Perspective

Issue 8 Autumn 2012

The Autumn edition of Perspective reveals why SMEs should take notice of new financial reporting changes, we ask what New Zealand businesses should be doing about the situation in Europe and we look at the opportunities that emerging economies can offer. We discover that New Zealand businesses are unaware of impending lease changes – one of the most significant global accounting changes in the last decade. We explore the looming new dawn of property development and how efficiency in the public sector can be increased. We also cover the declining number of women in New Zealand senior management roles. An exciting new development at Grant Thornton New Zealand is also revealed. If you want to connect with great independent directors – this issue will tell you how. Click here for your copy.

Issue 7 Summer 2012

In this issue we reveal why business owners planning to sell in the next two years will benefit from taking action now. We reveal why private equity is emerging as a force for growth and we explore Inland Revenue’s transfer pricing requirements. We also ask where the Not for Profit sector will find funds in 2012 and we take a look at the latest report from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research which offers some hope for the New Zealand economy. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 6 Spring 2011

The final edition for 2011 explores New Zealand’s free trade agreement with China and revisits the recovery effort in Christchurch. We also take a look at cloud computing and the bigger things that await New Zealand after the Rugby World Cup. This issue also touches on auditor oversight and secondments to Audit New Zealand. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 5 Winter 2011

In this edition you’ll find two post-Budget articles which focus on how Budget 2011 has fallen short of what is really needed in New Zealand and how Working for Families, Student Loans and KiwiSaver have fared after this year’s number crunch. We explain what the newly established External Reporting Board (XRB) will mean for audit and accounting standards in New Zealand, and we ask how important free trade agreements are for the New Zealand economy. We also explore the Prime Minister’s desire to establish New Zealand as a financial hub in the Asia Pacific region. In this issue we review the possible reform of the Incorporated Societies Act. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 4 Autumn 2011

Inside this issue we ask how the Government intends to raise revenue in this year's budget and bring New Zealand back into the black; we take a look at the Government's move to outsource its information and communication technology (ICT) systems and we outline the value of having a sound disaster recovery plan in place. Inside this issue you can also find out how women worldwide fare in senior management positions. We also reveal six ways companies can improve risk reporting and we investigate fraud in the Not for Profit sector. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 3 Summer 2011

Inside this issue, Kerry McDonald, Chairman of Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd, looks at the performance, or lack of performance, of company directors. We reveal New Zealand’s influence on the latest style of audit reporting, we shed some light on what the key implications of the new GST regime are and we highlight the importance of maintaining sufficient reserves to protect your organisation. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 2 Spring 2010

The second issue of Perspective talks about how minimising tax risks across borders (or transfer pricing) remains the Inland Revenues number one international issue. It also looks at how leasing rule changes will have a big impact on balance sheets, integrated reporting and why tomorrow’s winners will demonstrate sustainable strategies and the challenges affecting audit committees of not-for-profit organisations. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 1 Winter 2010

The inaugural issue of Perspective looks in depth at a range of issues facing our corporate clients from securities legislation, enterprise risk management, budget night dilemmas for all property owning companies, cost of capital, conflicts of interest and more. Click here to view your copy.