News : Auditing

ATO, Auditing

Auditor independence guideline updated

SMSF auditors guidelines

The independence standards guideline for SMSF auditors published by the ATO has been updated to define certain parameters regarding operational reviews.

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Auditing, Superannuation

Use of new audit report required now

independent auditor report

Practitioners will be required to use a new version of the SMSF independent auditor’s report for any audits performed on or after 1 July 2021.

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Accounting, Auditing, Documentation

New aid for amended audit process

MyWorkpapers accounting audit

A new cloud-based service has been introduced to the market to make supporting document transfers between accounting and audit firms more secure.

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ATO, Auditing

Transitional approach to SuperStream

ATO SuperStream

The ATO has committed to applying a transitional period for SMSFs that do not comply with the new SuperStream requirements at 1 October 2021.

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Auditing, Superannuation

Class launches auditor matching tool

SMSF accountants auditors

Class has launched a facility to link SMSF accountants with third-party auditors to allow them to meet independence guidelines.

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Auditing, Superannuation

Better audit efficiency achievable

accountants audit

The efficiency of the year-end audit can be improved if SMSF accountants place more importance on one aspect of their interaction with a fund’s auditor.

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ATO, Auditing

ATO releases new valuation guidelines

SMSF asset valuation

The ATO has updated its SMSF asset valuation guidelines, but has reminded trustees and auditors of the need to have accurate information.

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ATO, Auditing

Figures show SAN misuse not rife

SAN misuse ATO

SMSF auditor number misuse remains an area of concern, but ATO figures indicate it is not a widespread problem.

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ASIC, Auditing

Auditor disqualified for independence breach

SMSF auditor disqualified

ASIC has disqualified the SMSF auditor registration of a Sydney-based practitioner who was found to be lacking independence and failed to obtain evidence when required to do so.

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ATO, Auditing

Audit compliance to be enforced

auditor report compliance

The ATO will be enforcing compliance in the new financial year as changes to the SMSF independent auditor report (IAR) will take effect.

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