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  • Help and resources

    How and where to find tools and resources to use if you're a self-managed super fund (SMSF) auditor.

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    SMSF auditor resources

    We have several tools and resources to help you in your role.

    Products available

    Resource

    Description

    Where to find

    Super Professional 2 Professional service

    If you need help with circumstances not covered in our range of guidance and self-help products you can access non-binding guidance.

    Visit Requesting non-binding advice

    Online services for business

    Online services for business is our preferred channel for auditor contravention reports (ACRs).

    It can also be used to lodge an audit complete advice (ACA)

    Visit ato.gov.au/osb_smsfaa

    Webinars

    We invite you to attend our SMSF webinars. We record these so you can view them at a time that suits you.

    Watch ato.gov.au/smsfwebinars

    ato.gov.au

    Our guidance helps you find the information you need quicker.

    Visit ato.gov.au/smsfauditors

    The following products and tools are designed for trustees, but can also help auditors:

    • SMSF news – provides news updates, case studies, and Q&As. Read articles and subscribe at ato.gov.au/smsfnews
    • SMSF videos – these short educational videos explain the basics about a range of SMSF topics. Watch at ato.gov.au/smsfvideos
    • ato.gov.au – our SMSF web content provides useful information for all stages of the SMSF lifecycle. View at ato.gov.au/smsf

    Requesting non-binding advice

    SMSF auditors' that are unable to resolve their query via our online guidance and self-help products can request general advice on the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) and Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 (SISR) requirements or SMSF administrative issues.

    When you send your request through secure mail:

    • You will receive a receipt ID as acknowledgement of your request.
    • We may contact you via phone or secure mail if we need further information to help us respond to your request.

    We aim to resolve requests within 28 days. However, it could take additional time when there is a high demand for our technical service.

    If the issue you raise is particularly complex or very specific, in place of your request for non-binding advice, we may ask you to complete a Request for self-managed superannuation fund specific advice (NAT 72441).

    Accessing non-binding advice

    When seeking interpretive assistance, you can contact us by secure mail in:

    Accessing other support and self-help services

    Last modified: 15 Sep 2022QC 45577