ACIA Capstone Practice Questions - Associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA) Capstone Exam - ACIA Capstone Practice Questions - Associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA) Capstone Exam

Question 1

Under Rule 1 (Professional Integrity) of the CIA Rules of Professional Conduct, what is the primary overarching duty of an actuary?

To act honestly, with integrity and competence, fulfilling the profession's responsibility to the public and upholding the reputation of the actuarial profession To maximize shareholder value and policyholder dividends for the employing organization To minimize the employer's regulatory capital requirement wherever the standards allow a choice To give the client's stated commercial objective priority when it conflicts with the actuary's own judgment

Correct Answer:

To act honestly, with integrity and competence, fulfilling the profession's responsibility to the public and upholding the reputation of the actuarial profession

Question 2

According to CIA Rule 2 (Qualification Standards), under what condition may an actuary undertake a professional assignment in Canada?

Only when the member is qualified to do so and meets the applicable professional continuing qualification standards Whenever the member's supervisor approves the assignment, regardless of the member's own background Whenever the member holds any recognized actuarial designation, since designations are not practice-specific Whenever the member delegates the technical modelling to a colleague who is qualified in that area

Correct Answer:

Only when the member is qualified to do so and meets the applicable professional continuing qualification standards

Question 3

Which independent body is responsible for establishing and promulgating the Standards of Practice applicable to actuaries practicing in Canada?

The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) of Canada The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) The Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR) The International Actuarial Association (IAA)

Correct Answer:

The Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) of Canada

Question 4

Under Part 1000 of the CIA General Standards of Practice, how is 'materiality' determined in the context of an actuarial assignment?

An omission, understatement or overstatement is material if the actuary expects it to affect the user's decision-making or the user's reasonable expectations Materiality is whatever threshold the external auditor sets for the financial statements, which the actuary then adopts Materiality is a fixed percentage of the liability being valued, prescribed so that different actuaries reach the same answer Materiality is determined after the work is complete, by measuring the difference between the actuary's estimate and the eventual experience

Correct Answer:

An omission, understatement or overstatement is material if the actuary expects it to affect the user's decision-making or the user's reasonable expectations

Question 5

A CIA member becomes aware of an apparent material noncompliance with the Rules or the standards of practice by another member. Which rule governs the response, and what does it require?

Rule 13 — attempt to discuss the situation with the other member and resolve it, and failing discussion and resolution, report the apparent noncompliance to the Professional Conduct Board Rule 11 — disclose the apparent noncompliance to the CIA at the member's next annual membership renewal Rule 8 — raise the matter with the other member as a matter of courtesy, with no obligation to report it further Rule 3 — restate the affected work in compliance with the standards of practice and take no further action

Correct Answer:

Rule 13 — attempt to discuss the situation with the other member and resolve it, and failing discussion and resolution, report the apparent noncompliance to the Professional Conduct Board

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