Individual Pension Plan (IPP)

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

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Additional Knowledge Expected of CFP Professionals
  • Define an Individual Pension Plan.
  • Identify the purpose for which an Individual Pension Plan may be used.
  • Explain the factors associated with establishing an Individual Pension Plan, such as:
    • Occupation
    • Age
    • Earnings
    • Current contributions to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
    • Opportunity for past service contributions
    • Available cash flow
    • Credit protection requirements
  • Explain the tax treatment of an Individual Pension Plan.
    • Contributions
    • Benefits received by plan member
  • Explain the treatment of an Individual Pension Plan upon death.
    • For the Individual Pension Plan member
    • For the Individual Pension Plan member’s spouse
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