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Last updated: 4 June 2021
*Successful completion of the following:
For N002 students - Must be an existing financial adviser and listed on the ASIC Adviser Register’
MAF709
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 3 hour seminar per week
Online independent and collaborative learning including 3 scheduled online workshops of 3 hours duration
*Current students listed on the existing ASIC’s Financial Advisers Register (FAR) any time between 1 January 2016 and 1 January 2019, please contact the Unit Chair to discuss your enrolment in this unit.
*Prospective students wanting to study MAA727 as a single unit of study (non-Award) need to be an existing financial adviser and listed on the ASIC Adviser Register. Applications can be made here.
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This unit introduces students to the financial planning process and the development of a financial plan. The unit considers issues relating to the regulatory framework, client engagement and client relationships. In addition, it revisits insurance, investment and retirement planning covered in earlier units and incorporates all of these areas into a comprehensive financial plan.
Communicate with clients to obtain personal information including negotiation where appropriate
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO2: Communication
ULO2
Analyse and critically evaluate client circumstances to satisfy the needs and objectives of a client
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO5: Problem solving
ULO3
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO4
Present and defend financial planning recommendations
ULO5
Analyse and evaluate the legal, social and ethical responsibilities of financial planners relating to contemporary financial planning issues
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO4: Critical thinkingGLO8: Global citizenship
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
1500 words
20%
Assessment 3: (Individual) Case Study (4500 words and 20 min) 60%
Part A: Report (client) Construction of a Statement of Advice
Part B: Recorded Presentation
Part A: 4500 words
Part B: 20 minutes
Part A: 45%
Part B: 15%
Week 11
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement: achieve an overall pass mark of 50% for Assessment 2.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MAA727 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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