Postgraduate CUR-MT621-2023
Advanced Superannuation and Retirement Planning
Search through superannuation legislation to get an understanding of its effect on super funds.Translate contribution rules and superannuation regulations. Explain how superannuation is taxed. Forecast outcomes for couples in the event of divorce.
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Aug 2023
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Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- interpret the legislation regulating the superannuation industry and apply this to the operation of superannuation funds
- explain and analyse the taxes applied to superannuation
- compare the operation of self-managed superannuation funds with other forms of superannuation funds.
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- Introduction and regulatory framework
- Contributions
- Regulation: Trustees
- Regulation: Investments
- Taxation and audit of Superannuation Funds
- Pension Phase: Benefits
- Death Benefits Superannuation
- Divorce
- Employment Termination Payments
- Centrelink and Income Streams
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subjects primary aim is to introduce students to the Australian Superannuation system and legislation. This subject is a taxation unit which aims to give a basic understanding of the practical application of income tax law and the superannuation legislation to regulate retirement savings in superannuation.
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