AdviserVoiceIPA Archives - AdviserVoice https://www.adviservoice.com.au/tag/ipa/ Financial planner information & financial planner education/CPD - AdviserVoice Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:30:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 IPA and SPAA sign collaboration agreement https://www.adviservoice.com.au/2013/04/ipa-and-spaa-sign-collaboration-agreement/ https://www.adviservoice.com.au/2013/04/ipa-and-spaa-sign-collaboration-agreement/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:45:44 +0000 https://adviservoice.com.au/?p=20449 The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the SMSF Professionals’ Association (SPAA) have reached agreement to work together in areas such as accreditation, advocacy, research and policy development, organisational efficiencies, and education.
 
The collaborative agreement is a first to bring together two professional associations bridging the public accountancy and SMSF sectors, reinforcing the role both organisations play in enhancing standards across all professions servicing the SMSF sector.  The agreement will explore joint opportunities in areas such as accreditation, advocacy, research and policy development, and education.
 
“The collaboration agreement between IPA and SPAA will create a strong voice for public accountants engaged in the provision of advice and services to Australia’s $474 billion plus SMSF sector, said IPA chief executive officer, Andrew Conway.
 
“Working together to advance the interests of members is what professionals seek from their professional body.
 
“We have a great deal of respect for the creation of a profession in SMSF advice as well as the work that SPAA does in support of the SMSF sector and we believe this agreement will provide an even stronger voice and enhanced member services.
 
“There is a great fit with the strategic priorities of the IPA to support the small and medium accounting practice sectors and the services provided by SPAA. Our focus is to drive innovation in the way the profession is supported to help our members who in turn assist the growth of their clients.”
 
SPAA Chief Executive Officer Andrea Slattery says: “We acknowledge the fine work of the IPA in recent years to advance policy issues and support their members and others engaged in the provision of financial advice. We look forward to building on our collective advocacy efforts to achieve strong member benefits.
 
“SPAA has built a profession of SMSF advice, underpinned by high level professional standards, and continues to encourage highly competent specialist advice within the SMSF and superannuation sectors. SPAA provides a complimentary solution for all professionals wanting to advice on SMSFs.”
 
The agreement comes at an important time in the evolution of the financial services sector particularly as the market prepares for the start of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) regime and the new accountants licensing regime on 1 July 2013.
 
In addition to policy and advocacy support in Australia and the region, the agreement between the IPA and SPAA will seek to provide the highest quality training and support to practitioners who are engaged or interested in advising the SMSF sector. 
 
A joint working group of the Boards and Management of both entities will oversee the collaboration.

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The collaborative agreement is a first to bring together two professional associations bridging the public accountancy and SMSF sectors, reinforcing the role both organisations play in enhancing standards across all professions servicing the SMSF sector.  The agreement will explore joint opportunities in areas such as accreditation, advocacy, research and policy development, and education.
 
“The collaboration agreement between IPA and SPAA will create a strong voice for public accountants engaged in the provision of advice and services to Australia’s $474 billion plus SMSF sector, said IPA chief executive officer, Andrew Conway.
 
“Working together to advance the interests of members is what professionals seek from their professional body.
 
“We have a great deal of respect for the creation of a profession in SMSF advice as well as the work that SPAA does in support of the SMSF sector and we believe this agreement will provide an even stronger voice and enhanced member services.
 
“There is a great fit with the strategic priorities of the IPA to support the small and medium accounting practice sectors and the services provided by SPAA. Our focus is to drive innovation in the way the profession is supported to help our members who in turn assist the growth of their clients.”
 
SPAA Chief Executive Officer Andrea Slattery says: “We acknowledge the fine work of the IPA in recent years to advance policy issues and support their members and others engaged in the provision of financial advice. We look forward to building on our collective advocacy efforts to achieve strong member benefits.
 
“SPAA has built a profession of SMSF advice, underpinned by high level professional standards, and continues to encourage highly competent specialist advice within the SMSF and superannuation sectors. SPAA provides a complimentary solution for all professionals wanting to advice on SMSFs.”
 
The agreement comes at an important time in the evolution of the financial services sector particularly as the market prepares for the start of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) regime and the new accountants licensing regime on 1 July 2013.
 
In addition to policy and advocacy support in Australia and the region, the agreement between the IPA and SPAA will seek to provide the highest quality training and support to practitioners who are engaged or interested in advising the SMSF sector. 
 
A joint working group of the Boards and Management of both entities will oversee the collaboration.

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