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One Stop - Update for the Accountant in Business

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12 - 13 May 2025 | Christchurch

21 - 22 May 2025 | Auckland & Virtual

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Updates | Strategy | Leadership | CPD Hours

One Stop has two stops - Auckland & Christchurch

+ virtual tickets available for the Auckland event

Get the essential update tailored to Accountants in Business at this biannual event & earn up to 15 CPD hours.

Hear from diverse speakers that you all know and love, sharing their extensive experience, lessons learned, and practical knowledge to keep you up-to-date with the latest changes in finance and accounting.

This esteemed conference covers economic updates, employment law, tax changes, finance risk, wellbeing, Power BI, soft skills, IFRS, ESG, ethics, AI, financial reporting, cyber security, leadership, and more.

Why join One Stop?

  • Virtual and in-person learning opportunities
  • All-in-one opportunity to hear the latest updates  for the accounting profession
  • Connect with like-minded accountants, keen to be at the top of their game
  • Learn about recent developments in Power BI, IFRS, AI, Ethics, Tax, Legistations and more
  • Gain up to 15 CPD points in one stop! 
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The CPD conference trusted by accountants and finance professionals for over 27 years.

Earn a majority of your annual verifiable CPD including ethics in our punchy, informative conference.

Venue - Christchurch

Address:

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

52 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City,

Christchurch 8011

Venue - Auckland

Address:

Grand Millennium Auckland

71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street,

Auckland 1010

Virtual Ticket Option

Attend One Stop online from the comfort of your office or at home.

On-demand content

Watch when your schedule allows: Every ticket includes on-demand access to presentations

Conference content will be available on-demand for 60 days.

Agenda

8:30

Registration and Coffee

9:00

Welcoming remarks from the Chair

9:10

One Stop Update on the global macro-economic outlook and trade policies

  • Exploring the global economic outlook and its impact on New Zealand’s economic performance

  • Geopolitics and international relations – Trump, trade and tariffs: What will these mean for us

  • Discussing global inflation trends and their impact on New Zealand’s monetary policy

  • Global trade policy developments and New Zealand’s trade relationships

  • Examining global trends and challenges including sustainability, digital, supply chain resilience and logistics on New Zealand competitiveness 

Stephen Jacobi, Managing Director, Jacobi Consulting

9:50

One Stop New Zealand Economic Update with Tony Alexander

Our One Stop Update economic expert gives his regular snappy and insightful view  

on the economic conditions your business will experience over the short and medium  

term

  • Discussing the current state of New Zealand’s economy and business confidence

  •  Predicting what we might see in 2025 – is there light at the end of the tunnel yet?

  • Analysing the latest figures and forecasts for New Zealand’s economic growth

  • Discussing sectoral performance (agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, services) and challenges

  • Exploring the performance of the housing market

  • Understanding the key sectors driving economic recovery and those facing challenges

  •  Implications of the current economic situation for businesses

Tony Alexander, Economics Thought Leader

10:40

Morning break

11:10

The One Stop Employment Law Update

The employment law expert will provide the latest must-know – to keep up to date with the latest changes 

  • Exploring recent changes to employment law in New Zealand

  • Understanding workplace health and safety laws

  • Discussing the best practices for creating and maintaining compliant employment contracts in line with current legislation

  •  Understanding “flexible working arrangements” and how to handle requests for changes to work hours or locations

  •  How redundancy and severance packages should be accounted for in business financial planning

  • The accountant’s role in ensuring that severance, termination pay, and associated legal costs are properly recorded

Sarah Townsend, Partner, Duncan Cotterill

11:50

The Deloitte One Stop Tax Update

Inland Revenue has significantly increased its tax compliance activities. Are you prepared? The Deloitte tax team offers their practical insights into recent tax developments and Inland Revenue actions, highlighting key issues in income tax, employment, and GST for the corporate sector

  • Discussing key tax law and policy changes in New Zealand

  • Updates on the corporate tax and any proposed changes

  • The impact of international tax reforms: The OECD’s Global Minimum Tax and how it impacts multinational companies

  • Updates on rules for multinational corporations operating in New Zealand and any changes in compliance obligations

  • Updates on Goods and Services Tax

Caitlin Gray, Associate Director, Deloitte

Sam Francis, Manager, Deloitte

12:30

Lunch

13:30

The One Stop Ethics Update for Accountants

  • Recent update of the Code of Ethics and outlook of future regulatory changes

  • Overview of the Code of Ethics as it applies to accountants in New Zealand

  • Understanding the fundamental principles of ethics and how accountants can apply these principles to day-to-day decisions

  • Exploring how New Zealand accountants are expected to follow international best practices and adopt ethical guidelines consistent with global standards

  • Highlighting emerging ethical challenges in the accounting profession

  • Case studies and real-world ethical dilemmas

14:30

The One Stop Risk Update

  • Discussing frauds, cyber threats, technology outages, poor customer outcomes, or AI

  • Discussing the role of accountants in risk management 

  • Explaining key concepts such as Risk Appetite, tolerances, or control effectiveness

  • Finding the balance between risk-taking and risk mitigation

  • Where does risk management fit into the world of financial planning, budgeting, monthly accounts and annual reports

  • Discussing concepts such as the lines of defence and role of governance

Malcolm Bruce, Partner, KPMG

15:10

Afternoon break

15:40

Effective communication and influencing skills for Accountants

  • The importance of effective communication in helping accountants translate complex financial data into understandable insights that drive business decisions

  • Exploring the challenges accountants face in communication and how to overcome them

  • Exploring how to leverage Smart Data, Reporting, Partnerships, and Communication to Maximize Business Value

  • Highlighting Key communication skills for accountants

  • Practical tips for building communication and influence skills

16:20

The One Stop C-Suite Interview: Adding value to business partners

  • Highlighting the shifting role of CFOs and C-suite executives as integral business partners who contribute to strategy, decision-making, and organizational success beyond their traditional operational duties

  • Exploring how the CFO and C-suite leadership team can support overall business goals

  • Understanding the importance of collaboration and alignment between finance and other business functions

  • Discussing how CFOs can move beyond financial reporting and become trusted advisors to other C-suite members, offering insights that drive key business decisions

  • Discussing effective communication strategies for engaging with non-financial stakeholders


Joe Bebbington, Chief Financial Officer, ANZCO Foods


Julia Fink, Chief Financial Officer, Climate Change Commission

17:15

Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks

8:30

Registration and Coffee

9:00

Welcoming remarks from the Chair

9:10

One Stop IFRS Update - Recent Changes in international financial reporting standards

  • Discussing the key recent changes in IFRS

  • Key Considerations for transitioning to new IFRS Standards

  •  A review of the challenges businesses face when transitioning to new IFRS standards, such as system updates, staff training, and financial statement adjustments.

  • Common pitfalls in the implementation process and tips for ensuring smooth transitions

  •  Discussing the impact of IFRS in practice on New Zealand Businesses

Dr Alan Teixeira, Global Director of IFRS Research, Deloitte

9:50

Climate change and carbon reporting

  • Exploring how accountants have a key role to play in tracking emissions, calculating carbon footprints, and ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations

  • Understanding key carbon reporting standards and frameworks

  • Analysing the first year of climate-related financial disclosure regulations in New Zealand

  • Practical steps for accountants in measuring and calculating a company's carbon footprint using internationally recognized methodologies

Barbara Nebel, Chief Executive Officer, thinkstep-anz

10:30

Morning break

11:00

Commercial acumen in practice: Turning financial data into strategic action

  • Discussing key financial metrics and indicators that drive strategic decisions

  • How to identify patterns and trends from financial statements that impact business choices

  • Understanding how to turn insight into action and drive business decisions

  • Using data to recommend strategic actions that enhance business performance

  •  Frameworks and methodologies for assessing financial health and making informed decisions

  • Exploring tools for improving collaboration between finance and other departments

11:30

Leveraging technology for smarter accounting: Tools and trends shaping the future of finance

  •  Overview of how technology is transforming the accounting profession, from automation to advanced data analytics

  • Discussing Key drivers of change in the accounting industry (automation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics)

  • Understanding automation in accounting and how to streamline processes and reduce errors

  •  Understanding how data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming financial analysis and decision-making

  • Overview of Emerging technologies and how these technologies will impact accounting tasks such as tax preparation, auditing, and financial planning

12:00

Protecting Financial Data: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Accountants

  • Highlighting the current cybersecurity landscape and the specific threats that accountants face in protecting financial data

  • Discussing the types of cyber threats that accountants face and why they are the prime targets

  • Identifying common vulnerabilities in accounting practices and systems that can expose financial data to cyber threats

  • Introducing cybersecurity tools and technologies that accountants can use to enhance their cybersecurity practices and protect financial data

12:30

Lunch

13:30

AI in accounting & Finance

  • Overview of AI technologies and their relevance to the accounting and finance sectors

  • Exploring how AI can automate repetitive tasks in accounting and finance, allowing professionals to focus on more strategic, value-added activities

  •  Explore how AI is revolutionizing financial reporting and analysis by providing deeper insights and enhancing decision-making processes

  • Examining how AI can streamline tax preparation, compliance reporting, and ensure adherence to complex regulatory frameworks

  • Practical guidance on how accounting professionals can implement AI solutions in their practices, and navigate common challenges associated with adoption

14:00

Masterclass: Advanced financial analysis and decision making

  • Excel and co-pilot- Enhance financial analysis by using Excel’s advanced features along with Co-pilot’s AI-powered capabilities to automate tasks, streamline reporting, and improve collaboration

  • Financial data- best practices for collecting, cleaning, and structuring large financial datasets to ensure accuracy and efficiency in analysis and reporting

  • Big data analysis- Understanding how to analyse large volumes of data using big data tools, uncover financial trends, and apply predictive analytics for better forecasting and decision-making

  •  Decision making dashboards- Exploring how to design interactive financial dashboards that present key metrics visually, enabling quicker and more informed business decisions

  • Analytic methodologies: Learning advanced analytical techniques, such as regression analysis and scenario modelling, to enhance financial forecasting, risk assessment, and overall decision-making

15:00

Afternoon break

15:20

Building resilience for you and your finance team

  • Discussing the importance resilience in the modern finance environment

  • Discussing the benefits of building resilience: Enhanced performance, reduced burnout, improved mental well-being, and better team dynamics and the role of accountants in fostering organisational resilience

  • Exploring how to create a resilient finance team that can collaborate effectively, overcome setbacks, and remain productive during challenging times

  • Understanding the role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in resilience, and providing practical tools to enhance self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation in finance teams

  • Discussing actionable strategies for finance leaders to cultivate resilience in their teams, fostering an environment of adaptability and support

15:50

Leading with impact: Essential leadership skills for accountants in business

  • Discussing the evolving role of accountants from technical experts to strategic leaders

  • Explore critical leadership skills that accountants need to develop in order to effectively communicate, influence stakeholders, and make strategic decisions

  • Embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment to enhance team collaboration, creativity, and decision-making

  • Examine the critical role of ethical leadership in accounting and how accountants can maintain integrity and ethical standards while leading teams and making strategic decisions

  • Discussing strategies for building personal and team resilience, share best practices for managing stress and change effectively

17:15

Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks

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8:30

Registration and Coffee

9:00

Welcoming remarks from the Chair

9:10

One Stop Update on the global macro-economic outlook and trade policies

  • Exploring the global economic outlook and its impact on New Zealand’s economic performance

  • Geopolitics and international relations – Trump, trade and tariffs: What will these mean for us

  • Discussing global inflation trends and their impact on New Zealand’s monetary policy

  • Global trade policy developments and New Zealand’s trade relationships

  • Examining global trends and challenges including sustainability, digital, supply chain resilience and logistics on New Zealand competitiveness 

Stephen Jacobi, Managing Director, Jacobi Consulting

9:50

One Stop New Zealand Economic Update with Tony Alexander

Our One Stop Update economic expert gives his regular snappy and insightful view  

on the economic conditions your business will experience over the short and medium  

term

  • Discussing the current state of New Zealand’s economy and business confidence

  •  Predicting what we might see in 2025 – is there light at the end of the tunnel yet?

  • Analysing the latest figures and forecasts for New Zealand’s economic growth

  • Discussing sectoral performance (agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, services) and challenges

  • Exploring the performance of the housing market

  • Understanding the key sectors driving economic recovery and those facing challenges

  •  Implications of the current economic situation for businesses

Tony Alexander, Economics Thought Leader

10:40

Morning break

11:10

The One Stop Employment Law Update

The employment law expert will provide the latest must-know – to keep up to date with the latest changes 

  • Exploring recent changes to employment law in New Zealand

  • Understanding workplace health and safety laws

  • Discussing the best practices for creating and maintaining compliant employment contracts in line with current legislation

  •  Understanding “flexible working arrangements” and how to handle requests for changes to work hours or locations

  •  How redundancy and severance packages should be accounted for in business financial planning

  • The accountant’s role in ensuring that severance, termination pay, and associated legal costs are properly recorded

TBC- PWC Legal

11:50

The Deloitte One Stop Tax Update

Inland Revenue has significantly increased its tax compliance activities. Are you prepared? The Deloitte tax team offers their practical insights into recent tax developments and Inland Revenue actions, highlighting key issues in income tax, employment, and GST for the corporate sector

  • Discussing key tax law and policy changes in New Zealand

  • Updates on the corporate tax and any proposed changes

  • The impact of international tax reforms: The OECD’s Global Minimum Tax and how it impacts multinational companies

  • Updates on rules for multinational corporations operating in New Zealand and any changes in compliance obligations

  • Updates on Goods and Services Tax

Alex Kingston, Partner, Deloitte           

Haidee Watkins, Manager, Deloitte

12:30

Lunch

13:30

The One Stop Ethics Update for Accountants

  • Recent update of the Code of Ethics and outlook of future regulatory changes

  • Overview of the Code of Ethics as it applies to accountants in New Zealand

  • Understanding the fundamental principles of ethics and how accountants can apply these principles to day-to-day decisions

  • Exploring how New Zealand accountants are expected to follow international best practices and adopt ethical guidelines consistent with global standards

  • Highlighting emerging ethical challenges in the accounting profession

  • Case studies and real-world ethical dilemmas

14:30

The One Stop Risk Update

  • Discussing frauds, cyber threats, technology outages, poor customer outcomes, or AI

  • Discussing the role of accountants in risk management 

  • Explaining key concepts such as Risk Appetite, tolerances, or control effectiveness

  • Finding the balance between risk-taking and risk mitigation

  • Where does risk management fit into the world of financial planning, budgeting, monthly accounts and annual reports

  • Discussing concepts such as the lines of defence and role of governance

Malcolm Bruce, Partner, KPMG

15:10

Afternoon break

15:40

Effective communication and influencing skills for Accountants

  • The importance of effective communication in helping accountants translate complex financial data into understandable insights that drive business decisions

  • Exploring the challenges accountants face in communication and how to overcome them

  • Exploring how to leverage Smart Data, Reporting, Partnerships, and Communication to Maximize Business Value

  • Highlighting Key communication skills for accountants

  • Practical tips for building communication and influence skills

16:20

The One Stop C-Suite Interview: Adding value to business partners

  • Highlighting the shifting role of CFOs and C-suite executives as integral business partners who contribute to strategy, decision-making, and organizational success beyond their traditional operational duties

  • Exploring how the CFO and C-suite leadership team can support overall business goals

  • Understanding the importance of collaboration and alignment between finance and other business functions

  • Discussing how CFOs can move beyond financial reporting and become trusted advisors to other C-suite members, offering insights that drive key business decisions

  • Discussing effective communication strategies for engaging with non-financial stakeholders

David Mackrell, CFO, NZME

17:15

Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks

8:30

Registration and Coffee

9:00

Welcoming remarks from from from

9:10

One Stop IFRS Update - Recent Changes in international financial reporting standards

  • Discussing the key recent changes in IFRS

  • Key Considerations for transitioning to new IFRS Standards

  •  A review of the challenges businesses face when transitioning to new IFRS standards, such as system updates, staff training, and financial statement adjustments.

  • Common pitfalls in the implementation process and tips for ensuring smooth transitions

  •  Discussing the impact of IFRS in practice on New Zealand Businesses

Dr Alan Teixeira, Global Director of IFRS Research, Deloitte

9:50

Climate change and carbon reporting

  • Exploring how accountants have a key role to play in tracking emissions, calculating carbon footprints, and ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations

  • Understanding key carbon reporting standards and frameworks

  • Analysing the first year of climate-related financial disclosure regulations in New Zealand

  • Practical steps for accountants in measuring and calculating a company's carbon footprint using internationally recognized methodologies

Barbara Nebel, Chief Executive Officer, thinkstep-anz

10:30

Morning break

11:00

Commercial acumen in practice: Turning financial data into strategic action

  • Discussing key financial metrics and indicators that drive strategic decisions

  • How to identify patterns and trends from financial statements that impact business choices

  • Understanding how to turn insight into action and drive business decisions

  • Using data to recommend strategic actions that enhance business performance

  •  Frameworks and methodologies for assessing financial health and making informed decisions

  • Exploring tools for improving collaboration between finance and other departments

11:30

Leveraging technology for smarter accounting: Tools and trends shaping the future of finance

  •  Overview of how technology is transforming the accounting profession, from automation to advanced data analytics

  • Discussing Key drivers of change in the accounting industry (automation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics)

  • Understanding automation in accounting and how to streamline processes and reduce errors

  •  Understanding how data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming financial analysis and decision-making

  • Overview of Emerging technologies and how these technologies will impact accounting tasks such as tax preparation, auditing, and financial planning

Joshua G McLauchlan, PwC, Partner

12:00

Protecting Financial Data: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Accountants

  • Highlighting the current cybersecurity landscape and the specific threats that accountants face in protecting financial data

  • Discussing the types of cyber threats that accountants face and why they are the prime targets

  • Identifying common vulnerabilities in accounting practices and systems that can expose financial data to cyber threats

  • Introducing cybersecurity tools and technologies that accountants can use to enhance their cybersecurity practices and protect financial data

12:30

Lunch

13:30

AI in accounting & Finance

  • Overview of AI technologies and their relevance to the accounting and finance sectors

  • Exploring how AI can automate repetitive tasks in accounting and finance, allowing professionals to focus on more strategic, value-added activities

  •  Explore how AI is revolutionizing financial reporting and analysis by providing deeper insights and enhancing decision-making processes

  • Examining how AI can streamline tax preparation, compliance reporting, and ensure adherence to complex regulatory frameworks

  • Practical guidance on how accounting professionals can implement AI solutions in their practices, and navigate common challenges associated with adoption

Kayur Patel, Senior Manager, PwC New Zealand

14:00

Masterclass: Advanced financial analysis and decision making

  • Excel and co-pilot- Enhance financial analysis by using Excel’s advanced features along with Co-pilot’s AI-powered capabilities to automate tasks, streamline reporting, and improve collaboration

  • Financial data- best practices for collecting, cleaning, and structuring large financial datasets to ensure accuracy and efficiency in analysis and reporting

  • Big data analysis- Understanding how to analyse large volumes of data using big data tools, uncover financial trends, and apply predictive analytics for better forecasting and decision-making

  •  Decision making dashboards- Exploring how to design interactive financial dashboards that present key metrics visually, enabling quicker and more informed business decisions

  • Analytic methodologies: Learning advanced analytical techniques, such as regression analysis and scenario modelling, to enhance financial forecasting, risk assessment, and overall decision-making

Cristina Zhang, Commercial Manager, Reach Aotearoa

15:00

Afternoon break

15:20

Building resilience for you and your finance team

  • Discussing the importance resilience in the modern finance environment

  • Discussing the benefits of building resilience: Enhanced performance, reduced burnout, improved mental well-being, and better team dynamics and the role of accountants in fostering organisational resilience

  • Exploring how to create a resilient finance team that can collaborate effectively, overcome setbacks, and remain productive during challenging times

  • Understanding the role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in resilience, and providing practical tools to enhance self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation in finance teams

  • Discussing actionable strategies for finance leaders to cultivate resilience in their teams, fostering an environment of adaptability and support

Nigel Toms, General Manager Risk and Assurance, Watercare Services Limit

15:50

Leading with impact: Essential leadership skills for accountants in business

  • Discussing the evolving role of accountants from technical experts to strategic leaders

  • Explore critical leadership skills that accountants need to develop in order to effectively communicate, influence stakeholders, and make strategic decisions

  • Embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment to enhance team collaboration, creativity, and decision-making

  • Examine the critical role of ethical leadership in accounting and how accountants can maintain integrity and ethical standards while leading teams and making strategic decisions

  • Discussing strategies for building personal and team resilience, share best practices for managing stress and change effectively

17:15

Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks

Back to top

Speakers

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Auckland Speakers

Annelize du Toit

Country Finance Manager
Colgate-Palmolive New Zealand

Nigel Toms

General Manager Risk and Assurance
Watercare Services Limited
I am an experienced Senior Leader in Finance, Risk, and Quality with a distinguished career spanning international organisations. I bring expertise in financial strategy, risk management, quality and assurance to drive organisational excellence. My leadership roles as a CFO and General Manager at New Zealand’s largest water and wastewater utility, Watercare, showcase a proven track record in managing change and fostering long-term strategic growth. Industry Recognition includes being honoured as the RiskNZ 2021 Risk Professional of the Year. I’ve been a catalyst for innovation in business performance and future preparedness. My work at Watercare has led to substantial improvements in financial monitoring, regulatory readiness, and supply chain performance, ensuring operational resilience and excellence.

Cristina Zhang

Commercial Manager
Reach Aotearoa
Cristina is an accomplished commercial finance professional with over 10 years of experience in delivering financial insights, shaping strategy, and driving business performance and value creation. As the Commercial Manager at REACH in Auckland, she specializes in business insights reporting and financial planning and analysis, enabling the organization to achieve sustainable growth. With a solid background in the manufacturing, retail, and marketing sectors, Cristina blends technical expertise with strategic acumen to address complex financial challenges. She is also deeply passionate about fostering innovation in finance and stays at the forefront of emerging Data and AI technologies.

Kayur Patel

Senior Manager
PwC
Kayur has been driving finance, workforce and technology transformation projects for his clients for several years, and he has also helped PwC offices in more than 25 countries transform the way they work, the technology they use, and the way they serve their clients. Kayur has spent his career at the forefront of the intersection between technology and business, whether that be the advent of cloud accounting, or the growth of RPA and low code app platforms in the business community. More recently, he’s been involved in the emerging technology space, specifically digital assets and AI.

Joshua G McLauchlan

Partner
PwC

Barbara Nebel

Chief Executive Officer
thinkstep-anz
Barbara describes her job as a translator, translating sustainability into traditional business language. Together with her team, she delivers a full range of sustainability services from strategy and materiality assessments through to detailed Life Cycle Assessments and Cradle to Cradle® projects. Barbara has worked with organisations in New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe, effectively linking sustainability with business value. The founder and current president of the Life Cycle Association New Zealand (LCANZ), Barbara initiated the Australasian EPD Programme. She is a member of the International EPD system and on the Steering Group for the Climate Leaders Coalition. Barbara has chaired the New Zealand working group for the development of ISO standards for Carbon Foot printing, is a Certified LCA Practitioner, and an associate editor for the International Journal of LCA. Barbara is on the Steering Committee of the Climate Leaders Coalition and the Executive Committee of the German New Zealand Chamber of Commerce.

Dr Alan Teixeira

Global Director of IFRS Research
Deloitte
Dr Alan Teixeira is Deloitte’s Global Director of IFRS Research. Alan leads a new Deloitte initiative to help the firm and its clients better understand IFRSs, their development and implementation by companies worldwide. Alan is a leading technical expert in the development of global accounting standards with over ten years of experience with the IASB, most recently as its Senior Technical Director. He has also contributed to the development of the integrated reporting framework and electronic filing requirements and is the author of several books on financial reporting.

David Mackrell

CFO
NZME

Julia Fink

Chief Financial Officer
Climate Change Commission
ulia is the Chief Financial Officer at the Climate Change Commission and a small business owner. She started her accounting career at Deloitte in Audit, moving into Deloitte Private. Julia was heavily involved in the roll out of public benefit entity financial reporting standards for registered charities in her former role at DIA Charities Services. This role led to her current position as a Board member of the External Reporting Board. Julia has been involved with CA ANZ since she was a provisional member, serving on the Women Accountants and Not for Profit Special Interest Group committees in Wellington, the Charities and Not for Profit Trans-Tasman Advisory Committee and the Wellington Local Committee and as a New Zealand Councillor. Julia was instrumental in setting up the CA ANZ Charity Reporting Awards and the Charity Law, Accounting and Regulation Conference.

Malcolm Bruce

Partner
KPMG
Malcolm is an experienced professional, having been held multiple roles, from being an Audit partner – signing off on financial statements for a range of clients – to being the Chief Risk Officer at Kiwibank, and more recently providing Advisory and Consulting advice to clients across Governance, Risk and Compliance services. This gives Malcolm an exceptionally wide perspective to bring to his conversations.  Malcolm specialises in the financial services sector but has advised clients across a range of industries.  Malcolm leads a team with extensive experience in non-financial risk management, ranging from Conduct and Remediation, to meeting laws and compliance obligations to managing regulatory expectations.  Malcolm has significant experience working with Boards, Executives and Regulators. Businesses are facing increasing numbers of challenges from both handling existing business requirements, doing more for less, to facing a raft of new expectations, requirements and emerging threats.  He will share some of his learnings.

Jackie Russell-Green

Group Financial Controller
Orion Health
Manager
Deloitte
Haidee has worked in tax and compliance for 15 years, with the last two being spent with Deloitte. Haidee brings a wealth of knowledge from the tertiary sector. Currently a manager in the Indirect Tax team, Haidee works for variety of national and international clients advising on all aspects of GST and FBT, with a particular focus on the financial services industry

Christchurch Speakers

Joe Bebbington

Chief Financial Officer
ANZCO Foods
Joe joined ANZCO Foods in 2019 as a Commercial Financial Manager and was appointed CFO for ANZCO Foods in January 2021. Prior to this he was Finance Manager at PGG Wrightson for seven years, and a Management Accountant at Wool Partners International for two years. Before that he spent 6 years with Ernst and Young, both in Christchurch and Edinburgh. Joe is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors. He has completed a B.Com with Honours in Finance at Canterbury University.  

Sam Francis

Manager
Deloitte

Caitlin Gray

Associate Director
Deloitte

Sarah Townsend

Partner
Duncan Cotterill
Sarah is a specialist employment and health and safety lawyer with 20 years’ experience working in employment law. Having worked both in-house and in private practice, she truly understands clients’ needs and priorities. Sarah advises employers and senior executives from a wide range of industries, including the education sector, agri-business, insurance and construction and enjoys working collaboratively with clients to provide solutions-focused advice. Sarah’s expertise covers all aspects of employment law, from disciplinary processes, bullying and harassment complaints, remuneration and incentive schemes, restructuring, discrimination claims and dismissals, to drafting employment agreements, advising on Holidays Act obligations and litigating restraint of trade disputes.

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$ 1899 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. For valid ticket, payment by 18 April 2025.
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In-Person Multi-buy 3+
Tickets - Full Price

$ 2099 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. For valid ticket, payment by 12 May 2025.
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Individual Tickets - Auckland

In-Person Individual
Tickets - Pre Sale

$2499
$ 1850 + gst
  • Available until 13 December 2024 OR until 40 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 13 December 2024.
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In-Person Individual
Tickets - Super Saver

$2499
$ 1999 + gst
  • Available until 21 March 2025 OR until 40 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 21 March 2025.
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In-Person Individual
Tickets - Early Bird

$2499
$ 2299 + gst
  • For valid ticket, payment by 18 April 2025.
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In-Person Individual
Tickets - Full Price

$ 2499 + gst
  • For valid ticket, payment by 21 May 2025.
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Multi Buy - Auckland

In-Person Multi-buy 3+
Tickets - Pre Sale

$2099
$ 1499 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. Available until 13 December 2024 OR until 40 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 13 December 2024.
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In-Person Multi-buy 3+
Tickets - Super Saver

$2099
$ 1599 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. Available until 21 March 2025 OR until 40 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 21 March 2025.
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In-Person Multi-buy 3+
Tickets - Early Bird

$2099
$ 1899 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. For valid ticket, payment by 18 April 2025.
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In-Person Multi-buy 3+
Tickets - Full Price

$ 2099 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. For valid ticket, payment by 21 May 2025.
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Individual Tickets - Virtual

Virtual Individual
Tickets - Pre Sale

$1999
$ 1450 + gst
  • Available until 13 December 2024 OR until 40 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 13 December 2024.
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Virtual Individual
Tickets - Super Saver

$1999
$ 1599 + gst
  • Available until 21 March 2025 OR until 40 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 21 March 2025.
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Virtual Individual
Tickets - Early Bird

$1999
$ 1850 + gst
  • For valid ticket, payment by 18 April 2025.
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Virtual Individual
Tickets - Full Price

$ 1999 + gst
  • For valid ticket, payment by 21 May 2025.
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Multi Buy - Virtual

Virtual Multi-buy 3+
Tickets - Pre Sale

$1699
$ 1250 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. Available until 13 December 2024 OR until 40 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 13 December 2024.
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Virtual Multi-buy 3+
Tickets - Super Saver

$1699
$ 1350 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. Available until 21 March 2025 OR until 40 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 21 March 2025.
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Virtual Multi-buy 3+
Tickets - Early Bird

$1699
$ 1575 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. For valid ticket, payment by 18 April 2025.
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Virtual Multi-buy 3+
Tickets - Full Price

$ 1699 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. For valid ticket, payment by 21 May 2025.
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Registration Conditions

Ticket Terms
All prices are in New Zealand dollars ($NZD)
A surcharge of 2.5% + GST applies to credit card payments on top of the total amount.
To remain valid, Super Saver and Early Bird tickets must be paid by date quoted.
Group ticket options are valid for registrations from the same organisation, booked at the same time.
By selecting any special pricing offer for classes of organisation, sector, or individuals or using any promotion code, you are asserting to the organiser your right to claim any such pricing offer, and acknowledge the organiser’s right to audit such claim and, if in the opinion of the organiser using its sole discretion the conditions for special pricing are not met, reject any registration.

For full terms & conditions, please visit 

https://www.brightstar.co.nz/terms-and-conditions

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