Are there any accountants out there

[billy the kid]

Anyone out there qualified to give advice/opinions on a smsf issue?
Looking for free advice for a mate...

[Black Orchid]

Not me, sorry. Can he see a Financial Adviser? Usually your first visit is free.

[sprintcyclist]

Not me, sorry. Can he see a Financial Adviser? Usually your first visit is free.

Good idea

See a professional

[Black Orchid]

This link could be useful ...

https://www.smsfcommunity.com.au/#!directory/ord=rnd

[billy the kid]

Thanx for that BO....

[Black Orchid]

It looks like a reasonably informative site, Billy, and seems to have a community base of knowledgeable members where you can ask questions. Hope it helps.

[sprintcyclist]

Just for my knowledge, does your friend find a SMSF is more stress and work with a lower benefit than they thought?

[sprintcyclist]

Just for my knowledge, does your friend find a SMSF is more stress and work with a lower benefit than they thought?

[Nom De Plume]

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/indivi ... e-officers

[billy the kid]

Sprint...
Definitely..his argument is that with interest rates so low, if one does nothing else with the fund, the ato and
audit fees take out any gains. Therefore the tendency is to enter the stock market...this he feels is very stressful...