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In the latest edition of Business Adviser, we reveal how Government agency outcomes are measured and provide some insights into how to get your business innovation ready. We also look at property investment tax issues to consider to get your house in order. For these stories and more, download your issue.

There is no doubt International Accounting Standards have contributed significantly to the globalisation of the business world, crucially providing reliable and comparable information to investors for decision-making purposes.

The future of tax transparency opens your business to game-changing risks. But with these risks comes opportunity. How will your business steer through the risks of total tax transparency? And how can you take advantage of the opportunities?

Grant Thornton New Zealand has co-authored a major fuel study with NZIER and Cognitus. The research was undertaken on behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to explore the steadily rising trend of petrol and diesel margins since 2008, and the retail fuel price variations between regions in New Zealand.

In the Budget 2017 edition; we take a look at the double-edge knife of tax cuts, we discuss the political hot potato that is superannuation and delve into the perfect storm that’s brewing for primary health in New Zealand.

In our first issue for 2017, we look at whether or not seismic assessments are tax deductible in the wake of New Zealand’s earthquake activity, and the increasing number of cyber-attacks occurring across the globe. You can find out how to minimise the risk of corruption in your organisation, and discover four steps Boards can take to embrace the digital revolution. For these stories and more, download your copy.

A good reputation can be lost in an instant. After a recent high profile corruption case hit the headlines in New Zealand, you might be wondering if it could happen in your organisation. How would you know? What can you do about it?

In our final issue for 2016, Grant Thornton’s Global CEO, Ed Nusbaum considers the ripple effects of Brexit and the US election on the world economy; we look at why New Zealand export expectations are the highest recorded in six years; and we explore how to boost Board diversity by looking at the results of Grant Thornton’s 2016 corporate governance report. For these stories and more, download your copy.

The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) trade bloc is a growing force in the world economy and its increasing influence brings with it prime investment opportunities for businesses both inside and outside the region, not least through a stand-out e-health sector.

The principles informing the valuation of professional practice interests have been relatively settled for some years. While this does not prevent differences in opinion regarding the value of a particular practice, it is helpful in ensuring the approach to valuation is (or should be) similar. This article explores some of the issues around their valuation.

In this issue we discuss why Board Directors put CEOs in the innovation driver’s seat; we uncover an increase in NFPs’ funding concerns, and we take a look at how the reduced disclosure regime presents challenges for NZ organisations. For all these stories and more, download your issue here.

Your board has a crucial role to play in steering your company to long-term success. To be the best it needs to focus on three Ds: diversity, digital and development

Our NFP sector survey examines challenges and organisational views from the industry, and reviews internal processes like governance, impact evaluation and risk profiles.

Our latest snapshot of business risk in New Zealand is based on the views of a range of organisations from the private, public and not for profit sectors.

In this issue we discuss why Board Directors put CEOs in the innovation driver’s seat; we uncover an increase in NFPs’ funding concerns, and we take a look at how the reduced disclosure regime presents challenges for NZ organisations.

Hotels’ brands have traditionally been a powerful weapon. However, with the rise of online travel agents (OTAs) and metasearch platforms, price or location has often become the key differentiator.