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BookkeepingHow to prepare for annual accounts: your unshakeable frenemy
Annual accounts—a business owner’s unshakeable frenemy. No matter the size or type of your enterprise, be it a start-up, a multinational, or a charity—this task waits for you, year in, year out. These accounts are a snapshot of your business’s financial health, a tool for decision-making, and a requirement for tax compliance and stakeholder trust. […]
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The financial experts: What CPAs and CAs bring to the table
In business, having the right financial expertise can make the difference between surviving and thriving. Whether you’re dealing with international investments, managing cash flow challenges, or planning for growth, a qualified accountant’s technical knowledge and strategic insight can be invaluable. And that’s where Chartered Accountants (CAs) and Certified Practicing Accountants (CPAs) stand apart. What makes […]
Money, Money, Money: Why having strong financial literacy matters more than ever for Kiwis
I think I speak for most Kiwis when I say money, money, money is most definitely not funny when you’re not living in the rich man’s world. It’s the complete opposite. It’s chaotic, and it’s stressful. Never in my life have I ever been so keen to keep my wallet shut and my belt tight, […]
Tax Updates: 29 October 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. Using the “Cost Method” for FIF’s If you have […]
Tax Updates: 21 October 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. The basis for calculating FamilyBoost payments has changed Inland […]
The blue deck chair: Putting a price on loyalty
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… Remember when we all jumped on the Flybuys bandwagon about thirty years ago? It seemed like […]