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Advanced Superannuation and Retirement Planning
Postgraduate | CUR-MT621 | 2018
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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.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Advanced Superannuation and Retirement Planning
About this subject
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.
- Introduction to superannuation and retirement planning
- Regulation of superannuation funds
- Contribution rules
- Preservation standards
- Superannuation benefits payments
- Employment termination payments
- Self-managed superannuation funds
- Retirement income streams
- Centrelink payments
- Small business exemptions
- Superannuation and divorce
This subject explores taxation issues related to superannuation and retirement planning.
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- Research Paper 1 (25%)
- Research Paper 2 (25%)
- Invigilated Exam (50%)
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Entry requirements
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Prior study
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Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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