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Small Business e-Learning Series FCAN

Small Business e-Learning Series

Before commencing the first module, please click here to read important information about accessing the e-Learning.

   Any state laws referenced in the e-Learning Series are based on Victorian laws and learners should review the relevant laws in their own state to identify any possible differences in legislation. References to Victorian State Government websites and resources do not apply to NSW small businesses. Where appropriate FCAN members should identify NSW State Government small business resources and assistance. 

Access the Foundations modules

Access the Advanced modules (COMING SOON)

Access the Resources Index

Module 1: Defining ‘small business’

Foundations modules

Each module earns 1 CPD point in the categories Technical/Skills. The Foundations modules attract a maximum of 10 CPD points in total within one calendar year.

You may also apply for a completion certificate once you have successfully completed all 14 Foundations modules. Please email [email protected] to request a completion certificate.

A note on assessment tasks

To meet the requirements of FCVic’s Small Business Scope of Practice, these modules consist of both content and assessment tasks. Some of these tasks test factual knowledge, while others call for judgment. The process of thinking through assessment tasks is an important part of learning, however we recognise that some of these questions, particularly those requiring judgment, can be quite tricky and time consuming to answer.

To assist with these more challenging questions, we’ve developed a complementary hints module.

The hints module is intended to be an evolving document and we welcome new feedback and additions. If you come across a challenging question and there is not yet a hint for it, please screenshot the question you’re having trouble with and email it to Bella Walker at [email protected] – we’ll get back to you with an answer and will also add the question to the hints module.

Module 1: Defining ‘small business’

Module 2: Business structures

Module 3: The financial counsellor’s role and practice

Module 4: Legal framework

Module 5: The impact of business on personal finances

Module 6: Financial abuse, relationship breakdown, family business

Module 7: Understanding business financial statements

Module 8: Common small business costs

Module 9: Business tax

Module 10: Insolvency

Module 11: Closing a business

Module 12: Dispute resolution services

Module 13: Other forms of assistance to small business

Module 14: Working with your small business clients

Hints for FCVic’s Small Business Foundations e-Learning Modules

To access the previous version of the ‘Foundations of small business financial counselling eLearning series’, released in 2021, please click here. You may wish to access the previous version of this content if you are already in the process of completing the series.

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Advanced modules

Please note that ‘advanced’ modules are coming soon.

Module 1: Defining ‘small business’

Module 2: Business structures

Module 3: The financial counsellor’s role and practice

Module 4: Legal framework

Module 5: The impact of business on personal finances

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Case studies, role plays, activities and responses are included for illustration only. They are intended to assist with assimilation of material and not to reflect actual case work processes or situations.

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