GST Special Alert – What do I have to do before 1 April 2023?

GST Special Alert – What do I have to do before 1 April 2023?

New rules on GST invoicing apply from 1 April 2023. Make sure your business is ready to cope with the changes.     Even though the new GST invoicing rules still allow ‘tax invoices’ to be issued after 1 April 2023, make sure you think about: Your accounts payable processes. Do...

09/02/2023
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NZ GST Invoicing changes from April 2023

NZ GST Invoicing changes from April 2023

New Zealand GST invoicing and record-keeping requirements apply from 1 April 2023. All businesses need to be aware of the changes to ensure their business processes can manage the new requirements.   New rules modernising GST invoicing and record-keeping requirements apply from 1 April 2023. The key change is removing...

01/02/2023
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What are your business goals for the year ahead?

What are your business goals for the year ahead?

What are your business goals for the year ahead? Conducting a past-year review with an experienced advisor will provide valuable insights for this year's goal-setting. What will you do differently this year to enable your business to thrive? The beginning of a new calendar year is an excellent time to...

10/01/2023
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Entertainment Expenses – Income Tax and GST

Entertainment Expenses – Income Tax and GST

The rules and exemptions for entertainment expenses can be complex. If you're not sure, check with us on common types of expenses and their tax treatment. As a general rule, if you provide entertainment for your team or clients, some of your business entertainment expenses are tax deductible. Some examples...

21/11/2022
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Key financial numbers to focus on in your business

Key financial numbers to focus on in your business

What are the key reports to focus on in your business? We'll show you how to track performance, take action and prepare your company for surviving the new business normal. As a business owner, it’s never been more important to have a good grasp on your finances. For many businesses,...

17/10/2022
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Keeping up with Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)

Keeping up with Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)

As an employer, if you provide fringe benefits to employees, or others associated with your business, you must generally pay fringe benefit tax (FBT) on the value of these benefits. So, when are you liable for FBT? Any time you provide non-cash benefits to your staff. The list is potentially...

17/08/2022
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A strong strategy is the heart of your successful business

A strong strategy is the heart of your successful business

Businesses that have clear objectives or goals, robust accountability and a shared sense of purpose should always outperform those that just show up and go through the motions. Strategy lies at the heart of most successful businesses. To achieve this you need to resource and execute with a clear purpose....

15/06/2022
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What does Budget 2022 mean for you?

What does Budget 2022 mean for you?

With the cost of living soaring, interest rates rising and house prices falling, Budget 2022 aimed to deliver a little something to help the average household. So what’s in it for you? Support for rising household prices You get to enjoy at least some of the benefits of the latest...

25/05/2022
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Accounting Basics: The Profit and Loss Report

Accounting Basics: The Profit and Loss Report

The profit and loss report is a key report when it comes to getting in control of your entity's financial health. What’s a profit and loss statement? Your profit and loss statement is commonly called your P & L, but is also referred to as your income statement or statement...

28/04/2022
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Minimum Wage – Issues for farming businesses in New Zealand

Minimum Wage – Issues for farming businesses in New Zealand

All New Zealand employers should understand their obligations under the Minimum Wage Act. Farming businesses can face questions that may not arise for other employers. From 1 April 2022 the minimum wage rates increase. The rates for adult workers are: Hourly: $21.20 ($16.96 for Starting-out workers/Trainees) Daily (based on an...

05/04/2022
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