ATO tipped to up scrutiny of tax agents

As SMSF Adviser reported mid last year, the ATO conducted the trial with 40 auditors to cross check the funds a particular SMSF auditor said they were auditing against the funds a tax agent said they were auditing, explained Shirley Schaefer, superannuation partner...

FOS highlights common SMSF dispute areas

Speaking to SMSF Adviser, FOS lead ombudsman for investments and advice June Smith said one of the common SMSF-related matters FOS has seen over the past 20 years is where practitioners have failed to properly take into account the client’s individual circumstances....