A relevant degree can earn practitioners education credits under the new FASEA regime, even if it is not on the official list of approved degrees to date, according to a technical expert.

FASEA has added to the list of professional designations it has recognised as providing prior learning equivalent to its new standards and has approved the bridging courses offered by a Queensland university.

A large majority of advisers who sat the first FASEA exam have been notified they have passed as increasing numbers sign up for the next two rounds of exams.

FASEA has released the dates and locations for the next two rounds of its mandatory adviser exam, including new regional locations, but will take another two weeks before it releases results from the first round of exams.

FASEA has confirmed coursework related to professional accounting designations will count towards its mandatory education standards for financial advisers.

A number of industry experts have joined forces to create a program to help financial advisers prepare for the FASEA exam.

The continuing professional development model from FASEA has provided clarity around ongoing training, but has also set strict benchmarks for advisers.