What’s the value of an unlisted asset?
Shelley Banton
Two recent cases involving SMSF auditors have focused industry attention on the obligation of SMSF auditors to verify assets valued at marke
Strategy
Up-to-date, specialised strategy is core component of an SMSF professional’s arsenal. SMSF Adviser analyses and interprets regulatory and legislative changes to ensure the SMSF sector is kept informed on the tips, tools and best practice for serving SMSF trustees.
Up-to-date, specialised strategy is core component of an SMSF professional’s arsenal. SMSF Adviser analyses and interprets regulatory and legislative changes to ensure the SMSF sector is kept informed on the tips, tools and best practice for serving SMSF trustees.
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Deanne Firth
Is it time to simplify Australia’s awards system?
With a number of companies tripping up on the payment of penalty rates, allowances and superannuation, is it time we simplified Australia's
Christian Pakpahan & Daniel Butler
Alternate directors in the SMSF context Part 2
Following on from our first article on alternative directors, we examine why successor directors provide greater flexibility compared with a
Brian Bendzulla
Regulatory unfairness with foreign pensions
The taxation laws around transfers of foreign pension money mean that residents are often hit with excessive taxes when transferring mone
Andrew Yee
Starting with the right foundation
Deciding on the right business structure is critical when embarking on a property development through an SMSF as different structures come w
Rebecca van Langenberg
Reviewing the SMSF document chain
With the number of death benefit disputes continuing to climb, ensuring a complete document chain, properly appointed trustee, and a careful
Christian Pakpahan & Daniel Butler
Alternate directors in the SMSF context
How does the option of a director nominating an alternate director compare with nominating a successor director in the context of an SMSF?
Shaun Backhaus & Bryce Figot
Treasury proposals for early release of super
Treasury’s draft proposals for the early release of superannuation include new grounds for release for financial hardship and victims of d
Deanne Firth
Does the punishment fit the crime?
While the administrative penalty regime has reduced the number of short-term loans to members, the penalties can be harsh where there areÂ
Daniel Butler
Breaking down the laws on taxation advice
A drawn-out battle between tax accountants and financial advisers has resulted in a set of messy and complex regulations on who can provide
Which political party will deliver better outcomes on superannuation policy?
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