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SMSF Bank Interest Accounting: How Should Interest Income Be Recorded?

Ram Vaidyanathan

Published on: 07/10/2026

Learn how SMSF bank interest should be recorded and reconciled, including term deposits, year-end adjustments, ECPI, annual return reporting and audit documentation.

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SMSF Accounting for Capital Gains: How Are Investment Gains Reflected in the Accounts?

Ram Vaidyanathan

Published on: 03/10/2026

Understand how SMSF investment gains are reflected in the accounts, including realised and unrealised gains, market values, capital losses and tax considerations.

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Choosing an SMSF Accountant: What Should Trustees Look For?

Ram Vaidyanathan

Published on: 24/09/2026

Learn what trustees should look for when choosing an SMSF accountant, including SMSF expertise, compliance, record keeping, audit coordination, communication and fees.

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How SMSF Accounting Helps Trustees Keep Track of Fund Investments

Ram Vaidyanathan

Published on: 14/09/2026

Learn how SMSF accounting services help trustees track investment transactions, valuations, income and expenses while keeping records organised for annual reporting and audit.

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