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The Institute does not currently have a specific or preferred provider in regards to the completion of ASIC RG 146 compliant courses.

Refer to the ASIC website - Training Register that provides details of courses and course providers.

Should you have any queries in regards to financial planning training and associated requirements please contact the Institute at financial.services@chartered accountants.com.au.

Listed below (in alpha order) are some providers of financial services courses:

Kaplan Professional
Pinnacle Financial Services Academy

Quantum Financial Training (QFT)

Kaplan Professional

Kaplan Professional provide a range of Financial Services Education solutions. View Kaplan course information.

Financial Services – Higher Education
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance
Master of Applied Finance

Financial Services – Vocational Education
Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking)
Diploma of Financial Services (Mortgage Broking)

Note: For members who commenced their financial planning training through FinSIA, please contact Kaplan Professional directly on:

Marnie Diamataris
Kaplan Professional
Phone: + 61 2 8248 7634
Fax: + 61 2 8248 6777
Email: marnie.diamataris@kaplan.edu.au
Website: www.kaplanprofessional.edu.au

For Institute members who wish to contact Kaplan professional to enquire about their range of courses and RG 146 solutions in 2009, please contact Kaplan on:

Customer Advice Team
Phone: 1300 135 798
Email: info@finsia.edu.au
Website: www.kaplan.edu.au

Pinnacle Financial Services Academy

Visit the website at http://www.pinnacle.edu.au/

For all enquiries contact Pinnacle Financial Services Academy 1300 782 822

Diploma of Financial Services

Pinnacle Financial Services Academy delivers a Diploma of Financial Services (financial planning) - full ASIC RG 146 compliance and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (financial planning).

Courses are delivered in both face to face workshops and distance learning formats.

The Diploma of Financial Services (financial planning) has become the primary vehicle in the financial services industry for delivery of ASIC RG146 compliance.

The Diploma meets the minimum training standards required in the industry and is part of the National Training Framework. Pinnacle’s diploma is an approved ASIC pathway and can be found on the training register at http://www.asic.gov.au.

Pinnacle’s course structure allows students to select specific modules that are relevant to their training needs. The full Diploma program consists of six modules (including skills assessment) plus one optional elective, (DPDR) Derivatives. For further information on the Pinnacle Diploma modules or enrolment forms go to http://pinnacle.edu.au/content/index/171

Modules

(DPFS) Financial Services

(DPFP) Financial Planning

(DPRM) Risk Management

(DPSC) Securities

(DPMI) Managed Investments

(DPSR) Superannuation, Retirement Planning and Social Security

(DPDR) Derivatives

Advance Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)

Completing the Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) provides the opportunity to further develop and deepen skills and knowledge. This additional knowledge aids an adviser when offering complex financial products or strategic advice across a range of financial product areas and practice management skills.

Pinnacle’s course structure allows students to select specific modules that are relevant to their training needs. The full Advanced Diploma program consists of four modules.

(ADEP) Advanced Estate Planning

ADIN) Advanced Investment Planning

ADTX) Advanced Taxation and Superannuation

(ADSA) Advanced SOAs and Practice Management

For further detailed information on the Pinnacle Advanced Diploma modules or enrolment forms go to http://pinnacle.edu.au/content/index/171

Quantum Financial Training (QFT)

QFT provides a range of specialist financial training and assessment services accredited by ASIC.

Chartered Accountant Advanced Standing - all courses

QFT courses have a Chartered Accountant Advanced Standing option which recognises the existing knowledge, skill and expertise CAs already possess.

ASIC Accreditation
QFT technical courses are ASIC accredited and provide nationally recognised
competencies.

Practical, Flexible & Relevant
QFT training and assessments are conducted by industry practitioners who are also professional educators. QFT training and assessment services are devised to optimise the learning experience by being practical, relevant for
business circumstances, and flexible to fit within desired timetable.

RG 146 Requirements
QFT can provide all ASIC RG 146 initial and ongoing training requirements.
RG 146 courses cover: Generic knowledge, Superannuation, Securities, Derivatives, Insurance, Managed Investments, Foreign Exchange, First Home Savers Account & Margin Lending.

Specialist courses
QFT specialist courses provide detailed examination of technical areas.
Current specialist courses cover: Financial Planning, SMSF, Margin Lending & Life Insurance.

Getting your own AFSL &/or becoming a Responsible Manager?
QFT's Responsible Manager Program - Chartered Accountant Advanced Standing is designed specifically for practising CAs who are seeking their own AFSL or being appointed as a Responsible Manager.

Diploma and Advanced Diploma Courses
QFT's specific courses can be completed as required for your business, alternatively, as part of a nationally recognised diploma. QFT diplomas:
Diploma of Financial Services, Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) or Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning).

More information
Claire Mackay CA-Financial Planning Specialist CFP BCom LLB LLM ADFS(FP)
Tel: (02) 9440 8084
Mob: 0404 887 829
Email: training@quantumfinancial.com.au
Web: www.quantumfinancial.com.au