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This course is no longer accepting new student applications. Single subject enrolments will be open until Study Period 6 2022.
This subject focuses on issues involved when applying valuation methodologies and processes in valuing a business, as well as providing an understanding of where strategic advice opportunities exist for trustees/members that have SMSFs or are interested in setting one up.
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This course is no longer accepting new student applications. Single subject enrolments will be open until Study Period 6 2022. Contact us for further details.
This subject focuses on issues involved when applying valuation methodologies and processes in valuing a business, as well as providing an understanding of where strategic advice opportunities exist for trustees/members that have SMSFs or are interested in setting one up. It examines the steps required to realise each of the opportunities explored using examples and case studies and explores complex strategies that can be utilised by an SMSF at various stages of its lifecycle.
Individuals conduct an in-depth analysis of the sophisticated financial instruments available and how they can assist with achieving SMSF fund goals and objectives. The assessments provide individuals an opportunity to apply their learnings via conceptual and case-study based short- and long-answer questions.
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At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
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The duration of this subject is one study period (12 weeks).
There are no prerequisites for this subject. However, individuals should review the ‘Assumed Knowledge’ tab to understand the prior knowledge Kaplan Professional advises they should hold before enrolling in this subject.
Whilst there are no prerequisites for this subject, Kaplan Professional assumes that students have completed SMS001 SMSF Best Practice and SMS002 Understanding SMSF Trustees, or understand the content covered in those subjects, prior to undertaking SMS003 SMSF Strategic Advice.
Individuals may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan Professional course and have completed the following subjects: