is subject to tax.12
  • Determine how each of these factors may impact the suitability of withdrawing from a Registered Education Savings Plan: 
    • Cash flow or income need
    • Tax impact 
  • Evaluate how each of the factors may impact the suitability of withdrawing from a Registered Education Savings Plan.


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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.

  • Define the types of payments that a promoter may pay from a Registered Education Savings Plan.
    • Educational Assistance Payment (EAP)1
    • Accumulated Income Payment (AIP)2
    • Refund of contributions to the subscriber or beneficiary3
    • Payment to a designated educational institution in Canada4
    • Repayments of amounts under the Canada Educational Savings Act or under a designated provincial program
    • Payment to a trust to accommodate transfers of property between Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) 
  • Explain what each type of payment from a Registered Education Savings Plan may consist of. 
  • Explain to whom each type of payment from a Registered Education Savings Plan may be paid. 
  • Explain the tax treatment of each type of payment made from a Registered Education Savings Plan. 
  • Estimate the tax impact of withdrawing from a Registered Education Savings Plan. 
  • Explain the circumstances when an Education Assistance Payment may be made from a Registered Education Savings Plan.5
  • Define a qualifying educational program.6
  • Define a specified educational program.7
  • Define a post-secondary educational institution.8
  • Identify the maximum amount of Educational Assistance Payments that may be paid from a Registered Education Savings Plan.9
    • For studies in a qualifying educational program
    • For studies in a specified educational program 
  • Identify that for circumstances in which the expenses of a program are substantially higher than the average, a promoter may contact the Canada Education Savings Program for a case-by-case approval. 
  • Explain the circumstances when an Accumulated Income Payment (AIP) may be made from a Registered Education Savings Plan.10 
  • Identify by when a Registered Education Savings Plan must be terminated once an Accumulated Income Payment is paid.11
  • Explain the requirements to reduce the amount of an Accumulated Income Payment that is subject to tax.12 
  • Determine how each of these factors may impact the suitability of withdrawing from a Registered Education Savings Plan: 
    • Cash flow or income need
    • Tax impact 
  • Evaluate how each of the factors may impact the suitability of withdrawing from a Registered Education Savings Plan.

REFERENCES