Viewpoint

Issue 8 Autumn 2012

The Autumn edition of Viewpoint 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 explore the looming new dawn of property development; the tough times reflected in declining profit margins and tax changes that affect super payments and the compliance issue this is causing for employers. We also cover the declining number of women in New Zealand senior management roles. Find out why retirement villages with onsite residential care are gaining popularity and discover how to hit the bulls eye with your strategic business plan. We also reveal an exciting new development at Grant Thornton New Zealand. If your clients 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 revisit the election and discuss why New Zealand has a difficult three years ahead. And it’s not all doom and gloom in the wake of the GFC – this edition explains why kiwi businesses can expect a brighter outlook for 2012. We also continue to track progress on the rebuild in Christchurch 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. Information on how to structure and finance an investment in a franchised business can also be found inside this issue. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 6 Spring 2011

In this issue we revisit the recovery effort in Christchurch and discuss why small business needs to be an election issue. You can also find out how franchises can improve profitability and how to stay on the right side of Inland Revenue’s compliance focus. We also reveal why New Zealand will be a big winner during and following the World Cup and we cover some of the latest developments arising from the Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and China. In this edition we provide some tips on starting a business and we examine the Penny and Hooper Case. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 5 Winter 2011

Our Winter 2011 edition looks at why New Zealand business optimism has surged past Australia and we explain what the newly established External Reporting Board (XRB) will mean for audit and accounting standards in New Zealand. You’ll find two post-Budget articles which focus on how the recovery effort in Christchurch has fared so far and how Budget 2011 has fallen short of what’s really needed in New Zealand. We explore the Prime Minister’s desire to establish New Zealand as a financial hub in the Asia Pacific region and we ask how important free trade agreements are for our economy. We also discuss why ‘saving the planet’ ranks near the bottom of the priority list for a lot of New Zealand businesses. In this issue we also review the end of gift duty and insurance lessons learned from Christchurch. Industry focus articles in this edition center on Not for Profit, transport and health and aged care. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 4 Autumn 2011

Inside this issue, we look at GST and the future of consumption tax in New Zealand; we outline the value of having a disaster recovery plan in place and we reveal six ways businesses can improve risk reporting. We also review strategies that business owners can utilise to extract the profit from their companies. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 3 Summer 2011

We reveal New Zealand’s influence on the latest style of audit reporting and our independent Chairman looks at the performance, or lack of performance, of company directors. The key implications of the new GST regime are examined and we take a look at the repeal of gift duty. You’ll also find some useful insights on the benefits of succession planning and what’s in store for the business owner seeking tips on tax management. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 2 Spring 2010

The second issue of Viewpoint provides an overview of the role of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the Securities Commission in the wake of the various finance company collapses. It also looks at how leasing rule changes will impact on balance sheets, how mergers and acquisitions are to play a big part in the growth of New Zealand’s privately held businesses, and integrated reporting: why tomorrow’s winners will demonstrate sustainable strategies. Click here to view your copy.

Issue 1 Winter 2010

The inaugural issue of Viewpoint looks in depth at a range of issues facing your clients from tax avoidance, GST transitioning, securities legislation, cost of capital and conflicts of interest. In each issue we’ll explore industry specific issues and more.