Miranda Brownlee

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Miranda Brownlee is the deputy editor of SMSF Adviser, which is the leading source of news, strategy and educational content for professionals working in the SMSF sector.

Since joining the team in 2014, Miranda has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest superannuation stories in Australia, and has reported extensively on technical strategy and legislative updates.
Miranda also has broad business and financial services reporting experience, having written for titles including Investor Daily, ifa and Accountants Daily.

You can email Miranda on: miranda.brownlee@momentummedia.com.au

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‘Clean handover’ critical for sale of client book

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‘Clean handover’ critical for sale of client book

29 December 2017 • Hits: 6496

For business owners looking to sell their client base, rather than their entire business, ensuring that records and clie ... READ MORE

Total super balance ‘twist’ to spark questioning from clients

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Total super balance ‘twist’ to spark questioning from clients

28 December 2017 • Hits: 5661

Due to the way the total superannuation balance is calculated, in some instances discrepancies may appear between the cl ... READ MORE

Estate planning strategy flagged with partial commutations

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Estate planning strategy flagged with partial commutations

28 December 2017 • Hits: 5377

While strategies involving partial commutations will mainly apply to members with larger pension balances, SMSFs may sti ... READ MORE

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Accounting firm market sees uptick in buyers

27 December 2017 • Hits: 6186

With smaller SMSF firms struggling with internal succession and the market for accounting firms strong at the moment, sm ... READ MORE

SMSFs hitting roadblocks with reducing reserves

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SMSFs hitting roadblocks with reducing reserves

22 December 2016 • Hits: 1621

Due to recent ATO commentary and a lot of defined benefit funds coming to an end soon, there has been greater focus on r ... READ MORE

Government urged to retrospectively review SMSF lending

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Government urged to retrospectively review SMSF lending

22 December 2016 • Hits: 1986

An industry broker has called on the government to review past SMSF lending practices as part of the royal commission in ... READ MORE

SMSF financing arrangements on the ATO’s radar

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ATO investigating SMSFs that invest in professional practices

20 December 2017 • Hits: 6408

The ATO is reviewing its guidelines on the structures of professional firms and has raised concerns about certain arrang ... READ MORE

Technical expert flags top 3 traps with CGT relief

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Technical expert flags top 3 traps with CGT relief

21 December 2017 • Hits: 5854

While SMSF practitioners may be familiar with the rules for CGT relief, there are some key areas where professionals are ... READ MORE

US asset manager acquires stake in SMSF lender

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US asset manager acquires stake in SMSF lender

19 December 2017 • Hits: 5549

A US asset manager has entered a deal to acquire an 80 per cent equity stake in an SMSF loan provider with an aim to fur ... READ MORE

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