News : Auditing

ATO, Auditing

Auditor mail-out about education

ATO Paul Delahunty Self-managed superannuation SMSF auditors Asset valuations Mail-out

The ATO has made clear the purpose of the mail-out it undertook to SMSF auditors to allay practitioner fears of any compliance implications.

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ATO, Auditing

ATO deploys new audit program

ATO Paul Delahunty SMSF audits Self-managed superannuation

A new program is underway to give the ATO a better insight into the workings of firms considered to be conducting a high number of SMSF audits.

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Auditing, Investments

Most complex audit files targeted

Unlisted entities SMSF Auditors ATO

The ATO will home in on the most difficult files created by an auditor, especially where unlisted assets are involved, ramping up the evidence that should be on file.

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Auditing, Compliance, SMSF

Borderline issues require an ACR

ACR Auditor Contravention Report ATO ASIC SMSF Self managed super fund auditor

An Auditor Contravention Report should be lodged with the ATO in situations involving marginal compliance breaches to reduce practice management risk.

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ASIC, Auditing, Compliance

ASIC sanctions 13 SMSF auditors

ASIC ATO SMSF Auditors Self-managed superannuation

ASIC has removed nine SMSF auditors from practice and imposed conditions on four more practitioners after referrals from the ATO.

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Auditing, SMSF

Unsecured SMSF loans tricky

Unsecured loans Audit evidence Red Willow Super Marjon Muizer SMSF Self-managed superannuation

Obtaining evidence to prove the recoverability of unsecured loans can present a very difficult assignment for SMSF auditors.

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Auditing, Compliance, SMSF

SIS Reg 13.14 approach changed

Charge over assets Trustee representation letter SIS regulation 13.14 SMSF auditors DBA Lawyers Bryce Figot

The ATO has significantly adjusted its attitude toward the evidence auditors should obtain in determining whether a charge is held over an SMSF asset.

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Auditing, SMSF

Qualified audit isn’t non-compliance

ATO Audit Valuation Qualification

SMSF trustees may overestimate the consequences of a compliance breach related to asset valuations, but they are still required to make efforts to obtain sufficient evidence.

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ATO, Auditing

ATO auditor data revelations

SMSF Self-managed superannuation SMSF auditor ASIC ATO referrals DBA Lawyers Bryce Figot audit evidence market valuations

ATO SMSF auditor guidance is a useful reference tool to mitigate compliance issues these practitioners may encounter when performing their duties.

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Auditing, Compliance

ASIC auditor referrals remain steady

SMSF auditors ATO ASIC Referrals independence standards APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants

The ATO has continued to refer auditors to ASIC at a steady pace, with key reasons in the last year related to breaches of independence obligations.

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