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Benefits of joining ATAINZ

A network of hundreds, all across the country, and at your fingertips

With over 450 Members nationwide from Kerikeri to Invercargill, ATAINZ is the perfect support and growth network for Accountants and Tax Agents.

ATAINZ aims to:

• Foster tax knowledge in New Zealand
• Further and develop tax practice in New Zealand
• Represent ATAINZ Members in New Zealand
• Maintain the highest standards among ATAINZ Members by restricting Membership to suitably qualified people
• Consider, initiate, debate and make submissions on New Zealand tax laws.

Learn, refine and grow with ATAINZ professional development

Keep up to date on the latest tax changes, and what is in the pipeline, as well as developing your professional skills. We provide a huge amount of ongoing education and resources, including:

• Annual Conference
• Annual One Day Workshop
• A Members only Facebook page
• Members Only Education Library & Video Presentations
• Member support through third parties including:
» Marketing advice
» Mentoring
» Taxation solutions
» Payroll matters
» Xero & MYOB support
» Business & Practice planning support
• Seminars for educational benefit
• Continuing Education

Stay compliant and accountable

ATAINZ is one of only three IRD approved Advisor groups in New Zealand. The following three organisations have received approved advisor group status to date:

The Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand
The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
CPA Australia

These groups are approved by the Commissioner, and are required to follow a code of conduct. ATAINZ meet requirements under section 20B(5) of the Tax Administration Act 1994.

What is an approved advisor group?

An “approved advisor group” is defined in section 20B(5) as a group that includes natural persons who meet all of the following requirements. They:

have a significant function of giving advice on the operation and effect of tax laws
are subject to a professional code of conduct in giving that advice.
are subject to a disciplinary process that enforces compliance with the code of conduct

The group must be approved by the Commissioner before a tax advisor who is subject to an approved advisor group’s code of conduct and disciplinary procedures can claim the right of non-disclosure on behalf of a taxpayer. The Commissioner will exercise his power of approval at a high level of delegated authority having regard to the statutory requirements and such other relevant considerations as may be applicable.

All ATAINZ Members must comply with a Code of Ethics, which covers four main areas:
• Integrity
• Trust and confidence
• Standards of service
• Professional conduct

When you join ATAINZ, you will have strength in numbers, and be able to make better informed decisions for your business and your clients.

Become an ATAINZ Member Now

We offer the following Memberships: Professional Tax & Business Advisor (PTBA), Associate Tax & Business Advisor (ATBA), and Academic Member.

What our Members say:

I joined ATAINZ a couple of years into my business journey. I wanted my accounting business to be aligned with a professional body that has strong ethics and professional accountability. I enjoy being part of the ATAINZ group. As a sole-operator, knowing the collective wisdom of the group is available for me to tap into is invaluable. The Members are supportive, and it’s great to catch up with other Members at the annual conference and yearly in-house workshop. Collegiality – there is a wealth of knowledge and experience within the Membership, and Members share this knowledge openly, so if you ever want a sounding Board or a nudge in the right direction, chances are someone will help. Opportunities for training and upskilling – ATAINZ runs fantastic workshops and conferences and provides deals on resources and tools used by Accountants. Yeah, I get it, every professional body has networks and holds conferences, but ATAINZ does it with personality and an individual touch – you feel like you’re part of it, and that’s what I value.

JudeCrunch Accounting

For any successful accounting firm, it’s crucial to have the right professional body behind you. Becoming a Member of ATAINZ as an ATBA was a no brainer when I established myself as a self employed accounting professional. With the growth of my business and team, ATAINZ has been the governing body guiding the way we conduct ourselves in business through ethical accounting practices and guidelines. I have since been granted PTBA Membership status, and my accounting staff are ATBA Members with ATAINZ as part of their employment. ATAINZ champions for accountants and tax agents in NZ - fighting for us to be recognised as accounting professionals, alongside CAANZ and the likes. The support of other ATAINZ Members through Member forums, workshops and events is amazing, and so beneficial. I would absolutely recommend ATAINZ to any accountant out there, looking for a supportive, ethical organisation with a strong Member base, education and networking opportunities.

HaleyMy Two Cents