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A list of, or links to, general resources aimed at keeping you informed about developments in the major subject area of superannuation. These include:

What will I not find in this gateway?

Key books

These are general texts 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.

  • Abbot, G Guide to self-managed super funds CCH Australia, Sydney*
  • Australian superannuation legislation, Thomson, Sydney*
  • Fitzpatrick M 2007, Self-managed superannuation funds ICAA, Sydney
  • Leow, J Australian superannuation legislation, CCH Australia, Sydney*
  • Leow, J Australian master superannuation guide, CCH Australia, Sydney*
  • Shirlow, D 2007, Advanced simpler super strategies, ICAA, Sydney
  • Smith, B & Koken, E 2007, The self-managed superannuation fund handbook, Wrightbooks, Brisbane.


* Latest edition purchased

Key journals

The Knowledge Centre in Sydney holds the following journals in hard copy format. You may visit in person and browse the journals. Some journals are reviewed (R) by the Knowledge Centre team and key articles are summarised and included in our online catalogue. Members, candidates and affiliated individuals can request photocopies of the full text of these articles, depending upon publisher restrictions (service charges may apply).

Please contact the Knowledge Centre regarding our hard copy coverage. A journal holdings list is currently in development.

(R)=Reviewed by Knowledge Centre staff, article summaries included in online catalogue
  • Australian Superannuation Law Bulletin (R) The monthly Australian Superannuation Law Bulletin focuses on reviewing and reporting current developments in the field of superannuation
  • Charter (R) The official journal of the Institute, it presents independent and informed analysis regarding significant issues of global and local relevance to the accounting profession
  • Retirement and Estate Planning Bulletin (R) The monthly Retirement and Estate Planning Bulletin provides expert analysis of retirement and estate planning issues for professionals in areas such as superannuation, wills and probate, testamentary trusts, business succession, asset protection, taxation of death benefits, foreign trusts, allocated pensions, social security and family law
  • Superfunds (R)
  • SuperReview.(R)

Audio visual materials

These are popular audio visual materials that are produced on a monthly or special basis by the Television Education Network (TEN). To borrow any of these items contact us on 1800 809 828 or knowledge@charteredaccountants.com.au.

  • Sound Education in Superannuation CD series
  • Super Basics
  • The Accountants' Education Channel - Level 3.

Key journals

Online services: available to members and candidates via the website

  • Business Source Corporate by EBSCO Contains full text articles for more than 22,000 periodicals and other sources ranging from general business journals to specific accounting research publications. The database also contains company and country economic reports and market research reports
  • 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.

Online services: available to members and candidates via Knowledge Centre team

  • CCH Solutions Finder: Superannuation Law Includes superannuation news, legislation, pending bills, superannuation regulation material and Superannuation Complaints Tribunal cases dating from 1995
  • Thomson Reuters: Superannuation and Financial Services 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. The Knowledge guides are produced on a regular basis, so please watch the Institute’s website for further information.

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>
  • The Institute’s Members’ Handbook Includes standards, commentary and worked examples. The online Members’ Handbook contains the most up to date material. More>
  • 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>
  • Chartered Accountants Technical Conference 2008 If you need to know the latest legislation changes and technical details to do your job in a practical, quick and efficient manner, this is the conference for you. The conference will take a technical and practical approach to the latest issues facing accountants in tax, accounting, audit and financial planning. More>
  • Chartered Accountants Audit of Self Managed Super Funds Workshop The ATO will increase the number of reviews and audits of self managed super funds to 11,000 this financial year. Are you ready? With new competency requirements now in effect, here’s your chance to understand those requirements and ensure you comply. More>
  • SMSF Conference 2008 DVD Recorded at the successful inaugural conference in February 2008, this DVD contains all the papers and presentations to view at your convenience. More>
  • Lobbying: update on superannuation achievements Graham Meyer, along with the Chief Executive Officers of the other professional accounting bodies recently met with Senator the Hon Nick Sherry. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss key financial services industry issues which included, the growth of the self-managed super funds (SMSFs) sector, the governance of the superannuation industry and the key role accountants have in the industry. More>

Key third party websites

The following are key websites that may be of assistance.