Category: News articles

SMSF Property valuations – Walking the tightrope of ATO guidance and auditing standards

For all SMSFs, it is a regulatory requirement that assets be valued at their market value when preparing a fund’s annual accounts and financial statements. Additionally, SMSF auditors are obligated […]

Did Active Managers Find Opportunities to Outperform? Mid-Year SPIVA® Australia 2023 report

Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices | Proud partner of the SMSF Association The latest Australian edition, the SPIVA Australia Mid-Year 2023 Scorecard, provides a number of interesting insights […]

The Dos and Don’ts of Your SMSF Property Investment

First published in the Eureka Report on 12 September 2023. Neil Sparks, head of membership & corporate development at the SMSF Association, lists all the things you can’t do with […]

The importance of getting all things NOI right at tax time

As many individuals start to turn their minds toward meeting their tax time obligations, a recently published Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) case highlights the strict application of the Notice of […]

How family super funds can boost wealth

First published in the Financial Review on 6 September 2023. New rules that allow SMSFs six members rather than just four offer opportunities for transferring assets to the next generation, […]

accsource – 6 tweaks to Create a Culture of Efficiency

Sponsored Content provided by accsource | Proud partner of the SMSF Association In today’s fast-paced environment, businesses are adopting ways to be efficient and stay competitive. Creating a culture of […]

Considering an SMSF? It’s About Choice & Control

First published in the Eureka Report on 22 August 2023. Neil Sparks, head of membership & corporate development at the SMSF Association, the peak national body for the industry, examines […]

Self-managed superannuation offers choice and control… and more young people want it

First published in the West Australian on 21 August 2023. There are two words that perfectly encapsulate why people choose a self-managed super fund — choice and control. Control has […]

Technical Newsletter: Edition 2

Edition 2 May – August 2023 Compiled by the SMSF Association’s technical team, this Technical Newsletter provides a snapshot of key SMSF legislative and technical developments which have occurred since […]

accsource – The Challenges of Finding Skilled Teams to Meet Your Business Needs

Sponsored Content provided by accsource | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Employers seek top qualities when recruiting candidates, including applicable experience, technical expertise, education, effective communication, and collaborative skills. […]