SMSF auditor resources
We have several tools and resources to help you in your role.
Resource |
Description |
Where to find |
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Super Professional 2 Professional service |
If you need help with circumstances not covered in our range of guidance and self-help products you can access non-binding guidance. |
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Online services for business |
Online services for business is our preferred channel for auditor contravention reports (ACRs). It can also be used to lodge an audit complete advice (ACA) |
Visit ato.gov.au/osb_smsfaa |
Webinars |
We invite you to attend our SMSF webinars. We record these so you can view them at a time that suits you. |
Watch ato.gov.au/smsfwebinars |
ato.gov.au |
Our guidance helps you find the information you need quicker. |
Visit ato.gov.au/smsfauditors |
The following products and tools are designed for trustees, but can also help auditors:
- SMSF news – provides news updates, case studies, and Q&As. Read articles and subscribe at ato.gov.au/smsfnews
- SMSF videos – these short educational videos explain the basics about a range of SMSF topics. Watch at ato.gov.au/smsfvideos
- ato.gov.au – our SMSF web content provides useful information for all stages of the SMSF lifecycle. View at ato.gov.au/smsf
Requesting non-binding advice
SMSF auditors' that are unable to resolve their query via our online guidance and self-help products can request general advice on the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) and Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 (SISR) requirements or SMSF administrative issues.
When you send your request through secure mail:
- You will receive a receipt ID as acknowledgement of your request.
- We may contact you via phone or secure mail if we need further information to help us respond to your request.
We aim to resolve requests within 28 days. However, it could take additional time when there is a high demand for our technical service.
If the issue you raise is particularly complex or very specific, in place of your request for non-binding advice, we may ask you to complete a Request for self-managed superannuation fund specific advice (NAT 72441).
Accessing non-binding advice
When seeking interpretive assistance, you can contact us by secure mail in:
- Online services for business if you're a business or SMSF auditor
- Online Services for Agents if you're a tax practitioner.
Accessing other support and self-help services
- Our phone support service is available on 13 10 20 for straightforward or simple queries.
- For specific advice, use our Request for self-managed superannuation fund specific advice (NAT 72441).
- Online services for business is a free service which allows auditors to fulfil their obligations and lodge ACRs and ACAs. The secure mail function in Online services for business also enables you to request non-binding advice and share intelligence with us.
- Our range of self-help products can be accessed at
- We also provide a range of technical guidance products specifically for SISA regulatory issues, including