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The Why, When and How of Winding Up Your SMSF
We think SMSF’s are fantastic and if you are reading this you probably do too. The more of them we have the more we are

2022 End of Financial Year – It’s That Time Again
As we count down to the end of another financial year, let’s have a refresh of some of the typical financial year end preparations and

Benefits of being an Expert SMSF Adviser
With fewer Financial Advisers recommending and working directly with SMSF’s, the level of superannuation assets available to those who are still working in the SMSF

Cryptocurrency in SMSF’s Creating Unique Challenges for Advisers
Cryptocurrency is everywhere. Most Trustees now know someone that has it and is relentlessly telling them they should have it too. It has become so

New Insolvency Laws – Some Tips For Advisers with SMSF’s and Corporate Trustees
Following on from changes made to insolvency legislation in early 2021 to allow small businesses to access a simplified liquidation process and debt restructuring strategies,

5 Misconceptions About SMSF’s
I have been working with Self-Managed Super Funds for over 25 years. For that reason, the industry, the legislation and the terminology all seem easy

Director ID – What, Why & When
As part of the Federal governments Digital Business Plan, they announced the implementation of the Modernising Business Registers (MBR) program which involves the establishment of

Are your SMSF Clients no longer feeling engaged with their retirement?
We have been using BGL’s Simple Fund 360 to process SMSF’s for accountants and financial advisers across Australia for over 14 years. Why? Well, it

SMSF NALE Ruling – Know The Rules Or Get Stung
The ATO has recently released an important ruling further clarifying when SMSF income will included in the non-arm’s length component (subject to top marginal tax

5 Quick Tips To Get Your SMSF’s In Order Before Year End
With the end of the financial year very close, there are several things you should assist your SMSF clients with to get their SMSF in

5 Compelling Reasons why the Financial Adviser should be Centre of the SMSF Relationship.
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF’s) are still a popular vehicle for superannuation for Australians and whilst our industry sells them off the back of them being

Death Benefits – Avoiding Unwanted Outcomes
There continue to be court cases challenging the payment of death benefits from SMSFs. The latest challenges deal with conflict of interest situations. When is