Financial Planning and Taxation, Testamur Major (T024)

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  • Western Sydney University Major Code: T024

Previous Code: MT2039.1

The Financial Planning and Taxation major is available to participants enrolled in the Bachelor of Accounting. The specialised subjects in this major analyse contemporary issues relevant to financial planning and taxation using case studies and discussion. This major satisfies the accreditation requirements of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Australia to become a Financial Planner AFP® and prepares students for entry into the CFP® Certification, It is also accredited by, and meets the education requirements of the Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC) which satisfies the new federal government education requirements as mandated by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA). Completion of this major also meets the financial advising industry’s RG146 generic knowledge requirements, specialist knowledge requirements and skills requirements as they currently stand. Details regarding these requirements can be found on the Bachelor of Accounting page. In addition, completion of this major satisfies the tertiary education requirements to register as a Tax (Financial) Adviser and a Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) (pending completion of all subjects specified in the sequence of study for the major), subject to relevant work experience.

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