Growing Capability, Creating Impact – The Community Accounting Ceremony 2025

Growing Capability, Creating Impact – The Community Accounting Ceremony 2025

June 7, 2026Categories: ,

Growing Capability, Creating Impact – The Community Accounting Ceremony 2025

By Eva Chen

In late November 2025 we gathered for the Community Accounting Ceremony 2025 – a moment to celebrate the mahi, growth, and collective achievements throughout the year.

The ceremony was not just an event, but a chance to acknowledge everyone who contributed to making this programme thrive – students, mentors, community organisations, partners and supporters.

In 2025, we worked alongside:

  • 9 organisations in Semester One.
  • 2 organisations in the mid-year intake.
  • 11 organisations in Semester Two.

A total of 20+ Chartered Accountant mentors generously volunteered their time and expertise, guiding students and supporting community groups through real-world financial challenges. At one point, we received 165 Expressions of Interest from students, showing the high demand and enthusiasm for this learning pathway.

We are also proud to share some meaningful outcomes:

  • 2 organisations successfully secured funding/grants after working with us.
  • 5 students gained internships, part-time or full-time roles because of their participation.
  • Our mahi reached beyond Tāmaki Makaurau – extending to Tauranga, Hamilton, and Tairāwhiti.

This year brought lots of learning and reflection. Community Accounting is not just about financial statements – it’s about capability building, financial confidence, implementation, governance, and empowering community organisations to do what they do best.

It was heart-warming to hear feedback from organisations who appreciated the patience and professionalism of our mentors and students, and from students who said the programme helped them bridge academic knowledge with real practice, gain confidence, and feel more connected to the community.

As we wrapped up 2025, we celebrated the progress made, the relationships built, and the impact created together. We continue this journey in 2026 – supporting more communities, growing young professionals, and strengthening the ecosystem that holds our communities together.