ce provides guidance on a range of topical issues for SMSF auditors, including auditing the investment strategy during a pandemic, non-arms length income and expenses reforms, and auditing pensions in light of COVID-19. This year’s event also includes a session by the Australian Tax Office on meeting and exceeding regulator expectations.

All delegates registering for the online conference will receive recordings of all of the sessions post-conference to view at your leisure.

Our regular two day conference delivered online in four parts over four half days.

Part 1: Challenges in Conducting the SMSF Audit

Thursday 23 July 2020 [10am to 12.50pm]

• Auditing the Investment Strategy in a COVID-19 Era

• Non-Arms Length Income and Expenses: The New Landscape

• SMSF Asset Valuations: Unlisted Shares and Units Practically Explained

Part 2: Regulator Insights and Priorities

Friday 24 July 2020 [10am to 12.50pm]

• The ATO’s SMSF Compliance Program of Work Including Auditor Compliance

• ASIC Sanctions and Penalties: Time to Get Tough

• Auditor Independence – When Appearances Are Not Enough

Part 3: The SMSF Auditor Skill Set

Thursday 30 July 2020 [10am to 12.50pm]

• Auditing Pensions: Avoiding the Traps During a Pandemic

• The SMSF Trust Deed – Understanding Where the Red Flags Are

• LRBAs: Tricks and Traps for Auditors to Check

Part 4: Liability of SMSF Auditors: Minimising your Risks

Friday 31 July 2020 [10am to 12.50pm]

• Use of Data Feeds and Cloud Based Software in SMSF Audits

• Documenting the Audit Process – When Enough is Enough

• Auditing Unusual Assets: Thinking Outside the Box