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How to Change Your SMSF Auditor: When to Switch, What to Check and How the Handover Works

Quick Answer Yes, you can change your SMSF auditor. Trustees must appoint an approved SMSF auditor for each […]

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Mandatory SMSF Trustee Education in 2026: What Trustees and Accountants Need to Know

Quick Answer The Government has proposed mandatory SMSF trustee education for new funds, to be completed before the […]

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Downsizer Contributions 2026: What SMSF Trustees and Accountants Need to Know

Quick Answer Downsizer contributions let eligible Australians aged 55 or over contribute up to $300,000 each ($600,000 per […]

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September 2026 SMSF Audit Focus Areas: Trustee and Accountant Checklist

Quick Answer SMSF audit checklist 2026 outlines the key September focus areas for trustees and accountants, including valuation […]

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31 October 2026 SMSF Deadline: Do You Need to Appoint Your Auditor by 16 September?

Quick Answer The SMSF audit deadline 2026 depends on your fund’s annual return due date. Every self-managed superannuation […]

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New SMSF LRBA Rules from 10 August 2026: What Trustees Should Prepare for Audit

Quick Answer The SMSF LRBA new rules apply from 10 August 2026 to self-managed super funds entering into […]

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ASIC Cracks Down on 64 SMSF Auditors: What It Means for Your Fund's Compliance

Quick Answer : The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) took administrative action against 64 SMSF auditors in […]

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2026 SMSF Annual Return: Two Audit Reporting Changes Every Trustee Must Know Before Lodgement

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published an important update on 2026 SAR changes affecting SMSF audit reporting. The […]

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Division 296 & Your SMSF Audit: What Trustees Must Prepare for in 2026

Division 296 introduces a 15% tax on super balances above $3 million from 2025–26. Learn what SMSF trustees must prepare for in 2026, including the five critical audit areas and key compliance steps.

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SMSF Audit Alert: Is Your Fund on the ATO's Radar?

Summary: The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has outlined key SMSF transactions and schemes that are currently under scrutiny. […]

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