Applied Financial Planning
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
BANK 3005
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
013612
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Commerce
Course aim
To provide students with a solid understanding of the key issues and factors, including taxation, that impact on the selection of financial and investment strategies for personal investors. To recognise the importance of long-term financial and investment planning for the maintenance of and improvement to the investor’s lifestyle.
Course content
The financial planning process and professional, ethical and regulatory compliance requirements in the client-adviser relationship. Preparation of the Statement of Advice (SOA), including ‘fact finding’ for required information and the construction of recommendations. Cash flow and budgeting in the creation of personal wealth. Income and capital gains tax considerations for personal investment and financing. Investment structuring and tax planning strategies for personal investment and financing. Social security benefits, and their role in the financial planning process. Keys to successful financial planning.
Textbook(s)
Taylor, S & Juchau, R 2017, Financial Planning in Australia: Advice and Wealth Management, 8th edn, LexisNexis Australia, Sydney
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| BANK 2008 | Introduction to Financial Planning |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
| Preparatory | 1 x 1 week | ||
| Lecture | 1.5 hours x 10 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 10 weeks | ||
| EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE | |||
| External | 35 hours x NA | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Presentation, Statement of Advice
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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