301340 (v.3) Finance (Plan Construction) 519


 

Area:School of Economics and Finance
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Laboratory:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Seminar:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:Examination of the topics of the prospective client, data gathering, client needs and strategies, plan preparation, developing the plan to CFP standard, plan implementation and financial plan review.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completio of this course students will have- Understood the legal, ethical, and professional requirements of providing comprehensive financial advice. Applied the basic financial strategies applicable to various age groups. Understood the practical issues of obtaining relevant data. Built a comprehensive financial plan "tool-kit" for future use. Be able to prepare a comprehensive financial plan.The ability to implement the financial plan. Be able to conduct a review of a financial plan.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Beal, D. and McKeown, W., (2001) (plus updates), Personal Finance, Queensland, Milton, John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd. CCH (2001/2002) Australian Master Tax Guide, Sydney, CCH Australia Ltd. CCH (2001/2002) Australian Master Superannuation Guide, Sydney, CCH Australia Ltd. Centrelink, (2001), 'Centrelink information-a guide to payments and services 1999-2000', Canberra. Renton, N.E. (1999), Wills and Estate Planning: A Plain English Guide for Ordinary Australian Families, Elsternwick, Wrightbooks.;;Smith, B. and Koken, E., (2001), Tax and Social Security, Australian Taxpayers, Sydney. Smith, B. and Koken, E., (July 1999 and digital update), Tax and Remuneration Planning, Australian Tax Practice, Sydney. . Smith, B. and Koken, E., Allocated Pensions and Annuities, Australian Taxpayers, Sydney. Smith, B. and Koken, E. Retirement Income Streams, 2nd Edition, Australian Taxpayers, Sydney.
Unit Texts: CCH, (2001/2002), Australian Master Financial Planning Guide, Sydney, CCH Australia Ltd.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Examination 50%, Major Project 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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