FASEA Education Standards 2

Question 1

Under FASEA's education framework, which body is responsible for approving courses that meet the education standard for financial advisers?

Accepted Answer

FASEA

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ASIC

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APRA

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The Financial Planning Association

Question 2

A financial adviser holds a pre-existing bachelor's degree in a non-financial field. Under FASEA standards, what is the most likely pathway for them to meet the education requirement?

Accepted Answer

They must complete an approved graduate diploma or equivalent

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They are automatically exempt from further study

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They only need to pass the FASEA exam

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They must obtain a new bachelor's degree in finance

Question 3

Which of the following best describes an 'approved degree' under FASEA's education standards?

Accepted Answer

A degree in a related field approved by FASEA covering required knowledge areas

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Any bachelor's degree from an Australian university

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A degree recognised by the Financial Planning Association

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Any overseas degree validated by ASIC

Question 4

How many units are typically required in an FASEA-approved graduate diploma for existing advisers seeking to meet the education standard?

Accepted Answer

8 units

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2 units

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4 units

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12 units

Question 5

Under FASEA's framework, the ethics component of the education standard requires completion of a unit covering which area?

Accepted Answer

Ethics and professionalism in financial services

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Taxation law

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Financial markets regulation

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Estate planning

Question 6

Which transition arrangement allowed existing advisers with relevant degrees to meet the education standard earlier than the general deadline?

Accepted Answer

Having their degree recognised as an approved qualification by FASEA

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Completing only the FASEA ethics exam

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Passing a bridging course administered by ASIC

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Applying for a permanent exemption through their licensee

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the knowledge requirements specified in FASEA's education standards?

Accepted Answer

To ensure advisers have competency across core subject areas relevant to providing financial advice

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To limit the number of new entrants into financial advice

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To align Australian standards with US financial planning qualifications

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To replace the requirement for professional indemnity insurance