Understanding Section 17A

It is important to ensure that the Fund meets the definition of an SMSF as described in Section 17A. The flowchart below gives a good understanding of the requirements of this Section. [Source: The Self Managed Super Handbook – Author Monica Rule]

Section 17A

 

Section 17A Single Member SMSF

About the author

Naz Randeria is the Founder and Managing Director of Reliance Auditing Services. With more than 25 years’ experience in audit and accounting, Naz is an ASIC registered SMSF Auditor, SMSF Specialist Auditor, Registered Company Auditor, and Chartered Accountant.

She is actively involved in the SMSF audit sector and is passionate about sharing audit, compliance and SMSF knowledge with clients, professional colleagues and the wider public.

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