She is a consultant who specialises in advising on complex accounting, reporting and disclosure issues including accounting for financial arrangements and financial instruments. Prior to this Liz was a partner at Ernst & Young advising large corporates. In her capacity as Chair of the Financial Reporting Standards Board, a position she held for six years, Liz represented New Zealand in international accounting standard setting forums. Ms Hickey is member of the Securities Commission and is on the Board of Governors of Radio New Zealand.