SPAA recognises the need for SMSF Trustees to hold a comprehensive knowledge of their SMSF, not only understanding their role and responsibilities, but also to have a solid grasp of how a fund operates overall.
SPAA has developed a set of Education Standards which capture the desired knowledge and skills, and will launch the accreditation process from 1 April 2010. Should you be interested in finding out more about these trustee education standards, please contact the CEO, Andrea Slattery at
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**Special Offer** for General Members
FOR RENEWING GENERAL MEMBERS IN 2010**
Valid until 1 July 2010
To assist you in your transition to Specialist status we are pleased to offer the opportunity to join the SPAA Specialist Accreditation Program at a reduced rate. SPAA will waive the initial $220.00 (inc GST) application fee when you join the specialist program and allow an extended period for completion through to end December 2010.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Speech by the Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law. DOWNLOAD SPEECH
Investor Daily - 7 February 2010 Video - Penalities for your SMSF's poor report
Penalties for your SMSF's poor report SPAA chair Sharyn Long talks about the auditor contravention report and how SMSF trustees can best... DOWNLOAD VIDEO
Need greater than ever for Federal Government to encourage self funded retirees: SPAA
The need for Self Funded retirees to be encouraged to look after their own future has never been greater, according to the Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) in the wake of yesterday’s release of the 2010 Intergenerational Report.