Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Today marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day that highlights the need to protect older people from financial, social and emotional harm.

Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of elder abuse, and chartered accountants play a critical role in identifying risks early and supporting safe, ethical decision‑making.

CA ANZ remains committed to promoting strong professional standards that help safeguard those who may be vulnerable. 🤝

For practical guidance on recognising risks, explore CA ANZ's ethical advice on supporting older clients: https://caanz.com/6at

We were proud to celebrate the CA ANZ North Queensland Celebration Evening 2026 in April at Rydges Southbank - and what a milestone it was! ✨

With our largest Townsville event in five years, it’s clear the North Queensland accounting community is thriving and with that bringing together members from across the region to celebrate achievements, welcome new CAs, and recognise incredible career milestones.

A few highlights from the night:
🔹Mark Doorly, CA ANZ Queensland Regional Manager set the tone as MC and officially opened the evening
🔹16 awards presented recognising excellence, dedication and longevity
🔹Regional insights from Nik Rozis CA, Chair, North Queensland Committee
🔹A meaningful address and Commitment led by Matthew J. Green FCA, Vice President, CA ANZ

A huge congratulations to all award recipients and our newly admitted members and Fellows - your achievements are what make our profession so strong.

We’re excited for what’s ahead in 2026 and look forward to continuing to support and celebrate our members at every stage of their journey.

Our recent NSW New Member Ceremony was a celebration of what it means to be a Chartered Accountant, as we formally welcomed 198 new Difference Makers to the CA community 👏 🎉

We are excited to see you get inspired by future leaders, stay connected, and make the most of opportunities through future events, networking, and mentoring. Being a CA is more than a title, it’s a launch pad for growth, impact, and an opportunity to make a difference.

A special thank you to our host and speakers - Ross Hawkey FCA, Joshua Carless CA, Renee Feltrin FCA - and members from the NSW YCA panel for making the evening so inspiring and memorable!

A big congratulations to all our new members 💙❤️

The NSW Fellows Dinner 2026 brought together 29 recipients, distinguished guests and the CA ANZ community for a warm evening of recognition and connection. We honoured new Fellows, celebrated milestones and acknowledged the ongoing contributions of our alumni. 🎆

Hosted by our very own Renee Feltrin FCA, NSW Regional Manager and including our special guests included Naomi Walsh FCA FAICD, President of CA ANZ, Ross Hawkey FCA, NSW Regional Council Chair, past Presidents, Council Chairs and Life Members.

The night featured birthday celebrations for Jimmy Ng FCA, Lynn Kraus AM and capped off by surprise fireworks over Darling Harbour.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate excellence and strengthen our professional community. Your commitment to governance, high standards and public interest upholds our profession and shapes a stronger future for all.

We’re thrilled to congratulate Jesse Velleman CA, the recipient of the Harold Victor Quinton Award for Top of CA Program Australia 2025. 👏

Jesse is recognised for his outstanding academic performance in the CA Program, becoming the first CA Foundations pathway recipient of this prestigious award.

Jesse achieved the highest overall results nationally among Australian candidates completing the CA Program in 2025, placing him first across the cohort.

As part of the CA Program, Jesse selected Advanced Financial Reporting and Financial Modelling as his elective subjects. He achieved distinctions and high distinctions across all subjects, demonstrating strong capability in complex accounting standards, analytical thinking, and strategic financial decision-making.

The award was made possible through the generosity of Harold Victor Quinton FCA, who made significant contributions to the Chartered Accounting profession and his community.

Please join us in congratulating Jesse on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

We've summarised the key announcements that CAs need to know about from today's New Zealand Budget 2026. Swipe to see the latest 👇

📌 You can find more of our Budget-related coverage from experts Peter Vial FCA and John Cuthbertson FCA here: caanz.com/NZ26

Tomorrow, we’ll be unpacking all of this and more at our Sharing Knowledge event with Jason Shoebridge FCA from NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER). Register now so you don’t miss the updates: caanz.com/9p5

Earlier this month, we proudly welcomed our newest CA's at the Auckland New Members Ceremony. With 123 new CAs and two Accounting Technicians the night buzzed, with almost 300 celebrating at our nations iconic Eden Park, New Zealand! ✨

It was a fantastic evening celebrating the future of our profession and the excellence demonstrated by our new members. Congratulations to everyone who was recognised on the night - this is a remarkable achievement and a testament to your dedication and hard work.

We were also joined by Jess Kumar CA, our 2025 President’s Prize and Upper North Island Regional Member for 2025, who was presented with her award by Grant Ellis FCA, 2025 Past President for CA ANZ. It was a pleasure having Jess attend the event and hear her inspirational journey as a CA.

We are also proud to highlight a significant milestone for CA ANZ, with a strong number of new members coming through our International Pathway Program (IPP). This achievement reflects our growing global connections, as we welcome members from Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan into our community.

Thank you to those who joined us, including Julia Fink, FCA, CMinstD, Peter Vial, and the CA ANZ Auckland Regional Team, led by Jeanette Ross-Smith, for organising a wonderful event.

Congratulations again to all the recognised on the night! 👏💫

Our recent Christchurch Milestone Celebration Ceremony was a truly memorable occasion.

Welcoming more than 40 attendees and recognising 17 outstanding recipients, we celebrated 25, 40, 50 and 70 year membership milestones. It was a great opportunity to honour the depth of contribution and leadership within the Canterbury region.

A standout moment was honouring Geoff Friend FCA on his remarkable 70-year milestone. 👏

There were definitely a few teary moments in the speeches, and the atmosphere in the room was really special.

We were delighted to be joined by our CA ANZ President, Naomi Walsh FCA FAICD, who addressed members and presented the certificates. It’s always fantastic to have her involved in our events.

Thank you to the CA ANZ South Island Regional Team led by Scott Wagenvoord and everyone who attended this event. ❤️ 💙

We're thrilled to share the winners of the 2026 New Zealand For Purpose Reporting Awards! ⭐

The Awards celebrate best practice in adopting accounting standards which provide greater transparency and consistency in reporting across the sector.

Please join us in congratulating:

🔹 Auckland War Memorial Museum

🔹 The Fono

🔹 Bellyful New Zealand Trust

🔹 Brainwave Trust Aotearoa

🔹 Citizens Advice Bureau NZ Palmerston North

🔹 Liz Barrett Trustee, Cycling Without Age Napier (CWA Napier)

🔹 Sustainable Business Network

🔹 Karori Wildlife Sanctuary Trust Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Ecosanctuary

🔹 Kapiti Youth Support Support

All eligible entries are judged on compliance with the appliable XRB reporting requirements, and communication effectiveness. In addition, the Sustainability Award recognises how an organisation demonstrates the effective management of economic, social, and environmental resources to ensure a prosperous future for the entity and its stakeholders.

A big thank you to our judging panel, consisting of 2021 CA ANZ President Nives Botica Redmayne FCA, Bob King AT (Fellow), Ahesha Perera CA, Cherrie Yang CA, Dee Lodhia CA, Angela Lam CA, Michael Rania CA, Zowie Pateman FCA, Matt Helem CA, Merchaleen Laaks CA, Matt Coulter CA and Lydia Tsen CA. 👏

👉 Read more about the awards: caanz.com/FPRA26