The governance difference in co-operatives and mutuals
Saya Wahrlich, CEO of Cooperative Business New Zealand. How BVO Audit supports the governance and reporting of the national peak body for co-operatives and mutuals. With high accountability to members and limited room to manoeuvre, Cooperative Business NZ needed an audit partner who understood the member-owned model and the rhythm of reporting to members.
Strong values, strong governance
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.
No time to waste: keeping Parnell Business Association on track
Cheryl Adamson General Manager of the Parnell Business Association (Parnell BID) How BVO [...]
How smart Incorporated Societies use audits to grow
Audits are often seen as a compliance task, something to tick off for funders or the rules. But for incorporated societies, they can do much more. A well-run audit builds trust, strengthens governance, and helps attract funding. With the right approach it becomes a strategic asset.
What You Need To Know: The Incorporated Societies Act 2022
The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 will bring new rules governing the preparation of financial statements in line with other not-for-profit entities, especially for smaller societies with an OPEX less than $2m.
