SPAA issues note of caution on ASIC report

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has cautioned against any over-reaction following the release of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) report into professional advice in the self-managed

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Fewer super fund members fall foul of concessional contribution caps

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The number of excess concessional contributions and excess non-concessional breaches of the relevant caps fell in 2010-11. SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) Technical Director Graeme Colley says: “Members of

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SMSFs – a new standard for rollovers and contributions

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From 1 July 2013, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) funds can roll over to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) using the new standard wherever an SMSF provides the relevant electronic service

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Auditors need to register early: SPAA

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) is urging auditors of self managed super funds (SMSFs) to register early with ASIC to ensure they can undertake SMSF audits from 1

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SPAA offers Public Practice Certificate for accountant members

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In a new exciting initative by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA), the peak organisation representing the SMSF industry will make available a Public Practice Certificate (PPC) to its

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SPAA’s auditor accreditation program gets thumbs up

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The Federal Government’s recognition of the SMSF Professionals’ of Australia (SPAA) auditor accreditation program (SSAud) as an approved audit qualification is a win for true professionalism, says SPAA CEO Andrea

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SMSF trustees bearing increased risk burden

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Centric Wealth today said the burden on self managed super investors was becoming unwieldy and leaving many at risk of being underinsured. According to Centric Wealth, one of Australia’s leading

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ATO warning to SMSF trustees

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The ATO has warned trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) to be cautious when investing in property. Acting Commissioner Bruce Quigley said he is concerned people are using their SMSF to

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AMP Bank launches first loan for SMSFs

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AMP Bank has launched its first loan product for the self-managed super fund (SMSF) market – AMP SuperEdge – with a competitive variable interest rate of 6.70 per cent per

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SMSF trustees’ exposure to equities below expectations

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Self managed super fund (SMSF) trustees’ allocation to Australian equities did not keep pace with the strong performance of the share market in the September quarter, according to the latest

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