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BusinessFinancial reporting that actually helps you run your business
A lot of businesses only think about financial reports at tax time. Once the accountant is done, the reports are filed away and forgotten. But smart business owners are starting to see that financial reporting can actually help them run their business better—not just tick the compliance box. Here’s one way to think about it:Financial […]
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Business in 2025 and onwards
There has been a lot going on over the last five years, all of which has and continues to affect the domestic and global economy. Add into the mix the trajectory of AI (artificial intelligence) development. Many businesses have closed their doors. Others have opened their doors, and many continue to either survive or thrive. […]
The 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 […]
An internship to remember…
As my summer internship at Gilligan Sheppard draws to a close and I ready myself for the bittersweet journey back to the jungle that is the University of Otago, I find myself reflecting on the invaluable lessons, the memorable experiences, and the incredible people who shaped my time here. I started at Gilligan Sheppard just […]
Tax Updates: 17 February 2025
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. “Initial” asset repairs likely to be capital For those […]
Tax Updates: 10 February 2025
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. Air NZ Airpoints ruling I’m still playing catch-up on […]
