01/08/2025
Just SMSF Audits is pleased to announce the appointment of Toby Dodd as Managing Director, bringing over a decade of specialist experience and 3,000 completed audits to the role. As an FCPA and SMSF Specialist Auditor, Toby will lead our practice with a focus on technical guidance, client education, and maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
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05/09/2023
To comply with ATO Regulation 13.14, auditors must now perform annual title searches to ensure SMSF property remains free of impermissible charges or encumbrances. This mandatory check applies every financial year to verify that no new security interests have been registered, regardless of how long the asset has been held.
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20/12/2025
Property valuations for SMSFs must be supported by reliable market evidence. This article outlines the ATO's expectations, why comparable sales are required, and how to avoid common valuation issues during an SMSF audit.
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22/09/2025
While SMSFs can legally invest in cryptocurrency, trustees must ensure the trust deed and investment strategy specifically allow for these high-risk assets. Compliance hinges on maintaining strict separation from personal holdings, ensuring all purchases occur at arm's length, and providing clear ownership verification and market valuations for the annual audit.
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24/03/2026
Investing in cryptocurrency requires a clear audit trail, starting with a provider that offers SOC 2 Type II assurance to streamline compliance. To avoid regulatory issues, ensure the account is in the SMSF's name, the investment strategy explicitly allows for digital assets, and access credentials are secure yet accessible to all trustees.
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23/06/2026
The ATO is developing new cryptocurrency audit guidance for SMSFs, with particular focus expected on ownership, existence, valuation and custody of digital assets. Accountants, auditors and trustees should review their current crypto documentation and arrangements now to help avoid audit issues and evidence gaps in the future.
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27/11/2025
A concise breakdown of accounting and SMSF audit firm valuations, backed by industry data, plus why we pay above-market prices.
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24/03/2026
Ensure your SMSF remains compliant by following ATO rules for gold and silver bullion. From secure storage to annual June 30 valuations, keeping precise records and clear asset separation is essential for a smooth audit.
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02/08/2024
We maintain comprehensive Professional Indemnity Insurance and provide access to our Certificates of Currency so clients can independently verify our coverage.
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19/12/2025
This article explains the ATO's expectations around signed documents and why they must be provided before an SMSF audit can be completed.
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24/03/2026
Investing in unlisted trusts offers diversification but creates significant audit hurdles regarding asset existence and market valuation under SIS Regulation 8.02B. Since these trusts often lack transparency and active secondary markets, trustees must provide robust documentation to avoid audit qualifications or ATO contravention reports.
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23/12/2025
A brief update on our standard SMSF audit fee, following 14 years of unchanged pricing.
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25/06/2026
Receiving an SMSF audit qualification or Auditor Contravention Report (ACR) can be concerning, but it does not automatically mean your fund has failed or that penalties will follow. Learn what these reports mean, why they are issued, and how the ATO independently determines whether any further compliance action is required.
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