A client specifically asks for scoped advice such as: superannuation advice but you have identified that they require advice in relation to debt management and cash flow management. You have addressed your concerns with the client and they are aware that they need assistance in that area, but are not wanting you to provide advice in relation to those areas as they just want to get their 'superannuation sorted'. You have warned the client and have agreed to scope out the other areas of advice that are relevant to them and you have agreed with them that you will address these in 6 months' time. You have prepared your file notes appropriately and the client has agreed and signed off on the scope of the advice. Even though you have adhered to the legal obligations in your client file, are you really doing what is in the client's best interests if you scope your advice to superannuation only? Why/Why not?

Consider the broader picture of the client's situation and reflect on whether scoped advice is deemed to be 'ethical' based on the ethical theories we have discussed in Module 1 in conjunction with the Code of Ethics.

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Scoped Advice and Ethical Considerations While you have adhered to legal obligations by documenting the clients wishes and limitations in your file no... View the full answer