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Divisional Committees: New Zealand
Content Summary
Help shape the future of accounting in Aotearoa
CPA Australia’s New Zealand Divisional Committees play a vital role in strengthening member engagement, supporting advocacy, and guiding local initiatives. Committee members share sector insights, help plan events, and contribute to the strategic direction of the profession.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome CPA/FCPA members and Associates who are keen to:
- Attend at least four meetings per year
- Serve a three-year term (renewable once)
- Contribute to events, initiatives, and member engagement
Committees
New Zealand has several committees involved in advancing members' interests in certain fields or locations through internal and external advocacy. Each committee provides a platform for member engagement and knowledge sharing.
To find out more about joining a committee, please contact us.
Contact us
CPA Australia
Level 9, Aon Centre
29 Customs Street West
Auckland 1010
P: +64 9870 7716
Toll Free number: 0800 570 001
E: [email protected]
Christchurch Committee
Members based in Canterbury who are passionate about strengthening local engagement, supporting events, and representing the Christchurch accounting and finance community.
| Chair | Julia Wu FCPA (Aust.) |
| Members | Kris Alexander CPA (Aust.) Carol Cheong FCPA (Aust.) Arlee Folkers FCPA (Aust.) Prue McStay CPA (Aust.) April Rosales CPA (Aust.) Ashley Tierney CPA (Aust.) |
ESG Committee
Professionals with experience or interest in sustainability, governance, or responsible business practices. Ideal for those keen to shape CPA Australia's ESG direction.
| Chair | Yinka Moses FCPA (Aust.) |
| Members | Sagar Adhau CPA (Aust.) Andrea Eldar CPA (Aust.) Cassandra Herbert CPA (Aust.) Firoj Khan FCPA (Aust.) Zihan Liu CPA (Aust.) |
Not-for-Profit Committee
Members working in or advising charities, NGOs, or social enterprises. Perfect for those who want to support purpose-driven finance and sector-specific advocacy.
| Chair | Brent Kennerley FCPA (Aust.) |
| Members | Vanessa Black CPA (Aust.) Irina Lyanguzova FCPA (Aust.) Ian Olan FCPA (Aust.) Amit Prasad FCPA (Aust.) Claudia Xian FCPA (Aust.) |
Public Practice Committee
Practitioners in public accounting who want to share insights, influence standards, and support the growth of CPA members in practice.
| Chair | Vacant |
| Members |
Prue McStay CPA (Aust.) Tadius Munapeyi FCPA (Aust.) Angus Ogilvie FCPA (Aust.) Jatin Patel CPA (Aust.) Daniel Soeteman CPA (Aust.) |
Tax Committee
Tax professionals and advisors with deep knowledge of New Zealand’s tax landscape. Ideal for those who want to contribute to technical discussions and policy input.
| Chair | Angus Ogilvie FCPA (Aust.) |
| Members | Richard Ashby CPA (Aust.) Mark Davies CPA (Aust.) Jamil Eldar CPA (Aust.) Darshana Elwela Peter Loerscher CPA (Aust.) Jeffrey Owens FCPA (Aust.) Adrian Sawyer FCPA (Aust.) |
Wellington Committee
Members based in or connected to the Wellington region, especially those in government or public sector roles. Great for those who want to support local engagement and represent the capital’s professional voice.
| Chair | Nadia McGeachen CPA (Aust.) |
| Members | Dean Cottam FCPA (Aust.) Carolyn Fowler FCPA (Aust.) Teresa Grosvenor CPA (Aust.) Rebecca Kennedy CPA (Aust.) Lisa Martin CPA (Aust.) Jason Tualima CPA (Aust.) |
Women in Business Committee
Members passionate about gender equity, leadership, and supporting women in accounting and finance. Ideal for those who want to champion inclusion and drive change.
| Chair | Anne Charbonnel FCPA (Aust.) |
| Members | Andrea Eldar CPA (Aust.) Ashreen Lochan CPA (Aust.) Liz Plowman FCPA (Aust.) Julia (Younghua) Wu FCPA (Aust.) |
