Financial Planning Fundamentals

This document provides instructions for completing and submitting the assignment on Financial Planning Fundamentals. It includes a case study of Steve and Crystal Riley, their personal details, assets, liabilities, and income. The document also outlines the units of competency covered in the project.

Financial Planning Fundamentals
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Units of competency
This projectis your opportunity to demonstrate your competency against these units:
FNSFPL502 Conduct financial planning analysis and research
FNSFPL501 Comply with financial planning practice ethical and operational guidelines and regulations
FNSFPL506 Determine client financial requirements and expectations
FNSINC401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
FNSASIC301 Establish client relationship and analyse needs
FNSASIC302 Develop, present and negotiate client solutions
FNSIAD301 Provide general advice on financial products and services
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Part 2: The case study
Steve and Crystal Riley
You met Steve Riley when he came into your office last week. He had been mowing the grass in the park
over the road and saw your business sign and came for a chat to see if you could help him and his wife.
He and Crystal live in a small rural community outside town and have been married for three years. Steve is
aged 26 and is a horticulturalist with the local council. Crystal is aged 24 and a librarianhowever she is not
working at present as she looks after their twins. Until the twins arrived their focus had been on working
hard and saving for a deposit to buy a house. They rent a nice home on the edge of town and enjoy the
scenic views over the hills.
Their landlord has approached them saying she wants to sell the house and will give them first refusal to
purchase it. Steve’s parents have offered to help them with a loan.
They want some help in making a decision and understanding how it will all work.
You give Steve your Financial Services Guide (FSG) and a fact find form and you agree to meet next week.
First meeting
After introductions and pleasantries you ask Steve if he has read the FSG and briefly go through the
contents for Crystal. They are comfortable to have an initial consultation to see where it takes them.
They have completed the fact find and as you discuss the contents you make additional notes on their file.
The fact find looks as follows:
Steve and Crystal Riley Fact Find
Table 1 Personal details
Name Steve Riley Crystal Riley
Salutation Mr Riley Mrs Riley
Age 26 24
Marital status Married Married – we just celebrated our third anniversary
Home address Hillview Cottage Burgenfield
Health Good Good
Smoker No No
Occupation Horticulturalist Librarian
Employer Burgenfield Rural Council Burgenfield Library
Projected retirement age Probably 67 Not thought about it
Dependents/family relationships Name Age/date of birth
Son Bobby 26/6/2015 Both in good health and developing normally
Daughter Celeste 26/6/2015
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Table 2 Professional relationships
Solicitor None
Time span of relationship N/A
Quality of relationship
Accountant None
Time span of relationship N/A
Quality of relationship
Table 3 Assets and investments
Assets and investments (personally owned)
Assets Value Ownership status Other information Purchase price
Everyday bank
account
$500 Joint We try to keep at least this amount in the account.
We’d like to have more cash on hand for the
unexpected because with the twins something is
always happening
Steve’s ute $4000 Steve It’s 12 years old and still running well. It’s a great little
workhorse
$15,000
Crystal’s sedan $12,000 Crystal It’s only three years old and I love it. The four doors
and hatchback make it great to take the kids out and
for shopping
$18,000
Home contents $7000 Joint Includes gardening equipment that Steve uses for part-
time gardening jobs
Bonus saving account $22,500 Joint We were saving quite well and enjoying a carefree
lifestyle until the twins came along but for the last year
we have often had to resist the temptation to dip into
it. We get extra interest if we don’t make withdrawals
Table 4 Liabilities
Debts Value Payment Ownership status Other information Interest rate
Credit card $2500 Minimum Joint We would prefer to pay it off each month but we
spent a lot rearranging the house for the twins
when they arrived
22.5%
Car loan $5400 $61pw Crystal There are two years until it’s paid out 13.5%
HECS debt $12,000 None Crystal From Crystal’s librarian course CPI
Table 5 Superannuation
Fund Value Ownership Other information
SunSuper $16,300 Steve From my job with the Council. I’ve been with them since I left school and did
my apprenticeship
Council Super $11,800 Crystal From my job in the library since I finished Uni
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Table 6 Income p.a.
Income type per annum Steve Crystal Notes
Salary $48,000 Super on top of this. I hope to get the supervisor’s job in a couple
of years when the current guy retires
Salary $5000 I was on $47,000 before I took time off to have the kids. I’m not
sure how long I’ll be away but I don’t want to lose the opportunity
to work locally. This is my town and I love it
I still do some work from home for the library. I hope I’ll earn
$5000 a year but we’ll see
Centrelink About $17,500 About $675 a fortnight
Interest $394 $394 From the home deposit saving fund
Total combined
gross income
$71,288
Table 7 Estimated annualexpenditures
Expense per year Joint Notes
Accountant’s fees A friend does our tax online
Charitable donations None
Children's pocket money N/A
Council and water rates Included in rent
Discretionary: restaurants, gifts, holidays,
etc.
$1000 We used to go out a lot and take short weekend breaks but we are
more likely to go for a walk than to the pub nowadays
Debt repayment $3765 Car loan and minimum payment on the credit card
Electricity $1000
Gas $600
Weekly shopping $30,000 What with things for the kids we easily spend $550 week
Health insurance We don’t have any
Holidays We now visit an aunt on the coast if we go anywhere
House insurance Landlord’s responsibility
House maintenance and repairs Landlord’s responsibility
Income protection Never thought of it
Medical bills/prescriptions $1500 We are pretty healthy
Mobile phones and internet $1500
Motor vehicle and fuel $10,000
Mortgage N/A
Pay TV Don’t get time for much TV
Private school fees N/A
Rent $15,600 $300 pw
Total expenses $64,965
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Not
applicable
Table 8 Investment objectives and attitude to risk
They did not fill out this part of the fact find. They said it did not apply to them or they did not understand
the question or possible answers. You did not push the issue as it is obvious that debt management and
short-term saving are their priorities.
Determining your investor risk profile Points
This investor risk profile questionnaire has been designed to help you understand the type of investor you are, so that with the
help of your adviser, you can choose the investments that best match your financial objectives.
Which of the following best describes your current stage of life?
Single with few financial commitments. You are keen to accumulate wealth for the future. Some funds
must be kept available for enjoyment, such as cars, clothes, travel and entertainment.
A couple without children. You may be preparing for the future by establishing and furnishing a home.
There are a lot of things you need to buy. You are probably better off financially now than you may be
in the future.
Young family. This is the peak home purchasing stage. You have a mortgage and a very small amount
of savings. Probably dissatisfied with your financial position and the amount of money saved.
Mature family. You are in your peak earning years and have the mortgage under control.
Many partners also work and any children are growing up and have either left home or require less
supervision. You are starting to think about retirement, although it may be many years away.
Preparing for retirement. You probably own your own home and have few financial commitments;
however, you want to ensure that you can afford a comfortable retirement. Interested in travel,
recreation and self education.
Retired. No longer working you must rely on existing funds and investments to maintain your lifestyle.
You may be receiving the pension and are keen to enjoy life and maintain your health.
What return do you reasonably expect to achieve from your investments?
A return without losing any capital
3–7% p.a.
8–12% p.a.
13–15% p.a.
Over 15% p.a.
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Not
applicable
If you did not need your capital for more than ten (10) years, for how long would you be prepared to
see your investment performing below your expectations before you cashed it in?
You would cash it in if there were any loss in value.
Less than 1 year.
Up to 3 years.
Up to 5 years.
Up to 7 years.
Up to 10 years.
How familiar are you with investment markets?
Very little understanding or interest.
Not very familiar.
Have had enough experience to understand the importance of diversification.
Understand that markets may fluctuate and that different market sectors offer different income,
growth and taxation characteristics.
Experienced with all investment sectors and understand the various factors that may
influenceperformance.
If you can only receive greater tax efficiency from more volatile investments, which balance would you
be most comfortable with?
Preferably guaranteed returns, before tax savings.
Stable, reliable returns, minimal tax savings.
Some variability in returns, some tax savings.
Moderate variability in returns, reasonable tax savings.
Unstable, but potentially higher returns, maximising tax savings.
Six months after placing your investment you discover that your portfolio has decreased in value by
20%, what would be your reaction?
Horror. Security of capital is critical and you did not intend to take risks.
You would cut your losses and transfer your money into more secure investment sectors.
You would be concerned, howeverwould wait to see if the investments improve.
This was a calculated risk and you would leave the investments in place, expecting performance to
improve.
You would invest more funds to lower your average investment price, expecting future growth.
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Not applicable
Which of the following best describes your purpose for investing?
You want to invest for longer than five years, probably to the age of 55–60. You are mainly investing for
growth to accumulate long-term wealth.
You are not nearing retirement, have surplus funds to invest and you are aiming to accumulate long-
term wealth from a balanced fund.
You have a lump sum (e.g. an inheritance or a lump sum payment from your employer) and you are
uncertain about what secure investment alternatives are available.
You are nearing retirement and you are investing to ensure that you have sufficient funds available to
enjoy retirement.
You have some specific objectives within the next five years for which you want to save enough money.
You want a regular income and/or totally protect the value of your savings.
Investor profile total points
Investor risk profile summary
70 –140 Conservative
You are a conservative investor. Risk must be very low and you are prepared to accept lower returns to protect capital.
The negative effects of tax and inflation will not concern you, provided that your initial investment is protected.
140–210 Moderate
You are a cautious investor seeking better than basic returns, howeverrisk must be low. Typically an older investor seeking to
protect the wealth that you have accumulated, you may be prepared to consider less aggressive growth investments.
210–280 Balanced
You are a prudent investor who wants a balanced portfolio to work towards medium- to long-term financial goals. You require an
investment strategy that will cope with the effects of tax and inflation. Calculated risks will be acceptable to you to achieve good
returns.
280–315 Growth
You are an assertive investor, probably earning sufficient income to invest most funds for capital growth. Prepared to accept
higher volatility and moderate risks, your main concern is to accumulate assets over the medium to long term. You require a
balanced portfolio, but more aggressive investment strategies may be included.
315–350 High growth
You are an aggressive investor prepared to compromise portfolio balance to pursue potentially greater long-term returns.
Your investment choices are diverse, but carry with them a higher level of risk. Security of capital is secondary to the potential for
wealth accumulation.
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Table 9 Estate planning
They have not bothered about wills because if one of them died everything would go to the other.
They haven’t got around to doing anything now they have the kids.
Insurance and risk management
Policy Life insured Owner Cover Premium per
annum
Notes
Death and TPD Steve SunSuper $125,000 Death
$175,000 TPD
$3.92pw Standard cover
Death and TPD Crystal Council Super $87,000 Death $2.00 pw TPD cancelled as she is not
working
Income protection
Home and contents
Private health insurance
Steve’s ute insurance
Crystal’s sedan insurance Crystal Fully comprehensive $420 pa Premium included in
motor vehicle costs
You ask them about the offer from their landlord.
Question Answer
Tell me about this offer
from your landlord?
We’ve always got on well with her. We pay our rent on time and she always responded promptly if
we had any problems. She likes to come and collect the rent if she can so she can see our kids.
So we’re friends really.
She says she’s selling up and moving to the coast and can’t manage a rental property from far away.
She knows we were saving to buy a house and it would make life easy for her if we bought it and she
didn’t have to pay real estate agent fees. Of course it would make life easy for us too as we wouldn’t
have to move.
How much is she asking? Well she wants $280,000. Sounds a bargain compared to the prices they pay in the cities nowadays
but it’s only a two bedroom weatherboard cottage and it suits us just fine. We looked at the asking
prices for other homes in the window of the real estate office and it seemed a fair price.
Have you asked about a
mortgage?
Yes we spoke to the bank and they told us if we could make a 20% deposit they would fund the rest.
So that means we would borrow $224,000 and we need $56,000 deposit — well a bit more than that
to cover legal costs.
And you’ve had an offer
from Steve’s parents?
Yes we told them we have saved $22,500 but they could see we were short about $40,000 and they
said they’d lend us the money to help us out. It’s too big an opportunity to pass by.
But it’s a loan not a gift? That’s right. They are in their mid- fifties and plan to retire in 10 years and will want the money back
by then. Steve has two brothers and neither of them is married yet so he’s the apple of their eye
having presented them with two grandkids at once. They haven’t said anything about paying interest
but it’s sort of understood that once we get on top of the mortgage payments and I’m back at work
we can pay them back in instalments.
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Part 3: Projectquestions
Question 1a
The first four steps of the safe harbour are repeated below. They all form part of this stage in the financial
planning process and you need to address all four steps in this first question.
• Step 1: Identify the objectives, financial situation and needs of the client that were made known
through the client’s instructions.
• Step 2: Identify the subject of the advice the client is looking for (whether explicitly or implicitly).
• Step 3: Identify the objectives, financial situation and needs of the client that would reasonably be
considered relevant to the advice sought on that subject (the client’s relevant circumstances).
• Step 4: If it is reasonably clear that information relating to the client’s circumstances is incomplete or
inaccurate, make reasonable enquiries to get complete and accurate information.
Briefly describe the clients’ financial situation, their objectives and needs as initially explained by them?
(100 words)
Answer here
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Question 1b
(i) What is the subject of the advice the clients are seeking? What advice have they asked for?
(ii) What additional advice do you think they need from what you know about their circumstances?
(100 words)
Answer here
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Question 1c
Assume you have asked more questions of the clients and have explained the areas where you think they
need advice.
Read the fact find thoroughly and identify all the issues they are concerned about. Identify what you
consider would be reasonable objectives for the clients.In your answer describe between six (6) and
ten (10) objectives.
(150 words)
Answer here
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Question 1d
List five (5) other clarifying questions you would ask them.This task requires you to identify what gaps there
are in your understanding of the client’s situation.
(150 words)
Answer here
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Question 2a
Determine how much Crystal will receive from Centrelink in family benefits, listing in your answer the type
of benefit and calculatedamount. You will need this information forQuestion 2b.
Tips: Reread Topic 8 on payments to support families. Refer to the latest Guide to Commonwealth
Government Payments booklet available at<https://www.humanservices.gov.au> Corporate  Publications
and resources  ‘A guide to Australian Government payments’.
Alternatively go to the Human Resources website at <https://www.humanservices.gov.au> and click on
families. Identify at ‘Payment Finder’ which benefits are available for someone in Crystal’s position and
which she is eligible to receive. Use the ‘Calculate’ function to determine how much she will get.
(200 words)
Crystal will be received FTB part A. There are some rules and regulations in terms of eligibility in respect to FTB part A.
As per rules in order to obtain benefits under FTB part A one must have dependent child or full time secondary
students whose age must be less than 20. Child must not receive any pension benefit like youth allowance. Apart from
this, there are some conditions that one have to fulfil to become eligible for receiving benefits under FTB part A. One
must be able to meet child related expenses 35% times and meet an income test. As per rules one is eligible for
benefit when dependent child is in age range of 0 to 15 or 16 to 19. In case if any student is doing secondary education
then in that case it must pursue a course that is towards 12th class or equal to it. There is provision of newborn upfront
payment and supplement. There are some important criteria that one need to follow to get benefits of these
supplements. If one fulfils these conditions then it can obtain benefits from relevant department.
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Question 2b
Analyse their current position when they are renting the cottage.
(i) Compile tax and cash flow statements and a statement of net worth.
Note: Please review the Kaplan resource on how to complete cash flow tables.
(ii) Describe the conclusions youhaveformed on the outcome of this analysis.
(100 words)
The net cash flow of Steve and Crystal is 6323 after considering all the expenses they have made.
Net Worth have been calculated by considering assets and liabilities of the couple. The formula used is
Total Assets – Liabilities = Net Worth
Net worth shows that the couple have enough finances in order to go for some big investment in their house. Further,
the net cash flow of the couple reveals that there is enough cash outflow which is required to be reduced by them.
The Net cash flow of the couple is 6323. The taxable income is below 18200 which shows that 0% tax will be applied.
Steve and Crystal do not have to pay any tax for the current year.
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Question 2c
Calculate the costs of a 25 year mortgage if they borrow $224,000. You should determine an illustrative
interest rate from searching amongst mortgage providers. Whilst a honeymoon interest rate may give
short-term benefits you should also illustrate repayments if rates were higher than today. Use an online
mortgage calculator or develop your own using Excel. Set out your assumptions and workings.
(150 words)
Answer here
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Question 2d
(i) Compile a cash flow statement if they go ahead and buy the house. Consider every item in the
statement. How will their income change? Some costs in their budget (like rent) will not apply and be
replaced by mortgage repayments. Some cost items are likely to increase and some may decrease.
Some new cost items will apply. In answering this question use your judgement to create a cash flow
statement that you can show to Steve and Crystal to illustrate the possible outcome if they buy the
house.
Note: You may search for average council rates to use them in your answer. Only a reasonable
assumption is required for this question, students are not assessed on their ability to assume a
correct figure for council rates.
(ii) Write some notes explaining the differences you have identified such as changes in
Centrelinkbenefits.
(100 words)
(I) If Crystal and Steve go for buying a house the mortgage payment required to be made for every month is 1152.
Therefore, the yearly payment for the same will be 13824. Rent amount will not be included in the cash flow
statement and mortgage payment will be made by both of them every year. Revised Cash flow will be made as
follows:
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Net cash Flow will increase from 6323 to 8099. The decision will prove to be profitable for Steve and Crystal.
However, it will increase the liability of both of them.
(II) The decision of taking a loan and buying a new house may bring various changes in the income and expenses of
Steve and Crystal. There will be no major change in the Centrelink of Steve. There can be change in the benefits as it
depends on the location of the house as these benefits are given to him as he carries more than one child. Further, there
will be an increase in the liabilities of the couple and they also have to make payments of mortgage repayment every
month with is amounting to 13824.
(II)
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Question 3a
(i) Consider their debt management position. If they had the capacity,in what sequence should they pay
off the debts? Explain your reasoning.
(ii) What strategies could they adopt to reduce their current debts?
(200 words)
Prepare a list of debt which are incurred by the company. Next step is to give priority to debt which is paid first. Then
make an analysis from which source extra money is earned then it is paid to those debt who is marked at priority. After
paying all this debt see how much saving is done. In this manner, a business can make payment and there is no failure in
debt payment. Various methods are also suggested to reduce debts: They are as follow: Snowball method under this
method there is a payment of small amount of debts then move towards the large one. Austerity Drive: In this business
owner tries to avoid unnecessary expenditure saving money this term helps to make payment of other debts. Stack
Method – under this method first pay to debt of large amount then move towards the payment of small debts as it
reduces much of the burden. Aggregation of debts: Under this First owner combine all the debts which are taken at
different interest then convert into single loan at low rate of interest it benefits owners as it is low cost of debt. This
method helps business to grow without destroying the image.
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Question 4a
Describe what risks there are to the client’s financial position.
Reread the fact find and think about what risks they face. You should consider all the risks to their lifestyle
not just the traditional ones that can be insured.
(200 words)
There are number of risks to the client’s financial position and one of them is market is fluctuating at sharp rate and
share price is declining consistently. Sometimes shares’ price goes up and sometimes down. This reflects that there
are some of the serious risks that investors are facing in their business. Time to time data related to economic
indicators released which create serious tensions among investors. This is because if data reveal slight poor
performance then investors become panic and due to this reason decline comes in the stock market. Similar trends
are observed in case of other markets as it can be seen that huge decline comes in bond and other markets. All these
things lead to decline in values of financial instruments. Thus, these unsystematic risks greatly affect the client
financial position. Main aim of both individuals is to purchase house and they are prepared to make investment. In
case same does not generated good return then in that case they may need to change their lifestyle.
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Question 4b
Although you do not need to provide specific, tailored risk management and estate planning advice,
you can identify issues for the clients to consider and provide strategic advice that will assist them.
Briefly describe what risks Steve, Crystal and their family face if either or both of them die and what general
recommendations do you believe they should consider to mitigate these risks.
(200 words)
There are various points that client should consider like issues before choosing debt as a source of finance. The amount
that is needed to start a business for example: if he requires large amount of money then it is bank overdraft is not seen
as a beneficial source as it has a fixes limit according to the financial position of an owner. Different types of
expenditure and reason for raising money. For example, there is a need of installing a machine which requires large
amount of money so it need to know by him. Time is an important factor in debt capital so it must analysed by the client
to know for how much time it is required.
There are two cases in which either Steve or Crystal die then in such case burden of not business but also the burden of
paying debts lie on one person. In this situation, it might be possible that business is not running successfully and there
is a huge chance of loss. But still there is a chance to get through this situation. In other case if both Steve and Crystal
die then in such there is no chance to move out of this situation because their family do not have knowledge of business.
Their family requires to understand the business try to improve business situation so they are able to make repayment of
debt.
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Question 5
In Question 1c you identified between six (6) and ten (10) objectives for Steve and Crystal.
For each objective, set out your recommendations to assist Steve and Crystal achieve that objective.
Refer to‘Step 3 Development of recommendations’ in Topic 10 for one way to present your answer.
You can provide your recommendations as dot points.
(500 words)
Answer here
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