Dividend Income Received by Investors - Other Topics

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

Dividends Received by a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) from a Canadian Corporation  

  • Explain the tax treatment of dividend income received by a Canadian-controlled private corporation from a Canadian corporation, such as: 
    • Generally, not subject to Part I tax
    • Subject to Part IV tax
    • Impact on Refundable Dividend Tax on Hand (RDTOH) Account 

Dividends Received by a Trust from a Canadian Corporation 

  • Explain the tax treatment of dividend income received by a trust from a Canadian corporation. 
    • When maintained in the trust
    • When distributed to beneficiary(ies) of the trust