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Become an SMSF Specialist Advisor

Gain a valuable and highly regarded industry designation, while reducing your FASEA obligations and education costs

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National Conference 2020

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"Being able to use the SMSF Specialist logo gives a lot of confidence in your abilities"

Rebecca van Langenberg, Special Counsel, Magwicks Lawyers

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"The SMSF Association gives me the connections and the confidence to succeed."

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"My SMSF education is important to keep me up to date with the latest changes."

Mary Alam, Senior Accountant, John Alam & Partners

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The SMSF Association is the peak independent, professional body representing Australia’s SMSF sector

The SMSF Association provides an extensive range of high quality SMSF knowledge and education, Specialist accreditations and the Australian-first Graduate Certificate qualification. Supporting SMSF professionals every step of the way.

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  • 19 Feb 2020 - 21 Feb 2020

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    National Conference 2020
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  • 27 Nov 2019 - 27 Nov 2020

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    Online Intensive Workshop – Managing the Disruption of Retirement and Estate Plans 2 years on
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  • 12 Dec 2019

    Local Communities•

    Brisbane: The SMSF death benefit payment process – is it as easy as it sounds?
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The ultimate SMSF resource library at your fingertips. View Resource Library

Access a practical library of technical articles, media releases, white label documents, events and updates on the latest legislation and regulation so you can stay up to date and provide the best advice.

VIEW THE FULL RESOURCE LIBRARY

Membership with the SMSF Association

To give the best advice, you need the latest information. Not only will you be able to enhance and maintain your SMSF skills, you’ll also have access to the latest SMSF news, events, industry accreditation, education, research, networking opportunities and practical information to help you day to day.

The extensive range of benefits has your professional development needs covered.

  1. Become one of our accredited, independently endorsed SMSF professionals and be profiled to a community of engaged trustees.

    Become Accredited

  2. Extend your SMSF knowledge through increased CPD opportunities in your preferred learning format or style, face-to-face or online. Participate in local community events or in our member only LinkedIn group.

    Extend your Professional Development

  3. Receive technical support from the SMSF Association's Technical and Policy team as they address SMSF technical issues you may encounter in your day to day practice.

    Utilise the Technical Research Service

  4. Have your voice heard in our advocacy efforts and help shape the future of the SMSF sector.

    Have your voice heard

  5. Hear from experts and thought leaders sharing their knowledge on a range of SMSF topics. Network with multi-disciplinary SMSF professionals to discuss the latest SMSF topics, trends and influences.

    View the upcoming events

  6. Technical resources, SMSF information, strategies and policies for your reference as well as the latest news, information and updates to SMSF policy.

    Stay up to date with the Resource Library

"The Association’s emphasis on training has been huge in building my confidence. Another benefit is that I am a much more rounded advisor as I am connecting with members from many other different professions.”

Daniel Martinez

SMSF Association Specialist member

Senior Financial Adviser, PFG Financial Services

"I now see membership to the SMSF Association as imperative in maintaining my SMSF expertise and to keep up to date with our professional development."

John Alam

SMSF Association Specialist member

Managing Director, John Alam & Partners

"I am able to maintain higher levels in my standards of professional education by attending the Association’s annual conference, technical conferences and online learning."

Mary Alam

SMSF Association Specialist member

Senior Accountant, John Alam & Partners

"The value of my membership is having my SMSF expertise independently endorsed through accreditation, being a part of a trusted, professional community and having an opportunity to shape the future of the SMSF industry."

Shelley Banton

SMSF Association Specialist member

Director, SuperAuditors

"The Specialist Accreditation helps to set me apart from the thousands of other SMSF auditors, and sets the tone with my clients that I am a Specialist, I am technically proficient, and I provide a thorough and high-quality audit service."

Cherie Archibald

SMSF Association Specialist member

Auditor, InFocus Audits

"As an SMSF Association member I can be confident in my SMSF compliance and competence. I am kept up to date with sector updates daily, can access technical support quickly for day to day practice and have built an extensive network of peers whilst building business opportunities."

Nick Aston

SMSF Association Specialist member

Accountant, Brentnalls

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Membership benefits begin from day one.

Membership with the SMSF Association gives you a competitive advantage instantly.

  • Receive SMSF updates delivered daily to members electronically.
  • Access practical professional resources and research available online 24/7.
  • Priority invitations to specialised professional development events (with a range of CPD opportunities), workshops and conferences.
  • Access a comprehensive resource library including white label documents, succinct fact sheets, checklists to assist in day-to-day client discussions.
  • Stay current and up to date with the latest legislative and technical changes with clearly explained Go-To Guides delivered straight to your inbox.

The benefits of membership are immediate and provide an advantage for accountants, auditors, financial planners
and other professionals working within the SMSF sector.

View the membership benefits.

A membership to suit your needs.

We understand at different stages of your career you may need a different level of support.
The SMSF Association offers four levels of membership designed to cater for all SMSF professionals.

  1. Affiliate Membership

     

    $125

    pro-rata

    Membership until 31 March 2020

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  2. Associate Membership

     

    $295

    pro-rata

    Membership until 31 March 2020

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  3. Specialist Membership

     

    $695

    per year

    More detail Benefits and Entitlements Find out more
  4. Retired Membership

     

    $145

    per year

    More detail Benefits and Entitlements Find out more

At the SMSF Association we believe that how well we live in retirement is a function of how well we have managed our super and who has advised us.

Generate new SMSF business.

As an SMSF Association Specialist you are profiled to a market of over 1.1 million trustees self managing their super.
Join the SMSF Association, update your profile, be found.

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