Articles by Tharshini Ashokan

FASEA reforms a licensee tipping point

December 9, 2020

The limited licensing model has become untenable due to a number of factors, the most impactful of them being the introduction of FASEA’s latest education requirements.

Licensing reform should span all SMSF advice

December 8, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

Any potential changes made in an effort to reform the licensing framework should apply to everyone in the SMSF advice space, not just accountants, an accountant licensing expert says.

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Pensions

Some reversionary pensions may fail to revert

December 7, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

Circumstances where an adult child is nominated as the recipient of a reversionary pension could leave the intended beneficiary empty handed, a legal expert has said.

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ASIC

Former director charged with dishonest conduct

December 7, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

A former company director has been charged with dishonest conduct relating to the mismanagement of clients’ SMSFs.

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Technology

New SuperMate platform unveiled

December 1, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

SuperConcepts has announced an updated version of its SMSF accounting platform, SuperMate, set for release in 2021.

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Superannuation

Cost-effectiveness understated

November 30, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

SMSFs may be even more affordable than the latest industry study from Rice Warner shows.

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ATO, Property

ATO announces rent relief determination

November 30, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The ATO has released a legislative instrument determination addressing COVID-19 rent relief deferrals granted by SMSF landlords to related-party tenants.

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Education, FASEA

Pass rate for FASEA exam falls

November 26, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The latest exam results from FASEA have revealed a significant drop in the pass rate compared to previous exams.

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Appointments

IPA appoints new president

November 26, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The Institute of Public Accountants has elected a new president.

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Investments

Capital-raising relief measures punish SMSFs

November 25, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The capital-raising COVID-19 relief measures implemented by ASIC and the ASX have advantaged large institutional investors and penalised SMSF and retail shareholders, the SMSF Association says.

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