Applied Financial Planning

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 3000
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Course ID
200308
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Extending on prior learnings, this course aims to provide students with an understanding of the key issues and factors, including taxation, that impact on the selection of financial and investment strategies for development of a comprehensive Statement of Advice (SOA). Students will gain experience in identifying the impact of behavioural biases on client financial choices and implications for adviser recommendations, and in recognising the importance of long-term financial, tax, and investment planning for the maintenance of and improvement to the investors lifestyle.

  • The Financial Advice Process And Retirement Planning
  • Investments, Insurances, Taxation And Social Security
  • The Statement Of Advice (Soa) And Success In Financial Planning Practice

Course learning outcomes

  • Outline the financial planning process, the role of behavioural factors in influencing decisions within this process, and examine the professional, ethical, and legal requirements associated with the client-adviser relationship
  • Examine the requirements for the construction of a Statement of Advice (SoA), and evidence an ability to provide SoAs to meet client-specific needs
  • Analyse the importance and role of cash flow analysis, budgeting, investment and taxation planning in the creation and disposition of wealth over the client's financial life cycle
  • Explain the relevant taxation impacts on the investor or entity that arise from the selection of alternative investment products or processes to distribute income, and their strategic implications for the investor (entity) over their financial life cycle
  • Highlight the relevant issues and considerations, including taxation and social security, required for the development of client-specific wealth creation and retirement planning strategies as embodied in a SoA

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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