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

Last updated 14 September 2022

SMSF auditor resources

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

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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

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