by Audit Your Superfund | May 12, 2026 | Blog
When a member of an SMSF dies, one of the most common challenges is determining exactly where the member’s super benefit should be paid. Unlike many other assets, superannuation does not automatically form part of a person’s estate. The trustee of the SMSF must...
by Audit Your Superfund | Apr 24, 2026 | Blog
When a relationship breaks down, superannuation is treated as a form of property and can be divided between the parties as part of the settlement. While the family law process determines how super is split, implementing that outcome within an SMSF can be more complex...
by Audit Your Superfund | Mar 16, 2026 | Blog
Audit Contravention Reports (ACRs) play a central role in maintaining the integrity and compliance of SMSFs. While no accountant or trustee wants one lodged, ACRs exist for a reason: they provide the ATO with visibility over breaches that may put members’ retirement...
by Audit Your Superfund | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog
Construction and substantial renovation projects can add value to an SMSF property, but they also bring real risks where related-party builders are involved. One of the most common problems occurs when the fund inadvertently acquires assets from a related party,...
by Audit Your Superfund | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
The death of a trustee or member is one of the most significant events an SMSF will ever deal with. It triggers a series of legal, administrative and tax obligations that must be handled correctly to protect the integrity of the fund and ensure the deceased member’s...
