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.

FASEA has released its Education Pathways Tool to provide new and existing advisers feedback on their education requirements.

SMSF advisers holding a specialist designation will be given credit towards meeting the new FASEA education standards.

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority has approved a number of graduate diploma and bridging courses, opening the way for advisers to meet their training obligations by the start of 2024.