CORPFIN 6001 - Self-Managed Super Distribution & Estate Planning

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

This course will focus on SMSF's and examine estate planning, investment strategies, alternative investments, divorce settlement issues, strategic opportunities and taxation. The course will also cover the pension establishment process and will examine issues such as the use of reserves in the pension environment, the segregation of pension assets, preservation rules, the payment of benefits to members and beneficiaries, the process of asset valuation, court orders and settlement alternatives for Family Law purposes and the process to follow when winding-up a SMSF.

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Course Details

Course Code	CORPFIN 6001
Course	Self-Managed Super Distribution & Estate Planning
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Business School
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assumed Knowledge	CORPFIN 7005
Assessment	Exam, assignments, tests and tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mrs Tania Turner

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

This course is designed to assist students:

Identify who can be paid a benefit and in what circumstances
Understand and apply the rules surrounding pensions
Understand the type of pensions that can be paid
Explain when super assets can be accessed to commence a pension
Know the steps to commencing a pension and be able to implement them
Gauge the impact of the changes announced in the Simpler Super regime
Identify the key taxation issues for pensions
Determine tax liability of SMSF
Describe how income & gains on pension assets are exempt from tax
Use reserves effectively
Formulate an effective investment strategy for pension assets
Evaluate the tax considerations using super for estate planning purposes
Explain how the new rules impact these strategies going forward
Be able to practically deal with winding up a SMSF
Examine the detail to detemine extent of application of NSW Succession Act to SMSF trustees and compare to existing rules in various states
Deal with super assets and super as a national estate asset
Examine Binding Financial Agreements

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	All
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	All
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	All
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	All
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	All
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	All
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	All
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	All

Learning Resources

Required Resources

CCH Australian Superannuation Legislation - latest edition
CCH Australia Master Superannuation Guide - latest edition

Recommended Resources

CCH Master Tax Guide
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Due to the intensive nature of this course it is a requirement that participants attend 100% of the scheduled seminars. Consideration will be given to medical and compassionate reasons for non attendance but supporting documentation will need to be presented with these requests. If 100% attendance is not met participants will be ineligible to sit for the exam. Participants in this course are generally also working full time therefore work commitments do not exempt students from this attendance requirement.

As with all intensive executive style programs students are expected to contribute to all discussions and be postively interactive. There is a strong assumption that students will engage in seminars discussions in an informed way.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students are required to complete 1 assignment for this course between intensive 1 and intensive 2 as well as set aside time to study for the exam.

The University expects full-time students (ie those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. This means that you are expected to commit approximately 12 hours for a three-unit course of private study outside your regular classes.

Learning Activities Summary

Day 1
Sole Purpose Test - determination of benefit entitlement
Commencing a pension - steps to be taken
Personal taxation issues
New pension definitions

Day 2
Review of taxation of SMSFs
Specific tax issues relating to pensions
Segregated vs un-segregated
Use of reserves in pension environment
Continuing pension liability problems
Investment Strategy concerns
Rules around the use of derivatives

Assignment

Day 3
Dealing with Superannuation assets in the context of the Family Court Decision
Binding Financial Agreements
NSW Succession Act
Superannuation as a notional estate asset

Day 4
Estate Planning - dealing with the new environment
Estate Planning - detailed analysis of who is a dependant and what are their entitlements
Winding up a SMSF - what you need to do
Exam review

Specific Course Requirements

To gain a pass for this course, a mark of at least 50% (complete) must be obtained on the examination as well as a total of at least 50% overall. Students not achieving the minimum exam mark will be awarded no more than 49.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assignment - 50%
related learning outcomes 1 - 12

Final exam - 50%
related learning outcomes - all

The final exam is a 3 hour open book exam

Assessment Detail

Please refer to the Assessment summary provided for full details.

Students must complete ALL assessment componetns for this course.

Submission

All assignments are to be submitted to the lecturer via the email provided on course outline.

Please retain a copy of all assignments submitted

Please attach an Assignment cover Sheet, which is signed and dated by you before submission.

Lecturers can refuse to accept assignments which do not have a signed acknowledgement of the Unviersity's policy on plagarism.

Late assignment submission
Students are expected to submit their work by the due date to maintain a fair and equitable system. Extensions will generally only be given for medical or other serious reasons. All requests for extension must be emailed to the course administrator before the due date. Each request will be assessed on it's merits. A late assignment (without prior arrangement) will be penalised by a 5% mark reduction for each day that it is late.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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