RRSP Attributes

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 Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).1
  • Define types of Registered Retirement Savings Plans.
    • Personal
    • Spousal or common-law partner
    • Group 
  • Explain advantages and disadvantages of Registered Retirement Savings Plans.
  • Explain how income earned in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan is treated for tax purposes.2
  • Explain for whom a Registered Retirement Savings Plan may be suitable.
    • Personal
    • Spousal
  • Define parties to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan, such as:
    • Annuitant
    • Contributor
    • Beneficiary
    • Issuer / Provider
  • Explain the role of each of the parties to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Identify the importance of making a valid beneficiary designation.

REFERENCES

1 https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/rrsps-related-plans/registered-retirement-savings-plan-rrsp.html

2 https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-toolkit/taxes/taxes-3/3.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 Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).1
  • Define types of Registered Retirement Savings Plans.
    • Personal
    • Spousal or common-law partner
    • Group 
  • Explain advantages and disadvantages of Registered Retirement Savings Plans.
  • Explain how income earned in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan is treated for tax purposes.2
  • Explain for whom a Registered Retirement Savings Plan may be suitable.
    • Personal
    • Spousal
  • Define parties to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan, such as:
    • Annuitant
    • Contributor
    • Beneficiary
    • Issuer / Provider
  • Explain the role of each of the parties to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Identify the importance of making a valid beneficiary designation.
Additional Knowledge Expected of CFP Professionals
  • Identify qualified investments as prescribed by the Canada Revenue Agency that may be held in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan.3
  • Identify prohibited investments as prescribed by the Canada Revenue Agency that may not be held in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan.4
  • Explain the tax that may be imposed by the Canada Revenue Agency when a Registered Retirement Savings Plan contains a prohibited investment.5

REFERENCES

1 https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/rrsps-related-plans/registered-retirement-savings-plan-rrsp.html

2 https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-toolkit/taxes/taxes-3/3.html

3 http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rrsp-reer/glssry-eng.html#qualified

4 http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rrsp-reer/glssry-eng.html#prohibited

5 http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ntvdnc/prhbtnvst-eng.html
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