Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200627

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Description The subject endeavours to provide students with an understanding of the complex process and contextualisation of the Australian Financial Planning Industry. This subject aims to introduce students to the principles of personal financial planning and the provision of personal financial advice including the preparation of a Statement of Advice (SOA). Topics covered include the current Australian regulatory environment, strategies for the accumulation of wealth and risk protection, retirement planning, estate planning, taxation consequences, debt and credit management and home ownership. This subject meets ASIC requirements (PS146) in relation to both knowledge and skills.

School Business

Discipline Banking and Finance

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) FINC 3014

Equivalent Subjects -

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Assess client needs in the development of a financial plan/statement of advice
2. Analyse appropriate strategies for investment, risk management, asset allocation, taxation, superannuation, social security, aged care, and estate issues.
3. Make decisions using knowledge of the theories and practice involved in personal financial planning
4. Communicate complex information to clients in a concise, clear, and professional manner
5. Provide relevant details and possible outcomes of advice using critical thinking, evidence and ethics.

Subject Content

• Financial planning skills and documents
• Professionalism and ethics
• Developing a Statement of Advice
• Areas of advice: budgeting, investment, insurance, retirement, aged care & estate planning
• Advice strategies
• Financial planning in practice