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07 November 2011
From the CE's desk
In the course of preparing an article on the challenges facing directors in 2012, I had the opportunity to canvas the...
02 February 2012
Unfaltering devotion to land and...
The son of Sir Apirana Ngata, the most charismatic Maori leader of the last century, Sir Henare Ngata FCA made his...
02 February 2012
Third place in big race
Hilary Wicks CA hoped to finish in the top 10 of her age group at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii,...
02 February 2012
IR developing SPFR rules
In September 2011, cabinet decisions were made about financial reporting. In particular, non-large companies that do...
02 February 2012
The lease challenge in Christchurch
Questions around leases remain problematic for many Christchurch businesses and landlords.
02 February 2012

Christchurch earthquake

The lease challenge in Christchurch
Questions around leases remain problematic for many Christchurch businesses and landlords.
02 February 2012
Business interruption insurance: tips for Chch business owners
Many Christchurch business owners face the end of their business interruption insurance in February.
31 January 2012
Recovering from disasters
International disaster recovery projects can provide lessons for New Zealand in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake.

06 December 2011

Tax

IR developing SPFR rules
In September 2011, cabinet decisions were made about financial reporting. In particular, non-large companies that do not separately have reporting obligations will no longer have to prepare general purpose financial statements.
02 February 2012
ACC experience rating
ACC levies may now be based on the claims history of your business.
30 January 2012
The joy of tax
Revenue officers the world over are celebrating the discovery of happy taxpayers.

05 December 2011

Columnists

Ask Uncle Tom
Death, sports, disclaimers, liens and the Almighty’s galactic problem.
31 January 2012
Record fine for PwC UK
The UK’s Accountancy and Actuarial Disciplinary Board has handed down a record fine.
30 January 2012
New year, new rate cut?
Another rate cut is likely in Australia at a time when unemployment is up, the housing market is weak and retail spending is sluggish.
30 January 2012

Features and analysis

The management accountant: focus on performance
A balanced scorecard approach can help management accountants achieve performance improvements across their organisations.
30 January 2012
Unequal pay
Women continue to earn less than men, and the reasons why are not always easy to explain.
30 January 2012
Holding banks accountable
How socially responsible are the mortgage lending practices employed by NZ lenders and mortgage brokers after the GFC?
30 January 2012

Industry news

From the CE's desk
In the course of preparing an article on the challenges facing directors in 2012, I had the opportunity to canvas the views of senior directors who are also NZICA members.
02 February 2012
New library catalogue for new year
NZICA has just upgraded its library catalogue system so members can now do more, and access more information.
01 February 2012
Insolvency decision affects creditors
A recent insolvency legal decision is good news for employees and Inland Revenue but bad news for secured creditors.
30 January 2012

Our people

Unfaltering devotion to land and people: RIP Sir Henare Ngata FCA
The son of Sir Apirana Ngata, the most charismatic Maori leader of the last century, Sir Henare Ngata FCA made his mark on Maoridom in his own right with his work on the development of Maori land throughout the district.
02 February 2012
Third place in big race
Hilary Wicks CA hoped to finish in the top 10 of her age group at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, but she exceeded her expectations when she crossed the finish line in third place.
02 February 2012
In memoriam: art for victims of Christchurch quake
NZICA recently purchased two artworks by Canterbury artists as a permanent tribute to those members who lost their lives in the Christchurch earthquake, and those members who lost loved ones.
31 January 2012

Your branch

F4F3 implementation underway
NZICA members will notice a number of changes to governance and operations this year, after the vote in November to accept rule changes proposed during Fit for the Future 3 (F4F3).
31 January 2012
From the CE's desk
As NZICA moves into a new phase based on member feedback and the Fit for the Future outcomes, I feel it is time to introduce a regular report on the work behind the scenes that is creating positive change at your Institute.
06 December 2011
Members pass Fit For The Future 3 proposals
Members voted in favour of Fit for the Future 3 (F4F3) changes at the NZICA AGM on 30 November.
05 December 2011