Rate My Professor Anna Webb

Anna Webb is a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics within the Griffith Business School at Griffith University. Specializing in financial planning and taxation, she plays a key role in educating the next generation of financial professionals. Her academic background includes a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning awarded by Griffith University, a Master of Taxation Studies (Honours) from The University of Auckland, and a Bachelor degree. Located at the Nathan Campus in office Business 1 (N50) 0.43, she is contactable via phone at (07) 3735 8091.

As course convenor, Anna Webb leads several foundational units in financial planning, including Financial Planning 1 (2200AFE) offered online in Trimester 1 and Financial Planning Fundamentals (7254AFE), also delivered online. These courses equip students with essential knowledge in financial advice, goal setting, investment choices, and regulatory frameworks relevant to the Australian financial services industry. Her teaching aligns with programs such as the Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice (OUA) and Master of Financial Planning. In research, Anna focuses on financial planning education outcomes and professional preparation. Key publications include 'Career Outcomes of Financial Planning Students' (Financial Planning Research Journal, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2019, pp. 82-110), co-authored with Tracey West and Di Johnson, which presents survey data on employment rates, salary levels, and career progression for Griffith University financial planning graduates, reporting figures such as 68.4% employment in financial planning roles. This work originated from a 2017 Griffith University Discussion Paper in Finance (finance:201702) with additional co-authors Katherine Hunt and Dianna Johnson. Other significant contributions are 'Industry Demand for Financial Planning Graduates' (Financial Planning Research Journal, 2016), 'Embedding Communication Skills for Future Financial Planners' co-authored with Di Johnson and Tracey West, and 'Quantifying the Use of Bloomberg in Finance' (2021), assessing the tool's integration in university curricula. Anna maintains professional membership with the Financial Planning Association of Australia since 12 January 2015 and has engaged in initiatives like Griffith University's 2018 speed mentoring for young women and the 2023 Financial Planning Academics Forum alongside colleagues Dr. Tracey West and Dr. Steffen Westermann. Her scholarship enhances understanding of career pathways and pedagogical innovations in financial planning.