Eleanora receives a $500 eligible Canadian dividend from her mutual fund. Her federal marginal tax rate for the year is 29%. Assuming the enhanced gross-up of 38% and a federal dividend tax credit of 15.02%, how much federal tax will she pay on her dividend?
Correct Answer: C
The federal tax on eligible Canadian dividends is calculated as follows: * First, the dividend amount is grossed up by 38%, which means multiplying it by 1.38. This is to account for the corporate tax that has already been paid by the company.Eleanora's grossed-up dividend is $500 x 1.38 = $690. * Second, the grossed-up dividend is multiplied by the federal marginal tax rate to get the gross federal tax.Eleanora's gross federal tax is $690 x 0.29 = $200.10. * Third, the grossed-up dividend is multiplied by the federal dividend tax credit rate to get the federal tax credit. This is to avoid double taxation of the dividend income.Eleanora's federal tax credit is $690 x 0.1502 = $103.64. * Fourth, the federal tax credit is subtracted from the gross federal tax to get the net federal tax.Eleanora's net federal tax is $200.10 - $103.64 = $96.46. Therefore, Eleanora will pay $96.46 in federal tax on her dividend. References: How Dividends Are Taxed and Reported on Tax Returns - Investopedia, Dividend Tax Credit in Canada - TurboTax
IFC Exam Question 57
Which of the followings describes segregated funds?
Correct Answer: C
Segregated funds offer some protection of the capital invested but there is an added cost for the protection. Segregated funds are contracts issued by life insurance companies that invest in underlying funds, similar to mutual funds. Segregated funds have a maturity guarantee and a death benefit guarantee, which ensure that the investor or their beneficiary will receive a certain percentage of their initial investment, regardless of market fluctuations. However, these guarantees come at a cost, which is reflected in higher management fees and insurance fees than mutual funds. Segregated funds do not have high returns, as they depend on the performance of the underlying funds. Segregated funds can be redeemed before the maturity date of the contract, but they may be subject to early redemption fees or market value adjustments. Segregated funds do not flow through capital losses to investors, as they are not considered owners of the underlying fund. Segregated funds are subject to insurance regulation, not securities regulation, because they are distributed by life insurance agents. References: Segregated Funds
IFC Exam Question 58
Portia is a Dealing Representative with Highview Wealth Inc., a mutual fund dealer. Portia recommends the Stature Growth Fund to her client Clive. Which of the following CORRECTLY describes what Portia must do in order to satisfy her obligations under the Client Relationship Model (CRM) and Client Focused Reforms (CFR)?
Correct Answer: C
The Client Relationship Model (CRM) and Client Focused Reforms (CFR) are regulatory initiatives that aim to enhance the relationship between registered firms and their clients by imposing higher standards of conduct and disclosure. One of the obligations under CRM and CFR is to provide clients with information about the costs, expenses, and ongoing fees associated with an investment prior to executing a trade. This includes disclosing the management expense ratio (MER), sales charges, deferred sales charges (DSC), switch fees, short-term trading fees, and trailer fees of a mutual fund. This information helps clients understand the impact of fees on their returns and compare different investment options. Therefore, option C is correct regarding what Portia must do in order to satisfy her obligations under CRM and CFR. The other options are not correct. Option A is false because Portia does not need to calculate the net asset value per unit (NAVPU) and report it to Clive in the trade confirmation; rather, the NAVPU is determined by the mutual fund manager and reported by the mutual fund dealer in the trade confirmation. Option B is false because Portia must not mark the trade as unsolicited if Clive wants to proceed with the trade and it is not suitable for him; rather, Portia must act in Clive's best interest and advise him against making an unsuitable trade or decline to execute it. Option D is false because Portia does not need to provide Clive with the pre-trade disclosure to address any material conflicts of interest with the trade; rather, Portia must disclose any material conflicts of interest with the client relationship as part of the relationship disclosure information (RDI) that is provided at account opening and updated as necessary. References: [Client Relationship Model - Phase 2 (CRM2) | GetSmarterAboutMoney. ca], [Client Focused Reforms | GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca], [Client Focused Reforms - FAQs | IFIC]
IFC Exam Question 59
What is Widget Inc.'s gross profit? Widget Inc. Earnings Statement Sales: $200,000 Cost of Goods Sold: $80,000 Selling & General Expenses: $40,000 Depreciation: $5,000 Total Expenses: $30,000 Net Earnings: $40,000
Correct Answer: C
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract: Gross profit is calculated as sales minus the cost of goods sold. For Widget Inc.: $200,000 - $80,000 = $120,000. The feedback from the document states: "Sales are reduced by the expenses that were incurred in order to generate the goods sold (cost of goods sold). These expenses include the cost of inventories used to produce the goods as well as the labour that went into their production. The sales revenue, net of the cost of producing those goods, is known as gross profit. In this case, gross profit = $200,000 - $80,000 = $120,000." Reference:Chapter 9 - Understanding Financial StatementsLearning Domain:Understanding Investment Products and Portfolios
IFC Exam Question 60
Ai Fen has recently become registered to sell mutual funds with Acadian Eastern Financial, a mutual fund dealer. Ai Fen determined that with her background of being a Chartered Financial Analyst, she can help people understand the nature of investing more easily than others in her field. Which registration category will need to be prominently noted on Ai Fen's business card to comply with the "holding out rule"?
Correct Answer: A
The holding out rule is a regulatory requirement that prohibits registered individuals from using any title or designation other than their registration category when dealing with clients or potential clients. The purpose of this rule is to prevent misleading or confusing representations about the qualifications, roles, and responsibilities of registered individuals. According to Section 4.4 of National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations (NI 31-103), individuals who are registered to sell mutual funds must use the title "dealing representative" when holding out to clients or potential clients. Therefore, Ai Fen must prominently note "dealing representative" on her business card to comply with the holding out rule. The other options are not valid registration categories for selling mutual funds. Option B is a generic term that does not specify the type of securities that can be sold. Option C is a registration category for individuals who trade securities on behalf of an investment dealer. Option D is a professional designation that does not indicate registration status. References: [Holding Out Rule], [Registration Categories], [Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations]