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3 Simple Rules for Related Parties
Trying to identify related party transactions in an SMSF can seem like pulling apart a set of Russian dolls: the first entity links to another entity, which, in turn, has another entity...
The Hidden Path to Independence
ASIC recently announced that seven (7) SMSF auditors with independence issues were either deregistered or had a condition placed on their registration. It's beyond belief that SMSF...
What’s the Value of an Unlisted Asset?
Two recent cases[1] involving SMSF auditors have focused industry attention on the obligation of SMSF auditors to verify assets valued at market value. The headaches start, however, when a...
ASF Audits Acquires Nest Super
We are proud to announce that ASF Audits has acquired Melbourne-based specialist SMSF auditing firm, Nest Super as we expand our business in Australia. Nest Super director Casey...
Potential Problems with Pension Payments
There’s no doubt the new rules and regulations associated with Super Reform are confusing. We are now seeing new issues starting to emerge that will have adverse tax consequences for...
Lessons About How Not to Meet SMSF Professional Standards
One of the most critical aspects of the Ryan Wealth Holdings Pty Ltd vs Baumgartner [2018] NSWSC 1502 case was the auditor failing to confirm that the fund’s investment strategy had given...
Navigating Simple TRIS Mistakes
It’s a whole new TRIS world out there, with some SMSF advisers starting to make simple mistakes that could have far-reaching implications for SMSFs. Getting it wrong may be the difference...
Putting the SMSF Brakes on Three-Yearly Audit Cycles
We’ve heard many reasons why the three-yearly audit cycle won’t reduce red tape or SMSF audit fees, and how it will increase the burden on SMSF trustees resulting in more auditor...
5 Reasons Why a Data Feed Isn’t an SMSF Audit
There is a perception in the SMSF industry that once a data feed is in place, there is nothing left for an auditor to do. While technology has provided enormous benefits through the...
Proposed Change to SMSF Audit Cycle
As announced in the 2018 Budget, the Government has proposed a change to the annual audit requirement for SMSFs to a three-yearly cycle where an SMSF has a history of good record-keeping...
The Keys to Effective SMSF Reporting Criteria
A recent review of the 2016 SMSF annual statistics released by the ATO indicates that some SMSF auditors are continuing to lodge ACRs unnecessarily. The key to effective SMSF reporting...
The Ugly Truth of Super Reform
The current era of unprecedented SMSF technological change has overwhelmed many SMSF advisers. And as we’re constantly being told to adapt or get left behind, how does that translate into...
