Graduate Certificate in Self Managed Superannuation Funds

Investment in superannuation in Australia is building at an astonishing rate, now totalling over $1.3 trillion.

Most rapidly increasing is the self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) industry.

There are over 2,500 new accounts opening each month, taking the total to over 410,000 SMSFs.

Because of this, the SMSF industry is under great scrutiny and seeing all kinds of legislative changes.Our Graduate Certificate in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds has been designed in conjunction with the SMSF Association.

It provides the knowledge, skills and financial literacy that SMSF practitioners need to thrive in a changing landscape.

This extends to financial planners, accountants, lawyers and auditors.

This program consists of four courses:CORPFIN 6009 - SMSF Best PracticeCORPFIN 6010 - Understanding SMSF TrusteesCORPFIN 6011 - SMSF Strategic AdviceCORPFIN 6012 - SIS Regulation and TaxationStudents must study the courses in the order listed above and must have successfully completed a course before being able to undertake a subsequent course.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

Areas of Specialisation

Self Managed Superannuation Funds

Example Study Plan

Core courses CORPFIN 6009: SMSF Best Practice  CORPFIN 6010: Understanding SMSF Trustees  CORPFIN 6011: SMSF Strategic Advice  CORPFIN 6012: SIS Regulation and Taxation Courses must be studied in order.

Assessment

The assessment for each course involves assignments, case studies and a final exam.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

Any professional aiming to give comprehensive advice of the highest quality to investors in self managed superannuation funds, including financial planners, accountants, lawyers and auditors.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

This course has been designed in conjunction with the SMSF Association and provides students with ASIC RG146 compliance in the specialist area of self-managed superannuation funds.

Please Note: In order to provide advice in self-managed superannuation funds, students must also hold an RG146 compliance in the areas of Superannuation, Generic Knowledge and Skills.

This course will be assessed for CPD points with the SMSFA Association (SMSFA) and the Financial Planning Association (FPA).

Potential careers

Accountant, Auditor, Financial Planner