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Audit of an SMSF that has invested in Crypto Currency - Checklist As an SMSF auditor, auditing an SMSF with an investment in Crypto currency is new. In this newsletter, we are providing suggested checklist points and how you should update your working papers and put a comment in your management letter when you see a large percentage of SMSF assets invested in Crypto currency. This checklist has been drafted after ATO's new opinion on how Crypto currency has to be treated in an SMSF. This checklist is available online on www.onlinesmsfaudit.com.au - If you have only a few funds invested in Crypto Currency - you can simply register for free and 5 funds will be credited to your account - Audit SMSF's risk free.
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Checklist Point
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Audit Comment "Yes" |
Audit Comment "No" |
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3. Is Cryptocurrency investment allowed by the Trust Deed and the Trustees have an investment strategy to hold Cryptocurrency? |
Checked the trust deed of the fund and clause number XXX allows investment in Cryptocurrency. Checked the investment strategy of the fund and noted that the trustees have considered various risks in investments in Cryptocurrency. |
Checked the trust deed of the fund and clause number XXX allows investment in Cryptocurrency. Checked the investment strategy of the fund and noted that the trustees have considered various risks in investments in Cryptocurrency. This is a breach of Section 52B of SIS Act and Regulation 4.09 of SIS Regulations.
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During the course of my audit, I discovered that the trust deed of the fund does not allow investment in Cryptocurrency and checked the investment strategy of the fund and noted that the trustees have not considered various risks in investments in Cryptocurrency. This is a breach of Section 52B of SIS Act and Regulation 4.09 of SIS Regulations. |
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This is in line with SIS Act Section 52B and SIS Regulations 4.09 regarding the operating standard - Investment Strategy |
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The trust deed of the fund does not allow investment in Cryptocurrency and the trustees have not considered various risks in investments in Crypto currency in the investment strategy of the fund. This is a breach of Section 52B of SIS Act and Regulation 4.09 of SIS Regulations.
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The trust deed of the fund does not allow investment in Cryptocurrency and the trustees have not considered various risks in investments in Crypto currency in the investment strategy of the fund. This is a breach of Section 52B of SIS Act and Regulation 4.09 of SIS Regulations. |
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4. Is the Crypto Currency valued correctly at Market Value on 30th June in the financial statements? |
Checked the Market Valuation of Crypto currency as on 30th June from the XXXX Currency exchange. The valuation was $XXXX and in the financial statements it is stated at $XXXX. I am satisfied that the difference is Market Value is not Material. At the time of signing the audit report the market value was $XXX and the difference as stated in the financial statement is not material. |
Checked the Market Valuation of Crypto currency as on 30th June from the XXXX Currency exchange. The valuation was $XXXX and in the financial statements it is stated at $XXXX. There is a material difference is Market Value. At the time of signing the audit report the market value was $XXX and the difference as stated in the financial statement is material. A note should be inserted in the financial statements regarding this material difference. This is a breach of SIS Regulation 8.02B. |
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This is in line with Auditing standard ASA 560 and auditing standard on Subsequent Events and Material events SIS Regulation 8.02B regarding Asset must be valued at market value. |
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During the course of my audit, the Market Valuation of Crypto currency as on 30th June from the XXXX Currency exchange. The valuation was $XXXX and in the financial statements it is stated at $XXXX. There is a material difference is Market Value. At the time of signing the audit report the market value was $XXX and the difference as stated in the financial statement is material. A note should be inserted in the financial statements regarding this material difference or you should consider amending the financial statements showing the assets true value. This is a breach of SIS Regulation 8.02B. |
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The Market Valuation of Crypto currency as on 30th June from the XXXX Currency exchange. The valuation was $XXXX and in the financial statements it is stated at $XXXX. There is a material difference is Market Value of the asset. Further at the time of signing the audit report the market value was $XXX and the difference as stated in the financial statement is material. This is a breach of SIS Regulation 8.02B. |
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The Market Valuation of Crypto currency as on 30th June from the XXXX Currency exchange. The valuation was $XXXX and in the financial statements it is stated at $XXXX. There is a material difference is Market Value of the asset. Further at the time of signing the audit report the market value was $XXX and the difference as stated in the financial statement is material. This is a breach of SIS Regulation 8.02B. |
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5. Is the Capital Gain on Cryptocurrency correctly stated? |
Checked every purchase and sale of Crypto Currency in the account and determined that each capital gain or loss is correctly reported in the financial statement |
Checked in the account and determined that transaction of date XXX of $ XXX is not reporting the correct amount of capital gain or loss as reported in the financial statements. |
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This is in line with ATO tax determinations TD 2014/25 and TD 2014/26 and announcements from ATO that the any transaction of $10,000 and above will be reported to AISTRAC |
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During the course of my audit, transaction of date XXX of $ XXX is not reporting the correct amount of capital gain or loss as reported in the financial statements. This difference is / is not material. This is a breach of Section 35B of SIS Act.
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The transaction of date XXX of $ XXX is not reporting the correct amount of capital gain or loss as reported in the financial statements. This difference is / is not material. |
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Transaction of date XXX of $ XXX is not reporting the correct amount of capital gain or loss as reported in the financial statements. This difference is not material. Incorrect amount of tax is calculated by the trustees of the fund. This is breach of Section 35B of SIS Act |
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