Financial advisory services

The financial services industry is a rapidly growing and technical area that many highly qualified and skilled Chartered Accountants operate in. The industry incorporates a wide range of specialist areas and roles such as funds management, financial planning, superannuation, credit, compliance, training, banking and insurance. It is one of the fastest growing areas that many Chartered Accountants are becoming involved in – both as practitioners and also in business.

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APES 230

APES 230 - background information

In June 2010, the APESB issued Exposure Draft APES 230 – Financial Advisory Services.
Financial Advisory Services: APES 230 and FOFA update

A Stakeholder Engagement Plan that will enable further consultation on APES 230 – Financial Advisory Services is given the gr...
Financial advisory and taxation services in Australia 2010 highlights

Look back at our 2010 activities in the financial advisory and taxation services area in Australia.
Financial advisory and taxation services update

The Institute continues to consult with the government on financial advisory and taxation services reform.
Strengthening our commitment to financial advice reform

We have strengthened our commitment to financial advice reform by offering a clear direction on the reform process that will ...
Call for feedback on remuneration models for financial services

Members who provide financial advisory services are encouraged to complete an online survey to provide information on the pot...
Sounding out members on financial advisory services

The Institute takes to the road to gather member views on financial advisory services.

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Recent headlines

Future of Financial Advice: accountants' exemption

View the Institute’s open letter to the Hon. Bill Shorten MP.
Parliamentary Joint Committee urged to adopt right policy outcomes

The body representing professional accountants has argued its case for proposals outlined in the Future of Financial Advice r...
Sitting tight on the accountants' exemption replacement

Chartered Accountants are advised against making any long-term business decisions until the government finalises its recommen...
No decision yet for accountants and SMSF auditors

No final decision or agreement has been reached yet on an appropriate replacement for the accountants’ exemption and the requ...
Accountants’ exemption resolution still unclear

The Institute recommends members postpone making any arrangements around a potential replacement to the accountants’ exemptio...
Missing piece in FoFA reform puzzle

The release of Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) draft legislation has only addressed part of the jigsaw, with clarity on the...
Financial advisors await reforms clarity

Change is around the corner for financial advisors with further consultation underway about the APES 230 proposed standard an...
Professional standards for financial planners

Discussions continue over the competencies of financial planners and the most appropriate framework to oversee professional a...
Accountants’ exemption alternative still without clarity

Work continues on the development of the FOFA reforms.
FOFA recommendations imminent

The Institute continues working with ASIC and Treasury on putting in place an appropriate alternative to the accountants’ exe...

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Resources & toolkits

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Financial planning chapter

In addition to the various training opportunities put on by the Institute the Financial Planning Chapter in NSW has a regular luncheon which is an opportunity for members of the Financial Planning Chapter to meet, network and hear a range of industry specialist speakers.

Industry Topics

Financial advisory services

Future of Financial Advice

APES 230

APES 230 - background information