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Purchase this 2 part webinar series as a package and save 10%.
Valued at $350 + GST, you get both webinars for just $315 GST.
Understanding the Basics of Cryptocurrencies 2026 - Part 1 – The Foundations
Tues 11 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm
Crypto is no longer niche—equip yourself with the fundamentals of digital currencies, New Zealand’s crypto landscape, and the key risks and opportunities your clients need advice on
Feel like you should know more about crypto and digital currencies?
With more and more of our clients looking for crypto advice, knowing how crypto works and how New Zealand treats crypto, is becoming more important. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand have also announced their intention to begin working on a central bank digital currency. This webinar aims to get you up to speed on the basics.
In this webinar we will walk through the foundations of crypto and focus on:
- getting you up-to-speed with what is a cryptocurrency – we will be talking through the underlying technology and where it can be purchased;
- how crypto works and is used in the real world, - why are investors, corporate and banks looking at digital currencies and what does this mean for our clients and their legal/accounting obligations;
- examples of clients that have made the switch; and
- spotting the red flags
Part 2 of this webinar series will help you to apply your new foundational knowledge as we work through examples together.
NB - please note that the content of this webinar is aimed at Accountants and Lawyers who are new to crypto.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understanding cryptocurrencies and how they work;
- How New Zealand treats digital currencies for tax purposes;
- Legal and accounting obligations;
- The building blocks of cryptocurrencies and blockchain;
- How the crypto ecosystem works
SUITED TO
This webinar would appeal to:
- New Accountants
- Lawyers new to Crypto;
- Tax specialists;
- In-house lawyers working in organizations thinking about crypto;
- Cyber professionals assisting organizations thinking of making the transition;
- Fund managers; and
- Crypto brokers.
PRESENTERS
Dr Maria A. Pozza, Director/Lawyer, Gravity Lawyers
Dr Maria A. Pozza is the Director of Gravity Lawyers. Her law firm focuses on Commercial and Corporate law with specialization in Space law, aviation, privacy, data, IT, Ai and Tech. Crypto comes across her desk on a regular basis and she works closely with Matt.
Matthew Shallcrass, Director – Chartered Accountant, Optima Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors
Matthew Shallcrass is a Director at Optima Chartered Accountants. Matt is a seasoned accountant with a wide range of clients in his portfolio. With an expertise in cryptocurrency and ecommerce, Matthew looks after many start-up business in Christchurch and provides business advisory and management accounting advice.
Understanding the Basics of Cryptocurrencies 2026 - Part 2 – Practical Examples
Wed 19 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm
Take your crypto knowledge to the next level with practical guidance on New Zealand tax, AML/CFT obligations, and the real-world challenges of advising clients on digital assets
Ready to put your crypto foundations to work?
In Part 1 we got you up to speed on the basics — what cryptocurrency is, how it works, and why clients are increasingly asking about it.
This Part 2 webinar takes that foundational knowledge and applies it, walking through the practical tax, legal and compliance questions you'll face when a client puts crypto in front of you.
In this webinar we will work through real examples and focus on:
- how crypto is taxed in New Zealand — income tax, GST, working out the gain, and record-keeping that stands up to scrutiny.
- new rules for your clients, and why "cashing out" is no longer the only thing that counts.
- your AML/CFT considerations; and
- wallets, custody and the verification challenge — how to confirm what a client owns
NB - please note that the content of this webinar is aimed at Accountants and Lawyers who are new to crypto.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understanding cryptocurrencies and how they work;
- How New Zealand treats digital currencies for tax purposes;
- Legal and accounting obligations;
- The building blocks of cryptocurrencies and blockchain;
- How the crypto ecosystem works
SUITED TO
This webinar would appeal to:
- New Accountants
- Lawyers new to Crypto;
- Tax specialists;
- In-house lawyers working in organizations thinking about crypto;
- Cyber professionals assisting organizations thinking of making the transition;
- Fund managers; and
- Crypto brokers.
PRESENTERS
Dr Maria A. Pozza, Director/Lawyer, Gravity Lawyers
Dr Maria A. Pozza is the Director of Gravity Lawyers. Her law firm focuses on Commercial and Corporate law with specialization in Space law, aviation, privacy, data, IT, Ai and Tech. Crypto comes across her desk on a regular basis and she works closely with Matt.
Matthew Shallcrass, Director – Chartered Accountant, Optima Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors
Matthew Shallcrass is a Director at Optima Chartered Accountants. Matt is a seasoned accountant with a wide range of clients in his portfolio. With an expertise in cryptocurrency and ecommerce, Matthew looks after many start-up business in Christchurch and provides business advisory and management accounting advice.
Please note you can purchase these webinars individually.
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