PART 1 – Common Accounting Issues for Schools (OnDemand recording)

In the New Zealand environment, schools have unique transactions and sets of circumstances that require specific accounting guidance.

This session, which is part 1 of a two-part series, will dive into some of the common accounting issues for schools to help demystify the circumstances that lead to these common issues. We will provide some practical insights to provide early warning ahead of the 31 March deadline for preparation of financial statements by schools.

Upon satisfactory completion of this activity you will be able to:

• Identify what the common accounting issues are for schools.
• Help clients with navigating the complex areas of financial reporting for schools.
• Know where to go for further guidance and resources for these common accounting issues.

This course will be suited to…

Those who contribute to the financial reporting and accounting for schools covering:

• Finance staff,
• Boards of Trustees,
• Advisors

1.25 CPD hours (1 hour plus 15 minutes Q&A)

PRESENTER

Paul Walker, Associate Partner — Audit & Assurance, Crowe Australasia

Paul specialises in providing audit and assurance services and technical accounting advice across a number of industries. He is an Approved Auditor for the Office of the Auditor General and an Appointed Auditor for several schools. He is part of the Findex and Crowe’s wider Australasian accounting advisory team and delivers training and practical solutions for its teams and clients. Paul has been with Findex and Crowe since 2009 and has built up his knowledge working with clients from a range of industries and locations throughout New Zealand.