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The environment in which we all operate is evolving faster than ever, and the NFP sector is no exception. Following the release of our Not for Profit sector research report, Here for good?, we took our findings to hundreds of incredible people working in the sector via a series of panel events throughout the country. Our NFP sector leaders, Barry Baker and Brent Kennerley captured some of the biggest talking points from the sessions in their latest article.

Circular revolutionaries share their insights into creating a low carbon economy

Our latest issue of Business Adviser magazine reveals the barriers to achieving a low carbon economy in NZ’s financial system, and tax advantages for your business and the environment. Find out how to report the impact of climate change in your financial statements, and what an overhaul of the building consents process could look like.

Our latest issue of Business Adviser magazine is out now. Download your copy to discover some of the key findings from our Not for Profit sector research and how property and construction businesses can navigate today’s tough climate. We also put a spotlight on NZ's primary and aged care sectors.

Budget 2022

Our first Business Adviser issue for 2022 fast-forwards to the year 2030 to look at New Zealand’s progress on environment and sustainability. We also explore the future digital currencies have in New Zealand’s financial sector, and we reveal a secret weapon for businesses in tough economic times. For all these stories and more, download your copy.

If you sit on an NFP Board, sometimes it can be hard to know which questions to ask about the organisation’s finances and the red flags you need to look out for. Barry Baker provides some tips and guidance in his latest article

To further compound the challenges of yet another year marred by disruption, tax authorities have made it loud and clear they still expect to see cross border related party transactions priced according to the arms-length principle - creating a top priority list item for every entity transacting cross-border with related parties.

Find out what’s on the Horizon for 2022 with these insightful summer reads…

Our final Business Adviser issue for 2021 reveals why businesses large and small are struggling to comply with the Holidays Act 2003. Find out how your business should be accounting for software as a service (SaaS), and how climate-related reporting can boost your organisation’s value proposition. Download you copy for these stories and more.

Our latest edition of Business Adviser reveals a crisis rapidly approaching the aged care sector, and some quick tips for construction businesses operating in a covid-impacted economy. Find out how to prevent invoice fraud in your organisation, and read about a recent court case which highlights the importance of directors’ duties.

The reasons to close or exit a business will be different for every owner, but they largely fall into two scenarios: an exit through natural succession in the normal lifecycle of a business or through ‘forced’ circumstances.

Privy Council confirms directors’ duties are still owed for insolvent companies

In this issue of Business Adviser we cover how the fringe benefit tax rate increase will affect your business and changes to the Incorporated Societies Act. We also offer our insights into various areas of Budget 2021 and new legislation for sale and purchase agreements.

The Government has provided New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) with additional funding for Kiwi businesses impacted by COVID-19.

How can boards build wider stakeholder views and expectations into the strategy and management of the business?