Key facts
UNE unit code: MM467
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
A strong and detailed understanding of professional ethics essential for a career in accounting and financial advice. This unit will equip you with the essential knowledge you need to make ethical decisions and give you skills to help you stand tall in your profession.
You will explore the major normative theories of ethics and deepen your understanding of ethical decision-making and reflective practice.
By examining and discussing descriptive theories of ethics, you will gain insight into influences on ethical decision-making, including cognitive biases.
You will investigate concepts of professions and professionalism, and analyse, compare and contrast the roles and contents of professional body codes.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Notes
This unit has been amended from Trimester 2 2019 to comply with FASEA curriculum requirements.
This unit can be undertaken in the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning or on a Non-Award basis as a stand-alone bridging subject to meet FASEA's Education Standard for existing Financial Advisors with approved or relevant degrees. Please see the Non-Award course entry in the Course and Unit Catalogue to apply now.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of major ethical frameworks, theories and concepts and their application to issues in accounting and the provision of financial advice;
- demonstrate specialist knowledge of the content, application and values that underpin APES 110, the FASEA Code of Ethics and the requirements of due diligence and the best interest duty in the provision of financial advice;
- use cognitive and communication skills to apply relevant ethical frameworks, theories and concepts in order to critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise information drawn from a range of sources in order to solve complex problems in professional practice;
- work independently and/or collaboratively to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills; and
- exercise critical thinking and judgment in identifying, reflecting on, and responding appropriately to a range of ethical, cultural or social issues that arise in the context of accounting and the provision of financial advice.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1: Online Quiz | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 1000 |
| Assignment 2: Written Task | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
| Final Examination | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Students must obtain at least 50% in the exam (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass or better in the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Everyday Ethics for Financial Advisors
ISBN: 9780648724643
Longstaff, S Hunt, K Tate, C, The Ethics Centre, Sydney 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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