SMSF Accounting & Administration Services
SMSF trustees have a wide range of ongoing accounting and compliance obligations under Australian superannuation law. Unlike retail super funds, an SMSF does not have a fund manager handling administration — the trustees are responsible for ensuring the fund stays compliant, maintains accurate records, and meets all ATO reporting deadlines.
We provide SMSF accounting and administration services that take the burden of compliance off trustees while keeping them informed and in control.
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SMSF Annual Accounts & Tax Returns
Every SMSF must prepare annual financial statements and lodge an SMSF annual return with the ATO. Accurate accounts are also a prerequisite for the annual audit.
Our annual SMSF services include:
Preparation of annual financial statements
Preparation and lodgement of the SMSF annual return
Member balance and accumulation account reporting
Contribution and pension payment reporting
Investment reporting and reconciliation
Tax calculation and compliance support
Coordination with independent SMSF auditors
Coordination with actuaries (where required for defined benefit funds)
Coordination with your financial adviser
We work with SMSFs holding a range of investment types including Australian and international shares, managed funds, commercial and residential property, cash and term deposits, cryptocurrency, and LRBAs.
Pension Accounting
Once an SMSF member moves into retirement phase and begins drawing a pension, additional compliance obligations apply. Minimum pension requirements must be met each financial year, and the tax treatment of the fund’s income can change significantly in pension phase.
We assist trustees with:
Account-based pension setup and administration
Annual minimum pension calculations
Retirement phase and pension reporting
Transfer Balance Cap reporting
Pension payment reconciliation
Tax-free and taxable component calculations
Ongoing pension compliance support
Compliance & Audit Coordination
An independent audit is required every year before the SMSF annual return can be lodged. Trustees must ensure the fund’s records are accurate and well-organised to support a timely and efficient audit.
We assist with:
Preparation of financial records for audit
Coordination with independent SMSF auditors
Compliance monitoring throughout the year
Investment strategy reviews
Trust deed and trustee compliance checks
ATO correspondence assistance
Rectification support where compliance issues are identified
SMSF Wind-Up Services
There are situations where winding up an SMSF is the right decision — members approaching retirement, a change in financial circumstances, rising administration costs, or a decision to consolidate super into a larger fund. Winding up an SMSF requires careful planning to ensure all tax and compliance obligations are properly finalised.
We assist with the wind-up process including:
Preparation of final financial statements
Final SMSF annual return lodgement
Asset disposal and rollover assistance
Member benefit payouts and fund-to-fund transfers
Cancellation of ABN and TFN registrations
ATO and ASIC wind-up compliance requirements
Trustee resolution preparation
All tax obligations must be finalised and assets distributed before the fund can be formally deregistered with the ATO.
