Time is money - tax simplification...
The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) has today released the second...
16 May 2012
Call for Fellowship nominations
Is there someone in your business network who stands out from the rest? If so, you should consider nominating them...
30 April 2012
Retirement lures young CA
At just 31, nominee for Young Finance Manager of the Year Leanne Walker CA, Finance Manager for a national retirement...
26 April 2012
The Auditor Regulation Act 2011
New regulations governing auditors of issuers come into force on 1 July 2012 with transitional rules applying from 1...
26 April 2012
Megaupload case cloudy
Will the Megaupload case impact on the data security of New Zealand businesses?
30 March 2012
A career in beer
Matt Stevens CA has turned his back on career security with Deloitte to start a brewery.
28 March 2012

Media releases

Time is money - tax simplification for small business
The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) has today released the second instalment of its thought leadership paper on ways to simplify taxation for New Zealand’s thousands of small businesses.
16 May 2012
Herd election changes miss the bullseye
The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) has reviewed today’s announcement from the government regarding tightening livestock valuation rules, but has some reservations with the proposed changes.
28 March 2012
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

Christchurch earthquake

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.
30 April 2012
Make a smart career move to Christchurch
NZICA is excited to announce the launch of a targeted, professional recruitment service, NZICA SmartMove, designed to deliver specialised and insightful support to employers and chartered accountants in Christchurch.
01 March 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

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

Business does better with NZICA members
A business without a healthy financial structure is not in business at all.
02 March 2012
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

Features and analysis

The Auditor Regulation Act 2011
New regulations governing auditors of issuers come into force on 1 July 2012 with transitional rules applying from 1 May 2012.
26 April 2012
Megaupload case cloudy
Will the Megaupload case impact on the data security of New Zealand businesses?
30 March 2012
Breaking new ground
New Zealand outdoor clothing company Icebreaker has launched in Asia, taking advantage of the region’s changing lifestyle and conscience.
30 March 2012

Industry news

Inspiring our SMEs to think bigger
Beach, barbecue, boat and bach, it’s the Kiwi dream and for those who have achieved it through running a small to medium sized business (SME), then it may seem enough. But lifting the bar of ambition among New Zealand business people may be one of the major factors stifling this country’s economic growth.
08 May 2012
Assurance providers respond
The Global Financial Crisis triggered a worldwide review of audit policies.
30 March 2012
Salary and employment insights for accounting and finance
More than half of the respondents in a Hudson Accounting and Finance (A&F) survey believe they deserve a pay rise in 2012 (63.9%), and around one in five believe they’re not adequately remunerated for their contribution in the workplace.
02 March 2012

Our people

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.
30 April 2012
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.
26 April 2012

Your branch

Wairarapa Leadership Team - represent your region
Wairarapa is the latest area to have a Local Leadership Team approved by the NZICA Board. NZICA is seeking Wairarapa members interested in representing the region.
07 May 2012
NZICA Fellow presented with award
Australian National University College of Business and Economics has presented its Teaching Excellence 2011 Award to Professor Kerry Jacobs FCA.
05 April 2012
Successful UK Joint Institutes Conference
The UK Joint Institutes Conferences have come to be known for great speakers, value, CPD and networking opportunities. The 7th annual conference held on 10 March 2012 was no exception.
22 March 2012