ICNZB takes ethics and professionalism very seriously.

We hold our bookkeepers accountable for their work on behalf of the New Zealand public. Our ethics are based on professional competence, personal integrity and social responsibility.

Members of ICNZB are subject to the Code of Ethical Conduct and commit to it each year.  They are also required to pass an assessment once every 3 years.

The Code of Ethical Conduct provides standards of conduct based on six core principles:

• Practice Competence  - Ngā Pūkenga Mahi
• Confidentiality - Tūmataititanga
• Embracing Diversity – Taurima Kanorautanga
• Integrity - Ngākau Pono
• Objectivity - Tōkeketanga
• Professionalism  - Ngaiotanga

About the assessment

• Must be completed once every 3 years, please make a note in your calendar to take this every 3 years, a reminder will also be sent in our newsletter
• Consists of 8 multi choice questions.
• Requires a pass of 85%, which is the equivalent of 7/8 correct questions. 

The questions directly relate to the content of the Code of Ethical Conduct and provide scenarios for the most appropriate course of action to be taken.

Members are able to claim CPD hours based on the number of hours of training. 

How to access the Ethics Assessment:

• Log into the ICNZB website, click the 9 squares on the upper left corner of the screen, and select quizzes.
• If you have any difficulties contact us at support@icnzb.org.nz.