August 2020

Mexicali Fresh | Riding the Mexican Wave

Serving up a taste of Mexico in the art deco streets of Napier has been a winning move for Mexicali Fresh franchisee Maggie Donnelly.

Long Dog Cafe | Loving lifestyle change despite lockdown

Customers flock to a beachside café in Dunedin because they know they can rely on it being a top-quality experience.

Financial crime prevention highest rated auditor

Stuart Hansen is one of Australasia’s highest qualified Anti-Money laundering specialists having recently completed the CAMS-AUDIT qualification.

Healthy Homes costs deductions

We share IR guidance on the deductibility of costs to bring residential rentals up to new legislative standards.

Take a break – boosting your team’s morale

Now that an escape to the islands or a trip further afield to warmer climes is not possible, how can employers boost morale in this time of uncertainty?

FBT on vehicles during lockdown

You wouldn’t be blamed for assuming FBT wouldn’t apply to motor vehicles during the recent Level 4 lockdown period. Right?

Accounting for COVID-19

Some companies have implemented ‘alternative’ accounting methods to adjust their financial results for the impact of COVID-19.

Don’t let your passport expire

Even if you’re not planning on travelling, having an official document with your photo is very important, particularly to meet AML/CFT requirements.

Outward Bound grows mana

To say that Outward Bound put Tawa College student, George Te’o out of his comfort zone would be an understatement.

Are you ready for the new laws around Trusts?

Do you have a trust or are you a trustee?  The new Trusts Act 2019 came into effect on 30 January 2021 with legal requirements that are more prescriptive than in the past.