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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In the 1960s and ’70s, hitting 65 was often seen as life’s finish line, with the average New Zealander expecting to live just a few years beyond retirement. Today, the landscape has changed considerably. We’ve significantly extended our longevity expectations, pushing the boundaries of what we consider ‘old age’ much further. Life expectancy has soared […]

When I was first approached about doing a work exchange in New Zealand, I didn’t hesitate for a second. As soon as our office administrator mentioned the opportunity, I instantly said yes. I love travelling, and this was a huge chance to explore a country I’d never been to before. In fact, I’d never even […]

Some businesses are feeling uncertain in this economic climate, and many New Zealand businesses are echoing the mantra ‘survive to ’25.’ It’s a sentiment that reflects the hope for better days ahead but also the challenge of navigating the current landscape. We’ve seen this scenario before, and we’re here to tell you that there’s a […]

Previous ProfileNext Profile Akshit Jain (AJ)GradDip Acc, BCom/BBA, Associate CPA Advanced Intermediate Accountant After completing a degree in accounting and business from AUT Uni, AJ started his accounting journey in 2017 at a mid-size firm working in both Auckland and Tauranga offices. This is where he learnt accounting isn’t just about producing numbers, [...]

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. Don’t pay, and we can just take Inland Revenue […]