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The art of a good audit, according to a CEO

Alex Hayton, CEO of the International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand (ITKD) How BVO Audit supports the values and governance of NZ’s largest martial arts organisation. With over 3,000 members across 50 clubs, ITKD is built on discipline, community, and transparency. CEO Alex Hayton shares how BVO helps make audit season smooth and why a proper audit matters for a member-led organisation.

July 11, 2025|

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Inventory auditing – local expertise for global audit firms in New Zealand

Auditing inventory in a different country comes with challenges. For international businesses with a presence in New Zealand, verifying physical stock, plant, and equipment for a remote subsidiary can be complex, costly, and time-consuming. Distance often creates obstacles. Sending staff across national borders is expensive, logistically challenging, and often impractical. That is where we come in.

March 19, 2025|
  • Understand financial reporting requirements for tiers.

Transitioning from Tier 2 to Tier 3 financial reporting

If you are a small to medium-sized charity or incorporated society now is a good time to select which accounting standards for not-for-profit (NFP) reporting requirements may be right for your organisation. This is because these thresholds have recently changed and there is an opportunity for some Tier 2 organisations to move to more simplified Tier 3 financial reporting. The New Zealand External Reporting Board (XRB) recently set out new criteria for the threshold size of some reporting Tiers. 

October 17, 2024|
  • The 31 March is a good time to plan for end of year financial reporting requirements for not for profit organisations.

14 steps to make not-for-profit financial reporting a success

The end of the financial year (EOFY) is an important time for not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) to review their financial performance, finalise their financial statements, and prepare for the upcoming year. Follow our 14 steps on how to approach you or your client’s financial not-for-profit financial reporting requirements for year-end.

February 21, 2024|
  • Understand financial reporting requirements for tiers.

Understanding financial reporting tiers

Within the myriad of technical jargon that accountants and auditors frequently use is reference to the financial reporting tier structure. This blog looks at what these tiers mean in relationship to financial statements and audit requirements.

December 15, 2023|
  • Auckland businesses are supported by the Auckland Business Improvement District programme.

How Auckland businesses are supported by BIDs

To help local businesses thrive and be more effective, Auckland businesses can draw on the support of various business associations and organisations. The Hōtaka ā-Rohe Whakapiki Pakihi or Business Improvement District (BID) Programme is run by Auckland Council. It is designed to support economic development, enhance security and advocate for the interests of Auckland businesses. Find out more about how BIDs support Auckland businesses.

November 17, 2023|
  • Steps to Success in Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder Management Success: 9 Steps To Get You There

By identifying and mapping Stakeholder goals with your own, you can find common ground and leverage this to build stronger relationships that will benefit your organisation and theirs. Good stakeholder management is crucial to deliver the assurance that clients seek from their financial and audit service providers.

September 28, 2023|
  • Ways that NZ small businesses and not for profit organisations can protect themselves from cyber crime

How entities can strengthen its cyber security

Cybercrime and the risks associated with it are no longer the domain of big business only. As auditors, we see an increasing risk for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and Not-For Profit (NFP) organisations throughout New Zealand. This dark and sinister turn of events shows us that having a clear cybersecurity plan in place is vital to protect the revenue, cashflow and digital assets for SMEs and NFPs.

August 15, 2023|
  • The 15 key responsibilities of a not for profit treasurer to ensure good financial management of not for profit organisations

The 15 key responsibilities of a Not For Profit treasurer

From an auditing and accounting perspective, it is vital that all members of the organisation understand the duties of a treasurer and how to manage the organisation’s finances. In this blog, BVO Audit Director Alex Houghton shares the 15 tasks a treasurer must get very good at to run an effective not-for-profit organisation.

June 20, 2023|
  • Not For Profit entities (i.e., Charities Services organizations) defined as large and as being either T1 or T2 entities are required to include a Statement of Service Performance (SSP). This article outlines this specific not for profit reporting requirement.

What is Statement of Service Performance reporting?

Not For Profit entities (i.e., Charities Services organizations) defined as large and as being either T1 or T2 entities are required to include a Statement of Service Performance (SSP). This article outlines this specific not for profit reporting requirement.

May 30, 2023|

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