SMSF Association Events Terms and Conditions

The SMSF Association hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The following provides a summary of the Association’s Terms and Conditions pertaining to specific events and offers. 

SMSF ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL SUMMIT 2025 TERMS & CONDITIONS
REGISTRATION
  • All participants are required to officially register via the online registration form.

  • All Technical Summit 2025 registration fees are in Australian Dollars and inclusive of GST.

  • In order to obtain member savings, you MUST be a financial member of the SMSF Association at the time of registering. Special Offers may be limited to membership categories and/or other special criteria.

  • To confirm your membership status or eligibility, please contact the SMSF Association on (08) 8205 1950 or email [email protected].

  • By completing your SMSF Association Technical Summit 2025 registration you agree for the SMSF Association to use your personal data to facilitate your registration for this event only. The details you provide will be shared with our event partners including our on-site registration partner.

  • Full payment of fees is required prior to the event.

  • Registration for in-person attendance is capped due to venue capacity, and will be removed as a registration option once reached.

REGISTRATION INCLUSIONS (IN-PERSON)

Full Technical Summit registrations offer the following for the event: 

  • Entry to all sessions

  • Entry to the Exhibition

  • Daily catering on Wednesday 6 August 2025 and Thursday 7 August 2025

  • Entry to the SMSF Association Networking Function on Wednesday 6 August 2025

  • Access to all recorded sessions after the event for limited time to be determined by the SMSF Association.

REGISTRATION INCLUSIONS (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Technical Summit registrations offer the following:

  • Live streaming delivery as per the Technical Summit program

  • On demand sessions after the event for limited time to be determined by the SMSF Association

REGISTRATION FEES

(prices listed are per ticked and inclusive of GST)

SMSF Association Membership Renewal Offer

Available exclusively to current financial SMSF Association Fellow and Specialist Members who register and pay for the Technical Summit 2025 Registration Fee at the time of Membership Renewal.

Exclusively available for in-person attendance. Changes to Virtual Registration at a later date may incur additional fee of $260.

Offer strictly available from 17 March 2025 – 13 April 2025.

$990

SMSF Association Special Group Offer

Available to current financial SMSF Association Fellow, Specialist, Associate and Retired Members, when registering 3+ people from the same office:

All attendees must be current financial SMSF Association Life, Fellow, Specialist, Associate or Retired Members.

All attendees must register at the same time for the discount to apply.

If the group falls below 3 attendees for an organisation due to any type of cancellation, this group rate will no longer apply and all registrations within the group will be charged at the rate applicable at the time of booking.

Offer strictly available from 14 April 2025 – 6 July 2025.

$1,050

SMSF Association Member Registration – Early Bird

Available to current financial SMSF Association Life, Fellow, Specialist, Associate or Retired Members.

Offer strictly available from 14 April 2025 – 6 July 2025.

$1,250

SMSF Association Member Virtual Registration

Available to current financial SMSF Association Member. 

Offer available from 14 April 2025 – 15 September 2025*. 

*Virtual Platform closes 6 October 2025 

$1,250

SMSF Association Member Registration – Standard Registration

Available to current financial SMSF Association Member.

Offer available from 7 July 2025 – 5 August 2025.

$1,550

New Member Special Early Bird Registration

(Technical Summit + Associate Membership until 31 March 2026)

Available to new SMSF Association members, from 1 May 2025 – 6 July 2025.

Non-members who previously held membership with the SMSF Association are not eligible for this offer.

$1,600

CA ANZ Member Registration

Available to current CA ANZ Members.

Offer available from 14 July 2025 – 5 August 2025.

$1,600

CA ANZ Member Virtual Registration

Available to current CA ANZ Members.

Offer available from 14 July 2025 – 15 September 2025.*

*Virtual Platform closes 6 October 2025

$1,600

New Member Special Standard Registration

(Technical Summit + Associate Membership until 31 March 2026)

Available to new SMSF Association members, from 6 July 2025 – 5 August 2025.

Non-members who previously held membership with the SMSF Association are not eligible for this offer.

$1,900

Non-Member Registration

Available to Non-Members. Offer available from 14 April 2025 – 5 August 2025. 

$2,200

Non-Member Virtual Registration

Available to Non-Members. Offer available from 14 April 2025 – 15 September 2025.*

*Virtual Platform closes 6 October 2025

$2,200

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

In the event of cancellations, the following cancellation rules and fees shall apply:

  • Registration cancellations received up until 5:00pm (ACST) on Friday 4 July 2025 may be eligible to receive a full refund less a $260 administration fee.

  • Any cancellation received after 5:00pm (ACST) on Friday 4 July 2025 will not be eligible to receive a refund. Delegates can maintain their registration and have access to full program virtually and on demand post event.

  • Attendee substitutions to another person from your organisation can be made up until the event commences. This may be subject to a price adjustment based on membership category and/or status.

  • A credit may be held to be applied to any other SMSF Association event (not membership fees) however this is subject to approval and at the discretion of the SMSF Association.

  • Note: Any applicable refund will be returned via the same payment method as the original receipt of funds.

  • All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to [email protected]

DISCLAIMER
  • As a participant of the SMSF Association Technical Summit, your image or voice may be recorded via video, photograph or by any other means (“recorded”) by an officer or official of the SMSF Association Technical Summit 2025 and may be distributed or published at the discretion of the SMSF Association. If you do not wish to be recorded, you are required to formally advise the SMSF Association in writing at [email protected].

INSURANCE
  • You are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate registration fees do not provide any such insurance coverage. The SMSF Association accepts no responsibility for any loss in this regard.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
  • Individual travel arrangements including flights and accommodation are the responsibility of the individual.

  • The Event Venue does not offer accommodation. Accommodation options can be found on the Technical Summit website.

  • Separate Terms & Conditions apply for accommodation bookings directly with the chosen property.

CONDITION OF ENTRY
  • Delegates are expected to act professionally and abide by the additional health and safety measures implemented by the Sydney Masonic Centre. Conditions of entry apply to all attendees and are subject to change without notice in line with federal and state government directives.

UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

Should any unforeseen circumstances (including COVID or other related circumstances) prevent the SMSF Association Technical Summit 2025 from proceeding (including the SMSFA deciding that it will not hold the event as planned), the SMSF Association will:

  • Reschedule the event to another date, or;

  • Hold the event virtually, or;

  • Refund the registration fee in full should the delegate prefer

UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
  • We reserve the right to change the program and/or speakers from that which is advertised,

  • Should we be forced to do so, we will use our best endeavours to ensure that any substituted sessions are of equal quality and relevance.

  • Should such changes be necessary, this will not entitle delegates to a refund or part refund of their Technical Summit 2025 registration.

SMSF Audit day 2025 terms and conditions
REGISTRATIONS FEES AND INCLUSIONS

All participants are required to officially register via the online registration form. Please ensure you have reviewed the following information to assist in your planning. All prices are in Australian Dollars and include GST.

MEMBERSHIP SAVINGS

In order to obtain the member savings, you must be a financial member at the time of registering. Special Offers may be limited to specific membership categories and/or other specific criteria.

To confirm your membership status or eligibility, please contact the SMSF Association on (08) 8205 1950 or email [email protected].

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES (PRICES LISTED ARE PER TICKET)

Exclusive Offer 2024 Registrants Only
$300

SMSF Association Member Registration
Available to SMSF Association Associate, Specialist, Fellow and Retired Members 
Offer available from: 26 June 2025 – 18 July 2025
$330

Non-Member Registration
Available to all Non-Members.
Offer available from: 26 June 2025 – 15 October 2025
$450

REGISTRATION
  • All participants are required to officially register via the online registration form.
  • All Registration Fees are in Australian Dollars and include GST.
  • By completing your registration, you agree that the SMSF Association may use your personal data to facilitate your registration for this event only. The details you provide will be shared with our event partners.
  • Full payment of fees is required prior to the event.
REGISTRATION inclusions

Virtual Audit Day registrations offer the following:

  • Access to all the sessions via the online platform until Friday 31st October 2025.
payment method

Payment can be made in the following ways:

Credit Card Payment
Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. Please note a 1% surcharge may apply to Visa and MasterCard payments and 1.5% surcharge for American Express payments.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Bank: Westpac Banking Corporation
Account Name: SMSF Association Ltd
BSB: 033 113
Account Number: 191756

Please include your name as a reference on the deposit.
On receipt of your payment, a confirmation letter and invoice/receipt will be emailed to you. It is advisable to check all items listed.

Audit Day postponement cancellation and refund policy

In the event of cancellations not related to state or federal directives around Covid related border closures, social distancing, event numbers or other such restrictions the following cancellation rules and fees shall apply:

  • Cancellations received before 5:00pm on Tuesday 19th August 2025 will be eligible for full refund.
  • Any cancellations received less than 14 days prior to the event (Tuesday 26th August 2025 onwards) will not be eligible to receive a refund.
  • Attendee substitutions to another member of your organisation can be made until the event commences. This may be subject to a price adjustment if applicable. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to [email protected]

Note: Any applicable refund will be returned via the same payment method as the original receipt of funds.

CROSSROADS OF CONTROL: NAVIGATING TRUSTEE INCAPACITY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
REGISTRATIONS FEES AND INCLUSIONS

All participants are required to officially register via the online registration form. Please ensure you have reviewed the following information to assist in your planning. All prices are in Australian Dollars and inclusive of GST.

MEMBERSHIP SAVINGS

In order to obtain the member savings, you must be a financial member of either SMSF Association or STEP Australia at the time of registering. Special Offers may be limited to specific membership categories and/or other specific criteria.

To confirm your membership status or eligibility, please contact:

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES (PRICES LISTED ARE PER TICKET)

SMSF Association Member Registration
Available to financial SMSF Association Fellow, Specialist, Associate and Retired Members.
Offer available from: 8th May 2025 – 21 July 2025
$330

STEP Australia Member Registration
Available to financial STEP Australia Members.
Offer available from: 8th May 2025 – 21 July 2025
$330

Non-Member Registration
Available to all Non-Members.
Offer available from: 8th May 2025 – 21 July 2025
$550

REGISTRATION
  • All participants are required to officially register via the online registration form.
  • All Registration Fees are in Australian Dollars and include GST.
  • By completing your registration, you agree that the SMSF Association and / or STEP Australia may use your personal data to facilitate your registration for this event only.
  • By completing your registration, you grant consent for the details provided to be disclosed to both the SMSF Association and STEP Australia, which may be utilised by each organisation for communication and marketing purposes.
  • Full payment of fees is required prior to the event.
REGISTRATION INCLUSIONS

Virtual Audit Day registrations offer the following:

  • Access to all the sessions via the online platform until Thursday 31 July 2025. 
PAYMENT METHOD

Credit Card payment is required to complete your registration.

If you wish to pay by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), please contact [email protected] for invoice and details.

POSTPONEMENT CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

In the event of cancellations, the following cancellation rules and fees shall apply:

  • Registration cancellations received up until 5:00pm (AEST) on Wednesday 21 May 2025 may be eligible to receive a full refund.

  • Any cancellation received after 5:00pm (AEST) on Wednesday 21 May 2025 will not be eligible to receive a refund. Delegates can maintain their registration and have access to full program on demand post event.

  • Attendee substitutions to another person from your organisation can be made up until the event commences. This may be subject to a price adjustment based on membership category and/or status.

  • All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to [email protected]

MISCELLANEOUS
  • We reserve the right to change the program and/or speakers from that which is advertised.
  • Should we be forced to do so, we will use our best endeavours to ensure that any substituted sessions are of equal quality and relevance.
  • Should such changes be necessary, this will not entitle delegates to a refund or part refund of their registration.
SMSF ASSOCIATION Audit discussion group Terms and conditions
1. REGISTRATION

1.1   The auditor discussion group (‘ADG’) is available to SMSF Association (‘Association’) members who are:
          a) Current SMSF Specialist Auditor (SSAud) members; or
          b) A current member and a registered candidate in the SMSF Specialist Auditor course.
1.2   The Association may, at its absolute discretion, approve a member who does not meet the criteria in 1.1 to attend one or more ADGs.
1.3   The Association may at any time and at its absolute discretion, cancel or terminate a member’s ADG registration.
1.4   All participants are required to register via the online registration form.
1.5   By registering, participants agree to the Association using their personal data for any event registration and related communications.
1.6   Registration and attendance to the ADG are strictly personal. Access to live sessions or recordings is expressly limited to the registered               individual only.
1.7   By registering for this event, participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

2. CONDUCT

2.1     Participants agree to maintain respect and professionalism, and to act in accordance with the Association’s Code of Professional
           Conduct.
2.2     Abusive, offensive, bullying, discriminatory, harassment or defamatory behaviour is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.
2.3     Any conduct in breach of the Association’s Code of Professional Conduct will be referred to the Professional Standards Committee or the
           Board.

Recordings and Publication

3.1    By participating in the ADG you consent to the recording of your image or voice. These recordings will be exclusively available to
          registrants for a period of up to 3 months, or another period of time as determined by the SMSF Association.
3.2    Recordings will not be disseminated or published beyond the scope set out in these terms and conditions.
3.3    Creating, transmitting, or publishing personal recordings (videos, audio, or images), is strictly prohibited. Doing so is a breach of these
          terms and conditions and the privacy of other participants.
3.4    Participants agree not to share, distribute, or publish any content or information from the ADG sessions on any
          media outlets, social media, or other public platforms, without the explicit consent of all parties involved. This applies to comments and
          questions from members, facilitators, or guests, including any comments attributable to the Australian Taxation Office.

PURPOSE AND INTENT

4.1    The purpose and intent of the ADG, is to provide a forum for members to participate in discussions regarding the audit of SMSFs. This
          includes topics of a technical nature, professional and ethical standards, as well as other associated issues experienced by members in
          practice.
4.2    Participation in this discussion group signifies a collective agreement to engage in discussions that are meant exclusively for the
          educational and informational benefit of attendees. These discussions are to be conducted in good faith and mutual respect for the
          benefit of all.
4.3    Members are expected to uphold the confidential nature of these discussions at all times. This commitment to discretion is pivotal in
          fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
4.4    The ADG serves as a forum for general guidance and is not a substitute for professional or client specific advice. The information shared
          is general in nature and should be evaluated against individual circumstances before application. No warranty is given as to its accuracy
          and persons who rely on this information do so at their own risk.
4.5    Any statements, views or opinions expressed by participants are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the SMSF
          Association. The accuracy of any information shared is not guaranteed, and reliance on it is at the individual’s own risk. The accuracy of
          these opinions is not assured, and reliance on them should be cautiously evaluated.
4.6    Representatives of the Australian Taxation Office may attend the ADG. Their attendance is to help qualify information and provide ATO
          views on various matters, thereby enriching the discussions.
4.7    Where a formal opinion is required from the Commissioner of Taxation in relation to a specific client matter, application should be made
          using the appropriate channels, including:
             a) Private binding rulings;
             b) SMSF specific advice; or
             c) SMSF early engagement and voluntary disclosure

4.8    A member or members of the SMSF Association technical team may be present to assist in clarifying queries and supplement
          discussions with additional insights as needed.
4.9     Occasionally, follow-up on discussed matters may be required. Such information may be conveyed in in future ADG sessions or via direct
           communication with attendees including via email.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

5.1    CPD is provided solely for registered individuals.
5.2    To qualify for CPD, attendees must:
          a) Register to attend via the SMSF Association website; and
          b) Attend at least 80% of the session.
5.3    CPD can be obtained by attending the live ADG or by viewing the recorded session through the member dashboard. CPD will only be
         provided once per unique event, regardless of the number of times the content is accessed.
5.4    Attendees who meet the CPD criteria will receive a CPD certificate from the Association. For attendees of the live ADG session, this will
          generally be within 2 business days after the event. Whilst every effort is made, the issue of certificates for the viewing of recordings will
          be issued as soon as is practicable by the end of each month.