Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Property

Property developments can’t deprive SMSF members

Property developments SMSF members

Property developments operating within an SMSF will be in breach of the sole purpose test if they ultimately deprive members of any potential retirement savings benefits.

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Business News, Superannuation

AMP releases new super podcast

AMP superannuation podcast

AMP has launched a podcast series aimed at improving Australians’ knowledge and understanding of the super system.

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Business News

La Trobe assists flood victims

La Trobe flood relief

La Trobe Financial has set up a facility to provide financial relief for clients in NSW and Queensland who are flood victims.

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Pensions

Pension start date now vital

indexation pension start date

The impending indexation to be applied to the general transfer balance cap has given the date from which a pension commences greater significance.

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Appointments

New policy manager for SMSFA

SMSFA Scotchbrook

The SMSF Association has named one of its board members as its new policy manager and made it a stand alone role within the organisation.

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Auditing

Definitive fee limits imminent

auditor fee limits

A move is underway to have APES 110 amended to include fee thresholds defining auditor independence threats.

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Financial Planning

Evidence value of advice understood

value of financial advice

The latest industry research has shown the value of financial advice, as opposed to the cost of it, is being recognised.

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Superannuation, Tax

Indexation preparation lax

TBC indexation

Nearly two thirds of financial advisers and accountants are yet to determine the effect transfer balance cap indexation will have on their client bases.

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Auditing

Referral rules still evolving

audit referrals guidance

Further guidance on the maximum number of referrals an audit firm can derive from one source is being formulated.

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Auditing

Reciprocal deals in focus

Reciprocal auditing arrangements

The ATO has recently taken serious compliance action against several SMSF auditors engaged in reciprocal arrangements.

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