It is an important job for the owner of a super (SMSF) to run or handle the audit services and the overall administration of their SMSF.

Although the concept of SMSF is a bit DIY (Do It Yourself), there are some functionalities of the fund that you just cannot handle because of lack of skill, time or both. Hence it is highly recommended that you look for a good qualified professional proficient enough to take the job.

There are many outsourcing services available when it comes to the SMSF industry. Here are some tips that could help you choose better:

1. The right outsourcing firm typically depends upon your expectations, your objectives and your needs. Do your research and analyze which outsourcing agency specializes in what. This also depends upon the asset that you want to make an investment in.

2. Accountant – Using your accountant or his firm for outsourcing gives you an edge as this person knows you well enough. He/she knows the depth of your business and personal accounts.

3. Use the firm to handle everything – tax returns on your business entities, personal entities and your SMSF entities. This cuts down majorly on the fees payable and the time involved.

4. Online Services – Online services are another alternative for outsourcing SMSF firm, they are generally cheaper than hiring an accountant. Online services have made a drastic effect on the super industry.

5. To wrap it up, choosing a perfect SMSF outsourcing firm depends completely on your own requirements. If your prime concern is flexibility of investments and platforms then a full time accountant is a much better bet than online services. However if you have standard investments such as shares, managed funds, some property or simply cash and there is no limit to any type of platform you should go with online services. In both the cases, proper research is a must.