Accountants’ ‘extensive’ knowledge brushed over in new laws

Mandatory new education requirements for accountants providing advice have been slammed for dismissing accountants’ years of training and making limited distinction between accountants and financial planners.

by | Mar 21, 2018

When trust isn’t enough

The incoming standards, set by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), will require those with a bachelor’s degree in a “related field” – including accounting, business and economics – to complete a bridging course of three study units.

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