Last month, the office coffee machine tragically broke down after almost twenty years of service. Not long after the ‘OUT OF ORDER’ sign appeared, I thought I noticed a distinct lack of bodies in the office. A few days passed, and the machine sat there forlornly, temporarily replaced by a jar of instant coffee. Good […]

Previous ProfileNext Profile Jacqueline ChenBCom Accountant Jacqueline has been in the accounting industry for over a year. Initially, she hadn’t envisioned accounting as her career path; it was more of fate that led her here. Surprisingly, she discovered a passion for the field and knew it was the right direction for her. Although her [...]

Previous ProfileNext Profile Shama KaushalGraduate Diploma in Accounting Intermediate Accountant Shama was born and brought up in the Northern part of India. She completed her Master of Commerce from Punjabi University and in 2018, Shama moved to New Zealand and pursued her career in accounting. She completed a Diploma in Accounting from Manukau Institute of Technology [...]

At Gilligan Sheppard, we are passionate about improving New Zealand business. By showcasing some incredible business stories, we hope to inspire our readers to think outside the square. Aotearoa has become a fertile ground for success and entrepreneurship, and despite being situated so far from the rest of the world, many Kiwi brands have established […]

Previous ProfileNext Profile Jolie FengBachelor of Business Junior Intermediate BAS Accountant/Bookkeeper Jolie’s accounting journey began in 2003. She started as a humble bookkeeper, navigating through the intricacies of balancing ledgers and reconciling accounts. With each passing year, she delved deeper into the world of finance, steadily climbing the ladder from entry-level positions to eventually [...]