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Bruce'sThe blue deck chair: Fine dining and flightless pigeons
In an unashamed take from Graham Norton, I intend to write a few stories called ‘the blue deck chair.’ You are free to pull the lever and flip my chair. So please send feedback, flip, or let me walk… A group of young people went out to celebrate life and each other. The restaurant was […]
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Arran Boote, the Principled Principal
Arran Boote recently joined us, and I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce him personally to you all. As usual, I might be a bit long-winded. Walking with giants I have known Arran for over 20 years. He joined a small practice group of accountants I was a member of—an awesome group of people, […]
What benefits do NZ employees value most?
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 […]
My Canadian exchange programme experience
At the beginning of the year, I had the chance to join a Canadian work exchange programme with Adams and Miles (A&M), an accounting firm in Toronto. I was both excited and nervous about what lay ahead. Participating in the programme provided a unique mix of professional development, cultural exposure, and personal growth. Working at […]
Tax Updates: 12 August 2024
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at richard@gilshep.co.nz. Changing balance dates Inland Revenue (IR) has recently issued […]
Tax Updates: 5 August 2024
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues, where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at richard@gilshep.co.nz. IR issues multiple ESS papers Inland Revenue (IR) has […]