Set yourself apart and demonstrate your expertise to clients and your peers
Become an Accredited SMSF Association Specialist and be independently recognised for your SMSF expertise and knowledge.
The industry benchmark, attaining an SMSF Association designation will set you apart and position you as an industry leader.
Benefits include:
- Independent recognition of your SMSF expertise
- Industry leading designation (SSA® / SSAud®)
- Grow your profile with Association branding and listing on ‘Find A Specialist’ page
- Enhance your current SMSF skills and knowledge
- Specialist only CPD and up to 25 CPD hours per year
- Potential for one subject credit towards Financial Adviser licensing requirements
- 1 subject credit towards Graduate Certificate in SMSFs through Kaplan. Subject credit approved by FASEA
The Association offers two different accreditation programs with flexible pathways for completion:
- SMSF Specialist Advisor – for Accountants and Financial Planners
- SMSF Specialist Auditor – for Auditors
To register for an SMSF Association accreditation program, you are required to be a current Associate Member.
Pathway to
Specialisation
SMSF Specialist Advisor Program
Be recognised for your SMSF expertise by achieving the highly coveted SSA® designation.
SMSF Specialist Auditor Program
Be recognised for your SMSF audit expertise by achieving the highly coveted SSAud® designation.
Master of Financial Planning
Take your SMSF knowledge to the highest level with the Specialist SMSF Advisor (SSA®) elective.
“Being an accredited SMSF Specialist means I have the education, skills and know-how to deal with the complexities of SMSFs; and the SMSF Association stands out amongst all the Associations in providing the information you need. ”
- ANNA GARUCCIO
SMSF ASSOCIATION FELLOW SPECIALIST ADVISOR (FSSA), DIRECTOR, MTIS PRIVATE WEALTH
