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Sharyn Long has provided comment on a number of press articles and publications on superannuation and also presented many techncial papers at industry forums, including:

Upcoming Events & Publications

SPAA 09 National Conference co-presenting "New AUASB Guidance Statement GS009 Auditing SMSFs" with Claire Grayston from the AUASB on 12.3.09 in Adelaide

ICAA Business Forum presenting "Super Update" in Perth on 15.5.09

Quoted in the May 2009 edition of the ICAA magazine Charter in an acticle on DIY Super by Lesley Parker

Newspapers & Other Media

“Strict New Contribution Limits Must Be Observed” (Self managed super funds have been cautioned about the extra risks of exceeding the government’s strict new contribution limits through avenues other than direct cash contributions) AFR Wed 18.6.08

“Fund Trustees Must Abide by Super Act With CFDs” (CFD investments’ impact on fund assets represent a legal minefield for many trust fund managers) AFR Thurs 5.6.08

“Indifference is Dangerous for DIY Super Funds” (DIY superannuation fund trustees should be aware of the risks and perils of cash-flow squeeze when buying CFDs) AFR (Special Lift Out) Thurs 5.6.08

“DIY Super Needs Better than a Keen Amateur” (self-managed super is increasingly an area of specialisation) AFR Wed 21.5.08

“Screws Turned on DIY Funds” (The DIY Super fund sector has been told to get its house in order or else) AFR Wed 9.4.08

“DIY Super Returns a Windfall” (The administration of self-managed superannuation funds may provide a huge source of untapped wealth for accountants) BRW Sept 28 – Oct 4 2006

Presentations

Chartered Accountants Business Forum (May 2008) Presentation: ‘Superannuation Update’

Taxation Institute of Australia (April 2008) Presentation: ‘ATO Auditing of SMSF Auditors’

SPAA National Conference (March 2008) Presentation: ‘Who Checks the Checker? Who Will Audit the Auditors?’

Taxation Institute of Australia (September 2007) Presentation: ‘Super Fund Audits Tips & Traps’

Tonkins’ Compliance and Reporting Essentials: For Listed Resource Entities Conference (February 2008) Presentation ‘Monitoring Controls through Compliance Procedures’