Insight, news and updates from Alliott NZ Chartered Accountants, Auckland New Zealand. The views expressed here are the views of the author and should be discussed in further detail should an article be relevant to your individual circumstances.
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Written by Vanessa Williams on February 17th, 2020.
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From 18 March 2020, the price of the Xero Starter plan is increasing by $2.50 a month, and Xero Standard and Xero Premium plans are increasing by $2 a month.
Written by Greg Millar on February 10th, 2020.
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The prescribed rate used to calculate fringe benefit tax on low-interest, employment-related loans has decreased from 5.77% to 5.26% effective 1 October 2019. Our website has been updated.
Written by Vanessa Williams on February 3rd, 2020.
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As we kick-off the new year, the right technology can help you get new customers, upsell to existing ones, expand your offering and improve efficiency so you have time to focus on what matters. Here are some tips on the technology that will have an immediate effect on your business.
Written by Greg Millar on January 28th, 2020.
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Setting goals is key to success but some people find it intimidating and don’t know where to start. This article includes a 6-point guide on goal setting to help you focus and specify goals. This will lead to astute business planning and will bring clarity to the year ahead. It’s never too late to set goals!
Written by Vanessa Williams on January 13th, 2020.
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Old habits may be keeping your business from maximising profitability. Breaking these habits will strengthen the business. Your accountants are well-placed to help you change since we deal with the relevant numbers, can perform the analysis and can make actionable recommendations. Don’t get stuck with old bad habits, especially where there are opportunities to quickly improve the bottom line.
Written by Greg Millar on December 16th, 2019.
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From 1 March 2020 the NZ Inland Revenue will stop accepting payment by cheque, including cheques dated after 1 March 2020.
Written by Vanessa Williams on December 11th, 2019.
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We dropped off our little rental car after 3 weeks driving in France safe and sound. A few hairy and interesting moments while driving but pretty confident now on the French roads! Here are my top tips.
Written by Greg Millar on December 9th, 2019.
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Basic information about the Portuguese special tax regime for individuals and the Portuguese golden visa program, both popular programs in Europe.
Written by Michael Beech on December 4th, 2019.
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The financial media is currently full of gloomy-sounding references to ‘inverted yield curves’ as a harbinger of a global recession. In lay terms, what does all this mean and how should a long-term investor respond?
Written by Greg Millar on December 2nd, 2019.
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From the 2019-20 income year onward, new rules apply to deductions claimed for residential properties.
Written by Vanessa Williams on November 25th, 2019.
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There are many ways to improve business performance but which initiatives will bring the biggest impact? This article identifies some metrics or ‘drivers’ which grow revenue, profit and business value. Establish how you are performing now and measure the impact of any improvement. Focus on the things that matter!
Written by Greg Millar on November 18th, 2019.
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Xero now integrates with the BP Fuelcard in New Zealand, keeping small businesses on the road without the headache of holding onto physical receipts.
Written by Vanessa Williams on November 11th, 2019.
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Auckland Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers Alliott NZ Ltd have been named a New Zealand Top 30 accounting firm for the third year running!
Written by Greg Millar on November 4th, 2019.
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Alliotts' Greg Millar and Vanessa Williams were among the 138 delegates from 78 independent accounting and law firms in 38 countries who were in attendance in Madrid for the 2019 Worldwide Conference of Alliott Group, the firm’s international alliance.
Written by Vanessa Williams on October 28th, 2019.
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Human Resource (HR) strategy is one of the most important activities undertaken by business leaders. People-skills, communication and empathy are all important but HR data is an important guide. Our article provides specific examples of how HR data can positively impact your decisions.
Written by Greg Millar on October 21st, 2019.
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Inland Revenue is becoming increasingly digital in the way they work. Soon this will include a move away from cheques.
Written by Vanessa Williams on October 14th, 2019.
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Find out more about the Research and development tax incentive (RDTI), including eligibility, enrolment and recordkeeping.
Written by Greg Millar on October 7th, 2019.
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From 1 March 2020, the IRD will no longer be accepting cheques, including post-dated cheques (dated after 1 March 2020) from customers who are able to use alternative payment options. We outline the various other ways to pay your tax.
Written by Vanessa Williams on September 30th, 2019.
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Most businesses experience significant events such as acquisition, merger, liquidation, IPO, etc. A Management Buy-out (MBO) can be attractive to buyers and sellers who know each other well before the transaction. There are risks and careful planning is required. Our article explores these issues and why having a competent advisor is important.
Written by Greg Millar on September 23rd, 2019.
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While customers are important, not all are alike. Classify yours to help you understand which groups represent the most value to your business and will help you identify your most profitable segments with target services and communications.
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