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BusinessThe 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 […]
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Shareholding – looking at transferring?
Quite often, a company holding a family business may need to improve its ownership structure; this can mean transferring shares from ‘individuals’ into ‘trusts’. Common situations where this occurs: Succession planning – when the controlling individuals bring family members together in an attempt to make a viable business across generations. Risk protection – when the […]
Keeper of books: Out with the old, in with the new
Traditional bookkeeping once involved tedious, manual, data entry, stuck behind the computer. Transactions were typed in one digit at a time, and bank reconciliations typically only happened once the paper statement was received or downloaded from an online banking platform. ARTICLE SERIES: KEEPER OF BOOKS The old… Paperwork needs to be filed and stored for […]
Interest Limitation Rules – understanding the basics of the proposals
The Government has recently released a discussion document titled ‘Design of the interest limitation rule and additional bright-line rules’. It’s a rather lengthy 144 pages, and as the title suggests, the document not only discusses the proposed ‘interest limitation rules’, but also provides commentary surrounding some proposed additional bright-line rules. Before I get into the […]
The importance of Cyber Security for small businesses
It has been a commonly held misconception that large corporations are more likely to be at risk from cyber-attacks compared to small/medium organisations, mainly due to the fact that larger businesses are much more desirable due to the scale of the operation and the sensitivity of the information. However, change in technology in the 21st […]
Richard’s May-June 2021 tax updates
Richard has had over 30 years’ experience with New Zealand and International taxation. His team provide services including: Q&A service for accountants Tax opinions IRD risk reviews and audits IRD arrears International tax advice Below are articles from Richard’s weekly email ‘A Week in Review’ over the last month. You can sign up for his […]
