Institute celebrates 100 years – 09/01/2008

New Zealand’s professional body of accountants is 100 years old. An Act of Parliament passed in 1908 established the New Zealand Society of Accountants which more recently became the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.

From a foundation membership of 2116 people (including several women) the organisation now has over 30,000 members and is a member of a world-wide alliance of nine best-in-country professional bodies representing more than 700,000 members.

To mark 100 years, throughout 2008 the New Zealand Institute will be holding a series of events. 2008 President Graham Crombie says:
“we have a great history to be proud of. We also have a great future. We are well positioned for the changing realities of business and our profession. I’m looking forward to travelling to our branches throughout New Zealand and in three cities around the world to help our members celebrate the last and the next 100 years."