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Do you provide SMSF establishment advice?
The current accountants licensing exemption allow Accountants to provide advice on the establishment of self managed superannuation funds (SMSF) without the need for authorisation under an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). This exemption is removed from 1 July 2016.
What are your options?
At the end of the transition period, accountants must choose between the following options to continue to provide SMSF advice to their clients:
- Apply for a limited AFSL
- Become a representative of an existing AFSL
- Refer SMSF advice to an authorised representative
- Cease to provide SMSF advice
What Are The Pros & Cons Of Each Option?
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| Refer to an authorised representative |
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| Obtain a limited AFSL and appoint your own representatives |
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| Become an Authorised Representative of an AFSL |
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| Cease to provide SMSF advice |
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Have any questions? Call us! (07) 5560 2300
Ok, so I would like to become an authorised representative
If you do decide to become authorised, any Accountants providing advice as an authorised representative will need to meet relevant obligations under the Corporations Act. This will include:
- A review of your existing training
- Use of a Financial Services Guide and Statement of Advice documents
- Being able to demonstrate that the advice is in the best interest of a client
- Having a complaints handling policy and holding professional indemnity insurance
MyPlanner Australia can help you take advantage of the support, systems and processes so you can focus on what you are good at….helping your clients.
Can MyPlanner Australia help me with any training I may need?
Yes! In order for you to become an authorised representative, you will need to undertake training in line with ASIC regulatory guide 146. If you have not got the right training or SMSF specialisations, ask us about the range of initial training options we have to help you by calling (07) 5560 2300 or contacting us.
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If you have already completed training, MyPlanner Australia is happy to assess what you currently have and identify the gaps that you will need to complete.
In addition, once appointed Accountant Authorised Representatives will need to complete 15 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) including at least one face to face training event, per annum. The ongoing training requirements are as follows:
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Authorities
Our strategic authority is for specialists who want to provide complex strategic advice, but prefer not to be involved in specific investment product advice and product selection.
The full authority is for specialists who want to provide broad financial advice including product advice based on a board approved product list.
Below you can see what advice you can give under each option. Let us know if you have any questions about our strategic authorities by calling (07) 5560 2300 or contacting us.
Contact MyPlanner Australia
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So who is MyPlanner Australia?
At MyPlanner Australia, we offer a different kind of service that attracts a different kind of financial adviser or Accountant.
