CAP Study Guide 2026
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📋 CAP Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CAP Topics to Study (64)
✍️ Sample CAP Questions & Answers
1. When a CAP advisor becomes aware that a client's planned gift may be used by a nonprofit in ways that conflict with the client's stated values, the advisor should:
The advisor's duty includes ensuring the client has complete and accurate information relevant to their philanthropic decisions—including potential conflicts with their own values—before completing any transaction.
2. Which document must accompany IRS Form 8283 Section B for a non-cash gift exceeding $5,000?
A qualified appraisal conducted by a qualified appraiser no earlier than 60 days before the donation and no later than the tax return due date must accompany Form 8283 Section B.
3. A philanthropic advisor discovers that a donor's charitable goals have shifted significantly since the original gift plan was established. What is the most appropriate first step?
A comprehensive review meeting allows the advisor to understand the donor's evolved goals before recommending any changes to existing structures.
4. Subrogation in insurance claims refers to the insurer's right to:
Subrogation allows the insurer, after compensating its insured, to step into the insured's shoes and recover that payment from the negligent third party.
5. A newly widowed client contacts their CAP advisor wanting to immediately restructure all charitable giving as a tribute to their late spouse. The advisor's best immediate action is to:
Encouraging reflection before irrevocable decisions protects the client's long-term interests while honoring the emotional significance of the moment.
6. A charity's Form 990 shows that executive compensation represents 80% of total expenses. What concern does this raise?
When compensation dominates expenses, very little funding reaches program beneficiaries, signaling potential mismanagement or self-dealing.