Special Edition Webinar

Special Edition Webinar - The new Trusts Act, what has changed? September 2019

Are you aware of your new obligations under the new Trusts Act?

Special Edition Webinar - Company Law - The Common Mistakes - August 2019

What the Company Law Requirement are and what is required to comply

Special Edition Webinar - HR - The key updates you and your clients need before Christmas! December 2019

The key updates you and your clients need before Christmas!

Special Edition Webinar - Loss Ring-Fencing - The Final Word - Aug 2019

What now . . .?

Special Edition Webinar HR - Facebook, Social Media, Personal Emails . . . What can you do? and more! - February 2020

Introduction to Tax - a two-part series: Part 1

This is an introductory course into the various taxes you will encounter being in business

Special Edition Webinar - Loss Carry Back and other things COVID-19-related

This webinar will focus on the loss carry back rules, how they will work and where they may provide relief. We will also cover other COVID-19 tax issues (but will not cover remission of IRD Use of Money interest in detail)

Special Edition Webinar - Professional Ethics in the New Normal

This webinar will not only revisit the Code to clearly identify what was changed but will also take a practical approach to understanding what has changed in the business of professional ethics, following the impact of COVID-19.

Special Edition Webinar - The Trusts Act

The Trusts Act 2019 comes into effect on 30 January 2021. There are significant changes to trustees' duties and obligations. What do accountants need to know, and do, to be ready for these changes.​

Special Edition Webinar - The Trusts Act - What Accountants Need to do!

The Trusts Act 2019 comes into effect on 30 January 2021. There are significant changes to trustees' duties and obligations. What do accountants need to know, and do, to be ready for these changes.​

2020 Special Edition Webinar - Professional Ethics in the "new normal"

This webinar will not only revisit the Code to clearly identify what was changed but will also take a practical approach to understanding what has changed in the business of professional ethics, following the impact of COVID-19.

Special Edition Webinar - The Trusts Act - What Accountants Need to Do!

The Trusts Act 2019 comes into effect on 30 January 2021. There are significant changes to trustees' duties and obligations. What do accountants need to know, and do, to be ready for these changes.​

Special Edition Webinar - Additional Landlord's Obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act and the Tax Impact

What landlords and their accountants must know about the additional obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act. Phase 1 of the changes took effect on 12 August 2020, followed by Phase 2 and 3 in 2021

Special Edition Webinar - New Zealand Property Market - What is really going on?

Tony, will discuss what is really happening in the NZ Property Market and what that means for homeowners, landlords and investors. he will answer some of the big questions.

Special Edition Webinar - New Zealand Property Market - What is really going on?

Tony, will discuss what is really happening in the NZ Property Market and what that means for homeowners, landlords and investors. he will answer some of the big questions.

Special Edition Webinar Carbon Credits and Emissions Trading Scheme

In November 2019 the New Zealand parliament passed the Zero Climate Bill, enshrining into legislation the country's framework for reducing carbon emissions and setting "carbon budgets" . . . An interesting webinar on the impact of the Zero Climate Bill.

A Very Special Movember Webinar - Men's Mental Health

A FREE webinar about men's mental health - but please support Polson Higgs Movember Team!

Special Edition Webinar - Carbon Credits and Emissions Trading Scheme

In November 2019 the New Zealand parliament passed the Zero Climate Bill, enshrining into legislation the country's framework for reducing carbon emissions and setting "carbon budgets" . . . An interesting webinar on the impact of the Zero Climate Bill.

Special Edition Webinar Trusts - Should they stay or should they go? What to do Post 30 January 2021

The Trusts Act 2019 comes into effect on 30 January 2021 - should they stay or should they go?

Special Edition Webinar AML - Suspicious Transactions - May 2021

Find out what Ashley Kai-Fong has to say about AML - Suspicious Transactions and Activity Read more under Description

Special Edition Webinar - Introduction to Tax - April 2021- a two-webinar series

Get a practical understanding of New Zealand Tax! This package of two webinars has been created to accelerate the learning and development of bookkeepers and administrators, graduates and accountants new to practice.. Over three hours your team members will receive a perfect head start with an accelerated understanding of tax and the practical application Everything you need to know when you're starting with tax and compliance is covered with two-90 minute webinars. For more details see below . . .

Special Edition Webinar - Vaccinations and Key Employment Questions for 2021 - March 2021

Join Anderson Lloyd's John Farrow and James Cowan as they discuss the key updates on Employment Law Starting with the new obligations and liabilities for employers under the Employment Triangulation Act. The answer to the question, are you a contractor or employee, can have significant consequences for your clients. John and James will look at the most recent decisions from the Employment Court. Can you ask staff or require them to be vaccinated? Read more below . . .

Special Edition Webinar - When will the Property Bubble Burst?

Join Tony Alexander, New Zealand's leading independent economist, when he answers, not just the when, but also . . .

Special Edition Webinar - That Land Was Tax Free - Wasn't it?

Subdivisions seem to be the hot topic of the day with many clients. Find out more below . . . Or book the Package for this webinar and our Special Edition Webinar - When will the Property Bubble Burst and save! Click below to book both!

2021 Property Development Package

Get our two Property Development Webinars and Save $70.00 on the two!

2021 Special Edition Webinar - Post-Budget Review

A debrief on the 2021 New Zealand Budget

2021 Special Edition Webinar - The Trusts Act 2019 and Investment Strategies

Sec 128 of the Trusts Act 2019 raises a number of important questions for Accountants and the role they should play both as Trustees and when they are giving advice to Trusts. The section goes beyond simply “investing prudently” and asks questions around diversification and investment strategies. Further details under Description . . .

Special Edition Webinar - Remaining Ethically Fit for Purpose 2021 - Webinar 1

Ensure you remain ethically alert and up to date

Special Edition Webinar - Residential Property Changes - Interest Limitation and Bright Line

Following the Government's 23 March announcement on changes to the taxation of residential property, some law was passed on 30 March however, much of the detail was left to a Government discussion document. We now have the Government discussion document, and while this is not the final word, given many of these changes effectively apply from 27 March, now is the time to get up to speed, so you can guide clients on what the new rules are probably going to look like.

Special Edition Webinar - Getting Rid of Companies

Companies are easy to create. They are very useful as a business entity. But what happens when a company has outlasted its usefulness? Or when the business is sold and it’s time to extract capital gains? How do you get rid of them?

Special Edition Webinar - Cyber Security 101

Robin Hanson will provide you and your staff with the basic tools to help keep your organisation safe when using the Internet

Special Edition Webinar - Remaining Ethically Fit for Purpose - A Package of two

Special Edition Webinars - Remaining Ethically Fit for Purpose - A Package of Two Webinars

Ensure you remain ethically alert and up to date

Special Edition Webinar - Cyber Security 101

Robin Hanson (Polson Higgs IT Manager) will  provide you and your staff with the basic tools to help keep your organisation safe when using the Internet

Special Edition Webinar - Remaining Ethically Fit for Purpose 2021 - Webinar 2

This webinar is to enable a quick overview for all CA members and the opportunity for a more detailed look at considerations for those members in Public Practice (including those with Trustee responsibilities).

2021 Special Edition Webinar - The Trusts Act 2019 and Investment Strategies

Sec 128 of the Trusts Act 2019 raises a number of important questions for Accountants and the role they should play both as Trustees and when they are giving advice to Trusts. The section goes beyond simply “investing prudently” and asks questions around diversification and investment strategies. Further details under Description . . .

Special Edition Webinar - Recruitment, Selection and Retention

In this time of skill shortage - this is an important consideration!

2021 Special Edition Webinar - The Trusts Act 2019 and Investment Strategies

Sec 128 of the Trusts Act 2019 raises a number of important questions for Accountants and the role they should play both as Trustees and when they are giving advice to Trusts. The section goes beyond simply “investing prudently” and asks questions around diversification and investment strategies. Further details under Description . . .

2021 Special Edition Webinar - Residential Property Changes - Interest Limitation and Bright Line

Following the Government's 23 March announcement on changes to the taxation of residential property, some law was passed on 30 March however, much of the detail was left to a Government discussion document. We now have the Government discussion document, and while this is not the final word, given many of these changes effectively apply from 27 March, now is the time to get up to speed, so you can guide clients on what the new rules are probably going to look like.

SEW Cyber Security 101

Robin Hanson will provide you and your staff with the basic tools to help keep your organisation safe when using the Internet

2021 Special Edition Webinar Remaining Ethically Fit for Purpose - Webinar 1 in Series of 2

Ensure you remain ethically alert and up to date

2021 Special Edition Webinar - Getting Rid of Companies

Companies are easy to create. They are very useful as a business entity. But what happens when a company has outlasted its usefulness? Or when the business is sold and it’s time to extract capital gains? How do you get rid of them?

Special Edition Webinar - Professional Ethics 2021 (Part Two)

Join Jeremy Kennerley as he discusses the code of ethics and how it relates to the Trusts Act 2019

2021 Special Edition Webinar -Remaining Ethically Fit for Purpose - Webinar 2 of 2

Join Jeremy Kennerley as he discusses the code of ethics and how it relates to the Trusts Act 2019

Special Edition Webinars - Remaining Ethically Fit for Purpose - A Package of two webinars

Ensure you remain ethically alert and up to date

Special Edition Webinar - The Trusts Act 2019 Lessons Learnt - November 2021

The Trusts Act 2019 introduced many changes in the way trusts had to be operated and trustee provisions. This webinar will look at what we have learnt since the Act was first released.

Special Edition Webinar - The Evolving Employment landscape in a Covid World

John Farrow and Malcolm Couling will be exploring the most recent changes in employment law and their consequences for professional advisors. The webinar will cover the impact of Covid (Mandates, Vaccines, Lockdowns etc) on the employment relationship and recent case law.

Special Edition Webinar - The Rural Economy

What are the key economic factors affecting your farming and rural clients? 

Special Edition Webinar - Developing Your Resilience Skills - Maintaining Your Wellbeing

We have stood our ground with Covid-19 over the past 2 years and the social changes have been dramatic in the way we run our lives and work. All this upheaval has had some effect on our resilience. Some people more than others. This webinar has been designed to assist individuals to rebuild or even further develop their resilience to keep moving forward in the new normal.

Special Edition Webinar - Limiting Interest Deductibility on Residential Property - October 2021

Residential property investors face significant tax changes in 2021. The interest deducibility restrictions announced in March this year will be implemented on 1 October. Investors need to be aware of what the proposed changes mean for them at each stage of the investment life cycle – as these changes impact issues on acquisition, on-going compliance obligations, the potential tax bill each year and on sale. Although the measures were announced earlier this year, the precise details were not made public

Special Edition Webinar - Death and Taxes - November 2021

This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of estate planning from a tax and legal perspective, as well as items to consider in discussions with clients. After purchasing property or investing in a new business venture many people often overlook the importance of estate planning. A will, although often considered a simple document, is extremely important and makes administering an estate much easier. At a time when the family is grieving, dealing with their loved ones estate can be daunting

The post Covid Economy - what will it look like?

The economic impact of Covid has been with us for almost two years. Both the international and national economy has been significantly affected with logistic and supply issues. Locally, we have increasing skill shortages and inflation pressures. What will it all mean? Join Tony Alexander as he discusses what the New Zealand Economy may look like post Covid.

Special Edition Webinar - Limiting Interest Deductibility on Residential Property - October 2021

Residential property investors face significant tax changes in 2021. The interest deducibility restrictions announced in March this year will be implemented on 1 October. Investors need to be aware of what the proposed changes mean for them at each stage of the investment life cycle – as these changes impact issues on acquisition, on-going compliance obligations, the potential tax bill each year and on sale. Although the measures were announced earlier this year, the precise details were not made public

Special Edition Webinar - We Mean Business - December 2021

This is an introductory Special Edition Webinar designed specifically for graduates or those starting their careers in accounting. Focusing on the foundational knowledge for understanding business transactions, it provides the perfect stepping stone into more complex work.

Special Edition Webinar - Death and Taxes - November 2021

This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of estate planning from a tax and legal perspective, as well as items to consider in discussions with clients. After purchasing property or investing in a new business venture many people often overlook the importance of estate planning. A will, although often considered a simple document, is extremely important and makes administering an estate much easier. At a time when the family is grieving, dealing with their loved ones estate can be daunting

Special Edition Webinar - Developing Your Resilience Skills - Maintaining Your Wellbeing

We have stood our ground with Covid-19 over the past 2 years and the social changes have been dramatic in the way we run our lives and work. All this upheaval has had some effect on our resilience. Some people more than others. This webinar has been designed to assist individuals to rebuild or even further develop their resilience to keep moving forward in the new normal.

The post Covid Economy - what will it look like?

The economic impact of Covid has been with us for almost two years. Both the international and national economy has been significantly affected with logistic and supply issues. Locally, we have increasing skill shortages and inflation pressures. What will it all mean? Join Tony Alexander as he discusses what the New Zealand Economy may look like post Covid.

Special Edition Webinar - The Trusts Act 2019 Lessons Learnt - November 2021

The Trusts Act 2019 introduced many changes in the way trusts had to be operated and trustee provisions. This webinar will look at what we have learnt since the Act was first released.

Special Edition Webinar - We Mean Business - December 2021

This is an introductory Special Edition Webinar designed specifically for graduates or those starting their careers in accounting. Focusing on the foundational knowledge for understanding business transactions, it provides the perfect stepping stone into more complex work.

Special Edition Webinar - The Evolving Employment landscape in a Covid World

John Farrow and Malcolm Couling will be exploring the most recent changes in employment law and their consequences for professional advisors. The webinar will cover the impact of Covid (Mandates, Vaccines, Lockdowns etc) on the employment relationship and recent case law.

Special Edition Webinar Introduction to Tax Part 2 - 2022

Part Two of a two-part webinar on the Introduction to Tax in New Zealand

Special Edition Webinar Introduction to Tax Part 1 - 2022

An Introduction to New Zealand Tax

Special Edition Webinar Rural Sale & Purchase Contracts – Getting it Right- May 2022

With purchase prices running into the millions of dollars it is imperative that a farm sale and purchase agreement is robust from a legal, tax and accounting perspective. With that in mind a collaborative approach is required between the lawyer and accountant to ensure that all matters are adequately covered.

Special Edition Webinar Interest Deductibility & Bright Line - The Final Answers

After 12 months we finally have the legislation. So how does it really affect you and your clients who are investing in residential property?

Special Edition Webinar - NZ Property Market Update from Tony Alexander

Join Tony Alexander, New Zealand’s leading independent economist as he discusses what is really happening in the NZ property market. If you act for property investors, this webinar will provide a ideal insight into the market.

Special Edition Webinar - NZ Property Market Update from Tony Alexander

Join Tony Alexander, New Zealand’s leading independent economist as he discusses what is really happening in the NZ property market. If you act for property investors, this webinar will provide a ideal insight into the market.

2022 Special Edition Webinar Interest Deductibility & Bright Line - The Final Answers

After 12 months we finally have the legislation. So how does it really affect you and your clients who are investing in residential property?

Special Edition Webinar Interest Deductibility Q&A Session - uncovering the answers for you! - May 2022

Michael Turner and Ryan Ehlers, will answer your questions on the Interest deductibility and bright Line regime in this one-hour Q&A webinar!

Special Edition Webinar - Post-Budget Review 2022

In this new age of uncertainty, will the 2022 Budget provide the relief that all New Zealand Businesses are looking for?

2022 Special Edition Webinar Interest Deductibility Q&A Session - uncovering the answers for you! May 2022

Michael Turner and Ryan Ehlers, will answer your questions on the Interest deductibility and bright Line regime in this one-hour Q&A webinar!

Special Edition Webinar Trusts & The New IRD Requirements - July 2022

Are you prepared for the new requirements? Do you understand all your new reporting obligations and their impact?

Special Edition Webinar Dividends (The Complex Scenarios) - June 2022

Join Brian Clarke in this Special Edition Webinar to discuss Dividends (The Complex Scenarios).

Package Offer: Tech Savvy Introduction to Dividends & Income Allocation & Special Edition Webinar Dividends June 2022

Save and get two webinars in this special offer! Tech Savvy Webinar Income Allocation & Dividends and a Special Edition Webinar Dividends (The Complex Scenarios)

Special Edition Webinar - Ethics Two Parts

A two part webinar providing an effective overview and refresher on ethics to ensure you retain an ethical mindset in your role.

Special Edition Webinar: Trust Beneficiary Disclosures & Company Administration - The Fundamentals

Join Ping S'ng as she discusses the how and why of Trust Beneficiary Disclosures and Company Administration. This webinar will focus on ensuring you understand the fundamental obligations of record keeping for trusts and companies.

Special Edition Webinar Carbon Emissions - what you need to know

Join Andrew Douglas as he provides an overview of everything you need to know about carbon emissions in New Zealand. Andrew is an Emissions Trading Scheme auditor and provides consultancy services to businesses to measure their carbon footprint, set reduction targets and implement reduction plans.

Special Edition Webinar Maintaining an Ethical Mindset and Outlook - Part 1

Ensure you retain an ethical mindset in your role

Special Edition Webinar Maintaining an Ethical Mindset and Outlook - Part 2

Ensure you retain an ethical mindset in your role

Package Offer: Maintaining an Ethical Mindset and Outlook Two part series

Ensure you retain an ethical mindset in your role

Special Edition Webinar Dividends (The Complex Scenarios)

Join Brian Clarke in this Special Edition Webinar to discuss Dividends (The Complex Scenarios).

Special Edition Webinar: Great Leaders are Effective Multipliers Part 1

How you lead and manage your team is critical to their performance. A great leader will enhance the team’s efficiency and their results. This exclusive three-part series is designed to empower your leaders, so their teams perform at the highest level.

Special Edition Webinar: Trusts & the new IRD disclosures

Are you prepared for the new requirements? Do you understand all your new reporting obligations and their impact?

Special Edition Webinar: Great Leaders are Effective Multipliers Part 2

How you lead and manage your team is critical to their performance. A great leader will enhance the team’s efficiency and their results. This exclusive three-part series is designed to empower your leaders, so their teams perform at the highest level.

Special Edition Webinar: Investing in Commercial Property

Join Heather Beard and Michael Turner for this 90 minute webinar on Investing in Commercial Property - Expert insights on valuation and Tax issues.

Special Edition Webinar: Great Leaders are Effective Multipliers Part 3

How you lead and manage your team is critical to their performance. A great leader will enhance the team’s efficiency and their results. This exclusive three-part series is designed to empower your leaders, so their teams perform at the highest level.

Package Offer: Great Leaders are Effective Multipliers three-part series

Have you recently been appointed Manager but not sure where to start? Are you a leader that your team wants to follow? Is staff retention important to you?

Special Edition Webinar: Maintaining an Ethical Mindset and Outlook - Part 1

Ensure you retain an ethical mindset in your role

Special Edition Webinar: Whistleblowers

The Protected Disclosures (Whistleblowers) Act came into effect on 1 July 2022 - were you prepared?

Special Edition Webinar Maintaining an Ethical Mindset and Outlook - Part 2

Ensure you retain an ethical mindset in your role

Package Offer: Whistleblowers Webinar & Policy Template

The Protected Disclosures (Whistleblowers) Act came into effect on 1 July 2022 - were you prepared? This package includes a 60 minute webinar explaining the significance of the Act and a template to enable you to create a Protected Disclosures (Whistleblowers) Policy for your organisation.

Special Edition Webinar: Taxation of Farmland - When does an income Tax Obligation arise?

Increased regulation for farming has led to some farmers to consider other “easier” ways to farm, or simply opting out of farming altogether.

Special Edition Webinar: Succession Planning Part 1 - Creating the Plan

Join Tim Dunn and Brenton Rooney in part 1 of our Succession Planning series to look into Creating the Plan

Special Edition Webinar: Trust Beneficiary Disclosures & Company Administration - The Fundamentals

Ping S'ng discusses the how and why of Trust Beneficiary Disclosures and Company Administration. This webinar will focus on ensuring you understand the fundamental obligations of record keeping for trusts and companies.

Special Edition Webinar: Succession Planning Part 2 - Which Path?

Join Brenton Rooney as he presents Part 2 of our Succession Planning Series looking into which path to take

Special Edition Webinar: Succession Planning Part 3 - What about the tax?

Join Michael Turner as he presents Part 3 of our Succession Planning Series talking through 'What about the Tax?'

Special Edition Webinar: Funding a Development

Improve your understanding of development funding

Commercial Property Package Offer

If you have any clients that are involved in (or thinking about) Property Development then this package of webinars is essential. We have gathered a team of experts from Polson Higgs, Colliers and Property Finance NZ. With insights in taxation, valuation and finance, the package explores the complex process of investing in commercial property and residential developments.

Succession Planning Series Package Offer

Join Tim Dunn, Brenton Rooney and Michael Turner as they present the Succession Planning Series looking into different considerations to be made when looking into inter-generational restructuring.

Special Edition Webinar: Whistleblowers

The Protected Disclosures (Whistleblowers) Act came into effect on 1 July 2022 - were you prepared?

Special Edition Webinar: Fair Pay & Employment Law Update

Join John Farrow & Kelly Thompson from Anderson Lloyd as they cover the Fair Pay Agreements Bill, Restraints of Trade and look into some Covid-19 Vaccination cases.

Special Edition Webinar: Audits – The necessary evil – so how do we prepare??

Auditing has become a specialist part of the accounting world and has changed significantly in recent years. Finding an auditor can be difficult, even for a small organisation and the costs can seem high. So how can we best prepare for an audit (or avoid one if we can!)?

2022 Special Edition Webinar Introduction to Tax Part 1

An Introduction to New Zealand Tax

2022 Special Edition Webinar Introduction to Tax Part 2

Part Two of a two-part webinar on the Introduction to Tax in New Zealand

Special Edition Webinar: Great Leaders are Effective Multipliers Part 1

How you lead and manage your team is critical to their performance. A great leader will enhance the team’s efficiency and their results. This exclusive three-part series is designed to empower your leaders, so their teams perform at the highest level.

Special Edition Webinar - We Mean Business - December 2022

This is an introductory Special Edition Webinar designed specifically for graduates or those starting their careers in accounting. Focusing on their foundational knowledge for understanding business transactions, it provides the perfect stepping stone into more complex work. 

Special Edition Webinar: Strategic Planning

In this webinar we look at the important role that strategic planning plays in achieving yours or your clients’ goals

Special Edition Webinar: Working with Gen Z

In this Webinar you will learn how to engage with and get the best out of generation Z whether they are your clients or employees.

Package Offer: Introduction to Tax Part One & Two

This two-part webinar has been exclusively developed for accountants new to practice, bookkeepers, administrators or anyone looking for a practical reference for New Zealand tax concepts.

2023 Rural Series of 3 (People, Livestock & Land)

In 2023 Tony Marshall, New Zealand’s leading rural tax expert will be delivering a series of three Special Edition Webinars, focusing on the particular issues and problems that are presented to accountants with rural clients.

Special Edition Webinar Introduction to Tax Part 2 - 2023

This webinar is part two of our two-part webinar providing an introduction to Tax in New Zealand

Special Edition Webinar Introduction to Tax Part 1 - 2023

This webinar is part one of our two-part webinar providing an introduction to Tax in New Zealand

Special Edition Webinar: Incorporated Societies

If you are on the Board/Committee of an incorporated society, or work for one, this webinar is for you. The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 brings significant changes affecting all incorporated societies - including many clubs, residents' associations and community organisations.

Special Edition Webinar Profit Improvement Part 2

This webinar series focuses on the best techniques & methods to improve profitability.

Special Edition Webinar Profit Improvement Part 1

This webinar series focuses on the best techniques & methods to improve profitability,

Special Edition Webinar Profit Improvement Part 3

This webinar series will focus on the best techniques & methods to improve profitability.

Package Offer: Profit Improvement Strategies Series of 3

This three-part webinar series will focus on the best techniques & methods to improve profitability.

Special Edition Webinar: Credit Management for SMEs

Being told we are no longer in a Recession is small comfort for most SME’s, as they struggle to maintain margins and cashflow. The key to any cashflow is having effective credit management and debt collection processes.

Friday Morning Live with Steve Gurney

With the shortest day just around the corner this live streamed event is the perfect excuse to gather the team for morning tea and extra motivation as we head into winter.

Special Edition Webinar: Rural Series: Webinar 1 - The People

This series consists of three stand alone webinars, with a focus on navigating the regulatory and tax challenges associated with a farming business. Each webinar focuses on the different parts of a farming business; the people, the livestock and the land. 

Special Edition Webinar: Rural Series: Webinar 2 - The Livestock

This series consists of three stand alone webinars, with a focus on navigating the regulatory and tax challenges associated with a farming business.  Each webinar focuses on the different parts of a farming business; the people, the livestock and the land. 

Special Edition Webinar: Rural Series: Webinar 3 - The Land

This series consists of three stand alone webinars, with a focus on navigating the regulatory and tax challenges associated with a farming business. Each webinar focuses on the different parts of a farming business; the people, the livestock and the land. 

Special Edition Webinar: Are you still "ethically fit" for business - Webinar 1

This two part webinar series delivers both an effective refresher and overview for all Chartered Accountants of the 2022 code. It also examines the impact of the 15 December 2022 Code revisions as well as achieving your verifiable ethics training hours.

Special Edition Webinar: Employee Fraud

Join James Cowan from Anderson Lloyd as he delves into the complex world of Employee Fraud. James will bring his unique experience in forensic accounting and HR law to this webinar. Discover what employee fraud looks like in New Zealand, avenues for recovery, the employment law considerations and how to avoid the pitfalls and PGs.

Special Edition Webinar: Are you still "ethically fit" for business - Webinar 2

This two part webinar series delivers both an effective refresher and overview for all Chartered Accountants of the 2022 code. It also examines the impact of the 15 December 2022 Code revisions as well as achieving your verifiable ethics training hours.

Special Edition Webinar: Post Budget Review

With near record inflation, rising interest rates, adverse weather events and an election year upon us this budget promises to have a bit to discuss and unpack. Join leading New Zealand Economist Tony Alexander as he presents our 'Post Budget Review' for 2023.

Special Edition Webinar: GST Changes

Join Tax experts Michael Turner & Ryan Ehlers as they present a Special Edition Webinar on all of the recent GST changes.

Ethics Package: Are you still "ethically fit" for business?

This two part webinar series delivers both an effective refresher and overview for all Chartered Accountants of the 2022 code. It also examines the impact of the 15 December 2022 Code revisions as well as achieving your verifiable ethics training hours.

Special Edition Webinar: Practical Introduction to SME Valuations (Part 1)

Join Partners Henry, Carole and Ryan as they look into Business Valuations

Special Edition Webinar: Practical Introduction to SME Valuations (Part 2)

Join Partners Henry, Carole and Ryan as they look into Business Valuations

Package Offer: Practical Introduction to SME Valuations Series

This series will provide you with a practical introduction to the valuation of SMEs. You will gain a greater understanding of the complexities of the valuation processes, enabling you to provide expert advice to clients when reviewing valuations.

Special Edition Webinar: MOJ Statutory Review and new AML Regulations

Starting in 2021 the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has been undertaking a major review of our AML/CFT regulatory regime. That itself followed the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation of New Zealand’s AML system in 2020-21. As a result of this process, Cabinet has put in place the first set of outcomes. With many new or amended Regulations now on foot, and coming into effect in three tranches (the first of which begins on 31 July 2023) 

Special Edition Webinar: Mergers & Acquisitions - Winning Strategies

In this webinar Sarah Simmers from Anderson Lloyd will explore the processes for Mergers & Acquisitions. Looking beyond the theory Sarah will also provide practical solutions and takeaways for all practitioners. Starting with Due Diligence through to dealing with vulnerable employees this webinar covers all the issues you need to consider when tackling your clients next merger or acquisition.

Special Edition Webinar: Carbon Accounting 101 (and 201)

Carbon emission reporting has become a reality of many organisations throughout New Zealand. Seeing them reporting their carbon footprint at the same time as reporting their annual financials.

Profit Improvement Strategies Workbook

This package includes a 50 page workbook that focuses on the leading strategies and techniques for increased business profitability. It is accompanied by 3 x one hour webinar recordings that will enable you to explain to your clients how they can maintain (or even grow) their levels of profitability in the current environment.

Special Edition Webinar: Everything Brightline

Since its introduction in 2015 the Bright line test has undergone many changes. It is now two complex set of rules (land acquired before 27 March 2021 and land acquired after this date) with equally complex exemptions. Given the rules potential now need to be considered with every residential property sale they also present significant risk to accountants and lawyers who are advising clients. “Everything Brightline” is a special edition webinar which will look to step through the rules and exemptions from

Special Edition Webinar: Performance Management - Getting it right

What was meant to be just a simple conversation has now developed into a major HR headache. Successfully managing the performance of your team is not only important for team morale but also business success.

Special Edition Webinar: The future of AI in Business

Everywhere you look someone is talking about how AI is going to change the world. But what is AI and what does it really mean when it comes to your business? What are the decisions you need to make about AI today?

Special Edition Webinar - We Mean Business - December 2023

A 1.5-hour webinar preparing your Grads for their second year ... This webinar creates the base for the more complex jobs your grads will work on in 2024.

Special Edition Webinar: Carbon Credits & Cashflow

Package Offer: Carbon Credits Webinar & Cashflow Template

New Zealand currently has 1.7 million hectares of productive forestry and this is expanding daily as more land is converted to forestry. Join Matt Cotterrell from Forest Management Group to look at the reasons why farmers are choosing forestry and the options that you need to consider. The key focus of the webinar is looking at the impact of Carbon Credits on the cashflow generated from forestry. The webinar is accompanied by an Excel cashflow template showing the potential income streams for your clients.

Template: Forestry and Carbon Cashflow Template Spreadsheet

The template has been designed to calculate the cashflow projections of land put into forestry. It includes variables to allow the selection of different species and the quality of timber produced.

Special Edition Webinar: Intro to AML

Are all your team familiar with the Anti Money Laundering & Combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime?

2024 TrainSmart 1X (10 Tax Update Webinars & 4 Special Edition Webinars)

The extra package has been designed with a focus on business advisory. It includes our ten premium Tax Updates as well as four Special Edition Webinars of your choice from the Polson Higgs range presented during 2024. This combination of Tax updates and Special Edition Webinars is perfect for Partners and Senior Staff.

2024 TrainSmart 3 (10 Tax Update Webinars, 8 Tech Savvy Webinars, 3 Special Edition Webinars)

This advanced package includes ten Tax Update Webinars, eight Tech Savvy Webinars and your choice of three Special Edition webinars from the Polson Higgs range presented during 2024.

Package offer: AML Series + SEW Intro to AML

Why not combine the AML series of three with the perfect webinar to train your team or any staff new to AML. Purchase the Special Edition Webinar: Intro to AML as a package with the series and save an additional $45 on standard pricing.

Special Edition Webinar: Rural Series: Webinar 1 - The Principles of Livestock Valuation

In 2024 Tony Marshall, New Zealand’s leading rural tax expert will be delivering a series of three Special Edition Webinars, focusing on livestock valuations, ensuring you maximise the opportunities that different methods provide.

Special Edition Webinar: Rural Series: Webinar 2 - Non-specified Livestock and Bloodstock

In 2024 Tony Marshall, New Zealand’s leading rural tax expert will be delivering a series of three Special Edition Webinars, focusing on livestock valuations, ensuring you maximise the opportunities that different methods provide.

Special Edition Webinar: Rural Series: Webinar 3 - Advanced Topics

In 2024 Tony Marshall, New Zealand’s leading rural tax expert will be delivering a series of three Special Edition Webinars, focusing on livestock valuations, ensuring you maximise the opportunities that different methods provide.

Special Edition Webinar: AI & Ethics

Join Jeremy Kennerley as he looks into the ethical implications of using AI in your business.

Special Edition Webinar: Shareholder Agreements

Join Sarah Simmers & Jamie Reidie as they look into Shareholder Agreements

Special Edition Webinar: Getting rid of Companies - Doing it properly

Companies are useful as a business entity. But how do you get rid of them when they are no longer needed? Or there are capital gains to be extracted?

2024 Professional Ethics Package: Part 1 & Part 2

Join Jeremy Kennerley for this two part webinar series on Ethics.

Special Edition Webinar Introduction to Tax Part 1 - 2024

Get a practical understanding of New Zealand Business Tax

Special Edition Webinar - GST changes (Airbnb & Uber etc)

Join Michael & Ryan as they take a look at the GST changes for Air bnb & Uber as well as other online services that come in to effect from the 1st April.

Special Edition Webinar Introduction to Tax Part 2 - 2024

Get a practical understanding of New Zealand Business Tax

Package Offer: Intro to Tax Two part series

Get a practical understanding of New Zealand Business Tax

Special Edition Webinar: Dividends (the complex issues)

Join Brian Clarke for this Special Edition Webinar on Dividends

Special Edition Webinar: SME Management & Governance - why it is so important to get it right & the accountants role

Join Ping S'ng for this Special Edition Webinar on SME Management & Governance - why it is so important to get it right & the accountants role.

Special Edition Webinar: How to negotiate effectively

Can advise your clients how they can negotiate effectively?

Special Edition Webinar: Relationship Property

This webinar was created to provide Lawyers with a better understanding of the accounting considerations when dealing with property related to relationship breakdowns and will be based around common issues we have seen in practice.

Special Edition Webinar: Asset Finance

Are you aware of the differing financing opportunities available for your clients? Especially with Asset Financing there are various avenues outside of the major banks. Join David Hogue (Polson Higgs) & Matt Gregory (MTF Finance) as they discuss the intricacies around asset financing.

Special Edition Webinar: Death & Taxes

This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of estate planning from a tax and legal perspective, as well as items to consider in discussions with clients.

2024 - 2025 TrainSmart 1X (10 Tax Update Webinars & 4 Special Edition Webinars)

The extra package has been designed with a focus on business advisory. It includes our ten premium Tax Updates as well as four Special Edition Webinars of your choice from the Polson Higgs range presented during 2024. This combination of Tax updates and Special Edition Webinars is perfect for Partners and Senior Staff.

Special Edition Webinar: Ethics Webinar Series Part 2

The two series webinars are pitched to enable both an effective overview and refresher for all CA members of the 2022 Code, and then also the opportunity for a closer look at specific considerations for those members in Public Practice, including those with Audit and Assurance responsibilities.

Special Edition Webinar: Ethics Webinar Series Part 1

The two series webinars are pitched to enable both an effective overview and refresher for all CA members of the 2022 Code, and then also the opportunity for a closer look at specific considerations for those members in Public Practice, including those with Audit and Assurance responsibilities.

Special Edition Webinar: Company Law for Accountants

How well do you understand your clients obligations under the Companies Act 1993? Join Legal expert Sarah Simmers as she delivers this 75 minute webinar on Company Law for Accountants.

Special Edition Webinar: Carbon Emissions for Accountants

The new Government is committed to "50% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050". The Governments plan covers all sectors of the New Zealand economy from farming to retail. This webinar explains the plans to achieve those targets and the impact on your clients. 

Special Edition Webinar: Problem solving in difficult Trusts

Join legal experts Greg Kelly & Bill Patterson as they deliver this 90 minute webinar on Problem solving in difficult trusts

Special Edition Webinar: Introduction to Valuations

Your client has spotted an opportunity to purchase an existing business. The seller has provided a valuation report to support the asking price and they want to know if this is reasonable. Join us as we discuss what you need to consider.

Special Edition Webinar - The new Brightline

Join Michael & Ryan as they take a look at the new Brightline rules that came into effect on the 1st July 2024.

Special Edition Webinar - Limited Partnerships

Join Tax expert Michael Turner (Polson Higgs) and leading Commercial Lawyer Derek Roth-Biester (Anderson Lloyd) as they discuss the benefits and pitfalls of Limited Partnerships.

Special Edition Webinar - We Mean Business - December 2024

A 1.5-hour webinar preparing your Grads for their second year. This webinar creates the base for the more complex jobs your grads will work on in 2025.

Special Edition Webinar: Trust Distributions to Australian Resident Beneficiaries: A Tax Blackhole

This session is designed for New Zealand tax advisers who have clients that wish to pitch trust distributions across the ditch and into the “black hole” of the Australian taxation system.

2025 TrainSmart Extra (10 Tax Update Webinars & 4 Special Edition Webinars)

The TrainSmart extra package has been designed with a focus on business advisory. It includes our ten premium Tax Updates as well as four Special Edition Webinars of your choice from the Polson Higgs range presented during 2025. This combination of Tax updates and Special Edition Webinars is perfect for Partners and Senior Staff.

2025 TrainSmart 30 (10 Tax Update Webinars, 8 Tech Savvy Webinars, 2 Special Edition Webinars & 2 Ethics Webinars)

Cover all of your CPD requirements with this one package. With 30 hours of CPD including two of Ethics, this package is a great solution to meet your CPD needs.

2025 TrainSmart Practice (10 Tax Update Webinars, 8 Tech Savvy Webinars, 3 Special Edition Webinars, 2 Ethics Webinars & 3 AML Webinars)

Cover all of your Practices training requirements with this one package. With 34.5 hours of CPD including two of Ethics and three of AML, this package is a one stop shop for an Accounting Practice.

2025 Professional Ethics Package: Part 1 & Part 2

Join Jeremy Kennerley for this two part webinar series on Ethics.

Special Edition Webinar: Getting prepared for end of Financial Year

Its time to be proactive and get in touch with you clients around various end of year tasks to complete before the end of the financial year.

2025 Rural Series: Webinar 3

In 2025 Tony Marshall, New Zealand’s leading rural tax expert will be delivering a webinar series which will guide participants through common and complex rural tax issues across a wide range of topics. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the tax issues that arise for clients operating in the rural sector are as varied and complex as any other type of business, if not more so due to the overlay of specific tax rules.

2025 Rural Series: Webinar 2

In 2025 Tony Marshall, New Zealand’s leading rural tax expert will be delivering a webinar series which will guide participants through common and complex rural tax issues across a wide range of topics. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the tax issues that arise for clients operating in the rural sector are as varied and complex as any other type of business, if not more so due to the overlay of specific tax rules.

2025 Rural Series: Webinar 1

In 2025 Tony Marshall, New Zealand’s leading rural tax expert will be delivering a webinar series which will guide participants through common and complex rural tax issues across a wide range of topics. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the tax issues that arise for clients operating in the rural sector are as varied and complex as any other type of business, if not more so due to the overlay of specific tax rules.

Special Edition Webinar - We Mean Business - December 2025

A 1.5-hour webinar preparing your Grads for their second year ... This webinar creates the base for the more complex jobs your grads will work on in 2026.

2025 Professional Ethics Webinar Part 1

This is part one of a two part series which is pitched to enable both an effective overview and refresher for all CA members of the 2022 Code, and then also the opportunity for a closer look at specific considerations for those members in Public Practice.

Special Edition Webinar: Employee Share Purchase Agreements

Join legal expert Anne McLeod (Anderson Lloyd) and Polson Higgs Tax Partner Michael Turner for this 90 minute webinar on Employee Share Schemes.

Special Edition Webinar Introduction to Tax Part 2 - 2025

This two part intro to Tax has been exclusively developed for accountants new to practice, bookkeepers, administrators or anyone looking for a practical reference for New Zealand tax concepts.

Special Edition Webinar Introduction to Tax Part 1 - 2025

This two part intro to Tax has been exclusively developed for accountants new to practice, bookkeepers, administrators or anyone looking for a practical reference for New Zealand tax concepts.

Package Offer: Introduction to Tax Part 1 & 2

This two-part webinar has been exclusively developed for accountants new to practice, bookkeepers, administrators or anyone looking for a practical reference for New Zealand tax concepts. The webinars focus on ensuring you develop an understanding of different business taxes, income, expenses and compliance.

Special Edition Webinar: Commercial Leases

Join legal experts David Smillie & Caity Peacock-Hall from Gallaway Cook Allan as they present this 75 minute webinar on Commercial Leases

Special Edition Webinar: The "risks" of being a Trustee

In your professional role you will be frequently asked to act as a trustee, or to assist in the management of a trust. How well do you really understand what is being asked of you and the potential risks that you are being exposed to?

Special Edition Webinar: Trusts & the IRD requirements

This webinar will cover the practical application of Trust IRD requirements and will look at some common examples and issues that might arise.

Special Edition Webinar: Trusts & Blended Families

Join Kimberly Lawrence & Colette Mackenzie Directors of Greg Kelly Trust Law as they bring you this 90 minute webinar on the complexities of Trusts & Blended Families.

Special Edition Webinar: Kiwis buying assets in Australia

This webinar is designed for New Zealand professionals who have clients that either own or are considering acquiring assets that have a nexus to Australia. Join Australian Tax expert Lee Jurga (Perks & Associates, Adelaide) as he discusses the tax impact of New Zealanders owning assets in Australia.  

Special Edition Webinar - Advanced FIF's & CFC's

Join Ryan Ehlers as he delivers this 90 minute webinar on advanced topics involving FIFs and CFC.

Special Edition Webinar: 2025 Post Budget Review with Tony Alexander

Polson Higgs are pleased to partner with New Zealand's leading independent economist Tony Alexander to present a Special Post Budget Review Webinar.

2025 Special Edition Webinar: Carbon Credits & Cashflow

The key focus of the webinar is the impact of Carbon Credits on the cashflow generated from forestry. Matt will also explain the inner workings of the Emission's Trading Scheme and its future.

Special Edition Webinar - Understanding the Investor Boost regime (Budget 2025)

Join Michael & Ryan as they deliver this Special Edition Webinar to understand what the Investor Boost regime applies to, how it work, and interaction with other provisions.

Special Edition Webinar - Airbnb & Online Marketplace: A recap

It’s been 18 months since the new GST regulations came into force for short-stay accommodation and services offered via online platforms like Airbnb, Book-a-bach, and Uber. Join Polson Higgs Tax Partners Michael Turner & Ryan Ehlers as they look at the key lessons learned and their practical application.

Package Offer: AML Series of 3 Webinars + Special Edition Webinar: AML - Customer Risk Rating

Package offer of AML Compliance Officer Training (Series of 3 Webinars) as well as the 'deep dive' Special Edition Webinar: AML - Customer Risk Rating

Package Offer: 2025 Carbon Credits Webinar & Cashflow Template

The key focus of the webinar is the impact of Carbon Credits on the cashflow generated from forestry. Matt will also explain the inner workings of the Emission's Trading Scheme and its future.

Template only: 2025 Forestry and Carbon Cashflow Template Spreadsheet

The template has been designed to calculate the cashflow projections of land put into forestry. It includes variables to allow the selection of different species and the quality of timber produced.

2025 Special Edition Webinar: Understanding Agribusiness Agreements

From sharemilking contracts to windfarm leases, your rural clients operate under a wide range of agribusiness agreements. Understanding how these agreements impact your clients, and their businesses is essential for farm accountants.

Special Edition Webinar: Tax consequences of Agribusiness Agreements

Every legal agreement that you enter will have tax consequences, some more obvious than others. In this webinar we will consider the income tax and GST consequences associated with common legal agreements, stepping you through the issues that you should consider from a taxation perspective before you sign on the dotted line.

Special Edition Webinar: Unlock the Hidden Power of Pricing Psychology

Are you undervaluing your expertise? Whether you're advising clients on pricing strategies or setting your own fees, understanding the psychology behind pricing is essential. It can significantly enhance revenue, value perception, and client engagement.

Special Edition Webinar: Director Duties

Join Sarah Simmers (Anderson Lloyd) as she presents this 60 minute webinar on the core duties and responsibilities of directors under corporate law.

Special Edition Webinar: Cybersecurity

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a business imperative. 2024 saw 59% of New Zealand Businesses experience a cyber attack or incident. This year the risk has further increased with recent ransomware attacks on New Zealand Accounting firms, resulting in significant breaches. What can you or your business do about this threat?

Special Edition Webinar: PS-2 Client Monies - New Standard

From 1 January 2026, the updated PS-2: Client Monies Standard will come into effect. for all members of CA ANZ. Join Jeremy Kennerley as he discusses the key changes, practical implications, and compliance requirements introduced in the revised standard.

Special Edition Webinar: Resource Management Act Update

In this webinar Simon Peirce (Gallaway Cook Allan) will discuss the impact of the amendments to the Resource Management Act.

Special Edition Webinar: Strategic Planning (2025)

In this webinar we look at the important role that strategic planning plays in achieving yours or your clients’ goals

Package Offer: Rural Agreements (Legal & Tax)

In September we have two webinars focused on both the legal and tax aspects of Agribusiness Agreements. Starting on Tuesday, 16th September Brenton Rooney will present a 90-minute webinar exploring the risks and key terms of common agribusiness agreements. Then on Tuesday, 23rd September Tony Marshall will dive into the tax consequences of these agreements.

AI Series Session Three: Advanced Copilot Techniques

Join Stephen Johnson (Incredible AI) for session one of our four part AI series. In part one, Stephen will be looking at AI Foundations & Security.

AI Series Session Four: Building your AI Toolkit

Join Stephen Johnson (Incredible AI) for the final session of our four part AI series. In session four, Stephen will be looking at Building your AI Toolkit.

AI Series Session One: AI Foundations & Security

Join Stephen Johnson (Incredible AI) for session one of our four part AI series. In session one, Stephen will be looking at AI Foundations & Security.

AI Series Session Two: Copilot Core Applications + Prompt Engineering

Join Stephen Johnson (Incredible AI) for session two of our four part AI series. In session two, Stephen will be looking at Copilot Applications + Prompt Engineering.

2026 AI Webinar Series for Modern Accounting Practices (NZ Accountants)

Master Microsoft Copilot and strategic AI integration in this 4-session program led by Stephen Johnson, Co-CEO of Incredible AI. Learn practical applications, security essentials and how to leverage AI for competitive advantage in your practice.

2026 TrainSmart Extra (10 Tax Update Webinars & 4 Special Edition Webinars)

The TrainSmart extra package has been designed with a focus on business advisory. It includes our ten premium Tax Updates as well as four Special Edition Webinars of your choice from the Polson Higgs range presented during 2025. This combination of Tax updates and Special Edition Webinars is perfect for Partners and Senior Staff.

2026 TrainSmart 30 (10 Tax Update Webinars, 8 Tech Savvy Webinars, 2 Special Edition Webinars & 2 Ethics Webinars)

Cover all of your CPD requirements with this one package. With 30 hours of CPD including two of Ethics, this package is a great solution to meet your CPD needs.

2026 TrainSmart Practice (10 Tax Update Webinars, 8 Tech Savvy Webinars, 3 Special Edition Webinars, 2 Ethics Webinars & 3 AML Webinars)

Cover all of your Practices training requirements with this one package. With 34.5 hours of CPD including two of Ethics and three of AML, this package is a one stop shop for an Accounting Practice.

2026 Introduction to Tax Package Offer

This two-part webinar has been exclusively developed for accountants new to practice, bookkeepers, administrators or anyone looking for a practical reference for New Zealand tax concepts. The webinars focus on ensuring you develop an understanding of different business taxes, income, expenses and compliance.

2026 Special Edition Webinar: Introduction to Tax Part 1

This two-part webinar has been exclusively developed for accountants new to practice, bookkeepers, administrators or anyone looking for a practical reference for New Zealand tax concepts.

2026 Special Edition Webinar: Introduction to Tax Part 2

This two-part webinar has been exclusively developed for accountants new to practice, bookkeepers, administrators or anyone looking for a practical reference for New Zealand tax concepts.

Special Edition Webinar: Employment Relations Amendment Act Update

Stay ahead with our upcoming webinar on the changes to New Zealand’s Employment Relations Amendment Act. These reforms signal one of the most significant shifts in employment law in recent years — affecting employers, HR teams, and contractors alike.

Special Edition Webinar: Privacy Act: 2026 Changes

Join Jeremy Kennerley as he explains the newly enacted Privacy Amendment Act 2025, which introduces significant updates to the Privacy Act—most notably the new Information Privacy Principle 3A (IPP3A).

Special Edition Webinar: Short Term Rentals - GST & Income Tax

Join Polson Higgs Tax Partner Michael Turner as he covers the income tax & GST issues with short term rentals.