News

Accounting

Advice fee cap not absolute

early release advice fee

Advisers should not view the capped fee of $300 for advice covering the early release of super benefits as being absolutely definitive for all client discussions on this topic, an SMSF Association board member has said.

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FASEA

AFA examining other means of exam extension

AFA FASEA exam extension

The AFA is examining alternative methods to secure an extension to the FASEA exam timetable as legislation that would introduce the change appears to have stalled due to a late amendment.

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LRBA

LRBA with related-party lender can get relief

LRBA loan relief

SMSF LRBAs with related-party lenders can receive loan repayment relief during the coronavirus pandemic without breaching NALI rules, a technical expert says.

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Auditing

Early access audit role noted

auditors superannuation access

The role of SMSF auditors has been stipulated by the ATO with regard to the early super access COVID-19 relief instrument.

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FASEA, Financial Planning

AFA urges ALP to pass exam extension bill

FASEA exam extension

The AFA has called on the ALP to pass a bill that will extend the FASEA exam timetable after the party added an amendment at the eleventh hour.

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ATO, Superannuation

Early release super processing resumes

Early release superannuation processing

Processing of COVID-19 early release superannuation applications has resumed after the ATO put the process on hold due to fraudulent activity.

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Investments, Property

Trustees must look beyond dividends, property

SMSF share dividends property

SMSF trustees reliant on franking credits and rental income need to shift to new sources of investment growth as a result of the COVID-19 downturn.

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ETFs

BetaShares unveils G7 bond ETF

Betashares G7 etf

BetaShares has launched a new ETF designed to give Australian investors access to long-maturity sovereign bonds issued by G7 nations.

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Auditing

No plans for auditor CPD change

SMSF auditors CPD

The ATO has indicated there is no appetite among regulatory agencies to ease the continuing professional development requirements for SMSF auditors.

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Retirement

Retirement models create false impressions

retirement planning models

Current retirement planning tools create false impressions about retirement balances as they do not factor in spending and lifestyle considerations.

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