SPAA provides significant professional and personal benefits to its membership.

These include:

Events

The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia is committed to the regular and ongoing contact with Members and between Members and as such has made regular events a priority. These are in varying formats which endeavour to provide forums which suit all members in Australia.  Upcoming Events

National Conferences

The SPAA annual conference is held each year in March. This conference is the preeminent event on a SMSF professionals' calendar - all members are encouraged to attend this significant event.  Upcoming Events

State Technical Conferences

The State Technical Conferences are held each year in August/September. These one day sessions are held in each state and provide opportunities for strategic, technical and working case studies, delivered to participants to build on their current education and knowledge. Members have indicated these are extremely beneficial and you can refer to the SPAA website and note these dates in your diary. Upcoming Events  

State Chapters

State Chapters have been established which provide regular opportunities for Members and interested parties to gather together and participate in important topics and issues for discussion. Respected guest speakers share a range of relevant information for our Professionals.

These State Chapter Forums provide valuable networking opportunities for Members. Upcoming Events

Regulatory Submission Interest Groups

There will be regular opportunities for meetings of Special Interest Groups within the SPAA Membership. These groups will be formed from the Membership to deal with submissions concerning regulatory changes and industry issues. The SPAA Regulatory Committee will finalise all submissions. SPAA is regularly sought to provide independent, non-political knowledge and information. 

Monthly E-Newsletter and Newsflashes 

	The monthly SPAA Member Newsletter contains information on topical SMSF issues in the sector, technical articles from sponsors, updates on the achievements of our Members, a Media Watch section tracking the presence and profile of your Association in the media and all the latest news on SMSF educational opportunities available to you.
	SPAA Regulatory Updates are delivered fortnightly and will include many vital and useful links to legislative and regulatory updates ensuring you are kept abreast of all the latest developements from Government and the Regulators. Regulatory Updates are also available online through our SPAA Resource Library.
	SPAA and its State Chapters are offering more and more valuable and enjoyable events for SPAA Members.  These events present a great opportunity to develop your SMSF expertise and also build useful relationships with fellow SMSF professionals.  The SPAA Events Update will be released fortnightly and will provide all the information you need about upcoming events nationally and statewide.
	Important news and announcements affecting the SMSF industry will be delivered promptly to your inbox on an as needs basis.
	Technically Speaking is a new free Member service which will provide Members with important technical information on issues specific to the SMSF sector.

Members are also encouraged to contribute articles for the SPAA E-Newsletter & other industry journals, and to share their experiences, expertise and knowledge.

Government and Regulatory Advocacy

SPAA has, and will continue to build strong relationships with Government bodies, and like- minded Professional Associations in the interests of providing positive outcomes for Members and the SMSF Industry. SPAA enjoys a close working relationship with several key organisations such as ATO, ASIC,  APRA , FACS and the ASX.

SPAA Website

The SPAA Website is an invaluable communication tool and resource centre for members. The SPAA Members Forum allows SMSF professionals to raise or comment on topical technical issues whilst the Resource Library as detailed below has been well patronised since its inception.

Search for SMSF Specialist AdvisorTM Service  A potential client can easily search for a SMSF Specialist Advisor in their State/Territory on the SPAA website. This service enables potential clients to view information about each SMSF Specialist Advisor®and to submit an online enquiry form to the SSA® of their choice generating new leads for our members.  It is also a valuable tool for SPAA Specialist Members to communicate or network with other specialists.

Webcasts

SPAA recognises that members from regional Australia often don’t have the same opportunities to attend technical sessions to further their knowledge in Self Managed Super Funds as those in major cities. To meet this need in 2007 SPAA introduced our webcast program which provides monthly opportunities for regional members (only) to view a live webcast on a technical topic of the day.

Questions can be asked in real time and member feedback suggests that watching a presentation in the comfort of their office or boardroom has been a most positive initiative by the association.

Our annual webcast schedule can be viewed in the events section of this website.  Upcoming Events

Member Forum

The SPAA Forum has been developed to provide SPAA members with a platform to share ideas and hold discussions on key issues within the SMSF industry.  Visit the SPAA Members' Forum in the Members' Area and you will be able to:

• read current and relevant technical queries posted by SPAA members and the responses as provided by SPAA;
• have your say on upcoming SPAA submissions & technical matters; and
• share your suggestions and feedback with SPAA and other members.

SPAA Events Calendar

The SPAA Events Calendar contains up to date information about upcoming SPAA conferences, webcasts and State Chapter Events.

Presentations & Seminars

Throughout the year presentations and seminars will provide our members with information on the latest relevant SMSF issues. These will be presented by industry recognised speakers from throughout the SMSF advice industry and financial services sector.

Our members have conveyed that these informative networking opportunities are an important part of their SPAA Membership.

Member Concessions

SPAA has negotiated concessional arrangements for Members with SPAA’s Sponsors, all of which are relevant to our membership. These arrangements provide Members with a substantial range of concessional rates for products and services offered by those organisations. Please peruse our website for SPAA sponsors.

SPAA Media

SPAA regularly provides articles and interviews on behalf of members for media in relation to SMSF issues. SPAA is recognised for its non-political and knowledgeable points of view.

Resources

The requirement of Advisors for knowledge and expertise, by both Trustees of SMSFs and regulatory organisations will only become more rigorous. SPAA is committed to assist accessibility to resources for Professional Advisors to assist them in providing improved service and outcomes to their clients.

Compliance standards and regulatory and industry updates are reviewed and published by SPAA’s Regulatory Committee. These documents have direct application within practice management processes and are an extremely useful basis for compliance in members’ daily activities. These standards will be available to Members on-line.

Teleconferences

Teleconferences are facilitated from time to time for the distribution of new and critical information concerning the SMSF Environment. These are facilitated at a State and Special Interest Group level, and are extremely useful for those members who find it difficult to attend Chapter gatherings.