Questions Case Study
Questions Case Study
1) You have pointed out to Parth that presently he is not adequately covered under life insurance.
Considering that he meets an immediate unforeseen event Vijay would like to provide his family an
amount of Rs. 6 lakh p.a., inflation linked, starting from 1st Feb 2009, till Khyati is alive. What
approximate amount of life insurance should Vijay be covered for if the proceeds of such a cover
would be invested in long term debt and long term equity in the ratio 90:10.
Term 51
inflation 0.04
Debt 0.09
Equity 0.15
55.05 = 45.43+9.62
10899344 600000*1000/55.05
2) Parth wants to invest yearly to achieve his goals for his children's higher education. For
accumulation of fund you recommend Parth to invest in Debt and Equity in the ratio 20:80. If Parth
starts investing from 1st of Feb 2009, what approximate amount should he set aside every year to
achieve his said goals. Assume Parth maintains separate investment accounts for Mayuresh and
Manjesh and invests till they turn 21 years of age respectively.
Inflation 0.04
Debt 0.09
Equity 0.15
5,845.48 (719.47+5126.01)
9612.46 100*561894/5845.48
Thus approx investment per year needed for Mayuresh is Rs. 10,000
9,118.69 (1003.2+8115.49)
6931.42 100*632055/9118.69
Thus approx investment per year needed for Manjesh is Rs. 7,000
3) Compute the Value of Rent Free Accommodation for FY 2007-08 provided to Parth assuming the
population of Ahmadabad city is more than 25 lakh (as per 2001 Census). Also assume the
accommodation is owned by Parth's employer.
HRA
DA 181200 362400*0.5
Bonus 60,000
Ans : 91800
Parth has got an offer from his employer to buy a car for Rs. 1,50,000, which the employer had bought
for Rs. 5,00,000 three years ago. What will be the value of fringe benefit which shall be a taxable
perquisite in the hands of Parth in case he buys the car?
cost 500000
Parth is a member of Employees' Pension Scheme. If Parth decides to leave his present job at 32 years of
age after 8 years of service what will happen to his existing Pension Scheme?
Ans :He can either take withdrawal benefit or scheme certificate so that his 8 year service can be added
to any future service that he may put in, in any other covered establishment
As a CFP Certificant, which of the following will not be a correct interpretation of the Rules of Conduct
pertaining to the Code of Ethics of Diligence for you while dealing with Parth?
Ans : As a CFP Certificant, you are considered to be more knowledgeable than Parth and hence may not
need to explain the recommendation and basis in a manner that Parth may comprehend.
Parth desires to retire at his age of 55. He intends to arrange for the present housing expenses (inflation
linked) after his retirement till Khyati's lifetime. For accumulation of retirement corpus Parth intends to
start annual saving from 1st Feb 2009 with Rs. 35,000 in the first year, and increasing the savings by 8%
every year till one year before his retirement. Parth also estimates to receive Rs 20 lakh from his
employer on his retirement. What surplus/shortfall would be available with Parth at the time of his
retirement in such a situation? Assume Parth’s savings earns him a return of 10% p.a. throughout and
investments during his post retirement are also able to fetch similar returns
Present age of Parth 30
inflation 4%