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Superannuation and Retirement Planning

Postgraduate | ACU-BAFN612 | 2021

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Get up to speed with Australia’s superannuation framework. Draw on current trends in retirement financing, your knowledge of financial products, and tax rules to develop effective retirement strategies. Strive to work ethically and provide good advice.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks

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Superannuation and Retirement Planning

About this subject

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

    • critically examine the interplay between retirement planning and ethics and common good
    • evaluate superannuation and retirement planning alternatives and provide appropriate advice
    • distinguish between different types of superannuation and superannuation funds available in Australia
    • evaluate the establishment and continuing operation of self-managed super funds and the role and obligations of fund trustees
    • compare and contrast diverse retirement income streams and assess eligibility for benefits under each income stream
    • develop alternative superannuation and retirement plans appropriate for a client

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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