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Recorded Webinar: Maintaining and Protecting SMSF Auditor Independence

Auditing standards and ASIC rules both require that an SMSF auditor be independent. While auditor independence sounds simple in theory, it can be difficult to navigate in practice. This session examines threats to independence and how to best mitigate them. It covers:
PRESENTED BY Shirley Schaefer Partner - BDO , Adelaide

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About the Webinar

Auditing standards and ASIC rules both require that an SMSF auditor be independent. While auditor independence sounds simple in theory, it can be difficult to navigate in practice. This session examines threats to independence and how to best mitigate them. It covers:

  • Audit independence under auditing standards
  • How the standards apply to SMSF auditors
  • Audit independence requirements under ASIC registration conditions
  • Understanding common, and not-so-common threats to independence
  • What an auditor can do to mitigate an independence threat
  • Dealing with the regulators when questioned about independence
  • Penalties for lack of independence
  • Lessons from recent ASIC de-registrations involving SMSF auditors

Presented By

Shirley Schaefer
Partner, BDO Adelaide, SA

Shirley is an auditor by training and a SMSF expert by choice. Shirley leads the Superannuation team, at BDO in South Australia. She is a recognised industry expert and a passionate advocate of her clients, team and industry.

Shirley is a regular speaker at SMSF & Audit conferences. She provides SMSF competency training for accountants and auditors and is the co-author of the Thomson Reuters SMSF Audit Guide. Shirley is the winner of the multiple national SMSF and SMSF audit awards.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for SMSF Auditors - Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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