8-Week

SMSF Specialisation Course

An advanced SMSF program covering audit independence, SIS Act interpretation and Audit standards including GS 009. Delivered online with AGSM. 

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What You'll Gain

Build the technical knowledge, confidence and practical capability needed to deliver high-quality SMSF audits in today’s demanding regulatory environment.

8 Week Program

Up to 40 CPD & 7 CEMD Points

Earn 7 CEMD Points

Participants who successfully complete the core modules and action learning projects will be awarded 7 CEMD points towards AGSM’s Certificate of Executive Management and Development (CEMD) and up to 40 CPD points.


The CEMD is formal recognition of participants’ commitment to their professional development and articulates to two subjects in a Graduate Certificate or to two unspecified subject credits in AGSM’s online MBA (MBAX) or the part-time Executive MBA (EMBA).

Strengthen understanding of independence and professional obligations.

Develop deeper capability interpreting the SIS Act and regulations.

Practical application of audit standards including GS 009.

Frameworks to enhance audit evidence, judgement and documentation.

Earn a digital credential that supports your professional standing.

Apply structured audit approaches immediately in your practice.

Why This Program Matters

The SMSF sector continues to grow — and so do expectations on SMSF Auditors.

Audit quality, independence requirements, compliance responsibilities and SIS Act interpretation have become more demanding and more visible than ever.

This program equips auditors with the practical tools, technical understanding and professional confidence needed to navigate today’s regulatory environment.

Program Highlights​

facilitated by

Graeme Colley

SMSFA Specialist Advisor, ICAA member, former ATAX Masters lecturer at UNSW, SMSFA Specialist Advisor, ICAA member, former ATAX Masters lecturer at UNSW

DEANNE FIRTH

Founder, Tactical Super; two-time SMSF Auditor of the Year

DEANNE FIRTH

Founder, Tactical Super; two-time SMSF Auditor of the Year

program schedule

Session

Date & time

Facilitator(s)


WEEK 1
Program Welcome and Introduction

Wed, 12 Aug – 5pm to 6pm

Graeme Colley & Deanne Firth


WEEK 2
Module 1: Audit Standards – Competency and Independence

Wed, 19 Aug – 5pm to 7:30pm

Deanne Firth


WEEK 3
Module 2: Accounts, audit and reporting obligations for SMSFs

Wed, 26 Aug – 5pm to 7:30pm

Deanne Firth


WEEK 4
Module 3: Understanding the provisions of the SIS Act for SMSFs

Wed, 2 Sep – 5pm to 7:30pm

Graeme Colley


WEEK 5
Module 4: Auditing the relevant SIS Act provisions for an SMSF

Wed, 9 Sep – 5pm to 7:30pm

Graeme Colley


WEEK 6
Module 5: Compliance and reporting

Wed, 16 Sep – 5pm to 7:30pm

Graeme Colley


WEEK 7
Assessment Preparation

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WEEK 8
Assessment

Wed, 30 Sep – 5pm to 8pm

Graeme Colley & Deanne Firth

All times AEST.

Dates

August–September 2026

Seats Remaining

7

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SMSF Webinar is free for

  • SMSF Auditor Membership
  • SMSF Auditor + Registered Company Auditor Membership
  • Registered Company Auditor + Associate Membership
  • Associate (Non ASIC Registered Auditor)


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