PRMIA Exam 8004 Topic 1 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for PRMIA's 8004 exam

Question #: 26
Topic #: 1

Boards of Directors, including Audit and Risk Committees must review thoroughly compensation plans of potentially "highly compensated positions" for:

I competitive market conditions

II ensuring compliance with their corporate risk appetite and fiduciary responsibility to shareholders

III ensuring any discretionary bonus plans are geared towards keeping high income / revenue generators

IV reporting all such personnel to the local regulator

AII, III and IV only

BI, II and IV only

CAll of the above

DI and II only

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Suggested Answer: D

by Keith at Jun 24, 2024, 01:55 AM

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Jade

4 months ago

I'm no board member, but I think they should review the compensation plans while enjoying a nice round of golf. Just sayin'.

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Yen

2 months ago

Maybe they can discuss it over a round of golf, like User Comment suggested.

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Heidy

3 months ago

I agree, it's important for the board to ensure they are meeting their fiduciary responsibilities.

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Art

3 months ago

Compensation plans should be reviewed for compliance and market conditions.

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Dottie

3 months ago

And don't forget about reporting high income personnel to the regulator.

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Dorthy

3 months ago

I agree, it's important for boards to consider competitive market conditions as well.

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Jacqueline

4 months ago

Compensation plans should be reviewed to ensure compliance with risk appetite and fiduciary responsibility.

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Shannon

4 months ago

I think the answer is C) All of the above, as it covers all aspects of reviewing compensation plans for highly compensated positions.

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Viola

4 months ago

I believe the answer is D) I and II only, as those are the most crucial factors to consider in compensation plans.

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Lashawnda

4 months ago

I agree with Chantell, because all those points are important for the Board of Directors to consider.

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Avery

4 months ago

Well, if the local regulator is involved, it's gotta be serious business. I'll go with B just to be on the safe side.

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Whitley

4 months ago

Yeah, it's better to cover all bases when it comes to compliance.

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Pearlie

4 months ago

I think B is the safest option too.

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Chantell

5 months ago

I think the answer is C) All of the above.

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Tegan

5 months ago

Haha, can't they just give themselves massive bonuses and call it a day? Jokes aside, I think C is the way to go here.

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Jina

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. I was leaning towards D, but III about keeping high income/revenue generators sounds a bit sketchy to me.

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Lasandra

4 months ago

I agree, III does sound a bit questionable

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Rodolfo

4 months ago

I think it's B) I, II and IV only

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Delbert

5 months ago

I think the correct answer is C. All of the above. Boards of Directors need to consider all those factors when reviewing compensation plans.

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Nenita

4 months ago

Yes, and reporting all such personnel to the local regulator is crucial for transparency and accountability.

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Eugene

4 months ago

I agree, it's important for them to ensure compliance with their risk appetite and fiduciary responsibility.

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Katy

5 months ago

I think the correct answer is C. All of the above. Boards of Directors need to consider all those factors when reviewing compensation plans.

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