Health adviser

Autumn 2010 – Issue 39

With significant changes to New Zealand’s healthcare system, medical practices are demanding more of their Practice Managers. We look at the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Practice Manager in today’s environment. We also investigate the myth of property’s tax advantages and consider proactive tax management for improving your cashflow.

Spring 2009 - Issue 38

Selling your practice - minimise stress/maximise sale price, the current recession vs. the 1987 share market crash, an update on the Trans-Tasman double tax agreement, the impact and challenges our aging population poses to society and compliance relief for SME's.

Winter 2009 - Issue 37

Health sector major beneficiary of Government spend for Budget 2009 and other highlights, the importance of innovation to NZ businesses and the ACC shakedown.

Autumn 2009 - Issue 36

Longevity and the aged care sector; Government looks to improve the business environment; Capital gains tax by stealth? End-of-year tax considerations.

Summer 2008 - Issue 35

New legislation affecting income tax rates, the 90 day probation period, and advisory articles on entertainment tax and exiting your business.

Spring 2008 - Issue 34

Love your bank manager; The new taxation bill: “controversial”; Mind the gap; Recruitment and retention.

Winter 2008 - Issue 33

Owning your practice premises; Tips for improving cashflow and debt management; Inland Revenue crackdown; Changes to provisional tax regime.

Autumn 2008

New look for Grant Thornton – ongoing commitment to your business; End of year tax considerations; KiwiSaver – Changes from 1 April 2008; Research & development tax credits now available.

Spring 2007

KiwiSaver for the non-employee; changes to partnership rules; Investing 101; Survey shows likelihood of high business ownershp churn; New PIE rules for investors.

Winter 2007

Are you ready for KiwiSaver?; New Zealand businesses lagging behind in energy conservation; Quick Budget summary; Does a Family Trust need an Independent Trustee?; Property transactions; Government seeks views on SME tax compliance costs.

Autumn 2007

Managing your tax payments; Tax update for investors; How would your practice stand up to the Inland Revenue's scrunity? Personal Property Securities Act 1999.

Summer 2006

GST offset arrangements; Promoting your web address; Holiday Act 2003 - reality bites; Penalty regime review; Charities & Charitable donations.

Winter 2006

Financial fraud, an unpleasant reality; Taxing investment income - an investor's overview to the proposed Bill introduced 16 May 2006; IRD v the Property Investor

Autumn 2006

End of year tax considerations; New Zealand business owners among the more stressed; Holiday leave changes; May 2005 Tax Bill - tax changes on their way; Recent appointments in Auckland.

Summer 2005

"Batten down the hatches" - cashflow planning in an economic slowdown; Are you treating your employees as contractors?; Shareholders' Agreements; Entertainment Tax - How should you reward staff and referral sources.

Spring 2005

Overcoming the financial impact of illness or injury; Relationship changes; Company removal options; Successful strategy implementation.

Winter 2005

May 2005 Taxation Bill - tax changes on their way; IBOS update; Which accounting software is best for you?; Duties of a Trustee; Quick roundup of recent employment law changes.

Autumn 2005

New Zealand profit outlook better than most; Considering year end tax implications; Maintaining tax losses and imputation credits; Assessing whether to be part of the qualifying company regime; Improving business performance.

Summer 2004

The drivers of success; There's more than meets the eye - reading Inland Revenue's signals; New Year's Planning; Why should you invest in your people; Holiday pay; International Financial Reporting Standards.

Spring 2004

Surviving the PHO minefield; Double hit on property investors; Banking on the Bank?; US Estate Tax; International Financial Reporting Standards.

Winter 2004

Ignore the Personal Property Securities Act at your peril; Proposals for simplifying the taxation of fringe benefits; IRD audit adjustments; Benchmarking - from worst to first; Key performance indicators; International Business Owners Survey.

Autumn 2004

Hooray Hooray, it's a happy Holidays Act 2004; To lease or not to lease, that is the question...; Marketing and management tips to help your practice succeed; You think business is tough, try being not for profit; Time to forecast income, expenditure and cashflow.

Summer 2003

Don't forget the tax man this Christmas; Stress in the workplace; Fraud - are you at risk?; New Year's Resolutions; Holiday Pay

Spring 2003

Is there safety in numbers?; Open Ended Investment Companies attract IRD attention; Tax update.

Autumn 2003

What is a business plan?; Are you paying more than your share of the practice overheads?; Innovation from IRD... to make life easier; Practice data analysis; Insolvency law changes announced.

Summer 2003

Corporate Governance; "Your majesty there is no second best; Create certainty with buy/sell agreements; The dangers of doing nothing; Audit Committees; The Corporate Governance checklist.

Spring 2002

Noticed any red flags flying lately?; How would you fare in a tax audit?; Business risk and preservation; Wills and Power of Attorney; Relationship Property; Something to think about; Family Trusts.

Winter 2002

Corporate Recovery and Reorganisation; Grant Thornton launches new website; Personal Property Securities Act 1999; ACC update; Reduced late payment penalties; Recent Appointment.

Autumn 2002

31 March reminders; Paid parental leave to start; FBT prescribed interest rate changes; Increase in minimum wage rates; Easier interest deductions for companies.