Latest news articles
Who is the expert steering your SMSF?
First published in the Financial Review on 05 October 2021 If you’re not across non-arm’s length expenditure rules or whether a six-member fund would suit you, it’s probably time you
Confusion still reigns over re-structured Market Linked Pensions (MLPs)
Re-structured MLPs since 1 July 2017 continue to cause uncertainty for industry as we wait for detail on the Government’s MYEFO announcement to allow retirees to partially commute these pensions
Self-managed super attracts new members seeking tax benefits
First published in The Australian on 13 September 2021 Written by Anthony Keane, Personal Finance Writer Nobody wants to pay a $150,000-plus tax bill if they can avoid it. But
When mate’s rates will backfire on your SMSF
First published in the Financial Review on 8 September 2021 Recent ATO changes mean big tax penalties when you provide services to your DIY fund but don’t charge in full.
Latest media releases
15 consumer groups and professional associations call for stronger compensation scheme
(Joint media release with Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), Boutique Financial Planning Principals Association, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CHOICE, Consumer Action Law Centre, Consumer Credit Legal
SMSFs exemption from retirement income strategy legislation gets thumbs up
The SMSF Association has thrown its in principle support behind the Government’s decision to remove SMSFs from the legislative requirement for trustees to develop a retirement income strategy for fund
Major education partnerships announced to enhance SMSF Professionalism
The SMSF Association has today announced two new major education pathways for its coveted SMSF Specialist Advisor designation (SSA™ ). The SMSF Association has entered into new partnership agreements with
Caution urged on 20% threshold proposal for auditor referral fees
The SMSF Association is urging caution on introducing a 20% threshold for auditor referral fees as outlined in the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board’s draft amendments to the APES
Latest submissions
SMSF Association Submission – Modernising Document Execution
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Government’s public consultation paper. The temporary COVID-19 measures put in place by the
SMSF Association Submission – APESB Exposure Draft 03/21 Proposed Amendments to Fee-Related Provisions of APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including independence standards)
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board Limited (APESB) exposure draft 03/21 for the
SMSF Association Submission – Single Disciplinary Body: Policy Paper
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Government’s Policy Paper on the proposed framework for the drafting of the single
SMSF Association Submission – Compensation Scheme of Last Resort
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Exposure Drafts and Proposal Paper. We support measures
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