About Amie
In 2014, Amie Lorenzen left a Chartered Accountancy firm to start her own bookkeeping business. Driven by frustration at only seeing her clients once a year, she saw first hand how limited contact and support held businesses back.
Starting as a sole trader, Amie provided small businesses with hands-on financial support, from bookkeeping and accounting to management reporting and virtual CFO services. As the business grew, Figuration Limited was formed, and now Amie and her team delivers a full suite of business consulting, accounting and bookkeeping services.
A passionate advocate for her profession, Amie is actively involved with industry organizations. She currently holds the position of Board Chair for ATAINZ (Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand), as well holding a position on XPAC (Xero Partner Advisory Council). She is also a member of IOD (Institute of Directors), and a Master Bookkeeper member of ICNZB (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers).
Amie Lorenzen
Managing Director
Accountants & Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand
Amie is the Chair of ATAINZ (Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand), one of the most senior and influential roles in the accounting and tax profession. As Chair, she operates at the forefront of industry leadership, regulation and best practice - providing Figuration clients with the assurance that their business is supported by insight, credibility and nationally recognized expertise.
As a PTBA member of ATAINZ, Amie holds the highest professional tier within the organization. As a PTBA, she meets the strict experience, qualification and ongoing professional education standards required by ATAINZ to remain a trusted expert in tax and accounting.
Established in 1976, ATAINZ supports accountants and tax agents nationwide by promoting professional growth and development opportunities as well as education and member support.
Board Chair and PTBA Member
Xero Partner Advisory Council
Amie is a member of Xero's Partner Advisory Council (XPAC), a select group of industry leaders chosen to advise Xero on the future of accounting, technology and small business support.
This role places her among the professions most trusted voices, giving Figuration clients the advantage of early insights and best practice thinking at the edge of cloud accounting.
Institute of Directors New Zealand
The Institute of Directors New Zealand (IoD NZ) is the premier professional body for directors in New Zealand, dedicated to promoting excellence in corporate governance, training and representing members interest.
Founded in 1989, it provides education, resources, and networking across eight regional branches to support, equip, and advocate for ethical, sustainable governance practices.
Amie is a proud member of IoD NZ, and has compeleted their "Chairing the Board" course, exploring governance best practice, policy and board structures, board performance, composition, balance, and culture.
Member
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Amie is a Master Bookkeeper member of the Institute of Certified NZ Bookkeepers (ICNZB), reflecting a high level of professional expertise, experience and commitment to industry best practice.
An ICNZB Master Bookkeeper is a member who has demonstrated their advanced understanding of the principles of bookkeeping and passed the Master Bookkeeper exam.
This recognized membership gives her clients the confidence that their bookkeeping and financial reporting are delivered to rigorous professional standards with accuracy and integrity.
