The Devil's in the detail

Insurance companies have responded to the increased numbers of claims post GFC and Christchurch by a more literal approach to interpreting the wording of policies.

Extension to small business grant for Canterbury businesses

Financial support is now available to small businesses requiring engineering or building reports thanks to an extension of the existing Independent Advice for Small Business grant.

The truth about indemnity periods

Insurance indemnity periods and claims preparation can both be costly.

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.

ACC experience rating

ACC levies may now be based on the claims history of your business.

The joy of tax

Revenue officers the world over are celebrating the discovery of happy taxpayers.

Business does better with NZICA members

A business without a healthy financial structure is not in business at all.

The good, the bad, and the stylish

Not all sins can be excused by style, warns Tom Davies.

Quo vadis, auditor independence?

Rotation has been proposed for audit firms in the US.

Aussie economy still struggling

Government and RBA policies may be hindering Australia’s economic recovery.

Real sale issue

Selling a business for a client? You need to be a licensed real estate agent.

The management accountant and customer profitability

This first in a two-part series provides an overview of some of the most commonly used customer accounting tools and concludes by interviewing a practitioner and researcher working in the area.

India's Enron - lessons for New Zealand auditors?

Can language analysis help auditors become sensitised to potential deception?

Information is power

The old saying that “information is power” may still be true, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get hold of the right information at the right time.

Information overload

Michael Bradbury FCA reports on the latest meeting of the IFRS Advisory Council.

Sector-specific standards

The first in a two-part series exploring the introduction of public sector-specific standards and outlining key details regarding the implementation process.

Call for Fellowship nominations

Is there someone in your business network who stands out from the rest? If so, you should consider nominating them for a Fellowship.

Retirement lures young CA

At just 31, nominee for Young Finance Manager of the Year Leanne Walker CA, Finance Manager for a national retirement village operator, is scaling the career ladder quickly.

Student affiliates worthy winners

Two NZICA student affiliates have won NZICA Westpac Scholarships developed under the Leading Light Scholarship programme to help them excel in accounting.

NZICA Local Leadership Teams named

LLTs are now in place to represent members’ interests.

Member activities the heart of NZICA

May is a busy month of member activities for NZICA with new teams and events in place, a refreshed look to our conference programme and a national roadshow taking information to members on the new CA Program.

Sharpening our image

You will have noticed a new look and feel to our website.