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The path to profitability
Report The path to profitability
Although retirement villages can be profitable, this study has revealed it can take more than 20 years before an owner of an average village fully recovers their investment. It explores the commonly held belief about the retirement village business model disproportionately benefiting operators financially. The path to profitability: Separating fact from fiction in New Zealand’s retirement village sector, is based on a discounted cashflow financial model of two retirement villages that represent a cross section of the sector: Rural villas in Canterbury and urban apartments in Auckland. It covers a 25-year period comprising the key stages of a retirement village development from sourcing land and construction, to project completion and revenue generation. It then takes into account the sector-specific sensitivities that impact a village’s profitability, some of which include occupancy lags, ORA (occupation right agreement) sale prices and construction costs.
23 Jun 2025
New tax clarity for mutual associations: Helpful guidance or costly compliance?
INSIGHT New tax clarity for mutual associations: Helpful guidance or costly compliance?
The rules around calculating a company’s taxable income are well established. But what if you’re a mutual association – a resident’s association, membership organisation or industry group (among others)?
Barry Baker
Sam O'Connor
| 5 min read | 29 May 2025
Navigating new US tariffs: Implications for NZ & Australian multinationals
Insight Navigating new US tariffs: Implications for NZ & Australian multinationals
The broader implications of tariffs for New Zealand and Australian multinational businesses exporting to the US are significant. This environment is incredibly dynamic as more tariffs and retaliatory measures are released almost daily.
Alejandro Ces
Alejandro Ces
| 9 min read | 08 May 2025
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From numbers to strategy: The vCFO’s role in scaling Kiwi businesses
Insight From numbers to strategy: The vCFO’s role in scaling Kiwi businesses
Without a dedicated CFO or finance team, how does a New Zealand business manage day-to-day accounting, stay compliant, identify opportunities for growth and mitigate risks? The answer for many is virtual CFO (vCFO) services.
Jay Desai
Jay Desai
| 6 min read | 02 Jul 2025
The path to profitability
Report The path to profitability
Although retirement villages can be profitable, this study has revealed it can take more than 20 years before an owner of an average village fully recovers their investment. It explores the commonly held belief about the retirement village business model disproportionately benefiting operators financially. The path to profitability: Separating fact from fiction in New Zealand’s retirement village sector, is based on a discounted cashflow financial model of two retirement villages that represent a cross section of the sector: Rural villas in Canterbury and urban apartments in Auckland. It covers a 25-year period comprising the key stages of a retirement village development from sourcing land and construction, to project completion and revenue generation. It then takes into account the sector-specific sensitivities that impact a village’s profitability, some of which include occupancy lags, ORA (occupation right agreement) sale prices and construction costs.
23 Jun 2025
New tax clarity for mutual associations: Helpful guidance or costly compliance?
INSIGHT New tax clarity for mutual associations: Helpful guidance or costly compliance?
The rules around calculating a company’s taxable income are well established. But what if you’re a mutual association – a resident’s association, membership organisation or industry group (among others)?
Barry Baker
Sam O'Connor
| 5 min read | 29 May 2025
Budget 2025
INSIGHT Budget 2025
Our tax and industry experts have cut through the noise to focus on the most significant announcements in Budget 2025, and reveal what they mean for your business.
Denise Paterson
Sam O'Connor
Pam Newlove
Dan Lowe
Greg Thompson
Kerry Price
| 10 min read | 27 May 2025
The impact of US fiscal policy on NZ financial reporting
Insight The impact of US fiscal policy on NZ financial reporting
Changes in the economic and fiscal policy priorities of the U.S. government together with the international response could have a significant, wide-ranging economic impact on entities in New Zealand, both directly and indirectly. These factors could trigger the need for responses in your accounting and financial reporting, including disclosures.
David Pacey
David Pacey
| 6 min read | 08 May 2025
Navigating new US tariffs: Implications for NZ & Australian multinationals
Insight Navigating new US tariffs: Implications for NZ & Australian multinationals
The broader implications of tariffs for New Zealand and Australian multinational businesses exporting to the US are significant. This environment is incredibly dynamic as more tariffs and retaliatory measures are released almost daily.
Alejandro Ces
Alejandro Ces
| 9 min read | 08 May 2025
NFP tax alert for Incorporated Societies and other Mutual Associations
alert NFP tax alert for Incorporated Societies and other Mutual Associations
Inland Revenue has just released a draft operational statement (ED0265) about the income tax treatment of transactions between not-for-profit associations (Mutual Associations) and their members.
Barry Baker
Sam O'Connor
| 2 min read | 02 May 2025
Changes to FBT are looming: Here’s what you need to know
Insight Changes to FBT are looming: Here’s what you need to know
Inland Revenue has issued an open submission to reduce the complexity of compliance with fringe benefits tax (FBT) - a welcome move toward modernising the regime and addressing long-standing complexity, particularly around motor vehicles and minor benefits.
Sam O'Connor
Denise Paterson
| 7 min read | 29 Apr 2025
Your annual tax returns for the financial year end 2025
Compliance Your annual tax returns for the financial year end 2025
To meet your tax compliance requirements for the financial year end 2025, you need to complete an information questionnaire and send it back to us along with any required documentation. You can return your form using one of two methods - print and post or email.
3 min read | 15 Apr 2025
Not for profit financial reporting and accounting update
Insight Not for profit financial reporting and accounting update
Reporting changes have been introduced for not-for-profits (NFPs) reporting under the Tier 3 and Tier 4 frameworks, and are effective for periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024 for the year ending 31 March onwards.
David Pacey
David Pacey
| 7 min read | 09 Apr 2025
Is your construction business prepared for cyber risks?
insight Is your construction business prepared for cyber risks?
Only 5% of businesses have cyber insurance, even though everyone is at risk of a cyberattack – and the cost of an incident can sink your entire organisation.
Dan Lowe
Raj Tiwari
| 6 min read | 08 Apr 2025
Taxing charities and not-for-profits: Can we find the right balance?
Insight Taxing charities and not-for-profits: Can we find the right balance?
A consultation paper released by IRD is a reminder that charities and NFPs need to think hard about tax compliance to ensure they get it right. Because they often don’t pay income tax, those managing NFPs often see tax as less of a priority than their private sector equivalents.
Sam O'Connor
Sam O'Connor
| 6 min read | 25 Mar 2025
How your family can build lasting generational wealth – together.
insight How your family can build lasting generational wealth – together.
You’ve been working hard your whole life, and you’ve built up assets that are worth protecting: a profitable business, a portfolio of investments, and a good reputation. But, can you turn that success into generational wealth?
7 min read | 19 Mar 2025
Women in Business 2025
Report Women in Business 2025
For 21 years, we’ve tracked the proportion of women occupying senior management roles in mid-market companies around the world. The last five years have seen sustained growth on this key measure and, as a result, we now expect parity to be reached in 2051.
04 Mar 2025
Another generation at risk: Women in senior roles still 25+ years away from parity
Insight Another generation at risk: Women in senior roles still 25+ years away from parity
Diversity in all its forms benefits businesses, driving innovation, fresh perspectives, and new growth opportunities. In today’s fast-paced global market, a broad range of viewpoints helps businesses better analyse challenges and adapt to change. Likewise, diversity is essential for attracting both top talent and clients.
Stacey Davies
Stacey Davies
| 4 min read | 04 Mar 2025
Financial year-end: Your checklist for a smoother preparation process
Insight Financial year-end: Your checklist for a smoother preparation process
As 31 March 2025 approaches, it’s time for most businesses across New Zealand to get their financials in order – an often time consuming and stressful task. Whether you’re a small business owner or running a larger operation, with a bit of planning, you can wrap up the financial year smoothly and set yourself up for success in the next one.
Joel Gauntlett
Joel Gauntlett
| 5 min read | 04 Mar 2025
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