Blog
Going concern basis of accounting
Recent economic uncertainty raises questions around what responsibilities trustees and auditors have in relation to an SMSF's ability to continue as a going concern. “Economic uncertainty” is a phrase we hear all too much lately due to most organisations and...
Clarity over classification of current and non-current liabilities
The objective of financial statements is to provide information about the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of an entity that is useful to a wide range of users in making economic decisions. AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, sets...
Can an SMSF borrow money to pay superannuation benefits?
Trustees of a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) are prohibited from borrowing or maintaining an existing borrowing of money under subsection 67(1) of Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) except in very limited circumstances as listed under...
The do’s and don’ts of the Downsizer Contribution
The downsizer contribution allows individuals, who may be prevented from making superannuation contributions due to their age, work status, contributions caps or their total superannuation balance, the ability to make superannuation contributions using some of the...