Tech Savvy Webinar September 2026 - Forestry & Carbon Credits
Tech Savvy Webinars are for junior to intermediate accountants and deal with day to day issues. Managers and Partners may enjoy them as refreshers.
Description
Tech Savvy Webinars are for junior to intermediate accountants and deal with day to day issues. Managers and Partners may enjoy them as refreshers.
Join Jamie Reidie & Jack Hutton-Atkins as they provide an introduction to Forestry & Carbon Credits.
Topics covered in this webinar include:
ETS
- What the NZ ETS is
- How it works in practice
- What it aims to achieve
- What defines a forest under the ETS
Different ETS Forestry Categories
- Pre‑1990 forest land
- Post‑1989 forest land
- Averaging vs stock change accounting
- Exotic vs indigenous forests
Government Forestry Incentives
- Overview of available incentives
- Interaction with the ETS
Measurement & Mapping
- How carbon measurement works
- Look‑up tables vs Field Measurement Approach (FMA)
- Mapping requirements
- Record‑keeping expectations
Reporting Requirements
- Basic compliance requirements
- NZU surrender requirements
- Integrating reporting into a carbon mapping plan
Accounting and Tax Treatment
- Treatment of establishment and maintenance costs (including pruning)
- Spreading income over multiple years
- Recognising NZUs in financial statements
- Income tax and GST considerations
Ownership and Succession Planning
- Ownership structures and forestry rights
- Succession and long‑term planning considerations
- Impact of averaging accounting
CPD Hours and Recordings
1.25 CPD hours
A recording will be sent out after the live presentation. This recording will be accessible for 12 months.
Presenters

Jamie Reidie
Partner, Polson Higgs
As a Partner with Polson Higgs, Jamie has experience in advising businesses and farms. His work regularly involves giving advice on capital projects including forestry ensuring that the long term costs and benefits have been considered.

Jack Hutton-Atkins
Accountant, Polson Higgs
As an Accountant in Polson Higgs’ Accounting Solutions team, Jack’s work includes preparing financial statements and business advisory. His specialist skills are in rural accounting, and he enjoys working with clients to build detailed forecasts
TrainSmart
This webinar is included in the TrainSmart 30 and Practice packages as well as the Grad Pack.
There is no need to register as you will be sent the link the week of the webinar, along with the slides.
Who should attend?
Tech Savvy Webinars are for junior to intermediate accountants and deal with day to day issues. Managers and Partners may enjoy them as refreshers.