CAPSTONE FINANCIAL PLANNING

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CAPSTONE FINANCIAL PLANNING

RG146 Guide to External

Registered Training Organisations

for Accountants

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PROVIDER COURSE NAME DELIVERY OUTCOMES/QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE ADVICE IN: CAPSTONE AUTHORISATION TIER

Mentor Diploma Financial Planning & SMSF FNS50611 Online/Self-Paced or Workshop

Superannuation, Managed investments and Securities and Risk Insurance & SMSF

Tier 1 – fully qualified. Tier 2 – fully qualified. Mentor Diploma Financial Planning – FNS50615 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.

Mentor SMSF Adviser 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.

Mentor Accountants Bridging Course Online/Self-Paced or Workshop

Superannuation, Managed investments and Securities and Risk Insurance & SMSF

Tier 1 – fully qualified. Tier 2 – fully qualified. Kaplan Diploma Financial Planning – FNS50611 Online/Self-Paced or

Workshop

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

Tier 2 – additional study is required. Diploma of Financial Planning modules Managed Investments and Risk Insurance.

Kaplan Accountants’ SMSF Package Workshop only minimum numbers.

Superannuation and SMSF Tier 1 – fully qualified.

IIT Diploma Financial Planning FNS50615 Distance Education Self-paced or workshop

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

Distance Education Self-paced or workshop

Integrity Diploma Financial Planning FNS50611 Online/Self-Paced or Workshop

Tier 1 - additional study is required, a SMSF specialist course. Tier 2 - additional study is required, a SMSF specialist course. Integrity Self-Managed Super Fund Core Course Online/Self-Paced or

Workshop

SMSF Tier 1 – additional study is required, Generic knowledge and

Superannuation.

Integrity Accountants Comprehensive SMSF Online/Self-Paced or Workshop

Tier 1 – fully qualified. Tier 2 – fully qualified. Integrity Accountants Essentials Course Online/Self-Paced or

Workshop

Tier 2 – additional study is required. Diploma of Financial Planning modules Managed Investments and Risk Insurance

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PROVIDER:

_{Mentor Education}

http://www.mentor.edu.au/

COURSE NAME: Diploma Financial Planning - FNS50611

DELIVERY: Online/Self-Paced or Workshop

COMMENCEMENT: Start any time

DURATION: Up to 10 months from commencement date

WORKSHOP: All major cities: Each module is held over 1 day

Only the Financial Plan Preparation – Part 2 Workshop is head over 2 days 8 person minimum

MODULES: 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 or $4,080 for Workshop

Full Course Enrolment Discount special pricing for IPA members – Online Learning $2,150 or $3,790 for Workshop Or

Individual Subjects = $460 and $675 for workshops

Financial Plan Prep Part 1 Workshop $235 and Part 2 Workshop $470.

ASSESSMENT: Per module: multiple choice knowledge test & short answer response to practical case study

PREREQUISITES: NIL

QUALIFIED TO: Provide Advice in: Risk Insurance; Superannuation; Managed Investments and Securities

AUTHORISATION TIER: Tier 1 - Fully qualified

Tier 2 - Fully qualified

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PROVIDER:

_{Mentor Education}

WORKSHOP: All major cities: Each module is held over 2 days

Financial Plan Construction Workshop: 1 day 8 person minimum

MODULES: 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 + $1,400 for workshop

Or

Individual Subjects = $520 + $360 for workshops

ASSESSMENT: Per module: multiple choice knowledge test & short answer response to practical case study

AUTHORISATION TIER: Tier 1 - addition study is required: SMSF Specialist Course

Tier 2 - addition study is required: SMSF Specialist Course

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PROVIDER:

_{Mentor Education}

COURSE NAME: SMSF Adviser

WORKSHOP: All major cities: Total of 2 days

8 person minimum

MODULES: 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 + $360 for workshops

ASSESSMENT: Multiple choice questions, short answer response to practical case study & client engagement simulation (role play)

PREREQUISITES: Generic Knowledge and Superannuation

QUALIFIED TO: Provide Advice in: Superannuation and SMSF

AUTHORISATION TIER: Tier 1 - Fully qualified

Tier 2 - Addition study is required: Diploma of Financial Planning. Possible exemption Generic Knowledge & Superannuation

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PROVIDER:

_{Mentor Education}

COURSE NAME: Accountants Bridging Course

WORKSHOP: All major cities: Run over 6 days

8 person minimum

MODULES: 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 + $1,800 for workshops

Or

Individual Subjects $520 + $225 for workshops

ASSESSMENT: Multiple choice knowledge tests, short answer response to practical case study & client engagement simulation (role play)

PREREQUISITES: Open to Accountants Only

QUALIFIED TO: Provide Advice in: Risk Insurance; Superannuation; Managed Investments; Securities and SMSF

AUTHORISATION TIER: Tier 1 – fully qualified

Tier 2 – fully qualified

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PROVIDER:

_{Kaplan Professional}

http://www.kaplanprofessional.edu.au

DURATION: Up to 12 weeks from commencement date

WORKSHOP: Corporate Only*. Minimum numbers apply. Call to discuss.

MODULES: 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

ASSESSMENT: Reading, 1 x open book online exam and 1 x assignment

As at April 2015. 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

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PROVIDER:

_{Kaplan Professional}

COURSE NAME: Self-Managed Superannuation Funds Program

MODULES: 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

PREREQUISITES: Generic Knowledge and Superannuation

Tier 2 - addition study is required: Diploma of Financial Planning. Possible exemption Generic Knowledge & Superannuation

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PROVIDER:

_{Kaplan Professional}

COURSE NAME: Accountants’ SMSF Package

MODULES: Topic 1: Superannuation overview

Topic 2: SMSF overview and trustee responsibilities Topic 3: Contributions

Topic 4: Investments and restrictions Topic 5: Taxation

Topic 6: Preservation Topic 7: Benefit payments Topic 8: Death benefits

Topic 9: Financial planning and Statement of Advice Topic 10: Strategies

COSTS: CA or CPA: $585

IPA: $685

Capstone Price: $490

PREREQUISITES : Certificate of Public Practice. Only recognised accountants can enrol in this course.

Tier 2 – addition study is required: Diploma of Financial Planning. Possible exemption Generic Knowledge & Superannuation

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PROVIDER:

_{IIT – International Institute of Technology}

http://www.iit.edu.au

DELIVERY: Distance Education self-paced or Tutorial workshop

WORKSHOP: All major cities. 2 days per module in class (plus pre study) certain dates

MODULES: FPP: Financial Planning in Practice

PIP: Principles of Investment Planning

PRS: Principles of Retirement and Superannuation PRM: Principles of Risk Management

COSTS: $450 per module + $449 per workshop

All four modules together for full diploma: Distance education $1,450 or Workshop $2,899

ASSESSMENT: Reading, True/False, Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Case Study and role-play

PREREQUISITES : Nil

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PROVIDER:

_{IIT – International Institute of Technology}

http://www.iit.edu.au

COURSE NAME: Specialist Self-Managed Superannuation Funds

DELIVERY: Distance Education self-paced or Tutorial workshop

WORKSHOP: All major cities. 2 days per module in class (plus pre study) certain dates

MODULES: FPP: Financial Planning in Practice

PRS: Principles of Retirement and Superannuation PSMSF: Principles of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds

COSTS: $450 per module + $449 per workshop

All three modules together for full SMSF: Distance education $1,200 or Workshop $2,100

ASSESSMENT: Reading, True/False, Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Case Study and role-play

PREREQUISITES : Nil for this course.

To complete the PSMSF module only, previously attained competency units contained in modules of FPP and PRS.

QUALIFIED TO: Partial completion towards FNS50611 Diploma of Financial Planning.

Provide Advice in: in: Superannuation and SMSF

Tier 2 - addition study is required: Diploma of Financial Planning. Possible exemption Generic Knowledge & Superannuation

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PROVIDER:

_{Integrity Education Group}

http://www.integrity.edu.au/

COURSE NAME: Accountants’ ‘Essentials’ Course

DELIVERY: Online/Self-Study or Workshop

WORKSHOP: Assessments / Assignments can be completed in workshop

Dependant on numbers – 2 days workshops per module Midweek – Tuesday to Friday & Saturdays

In house on request

MODULES: PFP: Practice of Financial Planning (including Generic Knowledge)

PSR: Practice of Superannuation & Retirement Planning PSMSF: Practice of Self-Managed Superfunds

COSTS: Online $999 – Special pricing if Capstone is mentioned on enquiry.

Including workshop = $1,799 (2 days per module)

ASSESSMENT: Per module: Multiple choice, Short answer questions, Case Studies

QUALIFIED TO: Provide advice in: Superannuation & SMSF

Tier 2 – additional study is required: Diploma of Financial Planning. Possible exemption Generic Knowledge & Superannuation

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PROVIDER:

_{Integrity Education Group}

COURSE NAME: Accountants’ ‘Comprehensive’ SMSF Training Solution

DELIVERY: Online/Self Study or Workshop

Dependant on numbers – 2 days workshops per module Midweek – Tuesday to Friday & Saturdays

In house on request

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

COSTS: Online $2,299

Including workshop = $3,999 (10 days – 2 days per module)

ASSESSMENT: Facilitated experience. Multiple choice, Short answer questions, Role plays / Workplace simulations, Case Studies in workshop

environment.

PREREQUISITES: Practicing Accountant

QUALIFIED TO: Provide Advice in: Risk Insurance; Superannuation; Managed Investments; Securities, SMSF & Margin Lending (optional)

Tier 2 – fully qualified

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PROVIDER:

_{Integrity Education Group}

COURSE NAME: FNS50611 - Diploma Financial Planning

Dependant on numbers - 2 day workshops per module Midweek – Tuesday to Friday & Saturdays

In house on request

PRM: Practice of Risk Management

PSR: Practice of Superannuation & Retirement Planning PIP: Practice of Investment Planning

Optional Module

PSMSF: Practice of Self-Managed Superfunds

COSTS: Online All 4 = $1,499

All 4 with Workshops = $2,999 (2 days per module) Individual Subjects = $549; Including workshop = $999

Add SMSF module = $500 online / $1,000 workshop (2 additional days)

ASSESSMENT: Facilitated experience. Multiple choice, Short answer questions, Role plays / Workplace simulations, Case Studies in workshop

environment.

PREREQUISITES NIL

QUALIFIED TO: Provide Advice in: Financial Planning; Risk Insurance; Superannuation; Managed Investments; Securities

AUTHORISATION TIER: Tier 1 - additional study is required: SMSF Specialist Course

Tier 2 - additional study is required: SMSF Specialist Course

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PROVIDER:

_{Integrity Education Group}

COURSE NAME: Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Core Course

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

 Contributions and excess contributions tax

 Anti-detriment deductions

COSTS: Online $550.

Including workshop = $999 (2 days).

ASSESSMENT: Facilitated experience. Multiple choice, Short answer questions, Workplace simulations, Case Studies in workshop environment.

PREREQUISITES NIL

QUALIFIED TO: Provide advice in: Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF)

AUTHORISATION TIER: Tier 1 - additional study required: Generic Knowledge & Superannuation

Tier 2 - additional study required: Diploma of Financial Planning