Graduate your elective with an Industry Accreditation
The SMSF Association offers students of Kaplan Professional’s Master of Financial Planning – SMSF Regulations and Taxation FPE020 elective course up to 12 months complimentary SMSF Association Associate Membership*.
THEN, as an Associate Member of the SMSF Association, successfully completing the SMSF Regulations and Taxation Elective FPE020 fulfils your educational requirements to become an accredited SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA®), providing you with the following professional advantages:
- Achieve an Industry-Leading Designation: The SSA® designation is highly respected in the SMSF industry and will set you apart as a leader and expert in your field.
- Independent Recognition: By obtaining the SSA® designation, you gain independent recognition of your SMSF expertise, further enhancing your credibility and trustworthiness in the eyes of your clients and peers.
- Remain at the Forefront: Staying informed and engaged with the SMSF sector is essential to ensure that you consistently adhere to best-practice standards, and your specialist membership helps you do just that.
- Grow Your Profile: As a specialist member, you will have exclusive branding opportunities and an online directory listing in our ‘Find a Specialist’ platform, increasing your visibility and making it easier for potential clients to find you.
- Enhance Your SMSF Skills and Knowledge: Membership with the SMSF Association provides you with access to valuable resources including a minimum of 20 complimentary CPD hours per year, and educational materials that will help you enhance your SMSF skills and knowledge.
SMSF Association Membership
Become an Accredited SMSF Association Specialist and be independently recognised for your SMSF expertise and knowledge.
The industry benchmark, attaining an SMSF Association designation will set you apart and position you as an industry leader.
On claiming the offer, students will receive complimentary Associate Membership until 31 March of the following calendar year. The SMSF Association membership cycle runs 1 April – 31 March. To be eligible, you must register for this offer within 90 days of initial enrolment into the SMSF Regulations and Taxation elective with Kaplan Professional, and not be a current financial member of the SMSF Association. On notification of successful completion of the elective, your membership will be upgraded from Associate to Specialist and you’ll receive your peak SMSF industry accreditation which allows you to use the SSA post nominals*.
Find out more about our Associate Membership here.
*In order to use the SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA®) designation, you must be a member of the SMSF Association. Enjoy up to 12 months complimentary membership with the Association while you complete your studies. Should you successfully complete the SMSF Regulations and Taxation Elective and achieve your Specialist designation before the complementary period expires, you will be upgraded to Specialist Membership for the remainder of the complimentary membership period. Complimentary membership offer is eligible to new members only.
Join while you study and access resources to help you complete your course
With your complimentary membership, access all Associate Member professional advantages to help with your studies.
Including access to:
- Technical Resources dedicated to specific learning areas
- Previous Conference Session Recordings delivered by Leading Industry Experts
- Sector Research Papers
- Direct SMSF Support from our Technical Research Service
- A minimum of 20 complimentary CPD Hours Annually
- Member Pricing for Further Association Webinars and Events
- Daily SMSF news digests, to keep you up to date with the latest developments
- Opportunities to grow your network and connect with experienced SMSF professionals