Richard Austin
Helmsman: new NZICA President Richard...
New NZICA President Richard Austin FCA explains his key goals for 2012, his approach to the...
31 January 2012
Coolest marathon on earth
Jeff Meltzer FCA, Rachel Mason and Karen Mason completed and survived a half marathon race on October 22, 2011 known...
14 February 2012
Represent your region - local...
Do you want to become more involved in NZICA’s future? Do you want to use your skills and knowledge to represent the...
14 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
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
In memoriam: art for victims of...
NZICA recently purchased two artworks by Canterbury artists as a permanent tribute to those members who lost their...
31 January 2012

Media releases

Accounting bodies announce first trans-Tasman appointment
The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) are pleased to confirm the appointment of Leo Morta, as their first trans-Tasman Chief Information Officer (CIO).
14 December 2011
NZ’s first Young Managing Director of the Year
A Christchurch teenager is winner of the first-ever NZICA Young Managing Director of the Year Award for his leadership of a student company producing a sustainable-energy based emergency power generator.
06 December 2011
Top female director wins Chartered Accountant of the Year
The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) last night announced Jan Dawson FCA, independent director and former CEO and Chair of KPMG as winner of the Crombie Lockwood 2011 Chartered Accountant of the Year award in its annual NZICA Leadership Awards.
06 December 2011

Christchurch earthquake

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
New grant for Canterbury businesses
A new grant has been developed that will provide some much-needed relief for small businesses.
18 January 2012
Support for Canterbury SMEs
The Canterbury Recovery Trust has helped more than 160 SMEs get back to business after February’s earthquake.
15 November 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
Tax practitioner liaison with Inland Revenue
Tax Liaison Groups aim to improve the communication, processes and arrangements between tax practitioners and Inland Revenue.
30 January 2012
Look Through Companies Q&A
The NZICA Tax Team has compiled a list of commonly asked questions about Look Through Companies.
29 September 2011

NZICA in the media

Industry heavyweights get theoretical and practical at the Forensic Conference
The recent two day Forensic Conference run by Auckland Branch attracted more than 120 attendees and included an extensive speaker programme boasting 25 international and local experts in the fields of fraud and forensics.
01 June 2011
NZICA gathers business leaders
Christchurch business leaders met yesterday to talk about how to get back to business as usual.
23 March 2011
NZICA agreement with CIPFA - National Business Review
NZICA will collaborate with the UK's Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, reports the National Business Review.
15 November 2010

Features and analysis

Holding banks accountable
How socially responsible are the mortgage lending practices employed by NZ lenders and mortgage brokers after the GFC?
30 January 2012
Serving shareholders
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants Chief Executive Terry McLaughlin FCA identifies top of mind issues for directors in 2012.
30 January 2012
Paranoia helped prompt Madoff probe
The whistleblower who exposed Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme investigated his suspicions in part due to paranoia.
06 December 2011

Industry news

Seminar on debt crisis
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is holding a global seminar in March 2012 on the ongoing sovereign debt crisis.
07 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
NZICA make submission on auditor regulation
Following the consultation paper on various aspects of the Auditor Regulation Act 2011, NZICA has made a submission to the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) on behalf of members.
19 January 2012

Our people

Coolest marathon on earth
Jeff Meltzer FCA, Rachel Mason and Karen Mason completed and survived a half marathon race on October 22, 2011 known as The Coolest Marathon on Earth.
14 February 2012
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

Your branch

Represent your region - local leadership team members wanted
Do you want to become more involved in NZICA’s future? Do you want to use your skills and knowledge to represent the members in your area and to help us improve the services we provide to them?
14 February 2012
Sydney members get an update on FBT
Paul Mather, Director fbt Payroll & Salary Packaging Solutions presented an update “FBT 2012: Key changes to LAFHA and Cars”.
10 February 2012
Auditor for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal UK
Are you a “qualified registered auditor” who could help the CEAUK with their first audit?
10 February 2012