Whangarei Chartered Accountants - Elevate CA
Whangarei based Accountants serving Northland, Auckland and Whangarei
The majority of Kiwi businesses are owner managed. The shareholders are the directors - and also provide day to day management. In the early stages - and while your business is relatively small, this can be perfect. After all, no-one … [Read more...]
As usual at Elevate CA on budget day it’s all ears on the live stream as Bill English reads Budget 2013. Here are our first impressions and some initial comment around the tax and business related aspects of Budget … [Read more...]
A warm welcome to Tim Chapman to the Elevate CA team this week. Tim will be a fantastic addition to our crew - but we still need one more accountant to join our team. Do you know this person? We're looking for a person who is up to … [Read more...]
Without a certain appetite for risk, most business owners would instead be happily employed in someone else's business. But of course where there is risk, the worst can happen. Being a business owner involves a mix of risk and reward. … [Read more...]
Being a business owner involves a mix of risk and reward. Without a certain appetite for risk, most business owners would instead be happily employed in someone else's business. But of course where there is risk, the worst can happen. The … [Read more...]
There is no sense in paying $1 to save 28 cents, right? At this time of year, we always get a number of calls from business owners exploring the idea of spending money on expenses their business doesn’t necessarily need in order to get a … [Read more...]
New Zealand tax residents pay tax in this county on their worldwide income. This is a straightforward rule on the face of it – but what is a New Zealand tax resident? Kiwis remain tax residents until they have been outside New Zealand for 325 … [Read more...]
Would you pay $1,000 today rather than paying $1,667 later? That’s a question many companies must answer before 31 March. We have a window of opportunity until 31 March 2013 to declare dividends with Imputation Credits (ICs) attached at up to … [Read more...]
Back in 1965, Bob Dylan wrote the song "Its alright Ma, I'm only bleeding" - the lyrics of which have morphed into the oft repeated business cliche "If your business is not growing, it's dying". Although overused, this statement is generally true. … [Read more...]
There are a few payroll changes that will affect almost all employers from 1 April. You will need to be aware of these when you complete your Employer Monthly Schedules (EMS) for pay periods starting on or after that … [Read more...]
Are New Zealand bricks and mortar retailers becoming show rooms for online retailers? Who among us hasn’t browsed around a store doing homework and picking the brains of the sales staff – then gone home and searched out the best price … [Read more...]
The IRD have always used industry benchmarking as a tool to identify businesses that may warrant further attention by their investigation team. But this has previously been a dark art where those outside the IRD have little idea of what the … [Read more...]
The Oxford Dictionary defines “nexus” as “a connection or series of connections linking two or more things.” This is a rarely used word outside smartphone or tax circles. But it is an important concept for business owners when determining … [Read more...]
Are you a user of an old version of the Accomplish Cash Manager accounting software? By old, I mean version CM2009 or earlier. If so, you may or may not know that Accomplish’s policy is not to support only the current and three prior versions of … [Read more...]
"If your business is not growing, it's dying". I'm not sure whether it was Bob Dylan or TJ Sullivan whos words were adapted into this business cliche - but it is oft repeated in business literature. Although overused, this statement is generally … [Read more...]
We are growing fast - and are looking for just the right accountant to join our team. Who we're looking for? We're looking for a person who is up to speed in the industry right now. You'll need to have at least two years recent … [Read more...]
We would be honoured if our clients, professional contacts, BOF members and friends would join us at 4:00pm on 5 December for the "Elevate CA Christmas Party - 2012". If the idea of an accountant's party leaves you searching for excuses like a … [Read more...]
Divorce or separation can have far reaching or fatal consequences for your business. Typically shares in the business are matrimonial property - and their value will form part of the pool of assets to be divided. This can result … [Read more...]
Resolutions made on new years day are famous for not making it past January. To increase the chances of those business resolutions sticking, now is the time to start planning - identify exactly what it is you want to achieve next year, … [Read more...]
Managing Cashflow is top of mind for most business owners. And when times are tough, proper and innovative management of cashflow can become a matter of life and death for the business. Cashflow management can be a critical success … [Read more...]
A: If you’re negotiating to lease commercial premises for your business, you are now subject to an as-yet-unwritten change in tax legislation. Read on. Times are tough for many a commercial landlord. Many buildings are less than … [Read more...]
Q: When can tax be a positive thing? A: When it encourages behaviour that makes the world a better place for us all. In my humble opinion, that is. Tobacco excise falls into this category – it provides a disincentive to smoking, … [Read more...]
If an employee reports for work ready to operate dangerous equipment - then tests positive on a random drug test, you’d be on safe grounds dismissing for serious misconduct, right? Not so simple. Correct process is essential … [Read more...]
A $100 credit on your next Elevate CA accounting invoice for the first person to correctly answer this question! … [Read more...]
Almost all business owners find themselves under intense pressure to do more with less. Maintaining competitiveness is a constant imperative with customers and clients typically wanting more, wanting it faster - and expecting it to cost … [Read more...]
A big Congratulations to Gemma and her husband John! Gemma and John are expecting a baby boy on 6 October - and they have already named him Charlie. Gemma will be on maternity leave from 14 September. And the good news is she'll be … [Read more...]
What does it take for your business to unleash the full potential of its brand? Our panel will discuss this question from three different angles at the July 2012 Business Owners Forum event. This event will be held on 19 July at the Elevate … [Read more...]
The benefits of a physically active lifestyle are well proven. No surprises here, right? We all know that regular aerobic activity reduces the risk of all sorts of chronic disease. But here’s something new that goes one step further than … [Read more...]
As usual at Elevate CA on budget day it’s all ears on the live stream as Bill English reads Budget 2012. Here are our first impressions and some initial comment around the tax related aspects of Budget 2012 … 2:05pm Bill … [Read more...]
Clinical Psychologist Richard Hughes once defined conflict as that which occurs when two opposing parties have interests or goals that appear to be incompatible. Conflict and disputes are an almost inevitable facet of business life - … [Read more...]
We are very grateful to the fantastic clients who we are fortunate to serve. Without your continued support, there would be no Elevate CA. We don't take your support for granted - so we'd very much like to know what you really think about your … [Read more...]
The end of the financial year is fast approaching for the majority of businesses. Here are a few areas you may wish to look at now which will help us minimise your tax bill. 1. Trading stock We’re not talking about livestock here, but the … [Read more...]
For a week or so back in July, we figured it might be time for those with floating business or residential borrowing to fix the rates on say half of their debt. At that time we were seeing June 2011 quarter annual inflation figures well above … [Read more...]
We hear so much in the media about unemployment, but the experience of most business owners is that there is no pool of great talent waiting at the front door. Finding and retaining good people for your business is a challenge. Of course it is … [Read more...]
Would a "fat tax" be a step too far? Could the tax system perhaps encourage Kiwis to be healthier? It already does. Imagine how many more Kiwis would die prematurely from smoking related conditions if not for the fact that cigarettes are … [Read more...]
What a difference one word makes: From 1 April 2011, the Employment Relations Act was amended to change the test of whether a particular action by an employer was justified – for example a dismissal. Before 1 April, the key question was what … [Read more...]
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger". Friedrich Nietzsche famously said that in 1886. And Kelly Clarkson said it again this year, so it must be true. The last few years have been tough, but almost without exception our … [Read more...]
Finding and retaining good people for your business is a challenge. We hear so much in the media about unemployment, but the experience of most business owners is that there is no pool of great talent waiting at the front door. Of course … [Read more...]
This event will explore some of the innovative ways your business can pay and reward your team. What are the income tax and fringe benefit tax implications of these? What works in practice and what doesn't? What are others doing in … [Read more...]
What are some of the different and innovative ways to pay and reward your team? What are the income tax and fringe benefit tax implications of these? What does employment legislation and case law have to say about these options? What … [Read more...]
What does it take for your business to unleash the full potential of its brand? Our panel will discuss this question from three different angles at the final Business Owners Forum event for 2011. This event will be held on 1 December … [Read more...]
What are Advisory Boards and do you need one? What's the difference between a formal board and an advisory board? These very good questions will be answered by a panel at this Business Owners Forum event on Thursday 17 November in … [Read more...]
What are Advisory Boards and do you need one? This very good question will be answered by a panel at this Business Owners Forum event on Thursday 20 October. This event will be held at the BNZ Partners facility on Constellation Drive, North … [Read more...]
What is Good Governance? Is it more than just a term that separates ineffective organisations from those that are operated according to best practice? What does Good Governance mean to organisations below the corporate, government or local … [Read more...]
This is a story of a bank and a careless email. Since Alan Bollard reduced the OCR in response to the Christchurch earthquake, three year fixed interest rates on residential mortgages have been somewhere just under 7%pa. With floating … [Read more...]
Managing financial and operational risk is a challenge at the best of times. But in the current economic environment, businesses need some sound strategies in these areas. On 18 August, the Business Owners Forum will feature a panel … [Read more...]
Managing financial and operational risk is a challenge at the best of times. But in the current economic environment, businesses need some sound strategies in these areas. On 21 July, the Business Owners Forum will feature a panel … [Read more...]
Quickbooks are encouraging users with older versions to upgrade by offering a carrot. We're not in the business of necessarily pushing Quickbooks in preference to other packages like Xero, MYOB, Cash Manager, Bank Link or the many … [Read more...]
Employers have until 1 July 2011 to bring personnel files up to date for each employee. The majority of employers already maintain personnel files for each employee – but many do not meet the new standard under the recent amendments to the … [Read more...]
As usual on budget day, it's all ears on the live stream at Elevate CA. Here are our first impressions and some initial comment as Bill English reads Budget 2011 ... 2:05pm Bill English is explaining the theme of Budget 2011. This will be … [Read more...]
“Congratulations on your success at the Northland Business Excellence Awards for 2010 ... As a keen supporter of local business, I would like to congratulate you for your success and thank you for the contribution Elevate CA is making to our economy.”