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½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþdisqualifies Queensland SMSF auditor

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½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþhas disqualified Kate Campbell, of Queensland, from being an approved auditor of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) for breaching independence requirements.

½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþfound that Mrs Campbell had breached the auditor-independence requirements of APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants in auditing the funds of close family members and other relatives. Mrs Campbell also failed to comply with the continuing professional development requirements of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (the SIS Act).

½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþCommissioner John Price said, 'SMSF auditors play a fundamental role in promoting confidence in the SMSF sector so it is crucial that they adhere to ethical standards. ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþwill continue to take action where the conduct of SMSF auditors is inadequate.' 

SMSF trustees and members can check whether their auditor is registered, or whether a person has been disqualified, by searching ASIC's SMSF auditor register at.

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Information about Mrs Campbell was referred to ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþby the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) under section 128P of the SIS Act.

From 1 July 2013, the SIS Act required all auditors of SMSFs to be registered with ASIC. This was to ensure that all SMSF auditors meet the base standards of competency and expertise.

½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþand the ATO work closely together as co-regulators of SMSF auditors. The ATO monitors SMSF auditor conduct and may refer matters to ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþfor possible action such as disqualification or suspension of their registration.