Associations

Institute of Chartered Accountants

“The ICAA is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven members who are elected by Chartered Accountants on regional registers and up to four Board appointed members. Directors and Regional Councillors will be elected for a three year term, with one-third of the positions on the Board and Regional Councils being up for election each year. The President and Deputy President are elected annually by the Board.” ICAA Website

Lonsdale Financial Group

Lonsdale Financial Group Limited (Lonsdale) is more than a dealer group – as a Lonsdale Associate you are with a network that understands your business and nurtures growth.

Practice development, leading technology, profitability, professionalism and a community network, are all benefits of operating as part of the Lonsdale team.

Lonsdale has offices Australia-wide, a national team of dedicated Business Managers and was founded in 1985. Lonsdale is approximately 75 per cent owned by Zurich Australia Limited with the remaining 25 per cent owned by Lonsdale Associates and staff. Plans are underway to further sell down Zurich’s ownership to Associates, making our people a true part of the network.

Self Managed Super Funds Professionals Associations of Australia

SPAA’s key objectives are to provide members with professional accreditation to distinguish themselves as reputable specialist SMSF advisers, endorse them and represent their interests on a national level. This activity will help the industry to self-regulate.To reach specialist level, general members are required to apply for Specialist Membership. All members are encouraged to undertake specialist SMSF courses accredited by SPAA and to meet other association professional CPD requirements.

ATO Lodgement Dates www.ato.gov.au