CAPSTONE FINANCIAL PLANNING RG146 Guide to External Registered Training Organisations for Accountants
PROVIDER COURSE NAME DELIVERY OUTCOMES/QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE ADVICE IN: CAPSTONE AUTHORISATION TIER IIT Diploma Financial Planning FNS50615 Distance education online or workshop Superannuation, Managed investments, Securities and Derivatives and Life Insurance Tier 1 - additional study is required, a SMSF specialist course. Tier 2 - additional study is required, a SMSF specialist course. IIT Specialist Self-Managed Superannuation Funds Advisor Course Distance education online or workshop Superannuation and SMSF CPD accredited with FPA and SMSF Association Tier 1 fully qualified. Tier 2 additional study is required. Diploma of Financial Planning modules Managed Investments and Life Insurance. Kaplan Diploma Financial Planning FNS50611 Online/Self-Paced or Workshop Superannuation, Managed investments and Securities and Risk Insurance Tier 1 - additional study is required, a SMSF specialist course. Tier 2 - additional study is required, a SMSF specialist course. Kaplan Self-Managed Superannuation Funds Program Online/Self-Paced or Workshop Superannuation and SMSF Tier 1 fully qualified. Tier 2 additional study is required. Diploma of Financial Planning modules Managed Investments and Risk Insurance. Integrity Accountants Essentials Advice (AEA) Course Online/Self-Paced or Workshop Superannuation and SMSF Tier 1 fully qualified. Tier 2 - additional study is required. Diploma of Financial Planning. Possible exemption Generic Knowledge and Superannuation. Integrity Accountants Strategic Advice (ASA) Program Online/Self-Paced or Workshop Superannuation, Managed investments and Securities, Risk Insurance and SMSF. Optional Margin Lending. Tier 1 fully qualified. Tier 2 fully qualified. Integrity Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Course Online/Self-Paced or Workshop SMSF Tier 1 additional study required. Generic knowledge & Superannuation. Tier 2 additional study required. Diploma of Financial Planning. Mentor Diploma Financial Planning & SMSF FNS50611 Online/Self-Paced Superannuation, Managed investments and Securities and Risk Insurance & SMSF Mentor Diploma Financial Planning FNS50615 Online/Self-Paced Superannuation, Managed investments and Securities and Risk Insurance Tier 1 fully qualified. Tier 2 fully qualified. Tier 1 additional study is required, a SMSF specialist course. Tier 2 additional study is required, a SMSF specialist course. Mentor SMSF Adviser Online/Self-Paced Superannuation and SMSF Tier 1 fully qualified. Tier 2 additional study is required. Diploma of Financial Planning modules Managed investments and Risk Insurance. Mentor Accountants Bridging Course Online/Self-Paced Superannuation, Managed investments and Securities and Risk Insurance & SMSF Tier 1 fully qualified. Tier 2 fully qualified. 2
COSTS: PREREQUISITES : IIT International Institute of Technology http://www.iit.edu.au Diploma Financial Planning - FNS50615 Distance education online or workshop Up to 52 weeks from commencement date All major cities. 2 days per module in class (plus pre study) certain dates FPP: Financial Planning in Practice PIP: Principles of Investment Planning PRS: Principles of Retirement and Superannuation PRM: Principles of Risk Management Additional module Self-Managed Superannuation Funds DFP alone $2300 for 8 day program package deal For DFP alone $1100 online package deal For distance learning full DFP and SMSF unit $1400 online package deal Full DFP and SMSF units in workshop 10 days $2900 package deal Reading, True/False, Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Case Study and role-play Nil RG146 SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE OUTCOMES: Provide Advice in: Financial Planning; Superannuation; Managed Investments, Securities and Derivatives and Life Insurance Tier 1 - addition study is required: SMSF Specialist Course Tier 2 - addition study is required: SMSF Specialist Course 3
IIT International Institute of Technology http://www.iit.edu.au Specialist Self-Managed Superannuation Funds Advisor course Distance education online or workshop Up to 8 months from commencement date All major cities. 2 days per module in class (plus pre study) certain dates FPP: Financial Planning in Practice PRS: Principles of Retirement and Superannuation PSMSF: Principles of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds COSTS: FPP and PRS and PSMSF workshop 6 days $1900 Distance education Online $1200 Exemptions may apply for Accountants who hold CPA or CA current membership and possible further exemptions from completed CPA units in Financial Planning and Superannuation. PREREQUISITES : RG146 SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE OUTCOMES: Reading, True/False, Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Case Study and role-play Nil for this course. To complete the PSMSF module only, previously attained competency units contained in modules of FPP and PRS. Partial completion towards FNS50611 Diploma of Financial Planning. Provide Advice in: in: Superannuation and SMSF CPD accredited with the FPA and SMSF association. Tier 1 fully qualified Tier 2 - addition study is required: Diploma of Financial Planning modules FPP and PRS. Generic Knowledge, Financial Planning and Superannuation for personal advice in superannuation and SMSF 4
Kaplan Professional http://www.kaplanprofessional.edu.au Diploma Financial Planning - FNS50611 Online/Self-Paced or Workshop Up to 12 weeks from commencement date Corporate Only*. Minimum numbers apply. Call to discuss. DFP1: Generic Knowledge and Foundations of Financial Planning DFP2: Insurance and Risk Protection DFP3: Superannuation and Retirement Planning DFP4: Securities and Managed Investments COSTS: DFP 1 4 = $1995 Individual Subjects = $585 Capstone Price: DFP 1 4 = $1595 Individual Subjects = $490 Reading, 1 x open book online exam and 1 x assignment NIL Provide Advice in: Financial Planning; Risk Insurance; Superannuation; Managed Investments and Securities Tier 1 - addition study is required: SMSF Specialist Course Tier 2 - addition study is required: SMSF Specialist Course As at April 2016. Capstone does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Check with the RTO before making a decision. (*) Corporate is for individuals who have prior studies and work experience. Call to discuss face-to-face delivery. V1.0 4 5
Kaplan Professional http://www.kaplanprofessional.edu.au Self-Managed Superannuation Funds Program Online/Self-Paced or Workshop Up to 12 weeks from commencement date Corporate Only*. Minimum numbers apply. Call to discuss. Topic 1: Introduction to self-managed superannuation funds Topic 2: Trustee roles and responsibilities Topic 3: Contributions, rollovers and transfers Topic 4: Investment restrictions Topic 5: Taxation issues Topic 6: Preservation and conditions of release Topic 7: Benefit payments Topic 8: Estate planning Topic 9: Strategies and financial planning opportunities Topic 10: Self-managed superannuation funds and the financial planning process COSTS: $585 Capstone Price: $490 Reading, 1 x open book online exam and 1 x assignment Generic Knowledge and Superannuation Provide Advice in: Superannuation and SMSF Tier 1 fully qualified (additional study required Financial Planning) Tier 2 - addition study is required: Diploma of Financial Planning. Possible exemption Generic Knowledge & Superannuation As at April 2016. Capstone does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Check with the RTO before making a decision. (*) Corporate is for individuals who have prior studies and work experience. Call to discuss face-to-face delivery. V1.0 6
IDEAL FOR: WEBLINK: Integrity Education Group http://www.integrity.edu.au/ Accountants Essentials Advice (AEA) Course Accountants who simply want to be able to continue to establish or wind up Self-Managed Super Funds for their clients as well as continue to recommend superannuation contributions, pensions etc. The AEA is not designed for Accountants who want to provide holistic, broad-based financial planning advice about a client's investments or personal insurance needs. http://www.integrity.edu.au/pages/courses/smsf-training-accountants-licensing Online/Self-Study or Workshop Up to 52 weeks from commencement date All major capital cities Assessments / Assignments can be completed in workshop Dependant on numbers 2 days workshops per module Midweek Tuesday to Friday & Saturdays In house on request PFP: Practice of Financial Planning (including Generic Knowledge) PSR: Practice of Superannuation & Retirement Planning PSMSF: Practice of Self-Managed Superfunds COSTS: Online $999 Including workshop = $1,799 (5 days covering all 3 modules) Per module: Multiple choice, Short answer questions, Case Studies NIL Provide advice in: Financial Planning; Superannuation and SMSF Tier 1 fully qualified Tier 2 additional study is required: Diploma of Financial Planning. Possible exemption Generic Knowledge & Superannuation 7
Integrity Education Group http://www.integrity.edu.au/ Accountants Strategic Advice (ASA) Program (Diploma Financial Planning and SMSF) IDEAL FOR: WEBLINK: Accountants wanting to engage on a deeper level with their clients and provide strategic 'class of product' financial advice without recommending a product solution. http://www.integrity.edu.au/pages/courses/smsf-courses-accountants-licensing Online/Self-Paced or Workshop Up to 52 weeks from commencement date All major Capital cities COSTS: Online = $1,699 PREREQUISITES All Assessments / Assignments completed in workshop 8 person minimum 1.5 days workshops per module Midweek Tuesday to Friday & Saturdays (In house on request) PFP: Practice of Financial Planning (including Generic Knowledge) PRM: Practice of Risk Management PSR: Practice of Superannuation & Retirement Planning PIP: Practice of Investment Planning PSMSF: Practice of Self-Managed Superfunds Optional Module: PML: Practice of Margin Lending Workshop = $3,499 (8 days covering all 5 modules) Add Margin Lending module = $399 online / $799 workshop (1 additional day) Facilitated experience. Multiple choice, Short answer questions, Role plays / Workplace simulations, Case Studies in workshop. NIL Provide Advice in: Financial Planning; Risk Insurance; Superannuation; Managed Investments; Securities, SMSF (& Margin Lending) Tier 1 fully qualified Tier 2 fully qualified 8
Integrity Education Group http://www.integrity.edu.au/ Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Core Course IDEAL FOR: Individuals who already full RG146 Accreditation and are seeking to provide comprehensive SMSF advice. Online/Self-Paced or Workshop Up to 52 weeks from commencement date Assessments / Assignments can be completed in workshop Dependant on numbers held over 2 days Midweek Tuesday to Friday & Saturdays In house on request MODULES Introduction to SMSFs and Trustee Responsibilities SMSFs: Making and maintaining investments Paying and structuring benefits Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements Estate Planning and administering on death Anti-detriment deductions COSTS: Online $550. Including workshop = $999 (2 days). Facilitated experience. Multiple choice, Short answer questions, Workplace simulations, Case Studies in workshop environment. PREREQUISITES NIL Provide advice in: Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF) Tier 1 - additional study required: Generic Knowledge; Financial Planning and Superannuation Tier 2 - additional study required: Diploma of Financial Planning 9
Mentor Education http://www.mentor.edu.au/ Diploma Financial Planning - FNS50611 Online/Self-Paced Up to 10 months from commencement date DFS1: Financial Advice DFS2: Life Insurance Advice DFS3: Superannuation Advice DFS4: Investment Advice SMSF Financial Plan Preparation Part 1 Financial Plan Preparation Part 2 COSTS: Diploma of Financial Planning & SMSF - Online Learning $2,300 Full Course Enrolment Discount special pricing for IPA members Online Learning $2,150. Or Individual Subjects = $460 Per module: multiple choice knowledge test & short answer response to practical case study NIL Provide Advice in: Financial Planning; Risk Insurance; Superannuation; Managed Investments and Securities, Self-Managed Super Funds Tier 1 - Fully qualified Tier 2 - Fully qualified 10
Mentor Education http://www.mentor.edu.au/ Diploma Financial Planning - FNS50615 Online/Self-Paced Up to 10 months from commencement date DFS1: Financial Advice DFS2: Life Insurance Advice DFS3: Superannuation Advice DFS4: Investment Advice Financial Plan Construction: SoA research, develop, implement, present & review COSTS: DFS 1 4 = $1890 Or Individual Subjects = $520 Per module: multiple choice knowledge test & short answer response to practical case study NIL Provide Advice in: Financial Planning; Risk Insurance; Superannuation; Managed Investments and Securities Tier 1 - addition study is required: SMSF Specialist Course Tier 2 - addition study is required: SMSF Specialist Course 11
Mentor Education http://www.mentor.edu.au/ SMSF Adviser Online/Self-Paced Up to 4 months from commencement date Part 1: Superannuation Basics Part 2: Introducing SMSFs Part 3: Forming a SMSF Part 4: Obligations & Responsibilities of Trustees Part 5: Contributing to a SMSF Part 6: Investments by a SMSF Part 7: Investment Opportunities for SMSF Part 8: Pensions and Withdrawals for a SMSF Part 9: Estate Planning for a SMSF Part 10: Winding Up a SMSF COSTS: $520 Multiple choice questions, short answer response to practical case study & client engagement simulation (role play) Generic Knowledge and Superannuation Provide Advice in: Superannuation and SMSF Tier 1 - Fully qualified (additional study required Financial Planning) Tier 2 - Addition study is required: Diploma of Financial Planning. Possible exemption Generic Knowledge & Superannuation 12
Mentor Education http://www.mentor.edu.au/ Accountants Bridging Course Online/Self-Paced Up to 12 months from commencement date Financial Advice Australian Industry Essential Financial Advice Fundamentals Life Insurance Core Area Specialist Area Superannuation Advice Investment Advice SMSF Advice Financial Plan Construction: SoA research, develop, implement, present & review COSTS: $2,390 Or Individual Subjects $520 Multiple choice knowledge tests, short answer response to practical case study & client engagement simulation (role play) Open to Accountants Only Provide Advice in: Financial Planning; Risk Insurance; Superannuation; Managed Investments; Securities and SMSF Tier 1 fully qualified Tier 2 fully qualified 13