Unit of Study FINC2004 Superannuation and Retirement Planning (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
Placement

No

Unit description

Introduces students to superannuation and retirement planning. Students will engage in teacher-directed activities and experiences relevant to responsible superannuation and retirement planning and the provision of advisory recommendations to clients.

Unit content

Module 1: The Australian Superannuation System and Legal and Regulatory Framework

Module 2: The Superannuation Lifecycle and Superannuation Contributions

Module 3: Superannuation and Taxation and Superannuation Products (Funds, Annuities and Savings Accounts)

Module 4: Superannuation Products (Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and Insurance)

Module 5: Superannuation and Family Law and Retirement Planning I

Module 6: Retirement Planning II and Social Security

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term3	Term3
Online	Term3	N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of the Australian superannuation system and regulatory and legal framework

describe key components of the superannuation lifecycle, contributions and taxes

identify and appraise superannuation and retirement products and apply to client specific situations

develop strategies and provide advisory recommendations on superannuation and retirement planning (including social security).

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Case study	50%
Short written response	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Case study	50%
Short written response	50%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

Jones, S, 2023, Australian Superannuation Handbook 2023-24, Thomas Reuters, Australia. ISBN: 9780864600691.
McKeown, W, Olynyk, M, Ciancio, L and La, D, 2020, Financial Planning, Essentials Edition, 3rd edn, John Wiley and Sons Inc. ISBN: 9780730385738.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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