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Could you recognise the signs of financial abuse?

Financial abuse is not always obvious, CA ANZ members can be among the first professionals to see the warning signs. The new CA ANZ Financial Abuse Playbook provides practical guidance to help members recognise red flags, navigate difficult client situations, understand their ethical responsibilities and know when to seek support. A worthwhile read for anyone working with clients, families, trusts, businesses or vulnerable people.

What are NZ CA’s saying about the future of financial reporting?

66% support increasing large-company thresholds. 41% say simplified standards for smaller for-profit entities should be the priority for reform. And almost half say IFRS has become more complex over the past 12 months. The CA ANZ 2026 Chartered Accountants IFRS Survey Insights captures where members believe the balance needs to sit between high-quality, trusted financial reporting and requirements that are practical and proportionate. Read full report for where New Zealand's reporting landscape could be heading, these findings are worth exploring.

15 January tax payments, cash-flow pressures and compliance deadlines. Are we making provisional tax harder than it needs to be?

A new CA ANZ and TMNZ survey of 334 NZ accountants found 95% say at least some clients are at risk of paying late or underpaying provisional tax each year, while 98% have dealt with a payment issue in the past 12 months. The profession is calling for practical changes around timing, flexibility and technology. Review the findings and see how your experience compares with accountants across New Zealand.

Check out our photo album on the Auckland Facebook Group for the recent Milestone event celebrating 5,10 and 25 years of membership! 

Nga Mihi
Jeanette Ross-Smith