R04 is the fourth subject in the Diploma in Financial Planning suite of examinations. It has a robust and detailed learning syllabus and is often considered to be the most difficult, although that is subjective. It is a one hour examination and comprises fifty questions, of which 44 are multi choice and the balance are multi response.
The topics covered are:
- The context of retirement planning and the considerations which must be taken into account
- HMRC tax regimes pertaining to pensions
- Regulation of Pensions
- Defined Benefit schemes
- Defined Contribution (money purchase) schemes
- State benefits
- At Retirement options including secured and flexible options
This part of our site provides high level key facts along with a series of relevant examination style questions.
The fee for support for R04 is £100 and of course, as you would expect from New Dawn, we offer e mail support all the way throughout your studies.
