AWMA PRACTICE EXAM |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED| 160 REAL
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Baby boomers and older GenXers as compared to millennials and younger Gen Xers-
-Are likely to be advised by a millennial adviser
-Have financial planning needs that has stayed relatively the same over many years
-Have not experienced significant bear markets
-Are generally seeking many more technological options in financial planning - (answer)Have
financial planning needs that has stayed relatively the same over many years
Dan has bonds maturing in two weeks. Since he bought the bonds interest rates have fallen. To
which one these risks are Dan's bonds most likely to be subject?
-Financial risk
-Default risk
-Reinvestment rate risk
-Interest rate risk - (answer)Reinvestment rate risk
The relationship between investment strategy and investment policy is one in which
,-investment strategy is subservient to investment policy.
-investment policy is determined by investment strategy.
-investment strategy dictates the asset categories to be incorporated into the investment policy.
-investment policy is established once the investment strategies to be used are agreed upon.
,investment strategy is subservient to investment policy. - (answer)
If ABC Corporation has net profits of $100,000 and distributes $50,000 as dividends. what is its
taxable income?
-$50,000
-$0
-$100,000
-$25,000 - (answer)$100,000
Joseph, age 60, is a taxpayer who has a considerable amount of income that is not subject to
withholding. He has not made any estimated payments during the year. At a planning review
session in mid-December, his adviser informs him that he's approximately $25,000
underwithheld. What course of action might Joseph follow to avoid an underpayment penalty?
,-Make an estimated tax payment before the end of the year. This will make up for any
underwithholding.
-Initiate a $25,000 distribution from his IRA account, and direct that 100% of the distribution be
withheld for federal income tax before year-end. This will make up for any underwithholding.
-Make an estimated tax payment in December and another before the January 15 deadline for the
fourth quarter. This will make up for any underwithholding.
-No exceptions to the underpayment penalty are available. - (answer)Initiate a $25,000
distribution from his IRA account, and direct that 100% of the distribution be withheld for
federal income tax before year-end. This will make up for any underwithholding
Which of these statements accurately describe characteristics of using life insurance for the
informal funding of a nonqualified deferred compensation plan?
It represents an asset that may be purchased to fund the employer's unsecured promise to pay
deferred amounts to the employee.
It offers the advantage of being able to fund a death benefit immediately.
It offers the advantage of various settlement options.
It offers the advantage of simplified administration since death proceeds are paid directly to an
employee's surviving spouse or other beneficiary.
, -II and IV
-I and II
-I, II, and III
-I and III - (answer)I, II, and III
Which statement best explains the unauthorized practice of law?
-A non-attorney who discusses with a licensed attorney whether provisions in their client's will
are necessary
-A non-attorney who advises a client to have their estate plan updated
-A non-attorney who advises a client of potential "red flags" in their estate plan
-A non-attorney who advises a client to take actions that will affect their property or legal rights -
(answer)A non-attorney who advises a client to take actions that will affect their property or legal
rights
Changes that have occurred since investment firms changed from private partnerships to publicly
traded companies include all of these except
EXAM AND COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED
CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
Baby boomers and older GenXers as compared to millennials and younger Gen Xers-
-Are likely to be advised by a millennial adviser
-Have financial planning needs that has stayed relatively the same over many years
-Have not experienced significant bear markets
-Are generally seeking many more technological options in financial planning - (answer)Have
financial planning needs that has stayed relatively the same over many years
Dan has bonds maturing in two weeks. Since he bought the bonds interest rates have fallen. To
which one these risks are Dan's bonds most likely to be subject?
-Financial risk
-Default risk
-Reinvestment rate risk
-Interest rate risk - (answer)Reinvestment rate risk
The relationship between investment strategy and investment policy is one in which
,-investment strategy is subservient to investment policy.
-investment policy is determined by investment strategy.
-investment strategy dictates the asset categories to be incorporated into the investment policy.
-investment policy is established once the investment strategies to be used are agreed upon.
,investment strategy is subservient to investment policy. - (answer)
If ABC Corporation has net profits of $100,000 and distributes $50,000 as dividends. what is its
taxable income?
-$50,000
-$0
-$100,000
-$25,000 - (answer)$100,000
Joseph, age 60, is a taxpayer who has a considerable amount of income that is not subject to
withholding. He has not made any estimated payments during the year. At a planning review
session in mid-December, his adviser informs him that he's approximately $25,000
underwithheld. What course of action might Joseph follow to avoid an underpayment penalty?
,-Make an estimated tax payment before the end of the year. This will make up for any
underwithholding.
-Initiate a $25,000 distribution from his IRA account, and direct that 100% of the distribution be
withheld for federal income tax before year-end. This will make up for any underwithholding.
-Make an estimated tax payment in December and another before the January 15 deadline for the
fourth quarter. This will make up for any underwithholding.
-No exceptions to the underpayment penalty are available. - (answer)Initiate a $25,000
distribution from his IRA account, and direct that 100% of the distribution be withheld for
federal income tax before year-end. This will make up for any underwithholding
Which of these statements accurately describe characteristics of using life insurance for the
informal funding of a nonqualified deferred compensation plan?
It represents an asset that may be purchased to fund the employer's unsecured promise to pay
deferred amounts to the employee.
It offers the advantage of being able to fund a death benefit immediately.
It offers the advantage of various settlement options.
It offers the advantage of simplified administration since death proceeds are paid directly to an
employee's surviving spouse or other beneficiary.
, -II and IV
-I and II
-I, II, and III
-I and III - (answer)I, II, and III
Which statement best explains the unauthorized practice of law?
-A non-attorney who discusses with a licensed attorney whether provisions in their client's will
are necessary
-A non-attorney who advises a client to have their estate plan updated
-A non-attorney who advises a client of potential "red flags" in their estate plan
-A non-attorney who advises a client to take actions that will affect their property or legal rights -
(answer)A non-attorney who advises a client to take actions that will affect their property or legal
rights
Changes that have occurred since investment firms changed from private partnerships to publicly
traded companies include all of these except
