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Topic	Details
Topic 1	Taxation: This section of the exam measures the skills of tax advisors and covers how different investments and accounts are taxed. It includes capital gains, interest income, dividend taxation, and the tax treatment of registered and non-registered accounts.
Topic 2	Suitability: This section of the exam measures the skills of financial planners and covers how to determine whether an investment product matches a client’s profile. It focuses on risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals when offering investment choices.
Topic 3	Economic Factors and Financial Markets: This section of the exam measures the skills of market analysts and covers the basic economic principles and financial market structures that impact investment performance. It includes interest rates, inflation, and economic cycles as they relate to investment decision-making.
Topic 4	Types of Investments: This section of the exam measures the skills of wealth managers and covers the features, risks, and benefits of various investment products. It ensures understanding of stocks, bonds, ETFs, GICs, and other instruments typically included in diversified portfolios.
Topic 5	Making Recommendations & Case Study: This section of the exam measures the skills of client advisors and covers the practical application of investment knowledge through real-world client scenarios. It involves synthesizing client information to make suitable investment recommendations.
Topic 6	Types of Mutual Funds: This section of the exam measures the skills of fund sales representatives and covers the structure, benefits, and objectives of different mutual fund categories. It includes equity, fixed income, balanced, index, and specialty funds.
Topic 7	Regulatory Environment: This section of the exam measures the skills of compliance officers and covers the key laws, rules, and regulatory bodies that oversee the mutual fund industry. It ensures professionals understand the legal framework in which firms and representatives operate.
Topic 8	Portfolio Management This section of the exam measures the skills of portfolio advisors and covers the principles behind building and managing a diversified investment portfolio. It focuses on asset allocation, diversification strategies, and rebalancing techniques.

Q75. Sandra presently participates in her employer-sponsored defined contribution pension plan (DCPP). As contributions continue to be made into her plan, what can she expect?

Retirement benefits will be based on a prescribed formula that can be referenced from the plan’s terms and conditions.

The employer will solely make contributions to her DCPP based on a prescribed formula noted within her plan.

Her available registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) contribution room will be reduced by what is being contributed to her plan.

To ensure she has savings at retirement, the employer will choose stable investments to grow her retirement savings.

Q76. Iliana owns 1,000 participating preferred shares in the First Canadian Bank. Which of the following features are characteristic of her investment?

Iliana has the right to purchase more preferred shares in the company before common shareholders.

Iliana is able to vote at the annual general meeting and elect members of the board of directors.

Iliana can convert her preferred shares to common shares at a fixed price and within a specified time period.

Iliana has a right to share in the bank’s net profits over and above the specified dividend rate.

Q77. Kerry’s total income this past year was $100,000 and she claimed a tax deduction of $2,000. When the tax return is filed, what would be the federal tax payable when applying the following federal tax rates?
(Round to the closest whole dollar for the final answer.)

$17,472

$18,754

$24,000

$25,480

Q78. Russell is a Dealing Representative with Wealth Quest Strategies Ltd., a mutual fund dealer and member of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA). Russell is developing his website to include sales content on a Target Date Fund. Which of the following is Russell permitted to include on his website about the Target Date Fund?
i. the asset mix through the life of the fund until the future date
ii. the expected decline in the fund’s risk level as the fund reaches its target date iii. the guaranteed return that the client will receive on the future date iv. a graphic illustration of the fund’s promised growth on target date

i and ii

i and iii

ii and iv

iii and iv

Q79. Josephine is a Dealing Representative with Sunshine Mutual Funds Inc. for over 10 years. Her brother Jonathan has an account with Sunshine Mutual Funds Inc., too. Jonathan wants Josephine to manage his portfolio and make investment decisions on his behalf. Jonathan trusts his sister to make better investment choices than he can. He also wants to give Power of Attorney (POA) to Josephine so she can have full authority over his account.
How can Josephine respond to her brother’s request?

Josephine can accept a limited POA.

Josephine cannot accept the POA as she is not the immediate family.

Josephine can accept the POA as it is an exception that is permitted under the MFDA rules.

Josephine should accept the POA after making a full disclosure to her dealer about the POA.

Q80. Charlotte has received proceeds from a deceased family member’s estate. Charlotte decides to visit Malik, who’s a Dealing Representative at her bank. She tells Malik, she does not know much about trading ETFs, but she wants to invest in ETFs. Charlotte says she feels fortunate to have this money and that she’s not worried about losing it because she never planned on having any of it.
What element of the Know Your Client (KYC) information has Malik been able to learn?

Risk Profile

Risk Capacity

Risk Preference

Risk Tolerance

Explanation
The element of the Know Your Client (KYC) information that Malik has been able to learn is Charlotte’s risk preference. KYC information is a collection of personal and financial information that registered firms and individuals must obtain from their clients before providing any investment advice or services. KYC information helps registered firms and individuals understand their clients’ needs, goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and personal circumstances, as well as comply with regulatory obligations such as suitability, disclosure, and reporting. One of the components of KYC information is risk preference, which is a measure of how much risk an investor is willing to take on in their portfolio. It reflects the investor’s attitude, personality, and emotional factors that influence their investment decisions. Risk preference can be classified into three categories: risk-seeking, risk-averse, or risk-neutral. Based on Charlotte’s statement that she does not know much about trading ETFs, but she wants to invest in ETFs, and that she feels fortunate to have this money and that she’s not worried about losing it because she never planned on having any of it, Malik can infer that Charlotte has a high-risk preference or a risk-seeking attitude. This means that Charlotte is willing to take on more risk in exchange for higher potential returns, even if it means losing some or all of her money.
Therefore, option C is correct regarding what element of KYC information Malik has been able to learn. The other options are not correct regarding what element of KYC information Malik has been able to learn. Option A is false because risk profile is not an element of KYC information; rather, it is an outcome of KYC information that summarizes the investor’s overall suitability for different types of investments based on their KYC information. Option B is false because risk capacity is not an element of KYC information; rather, it is a measure of how much risk an investor can afford to take on in their portfolio based on their financial situation and goals. Option D is false because risk tolerance is not an element of KYC information; rather, it is a measure of how much risk an investor can handle in their portfolio without losing sleep or changing their plans. References: [Know Your Client (KYC) | IFIC], [Know Your Client (KYC) | GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca], [Risk Preference | Investopedia]

Q81. Sean purchases 500 units of Penn Canadian Equity Fund when the net asset value per unit (NAVPU) is
$16.70. On December 15, the mutual fund’s NAVPU is $21. On December 16, the mutual fund declares a distribution of $1.25 per unit. Sean’s distribution is immediately reinvested and he purchases additional units of the mutual fund.
Which of the following statements about the effect of the distribution is correct?

After the distribution. Sean will have J&625 in cash and JB8.350 worth of the Penn Canadian Equity Fund.

The total value of Sean’s mutual fund holdings after the distribution and reinvestment is §9,875.

The NAVPU of the mutual fund does not change after the distribution since Sean reinvests his distribution and purchases additional units.

Sean’s distribution is reinvested at a NAVPU of $19.75 and he receives approximately 31.65 additional units.

Q82. Darryl has a diversified investment portfolio of mutual funds in a non-registered account with Investwell Mutual Funds, a mutual fund dealer. Darryl’s diversified portfolio is composed of 3 mutual funds. Each mutual fund is currently worth about $100,000. The ABC Canadian Equity Fund has a total return of 6%, the DEF Bond Fund has a total return of 8% and GHI Global Equity Fund has a total return of 10%. Darryl wants to make an in-kind contribution to his registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) account. He has unused RRSP contribution room of $60,000.
From a tax-efficient viewpoint, which funds contribute in-kind to his RRSP account?

Move the DEF Bond Fund to the RRSP.

Move the GHI Global Equity Fund to the RRSP

Move $20,000 from each of the three funds to the RRSP.

Move the ABC Canadian Equity Fund to the RRSP.

Q83. Sagira is a Compliance Officer with WealthPath Investments Inc., a registered mutual fund dealer. Sagira routinely answers inquiries from the firm’s Dealing Representatives and offers guidance.
Which of the following statements would Sagira likely agree is a permitted activity for Dealing Representatives to have with clients?

Positions of influence are permitted if the terms and conditions of the regulator are met and the activity is approved by the dealer.

Borrowing from clients is prohibited, but personal loans to clients may be offered.

Purchasing real property from clients is permitted if there is a written agreement in place and the firm is party to the agreement.

Authority granted to a Dealing Representative over a client’s account or finances must be documented under a Power of Attorney.

Q84. Saheed is a retiree who is considering splitting his pension income with his wife, Minu.
Which of the following outcomes may occur if he shares his pension benefits?

Whether the couple saves on income tax will be dependent on Minu’s marginal tax rate.

Minu will be exposed to a pension adjustment (PA) if she receives income from his pension.

This is a form of tax evasion and is therefore considered illegal based on income tax legislation.

Regardless of how much income each person reports, the total amount of income taxes will not change.

Q85. Sven owns preferred shares that give him the option to sell his holdings back to the issuing company at a predetermined price and within a specified time. What type of preferred shares does Sven own?

retractable

participating

convertible

redeemable

Q86. What type of mutual fund can invest in specified derivatives and forward contracts for grains, meats, metals, energy products, and coffee?

global equity fund

commodity pool

labour-sponsored investment fund

specialty fund

Q87. Xerxes, 45 years old, is a successful architect, having an annual income of $185,000. He has around $10,000 in his non-registered account, which he is looking to invest in a tax-efficient manner.
From the following options, which would be the most tax-efficient?

target date fund

bond fund

asset allocation fund

Canadian equity index fund

Explanation
A Canadian equity index fund would be the most tax-efficient option for Xerxes. A Canadian equity index fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in a portfolio of Canadian stocks that track a specific market index, such as the S&P/TSX Composite Index. A Canadian equity index fund would be tax-efficient for Xerxes because it would generate mostly capital gains and eligible dividends, which are taxed at lower rates than interest income or foreign dividends. A Canadian equity index fund would also have low turnover and minimal distributions, which would defer taxes until Xerxes sells his units. The other options are less tax-efficient than a Canadian equity index fund. A target date fund is a type of mutual fund that adjusts its asset allocation over time based on a predetermined retirement date. A target date fund would be less tax-efficient than a Canadian equity index fund because it would have higher turnover and more distributions, which would trigger taxes every year. A target date fund would also invest in a mix of asset classes, such as bonds and foreign equities, which would generate interest income and foreign dividends that are taxed at higher rates than capital gains and eligible dividends. A bond fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in a portfolio of fixed-income securities, such as government bonds, corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed securities. A bond fund would be less tax-efficient than a Canadian equity index fund because it would generate mostly interest income, which is taxed at the highest rate among different types of investment income. A bond fund would also have regular distributions, which would trigger taxes every year. An asset allocation fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in a portfolio of other mutual funds that cover different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents. An asset allocation fund would be less tax-efficient than a Canadian equity index fund because it would have higher fees and more distributions, which would reduce the net returns and trigger taxes every year. An asset allocation fund would also invest in a mix of asset classes, some of which would generate interest income and foreign dividends that are taxed at higher rates than capital gains and eligible dividends.
References: [Canadian Equity Index Funds], [Tax-Efficient Investing], [Target Date Funds], [Bond Funds],
[Asset Allocation Funds]

Q88. Maureen is 65 years old and will be retiring soon. She has a modest portfolio of mutual funds that focus on growth. As she approaches retirement, Maureen wants to switch to investments that provide steady income with low to medium risk.
Given Maureen’s wishes, which of the following mutual funds would be suitable for her?

money market funds, mortgage funds, bond funds

money market funds. Canadian dividend funds, sector funds

Canadian dividend funds, global equity index funds, bond funds

money market funds, global equity funds, bond funds

Q89. Last year Peter’s earned income from employment was $50,000.
Last year, after receiving a $2 per share in dividends from 500 shares in ABC Inc., a publicly-traded Canadian corporation, he sold his shares. The sale resulted in a capital gain of $15,000.

Based on the tax rates mentioned above, what is Peter’s net federal tax liability for the year? (Round to 2 decimal places).

$9,953.30

$9,193.69

$9,113.53

$9,696.15

Explanation
To calculate Peter’s net federal tax liability for the year, we need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Calculate Peter’s taxable income. This is the amount of income that is subject to federal income tax. It is equal to his earned income from employment plus his net capital gain plus his grossed-up dividend income. A net capital gain is 50% of the capital gain realized from selling an asset. A grossed-up dividend income is the actual dividend received plus a percentage of the dividend that reflects the corporate tax paid by the issuer. According to the image, the dividend gross-up rate is
15.02%. Therefore, Peter’s taxable income is:
50000+0.5×15000+(500×2)×(1+0.1502)=68251.00
Step 2: Apply the federal tax rates to Peter’s taxable income according to the tax brackets shown in the image. The federal tax rates are progressive, meaning that higher income is taxed at higher rates.
Therefore, Peter’s federal tax before credits is:
0.15×(485350)+0.205×(6825148535)=11293.69
Step 3: Subtract the federal tax credits from Peter’s federal tax before credits. A tax credit is an amount that reduces the tax payable by a taxpayer. There are two types of federal tax credits: non-refundable and refundable. Non-refundable tax credits can only reduce the tax payable to zero, but not below zero.
Refundable tax credits can reduce the tax payable below zero, resulting in a refund to the taxpayer. In this question, we assume that Peter only has two non-refundable tax credits: the basic personal amount and the dividend tax credit. The basic personal amount is a fixed amount that every taxpayer can claim to reduce their taxable income. According to this site, the basic personal amount for 2021 is $13,808.
The dividend tax credit is a percentage of the grossed-up dividend income that reflects the corporate tax paid by the issuer and avoids double taxation. According to this site, the federal dividend tax credit rate for eligible dividends in 2021 is 15.0198%. Therefore, Peter’s federal tax credits are:
0.15×13808+0.150198×(500×2)×0.1502=2100
Step 4: Subtract Peter’s federal tax credits from his federal tax before credits to get his net federal tax liability. This is the amount of federal income tax that Peter has to pay or has overpaid for the year.
Therefore, Peter’s net federal tax liability is:
11293.692100=9193.69
Hence, option B is correct. References: Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) | IFSE Institute, Federal Income Tax Rates for Canada – TurboTax Canada Tips, Capital Gains Tax in Canada | Wealthsimple, Dividend Tax Credit | TurboTax Canada Tips, Basic Personal Amount (BPA)

Q90. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the movement of business cycles in the Canadian economy?

A period of economic expansion is followed by a period of economic contraction.

A period of economic expansion is of the same length in every cycle.

A period of economic expansion is always of the same length as a period of economic contraction.

A period of at least 3 consecutive months of contraction is called a recession.

Q91. What type of shares offer its shareholders the opportunity to receive additional dividends if the company’s profit exceeds a stated level?

Redeemable preferred shares

Cumulative preferred shares

Convertible preferred shares

Participating preferred shares

Q92. While assessing the suitability of an investment recommendation as a Dealing Representative, which statement applies to the “Client’s Interest First” standard?

Presenting a fund’s historical investment performance to anticipate a mutual fund’s future rate of return.

Clarifying for clients the costs and fees associated with mutual funds and how they impact investment performance.

The use of a risk-based approach when determining which mutual fund to recommend to the client.

Accurately document Know Your Client information (KYC) so there is evidence to support a recommendation.

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