Self Managed Superfund Audit

SMSF Audit Services

The trustee of a SMSF is required to appoint an approved auditor to audit the operations of the SMSF annually.
The role of the approved auditor is to perform an audit of the SMSF’s accounts (financial audit) and to assess the SMSF’s compliance with the relevant superannuation legislation (compliance audit) for a year of income.

 

As an approved auditor, 1 accountant provide:

  • Auditing services for SMSF’s including both a financial and compliance audit
  • An Annual Audit Report, in the approved form, to the Trustees of the SMSF.
  • A management letter to the Trustees advising of any areas of concern regarding the SMSF’s financial position and compliance with the relevant superannuation legislation.

Your wealth has a long history. Make sure it has a great future.
As a trustee of your fund, you have to make important decisions. Some will have far-reaching consequences for you and your family’s financial future.

Whether you are deciding on a long-term investment strategy, or considering setting up a foundation, your dedicated client manager help you debate all the issues from economic, tax, legal and strategic perspectives. You can also count on our support to help you choose external service providers.

The services we offer include:

►► Review your trust deed
►► Review your investment strategy
►► Review books of accounts of your fund
►► Perform analytical review to ascertain health of your investments
►► Review and compare your funds return with average market return.
►► Check compliance of your fund with SIS act and regulations.
►► Advice you any non material breach through management letter
►► Advise ATO on material breaches
►► We do not advice you on specific investment advice.

A number of risks can threaten your fund’s assets

Financial risks

 General economic risks
 Investment risks
 Possible embezzlement of liquid assets
 Incorrect accounting or inadequate reporting that hampers decision-making
 Unapproved investment transactions
 Investments in vehicles that are not in line with the fund’s values
 Trust members wishing to exit or seeking liquidation

Personnel risk

 Lack of continuity in the management of the fund’s affairs

Technology risks

 Loss of information and infringement of confidentiality

 Cybercrime, information and identity theft

 Collapse of IT systems

Reputational risk

 This classic risk has increased dramatically as a result of the online publication of sensitive information and also the widespread use of social media

Compliance risk

Overlooking new tax laws , SIS Act or other regulatory requirements — this risk is becoming larger as the pace of legislative change quickens.

 
 
 

In today’s costly and highly regulated environment the importance of a robust audit and risk assurance process is of crucial importance for all stakeholders in any organization.

1 Accountants provide independent and impartial advice while ensuring compliance with current regulatory requirements and accounting standards. Our capability and experience in providing audit and risk assurance services include:

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