Miranda Brownlee

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Miranda Brownlee is the deputy editor of SMSF Adviser, which is the leading source of news, strategy and educational content for professionals working in the SMSF sector.

Since joining the team in 2014, Miranda has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest superannuation stories in Australia, and has reported extensively on technical strategy and legislative updates.
Miranda also has broad business and financial services reporting experience, having written for titles including Investor Daily, ifa and Accountants Daily.

You can email Miranda on: miranda.brownlee@momentummedia.com.au

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Big name weighs in on actuarial certificate proposal

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Big name weighs in on actuarial certificate proposal

29 December 2016 • Hits: 5550

One big name in the actuarial certificate space has weighed in on the government's proposal to change the requirements t ... READ MORE

SMSFs urged to address compliance issues with collectibles

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SMSFs urged to address compliance issues with collectibles

23 December 2016 • Hits: 4514

Despite the new rules for collectibles having been in place for all collectible assets since the beginning of July, one ... READ MORE

Caution

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End of financial year posing ‘real danger’ for SMSF trustees

23 December 2016 • Hits: 4525

With a large number of accounting firms either unlicensed or new to licensing, there is a significant risk that many SMS ... READ MORE

SMSFs hitting roadblocks with reducing reserves

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SMSFs hitting roadblocks with reducing reserves

22 December 2016 • Hits: 1844

Due to recent ATO commentary and a lot of defined benefit funds coming to an end soon, there has been greater focus on r ... READ MORE

Government urged to retrospectively review SMSF lending

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Government urged to retrospectively review SMSF lending

22 December 2016 • Hits: 2169

An industry broker has called on the government to review past SMSF lending practices as part of the royal commission in ... READ MORE

ATO set to scrutinise asset valuations

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ATO set to scrutinise asset valuations

22 December 2016 • Hits: 5520

With asset valuations firmly on the ATO’s radar this year, one SMSF auditor has advised SMSF practitioners to take add ... READ MORE

Defined benefit pensions ‘a sleeper issue’

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Defined benefit pensions ‘a sleeper issue’

22 December 2016 • Hits: 6110

Technical experts, including PwC, fear many SMSF trustees who also have defined benefit pensions are confused about how ... READ MORE

Data feeds a ‘double-edged sword’, warns auditor

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Data feeds a ‘double-edged sword’, warns auditor

20 December 2016 • Hits: 6445

While automated data feeds have led to some substantial efficiency improvements with the processing of SMSFs, they are a ... READ MORE

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SMSFs targeted in proposed reforms for elder abuse

19 December 2016 • Hits: 4545

The Australian Law Reform Commission has published a discussion paper with proposed changes to superannuation law aimed ... READ MORE

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