SMSF Audit & Compliance Online Workshop

The essential 2024 audit issues you need to know

The essential 2024 audit issues you need to know
Identify the 'red flags' and get the 2024 audit right
Achieve procedural efficiency and accuracy

A 3-part live instructor led online workshop

Inflationary pressures, concerns around interest rates and related party commercial leasing, and NALI changes have all created a minefield for SMSF auditors; even a small oversight or lack of procedural integrity can prove costly.

We'll look at the accountant vs auditor relationship and also take you through:

  • The ATOs compliance approach and auditor programs
  • Updated ACR guidelines and 2024 Audit report

If you want to be certain about your audit and compliance procedures, join us for this pragmatic online workshop.

Designed for SMSF auditors and advisers, the SMSF Audit & Compliance Workshop brings you up to date with recent developments and what they mean to SMSF auditors and advisers right now, what you can expect to see, and what to do about it.

An excellent training program for team members or a refresher to keep you on top of change.

Prepare to be challenged.

Total 6 CPD Hours (est.)

Dates & Details

Monday, 14 October 2024
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Monday, 21 October 2024

Time
11:00am - 1:00pm AEDT (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS)
10:30am SA
10:00am QLD
9:30am NT
8:00am WA

SMSF Association accreditation pending

*Office Registrations. Maximum 10 participants per firm (must have same email domain). The PD points for all attendees will be recognised and links will be provided to all attendees.

What we cover

The SMSF Audit & Compliance Workshop is a pragmatic and realistic work through of the key SMSF issues. We show you how to work through 2024 audits, the key issues coming out of an audit and how to respond, and the implications of change on you, your practice, and your clients. 

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Session 1: ATO focus areas and recent developments

October 14, 2024

We’ll cover recent developments and ATO focus areas, including:

  • Illegal early access
  • Market valuations
  • SAN misuse
  • Cryptocurrency

SMSF Auditor Independence

Revisiting the impact of independence on your practice, common challenges and how the profession has adapted.

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Session 3: The SIS Audit

October 21, 2024

The trickiest part of the audit, we'll work through how to complete a SIS audit, and go through the areas that have auditors stumped. Have you ever audited a fund where you just don't know what to do? We'll take you through the 'dirty' audits, and you'll also have an opportunity to bring your problems to the webinar, we love your baggage. Whilst auditors will always have different opinions, there is a delicate balance between appeasing the ATO, managing the expectations of the trustee, and just getting the audit right!

All of the SIS requirements including:

  • Sole purpose test
  • Conditions of release
  • Market valuations
  • And more

What's included?

  • 3-part online workshop series with 3 months access to the recording
  • Your audit documentation pack:
    • Engagement letter
    • Audit plan
    • Financial statement audit program
    • Compliance audit program
    • Trustee representation letter
    • Audit finalisation report (management letter)
    • Contravention report process
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Session 2: The Financial Audit

October 16, 2024

A practical work through of the financial statements and identification of the high risk areas. We'll use real world examples to highlight how auditor discretion should be used, and how to implement rectification plans.

  • Non-Arm's Length Expenditure
  • When to qualify the audit report
  • And more

Our presenter

Director, Hayes Knight

Chris Hodgins

Chris HodginsChris has 15 years SMSF experience, both as an accountant and auditor. He has worked at two of the Top 10 firms in Australia and has been recently appointed a Director at Hayes Knight, Sydney.

As a registered SMSF auditor, Chris’ experience as an SMSF accountant allows him a unique perspective of each stakeholder’s position, understanding how he can add value to both accountants and trustees.

Terms & Conditions
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