SMSF Articles
Expertly published to provide experienced industry knowlege and guidance for SMSF professionals and trustees.
Are SMSF Auditors required to do title searches?
Are SMSF Auditors really required to order a title search over your smsf property annually? We break down what the requirements are and why in this article.
Guide to SMSF Lease Agreements
Wherever we have an SMSF that holds property, it is more than likely that the fund needs to have a valid, compliant lease agreement in place between the smsf trustee and the tenant. Here’s what you need to know.
Gold and Silver Bullion Investments in your SMSF
This article aims to clarify what types of bullion exists and what the requirements are when investing in bullion in your SMSF.
An Overview of Business Real Property
The Business Real Property definition is one that kind of sounds strange when said out loud. What makes a property a property a ‘business real property’?
What is the meaning of an Independent SMSF Audit?
ASIC Approved SMSF Auditors are required by law to be independent. I will explain how this works and what is meant by independence. How to get to and stay independent and what happens when SMSF Auditors are no longer independent or are at risk of losing independence.
SMSF Audit Requirements – What to expect to provide when engaging with an SMSF Auditor.
Running an SMSF whilst can be difficult at times is made even moreso when it comes time to do your annual SMSF Audit. SMSFs are required to be audited annually and before a specified date set out by the ATO. So what are your SMSF Audit Requirements really?
Crypto in SMSF’s - Requirements for Auditors are in - Here's what you need to know
Investing in Cryptocurrency seems all good and well, but just know what the SMSF Auditor is looking for – so it does not come at a surprise later on.
Analysis: The SMSF Investment Strategy
Investment Strategies – every fund should have one. When do they need these in place and for how long? And what happens when the fund invests outside of one?
ATO Trustee Declarations – Getting it right and what happens if you don’t.
ATO Trustee declarations are required for all trustees appointed 1 July 2007 and later. But what are they? And what happens if trustees don’t have them?
Guide to SMSF Property Valuations - What you need to know
SMSF property valuations are required for all properties every year. But what exactly do we need, who can do them and what happens if we don’t have them.
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