Applied Financial Planning

Here you have the best Canadian Securities Institute AFP practice exam questions

  • You have 103 total questions across 21 pages (5 per page)
  • These questions were last updated on April 29, 2026
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Question 1 of 103

Anthony, age 65, is concerned about his taxes payable in the event of his death. Anthony is divorced and has named his sister Maria as the beneficiary on his will. He has the following assets:

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If Anthony were to die today, what would be the total income taxable on his assets?

Answer

Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is B.

Question 2 of 103

Justis, age 62, and his wife Jen, age 58, are meeting with their financial planner, Luke. They are both planning to retire by age 65. Their goals are to minimize debt and reduce taxes. The couple's financial situation is outlined below.

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Justis' annual income is $25,000. He has a $15,000 RRSP, $30,000 single non-registered account and a $25,000 TFSA. Jen's annual income is $60,000, and she has a $150,000 RRSP, $50,000 single non-registered account and a $20,000 TFSA.

Jen's marginal tax rate is 35%, and Justis' is 25%. Assuming all investments are making interest income of 10%, what would be the most appropriate strategy for Luke to recommend for the couple?

Answer

Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is B.

Question 3 of 103

Janet's non-registered account holds the funds listed in the following table:

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Assuming a marginal tax rate of 45%, what amount of tax payable will Janet incur if she redeems the account to fund the purchase of a new business?

Answer

Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is D.

Question 4 of 103

Consider the following information for a client's portfolio:

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What is the annual rate of return for this portfolio?

Answer

Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is A.

Question 5 of 103

Claremont is reviewing his client's portfolio to determine the overall return over the past 12 months using the information provided in the table.

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What is the holding period return of the portfolio over the year?

Answer

Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is C.

About the Canadian Securities Institute AFP Certification Exam

About the Exam

The Canadian Securities Institute AFP (Applied Financial Planning) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 103 practice questions across 21 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

Why Practice Exams?

Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our AFP questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.