New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association

⚠️ Important reminder for Bookkeepers, Tax Agents and anyone with access to client tax information.

Inland Revenue NZ has advised it is seeing an increase in compromised myIR logons. In some cases, unauthorised access has resulted in client returns being filed or amended and bank account details being changed. The activity appears to be linked to unexpected emails containing malicious links or attachments.

A few simple reminders:

✅ Be cautious of unexpected emails, links and attachments.
✅ Use strong, unique passwords.
✅ Make sure two-step verification (2SV) is enabled and working correctly.
✅ Review your myIR activity regularly.
✅ Act immediately if you notice anything unusual. Early escalation can significantly reduce the impact of a security incident.

As Bookkeepers, we spend a lot of time helping clients protect their businesses and financial information. It's just as important that we protect our own systems and client access.

Read Inland Revenue's update here: https://www.ird.govt.nz/updates/news-folder/2026/protecting-your-myir-account-and-client-information

📣 𝗡𝗭𝗤𝗕𝗔'𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁

Over the past few weeks, we've been working on NZQBA's submission to Inland Revenue NZ's consultation on proposed legislative changes for intermediaries.

This consultation presented an important opportunity to advocate for greater recognition of the bookkeeping profession and ensure the realities of modern bookkeeping businesses are reflected in any future framework.

In our submission, we strongly supported:

✔ A dedicated Bookkeepers category
✔ A clear definition of a Bookkeeper
✔ Replacing the current 10-client rule
✔ Appropriate professional standards and accountability
✔ Recognition of the many different ways Bookkeepers support New Zealand businesses

Bookkeepers play a vital role in helping businesses stay compliant, organised, and informed. We believe it's important that legislation and regulatory frameworks recognise that contribution.

A special thank you to Emma Diver (Balanced Books - Qualified Accountant) and Angela Fisher (ClockworX - Your Outsourced Bookkeeping Team) for their time, expertise, and valuable contributions to the submission.

You can read more and download the full submission here 🔗 https://www.nzqba.co.nz/bookkeeper-recognition-submission/

Not sure what insurance you actually need as a Bookkeeper?

Developed with the team at SHARE General, our Insurance Essentials for Bookkeepers course helps you understand the key types of cover, what they protect, and how to make informed decisions for your business.

Clear. Practical. Built for real bookkeeping businesses.

🔗 https://www.nzqba.co.nz/courses/insurance-essentials-for-bookkeepers/

Ever wished bookkeeping terms came with translations?

Bookkeep-pedia is your go-to glossary to help explain bookkeeping terms in plain English.

Free resource for Bookkeepers and their clients.

🔗 https://www.nzqba.co.nz/resources/free-business-downloads/bookkeep-pedia/

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗟: 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

Your next mission at MIB 2026: Hear what’s really happening on the ground.

We’re proud to have NZQBA member Chantelle Good from Varntige joining our panel: Mission Intelligence - The State of Play.

Chantelle brings a practical, real-world perspective from working directly with clients - seeing firsthand the pressures, patterns, and challenges playing out across NZ businesses.

In this panel, you’ll hear:

✔ What’s actually happening behind the numbers
✔ Where clients are struggling right now
✔ How Bookkeepers can step up with more proactive support

This is about real insight from within the profession — not theory.

🎯 Mission briefing: Panel 2 at Mission Impossible: Bookkeepers (NZQBA 2026 Conference)
🎟 Tickets on sale now: https://www.nzqba.co.nz/product/2026-conference-ticket/
📅 Download the agenda here: https://www.nzqba.co.nz/download/59567/?tmstv=1778024997

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗗𝗙𝘀?

More and more New Zealand businesses are moving to eInvoicing - a faster, safer, and more accurate way to send and receive invoices.

Instead of emailing PDFs, invoice information is sent directly between accounting systems, reducing administration and helping businesses get paid faster.

In our latest blog, we cover:

✔ What eInvoicing is
✔ Why businesses should be using it
✔ How to set it up in Xero
✔ How to set it up in MYOB
✔ What to do if you use other accounting software

If you're a Bookkeeper, this is a conversation worth having with your clients.

Read the full article here: https://www.nzqba.co.nz/einvoicing-new-zealand/

IYKYK 🤷‍♀️



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