Webinar

Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA). This session will delve into the key aspects of Subdivision 328-G, which offers critical tax relief for small businesses considering restructuring their ownership. The provision is designed to facilitate such changes without the burden of immediate income tax consequences, thereby […]

SMSFs in pension mode can attract generous tax concessions for the fund and the member. However, these concessions do come with conditions, one being satisfying the minimum pension amount required to be withdrawn each year. This session looks at the requirements and consequences of falling short, including: How the minimum annual payment is calculated, including […]

Moral awareness and ethical thinking are critical components of ethical decision making. In this webinar, we will go over some key ethics principles including ethics theories and framework, and their application in practice. The session covers the following: Ethics theories and their application The Ethical Decision-Making Framework (EDMF) The role of code of ethics Behavioural […]

Presented by our Head of Superannuation, Natasha Panagis, our Superannuation Quarterly Update will get you up to speed on the must-know developments in the superannuation sector over the last three months. You'll gain valuable knowledge of the latest legislative and regulatory changes, understand the implications and what the changes mean for your clients, and identify […]

Our biases have significant impacts on decisions we make and face daily. They are particularly relevant in formulating our views on ethical issues and how we deal with these issues. The session will address the following: Recognising the different biases and their impact Recognising biases as an impediment to ethical behaviour Understanding the impact of […]

When it comes to paying superannuation death benefits, many clients will generally nominate their spouse as beneficiary. However, for those clients who have separated or are widowed, the next in line will typically be their financially independent adult children. Using a case study, we explain why it may be worthwhile paying a superannuation death benefit […]

The ability to receive a tax-free death benefit in relation to a parent-child relationship typically depends on being able to evidence financial dependency or the relevant criteria to establish an interdependency relationship. However, this topic is not well understood by many advisers and generally speaking, a parent-child or a grandparent-grandchild relationship does not satisfy the […]

Have you or your clients been contacted by the ATO regarding the asset valuations within their SMSF? This essential webinar will guide you through the necessary actions to mitigate the risk of attracting further attention from the ATO. During this session, we will explore the immediate steps you should consider to ensure compliance. Additionally, we […]

Guiding Principles: The Essentials of ATO Interaction Join us for the first installment of our illuminating three-part series, "Navigating the Tax Tide", designed to enhance your understanding of the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) current priorities and your interactions with them. In this session, we'll dive into the essentials of tax governance, the management of tax […]

Fortifying Your Tax Defences: Strategies for Certainty and Compliance The second session of our "Navigating the Tax Tide" series focuses on empowering taxpayers with the knowledge to robustly defend their tax positions. Discover effective strategies for interacting with the ATO, preparing your documentation in anticipation of audits, and utilising ATO rulings to your advantage. This […]

We are extremely pleased to introduce our Market Mastery Series, the new Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) Monthly Investment/Economic Focussed Webinar Series, designed to provide you with insightful analysis and practical guidance in the ever-evolving world of finance and investment.   Deep Dive into Investment Markets with Ashley Owen We are also excited to feature Ashley […]

Bryce Figot of DBA Lawyers has advised and represented numerous approved SMSF auditors who are being audited and investigated by the ATO and ASIC. Bryce will present what to expect from ATO audits and how to best prepare for them. If all goes well in an ATO audit of an SMSF auditor, the ATO may […]