About the Speaker
Andy Evans is the Group Lead of SME Customer Compliance Services at Inland Revenue (IR) where he leads teams responsible for identifying, investigating and mitigating compliance risks across a diverse spectrum of taxpayer activities.
With a career spanning compliance, investigations and risk management across both the public and private sectors, Andy brings extensive frontline experience in tackling financial misconduct and protecting the integrity of New Zealand's tax system.
Andy's work at IR work sits squarely at the convergence of traditional financial crime and the rapidly evolving digital threat environment. From tax evasion and hidden cash transactions to cyber-enabled offending and emerging e-crime trends, Andy provides a rare insider's view into the methods offenders use, how investigators are adapting, and what organisations can do to stay ahead of the fraud curve.
Andy will be joined by his colleague Trish Spence Manning, IR's Community Compliance Officer, who will discuss key reporting requirements and their role in supporting fraud detection, compliance, and the broader fight against financial crime. Trish will provide practical insights into how effective reporting helps organisations identify risks, meet regulatory obligations, and contribute to the integrity of New Zealand's financial system.
Session Overview and Event Details
In this session, Andy will provide insights into his role at IR and how his team approaches customer compliance in today’s evolving risk environment. He will explore the growing intersection between digital/e-crime and more traditional forms of tax evasion, and how IR is adapting its strategies to respond to these challenges. Trish will cover key reporting requirements and share practical compliance insights explaining how robust reporting supports fraud prevention, investigation and compliance outcomes.
The session will cover:
- Emerging risks in digital and cash-based financial crime
- IR's approach to identifying and managing compliance risks
- Practical insights into investigations and enforcement
- Real-world perspectives on tax evasion and regulatory response
- Key reporting requirements
We are pleased to offer this event both in person and online to ACFE members across New Zealand. A link for online attendance will be emailed to registrants who have opted to attend online a few days prior to the event.
The event will commence at 4:30pm with networking and refreshments, followed by the presentation beginning at 5:00pm. For online attendees, the presentation will run approximately from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.
This session is intended to be interactive, and participants are encouraged to ask questions throughout. Time will also be allocated for Q&A at the conclusion of the presentation.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an informative and engaging event.
