Articles & News
January 31, 2025
Since the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 came into place, specialised advisors and consultants have been popping up all over New Zealand. But how do you know who’s genuine? It’s all about doing your groundwork.
January 30, 2025
Calculating the minimum wage is easy when your employees have regular hours. It’s a little more complicated when your business is seasonal, which is common for many farming businesses. When you have a peak season that requires longer hours than usual, or irregular hours, you need to check you’re fully compliant with the minimum wage requirements.
January 30, 2025
Are you concerned about your mortgage payments or business financing costs? Whether for your home loan or business expenses, negotiating better terms with your bank can help you manage your financial obligations more effectively.
January 28, 2025
This January we are going back to basics and taking a look at some of the cornerstones of accounting. Next up: Cashflow.
January 14, 2025
This January we are going back to basics and taking a look at some of the cornerstones of accounting. First up – Bookkeeping.
November 17, 2024
The 2024 recipient for the BFA annual accounting scholarship announced.
September 19, 2024
A succession plan is the process where assets, knowledge and skills are transferred to the next generation. Succession planning is important for both your business’ and family’s future but isn’t often thought about until retirement.
September 9, 2024
We love celebrating our clients success stories, and were delighted to read about two of our clients, Miraka, and Central Transport Ltd (CTL) working in partnership with one another.
September 4, 2024
Workplace burnout is becoming the new norm for many businesses. Workloads are high, budgets are tight, technology keeps us busy 24/7 and finding balance is challenging.
August 6, 2024
Incorporated societies are the backbone of community-driven initiatives across New Zealand, from local sports clubs to advocacy groups and cultural organisations. Recently, these societies have faced a series of significant updates to the regulations that govern their operation. The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the 2022 Act) and Incorporated Societies Regulations 2023 (the Regulations) came into force on 5 October 2023. Together, these put in place a modern legal, governance and accountability framework for incorporated societies and those who run them. In this blog we take a look at the key changes, and how they might impact you. If you have any questions or need advice, please feel free to contact your BFA advisor.
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