Thanks to Covid-19, we are in a rapidly changing environment. Lockdown commenced on the 26th of March. It is quite possibly a two-month lock down, but that is conjecture. We are in the “initial 4-week period”.
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Matthew Gilligan CA
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Matthew's Top Corona Tips
Thanks to Covid-19, we are in a rapidly changing environment. Lockdown commenced on the 26th of March. It is quite possibly a two-month lock down, but that is conjecture. We are in the “initial 4-week period”.
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John Rowe CA
PARTNER
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Often business owners need to approach the bank for money, for example to put into their business. This is a perfectly normal part of running a business. However, there is something that many business owners are unaware of, which could jeopardise their relationship with the bank and therefore their chances of borrowing any more money in the future.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Business borrowing
Often business owners need to approach the bank for money, for example to put into their business. This is a perfectly normal part of running a business. However, there is something that many business owners are unaware of, which could jeopardise their relationship with the bank and therefore their chances of borrowing any more money in the future.
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Salesh Chand CA
PARTNER
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Friday, December 13, 2019
As many investors will already know, banks have been steadily tightening their lending criteria, making it more challenging to borrow. And soon, when the new capital requirement rules for banks come into effect next year, this is only going to get harder. ... Read Article
Friday, December 13, 2019
Impact of bank capital requirements on funding
As many investors will already know, banks have been steadily tightening their lending criteria, making it more challenging to borrow. And soon, when the new capital requirement rules for banks come into effect next year, this is only going to get harder. ... Read Article
John Heaslip
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Thursday, December 05, 2019
Since 2009, the Inland Revenue Department has been cracking down on industries known to pay workers under the table (i.e. undeclared cash payments). ... Read Article
Thursday, December 05, 2019
Cash Payments - IRD crackdown
Since 2009, the Inland Revenue Department has been cracking down on industries known to pay workers under the table (i.e. undeclared cash payments). ... Read Article
Anthony Strevens
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Thursday, May 09, 2019
Ever have a property settlement about to go through and at the last minute your professional trustee has held up the game by asking pesky questions like “Why are you buying this?” or “Is this the right entity to be buying it in?” ... Read Article
Thursday, May 09, 2019
Why are Professional Trustees so annoying?
Ever have a property settlement about to go through and at the last minute your professional trustee has held up the game by asking pesky questions like “Why are you buying this?” or “Is this the right entity to be buying it in?” ... Read Article
Anna Loginova
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Monday, April 29, 2019
There is a significant misinterpretation and misunderstanding between the role of a bookkeeper and that of an accountant. If you don’t know the difference it can negatively impact upon you (possibly seriously). But if you understand each role and utilise them appropriately, it can be very helpful for your business.
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Monday, April 29, 2019
Accountant vs Bookkeeper - big difference
There is a significant misinterpretation and misunderstanding between the role of a bookkeeper and that of an accountant. If you don’t know the difference it can negatively impact upon you (possibly seriously). But if you understand each role and utilise them appropriately, it can be very helpful for your business.
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The Professional Trustee Team
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Thursday, August 29, 2019
30 July 2019 was an important milestone in the land of trusts. That was the date the Trust Act 2019 became law in New Zealand.
One of the objectives of this new law is to provide for greater transparency and accountability by trustees to beneficiaries. This objective is underpinned by trustee duties now being codified.
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Thursday, August 29, 2019
New Trust Law Passed
30 July 2019 was an important milestone in the land of trusts. That was the date the Trust Act 2019 became law in New Zealand.
One of the objectives of this new law is to provide for greater transparency and accountability by trustees to beneficiaries. This objective is underpinned by trustee duties now being codified.
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Kris Pedersen
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Over the last few years it has become harder for property investors and developers to obtain the funding they need. In spite of low interest rates, some good opportunities in the property market and a high demand for new housing (especially in Auckland), it has become more and more difficult to get funding from the main banks. So is there a solution?
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Are you locked out of the property finance market?
Over the last few years it has become harder for property investors and developers to obtain the funding they need. In spite of low interest rates, some good opportunities in the property market and a high demand for new housing (especially in Auckland), it has become more and more difficult to get funding from the main banks. So is there a solution?
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Mark Honeybone
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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
“Should I sell, or should I wait till the property is worth more?” “I really wanted $20k more. Should I accept this final offer?” “I’d lose $20k on my trade if I sell for that, what should I do?” These are questions that investors, homeowners and traders are faced with at times,especially when the market is on the decline or staying fairly stagnant. ... Read Article
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Opportunity costs
“Should I sell, or should I wait till the property is worth more?” “I really wanted $20k more. Should I accept this final offer?” “I’d lose $20k on my trade if I sell for that, what should I do?” These are questions that investors, homeowners and traders are faced with at times,especially when the market is on the decline or staying fairly stagnant. ... Read Article
