Graduate Diploma in Business (Financial Planning)

Unit code: AYQ457

About this unit

For financial planners and advisers, as well as those working in conjunction with the financial planning industry, it is vital to possess the foundational knowledge of the regulations that govern financial services in Australia.

This unit introduces students to the key provisions of the law and regulations relating to corporate securities and financial services – essential knowledge not only for financial planners and advisers, but also accountants, auditors, business analysts and stockbrokers.

Students will have the opportunity to apply knowledge of the financial planning regulatory environment to real-world financial planning issues and problems within various contexts, demonstrating advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Unit code: EFQ429

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A key component of providing financial planning advice is understanding how to manage client investments.

Become well-versed in the foundational knowledge that underpins best practice client investment management. Form an understanding of the financial concepts and issues that feed into investment management, allowing financial planners to help clients set strategic investment goals and establish comprehensive risk profiles.

Students will learn to analyse financial data and apply investment management strategies in a financial planning context.  This is achieved by developing critical thinking and broad information literacy, then applying investment management strategies to real-world financial planning cases.

Unit code: AYQ456

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This unit introduces students to the Australian legal environment. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of business law and company law. You will also develop your research and analysis skills in contemporary business and corporate practice.

Unit code: AYQ458

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Professional careers in financial planning, now more than ever, require ethical competencies to meet professional responsibilities and contribute to the public interest. In this unit you will develop professional, ethical and effective communication skills. Your professional conduct and communication with clients and stakeholders is critical to the success of your financial planning career.

Unit code: AYQ438

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In this unit you will extend your business and company law knowledge to the Australian taxation system. You will understand taxable income and allowable deductions, GST, FBT and the taxation implications of a range of business structures. You will develop research and analysis skills to solve real taxation problems.

Unit code: AYQ442

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This unit introduces students to personal wealth management and, in particular, to the Australian superannuation system and its regulatory framework. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit are essential for accounting and financial planning professionals working in any areas of practice associated with superannuation funds. You will use your knowledge to provide sound superannuation, and associated wealth management advice to employees and employers.

Unit code: EFQ516

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In this unit you will extend your financial planning knowledge and skills to insurance products and risk management. You will use research and analysis of complex insurance and risk problems to provide sound financial advice to clients.

Unit code: EFQ520

About this unit

In this unit you will synthesise and extend the knowledge and skills you have gained in earlier units. This unit will allow you to use advanced critical thinking skills to solve real-world financial planning problems. You will also apply your professional practice skills to complex client cases and client problems.