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What will I find in this gateway?

General resources aimed at keeping you informed about developments in the major subject area of superannuation. These include:

Books

These are general books that have proven popular with members. In many cases multiple copies of the most recent edition will be held, along with select earlier editions. To borrow any of these items contact us on 1800 809 828 or knowledge@charteredaccountants.com.au, or search our catalogue for access to the collection.

  • Abbot, G Guide to self-managed super funds CCH Australia, Sydney*
  • Australian superannuation legislation, Thomson, Sydney*
  • Jones, S 2008, Australian superannuation handbook 2008/09, Thompson, Sydney.
  • Leow, J Australian superannuation legislation, CCH Australia, Sydney*
  • Leow, J Australian master superannuation guide, CCH Australia, Sydney*
  • Malone, C Superannuation day 2009, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, Sydney.
  • The retirement income system: report on strategic issues, Commonwealth of Australia, ACT, 2009.
  • Shirlow, D 2007, Advanced simpler super strategies, ICAA, Sydney


* Latest edition purchased

Journals available in the Knowledge Centre

The Knowledge Centre has a collection of over 90 Australian and international journal titles. You may visit in person and browse the journals or photocopy specific articles. Australian Journal articles of interest are summarised, and included in our online catalogue.

  • Charter The official journal of the Institute, it presents independent and informed analysis regarding significant issues of global and local relevance to the accounting profession
  • Superfunds
  • Intax

Journals available online

Articles from the following journals can be accessed and downloaded in .pdf format from the Knowledge Centre's Online Library
Articles from the following journals can be accessed through the EBSCO Business Source Corporate database. For assistance in searching this database, and setting up monthly alerts for specific journal titles please contact the Knowledge Centre.

  • Money. Published in Australia, this journal includes relevant articles, tips and tables across the investment and finance sectors, including managed funds, superannuation and retirement.
  • Journal of Financial Service Professionals.
    • U.S. This journal covers all areas of financial planning, including estate planning, retirement planning, insurance, investments, tax, health care, economics and ethics.
  • Journal of Pensions Management. U.K. This journal includes articles on the latest thinking and best practice in the design, administration, management, actuarial issues, documentation and investment strategies for pension plans.
  • Pensions and investments. U.S. This journal includes articles, interviews, business profiles, commentary, legislation and timely news of note on corporate and institutional investing for pension, investment and financial executives.
  • Pensions: An International Journal. U.K. This journal keeps readers abreast of the latest thinking and best practice in the design, administration, management, actuarial issues, documentation and investment strategies for pension plans.

CD and DVD resources

  • The Accountants Education Channel - level 3. Television Education Network, Melbourne.
  • Chartered Accountants Business in Focus.
    • Monthly audio program from Business Essentials. Sydney: Business Essentials Media Production.
  • Chartered Accountants Tax in Focus. Monthly audio program from Business Essentials. Sydney: Business Essentials Media Production.
  • Sound Education in Superannuation . Television Education Network, Melbourne. A monthly audio program, together with an online database of supporting documentation.
  • Sound Education in Taxation. Television Education Network, Melbourne. A monthly audio program, together with an online database of supporting documentation.

Online services: available via the website

  • Business Source Corporate by EBSCO Contains over 22,000 titles ranging from general business journals to specific accounting research publications, industry profiles, country reports, company profiles, market research reports and other sources.
  • Australia / NZ Reference Centre by EBSCO Contains full text from over 900 leading Australian and New Zealand newspapers and magazines, as well as biographies and electronic images.
  • Knowledge Centre's Online Catalogue The Knowledge Centre catalogue contains books, conference papers and articles on subjects ranging from general business, through to taxation, accounting, auditing and management. Click here to search this catalogue and request items via email.

Online services: available via Knowledge Centre team

  • CCH : Superannuation Solutions Finder:
    • Superannuation solution finder
    • Australian master superannuation guide
    • Australian super news
    • Australian superannuation cases
    • Australian superannuation complaints tribunal
    • Australian superannuation law
    • Australian superannuation law bills
    • Australian superannuation lawlinks
    • CCH tax week
    • Premium master tax guide
    • Superannuation legislation
    • Superannuation regulation materials

  • Thomson Reuters:
    • Australian superannuation practice online. Contains legislation, bulletins, commentary and research material.

Contact the Knowledge Centre team to request a search of any of these services.

Knowledge guides

Knowledge guides are created by the Knowledge Centre team to inform members, candidates and affiliated individuals of resources available covering a range of specialist topics. These Knowledge Guides are created and updated on a regular basis.

Knowledge guides are presently available in the following areas:

Institute Content

  • Analysis of AASB Standards The Institute's Reporting and Assurance team monitors the work of the AASB and IASB to ensure members and candidates are aware of the latest developments in accounting standard setting. Its financial reporting section provides commentary on the AASB standards including a summary of each standard, developments, key differences and history, the standards compared to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), interpretations, rejection notices, questions and answers and relevant articles. More>
  • Chartered Accountants Superannuation Bulletin - you can subscribe to this email newsletter at superannuation@charteredaccountants.com.au
  • The Institute’s Members’ Handbook Includes standards, commentary and worked examples. The online Members’ Handbook contains the most up to date material. More>
    • - you can subscribe to this newsletter
  • The Institute's Training and Development team The Institute’s Training and Development team runs a huge number of events throughout the year. Check the training and development area on a regular basis to find out what’s on in your area. More>
  • Chartered Accountants Live Online Training Chartered Accountants Live Online Training is an exciting breakthrough enabling busy professionals to meet their ongoing training requirements in an effective and engaging way. More>

External websites

The following are key websites that may be of assistance.



Last updated: 04 August 2009