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Monday, 12 July

Demand for SPAA Specialist Accreditations Climb

SPAA has today announced a rapid increase in demand for its specialist accreditation as SMSF professionals (SSA and SSAud) embrace higher professional standards in the face of industry reform. SPAA recorded a 20 per cent jump in advisers completing the program over the six months to 30 June 2010. Similarly, demand for specialist auditor accreditation (SSAud) has seen an increase in the same period. DOWNLOAD MEDIA RELEASE

Monday, 5 July

SPAA welcomes Cooper commtment to higher SMSF auditor, adviser standards

SPAA has today welcomed the final Cooper Report recommendations on the $400 billion self-managed superannuation sector which confirms the SMSF sector is well functioning and successful. SPAA strongly supports recommendations for higher competencies for SMSF auditors and advisers.
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Wednesday, 30 June

Best practice guidelines for SMSF art investments

SPAA and the Australian Artists Association (AAA) have today released best practise artwork investing guidelines for SMSF advisers and auditors for SMSFs investing in artworks.
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Monday, 31 May 2010 

SPAA urges superannuation investors to be proactive at tax time

SPAA has urged Australian superannuation investors to be proactive about maximising their tax position in the lead-up to the end of the financial year, whilst also avoiding common traps that may result in penalties.
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