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Buying Versus Leasing There are various pros and cons to each option, and much of it comes down to how often you like to change your vehicle, and whether the vehicle you want is within easy reach. If you choose to buy the vehicle, you can claim depreciation. There are no mileage limits, and once […]

I have a deep affection for Thailand—its people, cuisine, and way of life. Meeting my wife in Bangkok, where she worked as a manager for one of the country’s largest accounting firms, only strengthened that connection. I have a deep affection for Thailand—its people, cuisine, and way of life. Meeting my wife in Bangkok, where […]

This month, the Gilligan Sheppard team gathered for lunch to celebrate a remarkable milestone: Tanya’s 30 years with the firm. As speeches were shared and memories recounted, it became clear that three decades at one company is more than just a career achievement — it’s a testament to loyalty, adaptability, and the kind of workplace […]

To be fair, I think none of us have lived through a year such as 2024. It wasn’t like the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), a banking crisis that tipped through into asset prices, confidence and transactional business activity. It was not like 1987, when asset prices collapsed, which destroyed confidence and liquidity, causing bank defaults, […]

When I first began working for Gilligan Sheppard, my experience and knowledge of marketing and accounting (this one is obvious) were fairly limited. Despite failing the ‘spelling test,’ Lisa and Debra took a chance on me. Perhaps it was because of ‘team fit’, and they liked that I had travelled. Either way, I couldn’t be […]