John Evennett, from New South Wales, has been disqualified from being an approved SMSF auditor by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Many SMSF trustees and advisers could be forgiven for thinking recent developments in technology mean SMSF auditors no longer add any value to the audit process.

Adelaide-based SMSF audit firm ASF Audits has announced it will merge with fellow independent SMSF audit firm Super Auditors, bringing the combined number of SMSFs serviced under the new business to more than 12,000.

BGL Corporate Solutions has announced Evolv White has been integrated into its Simple Fund 360 software.

Class has delivered audited data feeds for its SMSF administrator and auditor users in preparation for real-time SMSF reporting.

The ATO has identified a number of issues associated with low-cost SMSF audits after carefully reviewing these services in the 2017 financial year.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has disqualified Neil Wilson of Victoria from being an approved SMSF auditor after he was found to have breached fundamental independence and audit requirements.

SMSF trustees must take a more proactive role in working collaboratively with their auditors and the ATO to resolve regulatory issues earlier and in a more timely fashion, according to the ATO.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has confirmed it is preparing to conduct shadow shopping activities this year, as part of its assessment of the advice being offered to the SMSF sector.