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Home > Subjects > FPE020 – SMSF Regulation and Taxation
SMSF Regulation and Taxation focuses on the legislation and regulations that underpin the operation of a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF). It provides the specialist technical knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to provide competent and compliant advice to clients in the complex and dynamic SMSF sector.
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100% online
AQF LEVEL
9
NEXT INTAKE
13 Jan 2025
SUBJECT DURATION
12 weeks
SUBJECT FEE
$2,600.00
This subject focuses on the legislation and regulations that underpin the operation of a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF). It provides the specialist technical knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to provide competent and compliant advice to clients in the complex and dynamic SMSF sector. This subject covers the establishment, operation, and management of an SMSF as well as the contribution standards, taxation rules, pension and estate planning, and investment restrictions unique to an SMSF. Learning is applied in the assessments via a range of client case studies, developing and justifying an SMSF strategy as well as discussion and collaboration with other students.
Additionally, individuals are able to attend drop-in sessions throughout the study period, where they can ask their tutor questions to gain further clarification on key concepts and assessments.
Individuals must successfully pass this subject to be eligible to apply for the SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA™) designation with the SMSF Association.
Find out more about how to combine the Master of Financial Planning with the SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA™) designation here.
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Unlock the SMSF Association’s SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA™) designation, branding and associated specialist member benefits when you successfully complete this course and are also a current SMSF Associate member.
Individuals enrolled in this subject can access up to 12 months of complimentary SMSF Associate membership (valued at $640). Claim your complimentary SMSF associate membership once you’ve enrolled in this subject*.
*Note: Terms and conditions apply. To be eligible, you must register for this offer within 12 months of enrolment in SMSF Regulations and Taxation, and not be a current financial member of the SMSF Association..
On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:
Kaplan Professional has assessed this subject. Click here for the following CPD hours applicable from 1 January 2019 on successful completion of this course. For subjects or courses completed prior to this date, please contact Kaplan Professional’s CPD Support team on 1300 527 526 or pdmail@kaplan.edu.au.
There is no prescribed text for this subject. Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
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Kaplan Professional assumes individuals have completed FPC003 Superannuation and Retirement Advice and FPC008 Investment Advice, or understand the content covered in those subjects, prior to undertaking FPE020 SMSF Regulations and Taxation.
Individuals may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan Professional course and have completed the following subjects:
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