SMSF Asset Valuations: Trustee Responsibility and Auditor Oversight
Who’s responsible for valuing SMSF assets and what does your auditor actually check? Here’s what trustees need to know.
SMSF crypto audits face tougher rules
For trustees, crypto investing through SMSFs is entering a much more regulated environment where audit-ready documentation will be essential.
Why Market Valuations Matter for SMSFs
Accurate market valuations are essential for SMSF compliance. Learn how to meet ATO valuation requirements, avoid regulation breaches and ensure your fund’s assets are correctly reported each year.
SMSF Release Authorities and consequences of non-compliance
A growing number of SMSFs are failing to meet ATO requirements for release authorities. Learn what these documents are, why compliance is critical and how trustees can avoid penalties.
Auditing the valuation of SMSF assets
SMSF Trustees and auditors are still relying on outdated practices and risk breaches, penalties and compliance action.
When to lodge SMSF annual returns
All trustees of SMSFs with assets as at 30 June 2024 need to lodge an SMSF annual return (‘SAR’) for the 2023/24 financial year.
Valuing fund assets for SMSFs
Essential Asset Valuation for SMSF Trustees: A Yearly Requirement Ensure accurate market value assessments to streamline your SMSF audit and annual return—learn how to provide the necessary evidence and avoid potential delays One of the many responsibilities SMSF trustees have every income year is valuing their fund’s assets at market value. The market value of […]
What laws do SMSFs need to adhere to?
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Responsibilities of SMSF Trustees Understanding the Legislative Framework and Compliance Obligations for Self-Managed Super Funds As a trustee of a self-managed super fund (SMSF) there are responsibilities and rules you must follow. At the most fundamental level, you need to make sure your SMSF is functioning under the relevant laws. As a type of superannuation fund, trustees […]
Asset valuation guidelines for SMSFs
Mastering SMSF Asset Valuation Understanding the Importance, Principles and Processes of Valuing Self-Managed Super Fund Assets If you have a self-managed super fund (SMSF), you need to have your fund’s assets valued regularly to remain compliant with Australia’s superannuation legislation. While the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) generally accepts SMSF asset valuations that follow the guidelines, it […]
NALI provisions did not apply to loan structure
AAT Decision: SMSF Interest Income and Non-arm’s Length Income (NALI) A Look at the AAT Ruling on Exempt Current Pension Income and NALI Determinations The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (‘AAT’) has held that interest income derived by a self-managed superannuation fund (‘SMSF’) as the sole beneficiary of a unit trust was not non-arm’s length income (‘NALI’), […]
