PremiumPremiumBanking and financePwC succession twist followed debate on management styleFinancial Times: Decision to retire breaks convention of US leaders ascending the ranks.19 Oct 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePwC to curtail consulting work for US audit clients to reduce conflict riskFinancial Times: New independence policies a challenge to other Big Four accounting firms.11 Sep 01:45 AM
Markets with MadisonNew Xero CEO reveals biggest competition, AI experimentsThe US-based chief executive says she's made hard choices already.23 Aug 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ companies still slow to recognise impact of climate changeRecent weather events have improved companies' awareness of climate change, PwC says.23 Aug 04:09 AM
Retail'Eyewatering': Ezibuy administrators' $1.5m bill for two months' workOnline retailer Ezibuy owes creditors about $117 million.20 Aug 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInside the race to lead EY after bungled break-up planFinancial Times: Prominent split backer faces hurdles in push to succeed global boss.02 Aug 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Sloppy business': Accountant misused $400k of clients' money'Whatever mistakes I made, I have fixed,' the accountant said.19 Jul 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDitching our dining room tables to 'work from work'Workers buzzing up and down in their lifts in greater numbers as Covid fears recede.17 Jul 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyCovid killed the clinic: IRD has liquidators appointed to medical centreStatement of assets listed those as being negative, the company owing about $313,000.10 Jul 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePwC scandal: Google tipped off on timing of Australian tax lawFinancial Times: Tech group got confidential information in auditor’s widening scandal.06 Jul 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: PwC scandal and fire sale leaves questions openOpinion: It’s hard not to have some sympathy for the partners in PwC scandal.02 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwi start-up and HR firm join forces in bid to shake up banking bigwigsThe new partners hope to shake up payrolls and improve security for companies and staff.29 Jun 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePwC parachutes in veteran to run scandal-hit Australian armFinancial Times: After tax leaks scandal, consulting firm seeks to rebuild reputation.25 Jun 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPwC auditors before tribunal for Fonterra auditsAlleged failures during years of PwC audits for dairy giant Fonterra.22 Jun 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionIRD pushes property business under; Carters, Fletcher, Mitre 10 are creditorsLiquidators terminate employment agreements as builder in strife.15 Jun 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEY chief Carmine Di Sibio to retire after failure of split planFinancial Times: Work on doomed project cost more than US$600m.13 Jun 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Driven by greed': Te Kūiti's $2.5m fraudster gets paroleSharon Margaret Bradley is banned from entering her former hometown.25 May 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher NiescheOpinion: Reputational stench could linger around PwC Australia for some timeThe scandal currently engulfing the "Big Four" accounting firm has a long way to run.21 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsXero full-year result: Analyst says earnings will surpriseWaiting for the other boot to drop.17 May 05:20 AM
New ZealandAccountant suspended for allegedly taking $37k of client's moneyThe man also allegedly secured an $11,800 Covid-19 loan without his client's approval.09 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCentral Otago vineyard: What went wrong, why IRD called liquidatorsIRD wants $40,000, other creditors claim $97,000 from pinot noir specialist.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentTax and the blurred lines around 'business' expensesSasha Borissenko presents a tax guide for the self-employed.02 Apr 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Vindictive attitude': Fired accountant called in debt collectorsSandy Dai faces being struck off for her conduct after five clients complained.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentHow Hnry raised $35m despite venture capital doldrumsWellington firm doubling staff. New backers include Aussie sports stars.31 Jan 02:55 AM
Banking and financeWatchdog says long-running Wynyard Group saga a wake-up callPwC says it has made big improvements in recent years.21 Dec 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Former chartered accountant released from prisonTax refunds intended for his clients were used for gambling and to repay personal debts.19 Nov 04:35 AM
Small BusinessHow businesses can adapt to new Covid realityTips and advice from accounting experts.24 Oct 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxNew insolvency regime: Costs concern if liquidations surgeSome insiders concerned 'low quality practitioners' now have a veneer of respectability.31 Aug 05:00 PM
TaxAccountants call for permanent legislative fix to work from home tax extensionLockdown shows permanent working from home tax policy needed, say chartered accountants.29 Aug 11:45 PM
Small BusinessAccountant jailed for stealing $2m from boutique fashion companyTwo business partners and friends lived a nightmare as their accountant defrauded them.10 Aug 05:15 AM
BusinessBrierley companies sue PwC for $1.58 billion over alleged 'wrong' adviceBrierley group of companies alleges PwC provided wrong advice over 20 years.01 Jul 11:10 PM
BusinessAccountants' gender pay gap averages $60,000 - surveyMale accountants paid 40-50 per cent more than their female counterparts, study finds.01 Jun 03:11 AM
BusinessAccountant who stole over $100k from employer found guiltyThe woman pleaded guilty to the charges.18 Mar 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentFemale law, accounting partners on rise, still well below 50%Law and accounting firms have made major hiring strides but there is more work to be done.07 Mar 04:00 PM