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When a bar owner I worked with went from operating at a loss to turning a profit within one year, it wasn’t just about getting the numbers right—it was about understanding what their business needed and building a system that would set them up for success. Bookkeeping is the foundation of the accounting cycle and […]
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What is a Virtual CFO and how can it help your business?
We get it. Running a business of any size is hard work… and to top it off, the more successful you become, the harder a business is to manage. Did you know that less than 5% of businesses within New Zealand turn over more than $5 million per year? Crazy right? Today, $5m is not […]
Frequently asked accounting questions
As you can imagine, we often respond to a lot of accounting questions. Most queries are usually the same, or at least similar. So, I thought I would provide answers to the most popular ones. How should I structure my business? There are several options here. The most common are: Sole trader – a person […]
Check your pay slips!
Pay slips are an important component of any payroll services. Also known as wage slips, paystubs or pay advice. Before the birth of the internet, emails, and the old wire transfer systems, pay slips were often provided to employees in a paper form along with their pay cheque. The pay slip was an acknowledgement of the […]
Time for an FBT (Fringe Benefit Tax) health check!
As we draw closer to the breezy autumn days of another tax year, the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) season is inevitably upon us. The recent increase to the personal income tax rate, which applies to income earned by individuals earning over $180,000, has also resulted in an increase to the FBT rates. Coupled with the […]
Don’t wait until its too late…
ARTICLE SERIES: KEEPER OF BOOKS Recently, a new client came to me to consult about issues with his existing accountant who, after not being able to comprehend the logistics of the business, eventually left. After some initial discussions and reviewing the company’s Xero, I attempted to clean up the mess and provided him with all […]