11th Annual SMSF Audit Conference e-book

SMSFs have become an increasingly popular retirement savings vehicle in Australia, with over $800 billion in assets under management. With the growing importance of SMSFs, the role of SMSF auditors has become critical in ensuring that these funds comply with the regulatory framework and deliver positive outcomes for their members. However, the SMSF auditing landscape is becoming more complex, with new challenges and risks emerging on a regular basis.

TEN The Education Network’s SMSF audit conference provides auditors with unparalleled access to expert speakers and peers in the industry, allowing you to learn how to best navigate the various regulatory and compliance based challenges facing auditors today. Sessions covered include auditing SMSFs involved with trusts, SMSF asset valuation issues, as well as auditing an SMSF subject to a dispute. This year’s conference also includes our popular Q A session with a panel of leading experts.

This year’s conference has 2 registration options – you can attend the conference at the Gold Coast in person or attend live online.

Day 1 - Thursday 20 July 2023

Challenges in Conducting the Audit

• Auditing SMSF Involvement with Trusts
• How Long is a Piece of String? Auditing NALE
• SMSF Asset Valuations: Documentation Essentials
• The Pointy Issues with Related Investments, In-House Assets and Acquisitions from Related Parties

The Auditor Toolkit

• SuperStream: Don’t Get Caught Upstream Without a Paddle
• Crypto and NFTs: Compliance Risks for the Unwary
• The Role of the Legal Personal Representative or Enduring Power of Attorney in SMSFs

Day 2 - Friday 21 July 2023

Managing Risks in Audits

• Auditing an SMSF Subject to a Dispute
• We’re Not Trying to be Difficult, We’re Just Trying Not to be Sued
• The Proof is in the Pudding: SMSF Audit Evidence

Contemporary Challenges

• ATO: Auditing the Auditor
• Q A Panel Session