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How to extract maximum value when selling your business
To achieve a successful sale of a business and extract its maximum value, it’s critical that the planning process begins well in advance.
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New R&D tax credit: ownership, rights of use and control
It’s rare to have a new tax rule coming into effect before legislation has even been passed, but that’s how determined the Government is to put its new research and development (R&D) tax credit into place. As a small island nation at the bottom of the world, we know that our future economic power is not going to come from mass production or cheap labour. Instead, our best hope is great ideas well executed by local businesses using local resources. That’s why supporting R&D is such a cornerstone of strong economic policy; without it, we’re missing the opportunity to turn New Zealand into a hub of innovation.
Technical guides
Earn-outs: How to avoid pitfalls and protect value
Earn-outs are a common feature of M&A transactions and when used properly, can provide the parties with an additional opportunity post-deal to true-up and validate the headline price.
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Is blockchain right for your business?
Originally created as the technology to support digital currency 'bitcoin', blockchain has been seized upon by the financial services sector, where it is playing a crucial role in tracking and authenticating transactions.
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Engagement beyond the boardroom
How can boards build wider stakeholder views and expectations into the strategy and management of the business?
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The business case for gender diversity in senior leadership
Gender diversity in business leadership is a no-lose proposition, yet progress is still slow. Grant Thornton International has been surveying thousands of businesses annually since 2004 about the levels of gender diversity in leadership roles globally.
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Technical guides Earn-outs: How to avoid pitfalls and protect value
Earn-outs are a common feature of M&A transactions and when used properly, can provide the parties with an additional opportunity post-deal to true-up and validate the headline price.
Technical publications Navigating the changes to NZ IFRS
Every year, the requirements of New Zealand Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) change. New standards, interpretations and amendments are published that will affect companies’ future financial reporting. Our publication, Navigating the Changes to New Zealand Equivalents toInternational Reporting Standards, is designed to give chief financial officers, and audit and risk committee members a high-level awareness of these recent changes to NZ IFRS. It covers both new standards and interpretations that have been issued, and amendments made to existing ones.
Technical publications Navigating the changes to PBE IPSAS for Not-for-Profits
The requirements of Public Benefit Entities International Public Sector Accounting Standards (PBE IPSAS) for Not-for-Profit reporting entities are continuing to change. Navigating the Changes to PBE IPSAS for Not-for-Profits gives chief financial officers, and audit and risk committee members a high-level awareness of these recent changes to PBE IPSAS. It covers both brand new standards, and changes that have been made to existing ones.
insight Property developers: when can you start recognising profit?
Louis Glickman famously surmised the best investment on earth is earth; however, as a property developer, you need to know when you can recognise the profit on that investment.
Insight How to extract maximum value when selling your business
To achieve a successful sale of a business and extract its maximum value, it’s critical that the planning process begins well in advance.
Article New R&D tax credit: ownership, rights of use and control
It’s rare to have a new tax rule coming into effect before legislation has even been passed, but that’s how determined the Government is to put its new research and development (R&D) tax credit into place. As a small island nation at the bottom of the world, we know that our future economic power is not going to come from mass production or cheap labour. Instead, our best hope is great ideas well executed by local businesses using local resources. That’s why supporting R&D is such a cornerstone of strong economic policy; without it, we’re missing the opportunity to turn New Zealand into a hub of innovation.
Thought Leadership Business Adviser, Q1 2019
In our first edition of Business Adviser for the year, we take a look at the potential impact of Brexit on New Zealand businesses. We also highlight new tax rules that have made trading in the US even harder for Kiwi businesses, and how property developers can determine when to recognise the profit on their investment. For all these stories and more, download your copy.
Technical publications Doing business in the US is now more taxing for NZ businesses
Doing business in the United States is now harder for Kiwi businesses already operating there, or for those planning to tap into this market.
Women in business The business case for gender diversity in senior leadership
Gender diversity in business leadership is a no-lose proposition, yet progress is still slow. Grant Thornton International has been surveying thousands of businesses annually since 2004 about the levels of gender diversity in leadership roles globally.
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