Referral Checklist
SMSF Audit
Document Checklist
Share this checklist with your clients to ensure all required documents are ready before lodging. A complete submission means a faster audit.
Tip: Please ensure all documents cover the full financial year (1 July – 30 June). Incomplete submissions may delay the audit. If you're unsure about any item, contact us before lodging.
Fund Information
- Fund name and ABN
- Names and addresses of all trustees / directors
- Trust deed (or any amendments made during the year)
- Investment strategy (signed and dated)
Financial Statements
- Operating statement (income & expenses)
- Statement of financial position (balance sheet)
- Notes to the financial statements
- Signed trustee declaration
Bank & Cash
- Bank statements for all fund accounts (full year)
- Term deposit statements
- Reconciliation of closing bank balance to financial statements
Investments
- Listed shares — CHESS holding statements or broker reports as at 30 June
- Managed funds — annual statements showing opening balance, contributions, withdrawals, and closing balance
- Property — independent valuation (if applicable) or council rates notice
- Unlisted investments — current market valuation with supporting evidence
- Cryptocurrency — exchange statement showing holdings as at 30 June
Contributions & Rollovers
- Member contribution statements
- Employer contribution records (SGC, salary sacrifice)
- Rollover statements (if applicable)
- Notice of intent to claim deduction (if applicable)
Pensions & Withdrawals
- Pension commencement documents (if new pension started)
- Pension payment records (if fund is in pension phase)
- Lump sum withdrawal records (if applicable)
- Minimum pension calculation worksheet
Insurance
- Insurance policy details held in the fund
- Premium payment records
Tax & Compliance
- Prior year SMSF annual return
- Prior year audit report
- ATO correspondence (if any)
- PAYG payment summary (if applicable)
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