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.