Upcoming Events

  • Gold Coast Sub-Chapter Discussion Group

    7 March 2012 : Robina

  • QLD State Chapter Discussion Group

    7 March 2012 : Brisbane

  • Rockhampton Sub-Chapter Discussion Group

    7 March 2012: Rockhampton, QLD

  • Sunshine Coast Sub-Chapter Discussion Group

    7 March 2012 : Birtinya

  • Toowoomba Sub-Chapter Discussion Group

    8 March 2012 : Toowoomba

  • View all events

SPAA Member Benefits

SPAA provides significant professional and personal benefits to members.

Events

Regular SPAA events are a priority to provide members with regular and ongoing support and networking opportunities. SPAA provides forums which to suit all members in Australia.  Upcoming Events

National Conferences

The SPAA National Conference is the pre-eminent event on an SMSF professionals' calendar and is held in February each year.  Members are encouraged to attend the National Conference for both their technical content and networking opportunities. View highlights from the 2011 National Conference

State Technical Conferences

SPAA's State Technical Conferences are held each year in August. These one-day events are held in each state and provide opportunities for strategic, technical and working case studies. The Technical Conferences are designed to build on current education and knowledge. Members' feedback clearly demonstrates that these State Technical Conferences are extremely beneficial. Upcoming Events  

State Chapters

State Chapters provide regular opportunities for members and interested parties to gather for discussion and information sharing at a local level. Guest speakers share relevant information on a broad range of topics at these events. These State Chapter events provide valuable networking opportunities. Upcoming Events

Regulatory Submission Interest Groups

SPAA members are offered regular opportunities for meetings of Special Interest Groups. These groups are formed from the Membership base and focus on submissions concerning regulatory changes and industry issues. The SPAA Regulatory Committee will finalise all submissions. As the peak industry association, SPAA is regularly asked to provide independent, non-political knowledge and information. 

E-Communications

SPAA members receive E-communications that provide the latest industry, legislative and regulatory news. Below is a list of our electronic publications.

SPAA Daily News The SPAA Daily News provides a wrap up of SMSF and superannuation related articles published in the print media each day.
SPAA Technically Speaking The monthly SPAA Technically Speaking publication provides important technical information on issues specific to the SMSF sector.
SPAA Regulatory Updates The monthly SPAA Regulatory Updates include vital and useful links to legislative and regulatory updates ensuring members are kept abreast of the latest Government and the Regulatory developments.
SPAA Member News The monthly SPAA Member Newsletter contains information on topical SMSF issues, technical articles from sponsors, updates on the achievements of our Members, a Media Watch section tracking the presence and profile of your Association in the media and all the latest news on SMSF educational opportunities for SPAA members.
SPAA Submissions Update The monthly SPAA Submissions update provides information on submissions to government and the regulators that SPAA is working on. It gives members the opportunity to contribute their comments and input.
SPAA News Alert SPAA News Alerts are sent the moment newsworthy announcements affecting the SMSF industry are made. This means that as a SPAA member you are kept informed in real time.

 

Government and Regulatory Advocacy

SPAA's objective is to provide positive outcomes for Members and the SMSF Industry.   SPAA continues to build strong relationships with Government bodies, and like- minded Professional Associations and enjoys a close working relationship with key organisations including ATO, ASIC, APRA , FACS and the ASX.

Find a Professional service

This service allows SMSF trustees looking for advice to search for a SMSF Specialist Advisor or Auditor in their State/Territory on the SPAA website.

SMSF consumers are able to view relevant information about each SMSF Specialist Advisor and/or Auditor registered with SPAA.  The function also provides an online enquiry to SSA or SSAud professionals generating new leads for SPAAmembers.

This tool is also used by SPAA Specialist Members to communicate and network with other specialists practicing within the Industry.

Online Education

SPAA understands that members from regional Australia may not have the same opportunities to attend technical sessions to further their knowledge in SMSFs as those in major cities. SPAA will soon launch Online Education sessions to provide monthly Technical Updates for regional members.

Member Forum

The SPAA Member Forum has been developed to provide SPAA members with a platform to share ideas and hold discussions on key issues within the SMSF industry. Visit the SPAA Member Forum in the Members' Area and you will be able to:

  • read current and relevant technical queries and responses posted by SPAA members;
  • have your say on upcoming SPAA submissions & technical matters; and
  • share your suggestions and feedback with SPAA and other members.

Member Concessions

SPAA has regularly negotiates concessional arrangements for Members with Sponsors. This provides Members with a range of concessional rates for products and services offered by our Sponsor organisations. Please keep an eye out for special offers.