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Retirement Plans: Basic Features and Defined Contribution Approaches Training Seminar

This course reviews the historical development of retirement plans, analyzes various sponsor objectives served by the creation of qualified retirement plans, provides a detailed analysis of both the tax and non-tax qualification requirements, as well as the individual retirement plan accounts available.

This "blended learning" course (part-self study, part instructor-led) gives you access to an instructor seven days a week, 24 hours a day from the convenience of your work or home. The instructor posts weekly lecture notes and quizzes to help you evaluate your understanding of the material. Discussion board and chat features provide a high level of interaction between the instructor and students.

Once enrolled participant will receive a password and the instructor contact information. The dates/ times for the "open discussion" topics will be sent for scheduling purposes. It will vary on how long to complete since it is a self study format. The participant will dictate the speed of the completion.

This course can be taken independently for professional development, or in conjunction with other courses to earn the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) designations.

It covers:
  • Development of Private Pension Plans
  • Benefit Plan Objectives
  • Tax Policy and Plan Qualification Features
  • Non-discrimination Testing Requirements
  • Non-tax Legal Requirements
  • Participant-Directed Investments and Investment Education
  • Money Purchase Pension Plans
  • Profit-Sharing Plans
  • Savings Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plans
  • Cash or Deferred Plans Under Section 401(k)
  • Individual Retirement Arrangements, Plans for the Self-Employed, SEP's and SIMPLE Plans
  • Section 403(b) Plans
  • Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Distribution Alternatives and Tax Implications
Course & Study Materials

Pension Planning, 9th edition, Everett T. Allen, Dennis F. Mahoney, Joseph J. Melone and Jerry S. Rosenbloom, McGraw-Hill, 2002. ISBN 0-072-53083-9

Study Manual, 3rd edition and Practice Exam on CD-Rom
The Study Manual has 15 topics, as listed above. Topics contain an outline of the readings, questions and answers on subject matter, key concepts, and sample examination questions. The practice exam on CD-ROM familiarizes you with the computer-based examination process, plus helps you assess your understanding of the subject matter.

Examinations

The course examination is two hours in length and consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Automatic scoring is provided at the test site.

CEBS examinations are administered via computer at Prometric Testing Centers. A CEBS representative will contact you when your exam eligibility has been processed so that you are able to make your testing appointment.

The price of this course includes all materials, the testing fee, and the cost of shipping and handling.

Continuing Education Credits

This courses qualifies for the following continuing education credits:
  • PHRs, SPHRs, and GPHRs
    This course qualifies for 30 hours of re-certification credits.

  • Insurance Producers
    Most CEBS courses are accepted for credit in those states that require continuing education credit for insurance producers. Please click here for a listing of CE hours by state.

  • Certified Financial Planners
    This course qualifies for 36 hours of CE. The original notice (with seal) from the computer based testing center is the certificate of satisfactory completion. The CFP application form must be completed and filed in accordance with all CFP Board deadlines. Application forms can be downloaded from the CFP Board Web site at www.cfp.net or obtained by calling the CFP Board office at (303) 830-7500 or (800) 487-1497. Contact the CEBS Program to request a transcript letter. Attach a copy of this transcript to your CFP Certification Examination Application.
Note: Individuals who already have the required textbook can click here to order this course for the price of the course minus the cost of the textbook.
 
     
     
   
     
     
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