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The feminist movement, the female era, gender diversity, gender pay equity, quotas for females on boards, women in business support groups – are all words, phrases, organisations we hear of almost daily; in the news, in articles, on social media, at our workplaces. I have been trying to formulate my thoughts on all of this […]

Over this last year, we have had many due diligence engagements (both purchase and sale side) and this month alone have completed six due diligence engagements, so as this is on my mind, it becomes the default technical topic this month. Each due diligence engagement is unique and there is no one approach, however the […]

Much has been made of the idea that accountants will no longer have a role in the very near future. This idea is attributed to increasingly fast developing technology and artificial intelligence. Processing of bank statements, invoices, into accounts or into accounting systems is becoming more automated and efficient with the entry and constant development […]

1) Appearances and decorum are not what create lasting, valuable relationships Checking emails twice for perfect grammar, having client letters sit in in-trays for partner reviews, indirect client communication, ensuring shirt and ties/suits for every client meeting – this is what I was used to in a previous life before GS. At GS, interviewed by […]

I recently attended and presented at the 2017 Company Valuations Conference in Auckland. Other presenters consisted of valuation experts with their own consulting firms. Plus law firms, business broking firms, accounting firms, Intellectual Property experts and even a speaker on the psychology of cognitive bias. During the conference I connected with some impressive minds. They […]