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ATO launches auditor software

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2008
... (ATO) is giving self managed super fund (SMSF) auditors a helping hand with eSAT, a electronic superannuation compliance audit tool. The audit tool provides a reference feature, relevant case studies and a list of questions and tips to assist auditors ...

SMSF industry needs official auditors: SPAA

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2008
... SMSFs could only be a positive initiative," said Pearce. SMSF Specialist Auditors must have accumulated 1,000 hours of SMSF audit experience in the past three years, which 500 hours must be a supervisory level. In addition, auditors must have attended ...

PowerSuper launches warrant product

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2008
... There are a number of DIY super fund structures and documentations that could potentially leave an investor at risk of [an audit]." Parkinson said ING DIRECT's backing provided a further level of security for the investor. "Investors can have the confidence ...

SimCorp scoops Vendor of the Year award

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2008
... problems by monitoring these products much more efficiently. For example, Simcorp chief executive Peter Ravn said that a data audit that took three days to do on the old spreadsheet system only took 15 minutes using SimCorp Dimension. The software also ...

KPMG under fire on Westpoint audit

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2008
Financial watchdog ASIC is suing accountancy firm KPMG over its auditing of companies in the Westpoint Group, a move that renews investor hopes to recover as much as $200 million lost when Westpoint collapsed. The action, taken on behalf of eight Westpoint ...

Ex-Intech CEO joins Deloitte

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2008
... the asset management sector in Deloitte's operation. "This will include governance and trustee effectiveness, supporting Audit partners Richard Rassi and Tony Brain, as well as advising asset managers on product design and risk return issues."

ASIC completes unlisted asset guide

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2008
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) finalised its guidelines to improve disclosure in unlisted mortgage and unlisted property schemes which represent $70 billion in funds under management (FUM). In the finalised document, ASIC ...

Garvan FP practice gains SAI approval

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2008
... brand. MLC took the debate on quality of advice to the next level when it signed a partnership with SAI Global to run an audit on the administration and operations of its 30 aligned financial planning practices using FP9000 in September last year. Greg ...

Allianz wheels insurance for motor trade

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2008
... Motor Trades Pack insurance policy covers glass breakage, transit, business interruption, public and products liability, tax audit, theft, employee dishonesty, professional indemnity, and machinery breakdown. The policy includes up to $20,000 liability ...

TFSA cuts cost, saves time through Paragem

Total Financial Solutions Australia, a dealer group on the cusp of a major expansion plan, turns to outsourcing specialist Paragem to mind the details as TFSA advisers think big. In a new deal signed this month, TFSA will outsource commissions payment ...