THE CIVIL SERVICE.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1190, 27 July 1911, Page 4

THE CIVIL SERVICE.

ACCOUNTANTS' EXAMINATIONS,

A matter of some interest was yesterday brought under the iiotice of the Hon. D. Biiddo (.Minister controlling Internal Affairs) by & deputation representing tho New- Zealand Society of Accountants. The suggestion of the deputation was that the Government should grant specisil recognition to those of its officers who pass the society's examinations, that officers who haw already passed the examinations of either the Incorporated Institute of Accountants and Auditors should receive special consideration in connection with tne proposed Classification Scheme of tho Government. In support, of those suggestions, it was pointed nut bv 31 r. If. <-"• Tews'.oy (a vicepresident), ■ who headed the deputation, that, included in the subjects of the .examination were Municipal and Public Finance, Sinking Funds and Reserves, Income Tax Returns, and Foreign Exchanges; A grounding in these subjects would be useful in almost any Department. Practical attention was also being paid to the auditing of municipalities; officers of the Government Audit Depart-ment-had wit for this examination. Other kindred subjects on the list were cited. Tho Public Trust Office and tho Government. Insurance Department had taken considerable interest in some of their subjects, and examinations thereon. U was understood that very few men in tho service had goilo through the examinations, but if the Government would recognise the meiits of their courses, sonic encouragement would be given to men anxious to increase their knowledge; and the result would bo more efficient officers in the better positions of the Service. In conclusion, it was pointed out that the Classification Board might well give somo attention to tho society's diplomas. The Minister promised to lay Hie matter bcfoTo • tho Classification Board, and to give it every consideration.