Jul 27, 2020 | Audit Independence, SMSF Audit Independence
There has been much discussion surrounding the updated Independence Guide, published by the APESB and Professional Accounting Bodies, concerning how a routine or mechanical service impacts SMSF auditor independence. Mirroring the recent changes made to the APES 110... 
Jun 22, 2020 | Audit Independence
The murky waters of SMSF auditor independence just got a whole lot clearer. The Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board (APESB) has released a new Independence Guide representing a significant change to the traditional model of in-house SMSF audits. Many... 
Jun 15, 2020 | LRBA, Property
In this second article of our four-part series, we look at the compliance issues surrounding property development and LRBAs. One of the concerns outlined by the ATO in SMSFRB 2020/1 is SMSFs investing in property development through an LRBA. And while an LRBA can be... 
May 25, 2020 | Related Party
In the first article of our four-part series on SMSFs and property development, we focus on related party leases and how to keep them compliant. The ATO has flagged their concern about an increase in the number of SMSFs entering into related party property... 
