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Western Sydney University Major Code: T022
Previous Code: MT2037.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The Financial Planning major is available in the Bachelor of Accounting. The specialised units in this major analyse contemporary issues relevant to financial planning using case studies and discussion. Completion of this major meets the profession’s RG146 generic knowledge requirements, specialist knowledge requirements and skills requirements as they currently stand. Whilst it is not compulsory to complete the Taxation major, students are encouraged to complete the Taxation major which qualifies them to provide tax advice and to meet the accreditation requirements of the Financial Planning Association in Australia (FPA). Details regarding these requirements can be found on the program 2783 Bachelor of Accounting page.
Qualification for the major requires the successful completion of the eight subjects (80 credit points) below. The first four subjects listed are core subjects in 2783 Bachelor of Accounting. Students who select this major will have three electives remaining in their program.
Elective subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved minor (40 credit points). Western Sydney University offers minors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Western Sydney University also offers the following innovative transdisciplinary minors which we encourage those students who have elective space to consider.