We get a lot of questions about what you can claim as a business expense and clothing is one of the confusing topics.

Managing the cash flow in your business is one of the most important elements in your business’ success.

Building a healthy workplace is a win-win situation for both employers and employees, but it can be a challenge to create an environment that truly supports mental health and builds resilience.

We’ve all heard the inflation is running high across the whole world, and you’ll be seeing the effects when you purchase something, especially fuel. But what is inflation?

Managing the cashflow twists and turns of a project can be hard work, but it may be easier when you have an agreed budget and can track your spending and performance.

Invoices used to be hard-copy printed bills, but in our digital age many companies now send out e-Invoices.

From 15 September 2022, Xero is increasing the price of all its plans. The increase below will be passed onto you at your next Xero invoicing cycle after this date.

When a critical business asset is required, should you buy this item outright, or should you lease the item and pay for it in monthly instalments?

Cash flow is the movement of money in and out of your business and is one of the most important measures of your business health.

Succession planning is important for both your business’ and family’s future but isn’t often thought about until retirement. 

All livestock must be valued at your balance date, including non-specified livestock, and a valuation report should be provided.

Farm accounting is as unique as the business and more complex when you consider the assets, liabilities, costs and revenue.

Supplementary feed is defined as any feed not grown on the farm. Given the high milk or schedule prices, many have assumed that it’s profitable to keep buying in feed – but supplementary feed prices have increased too, so how profitable is it?

Inland Revenue (IRD) have released updated reporting requirements for trusts from the 2021-2022 financial year onwards. 

Living in a digital world, the security of our data and that of our customers’, is always under attack. 

Across the world, inflation is running high, thanks to factors like pandemic disruptions, monetary stimulus and supply-chain issues.

ACC is moving online which means that you will be able to receive your ACC invoices via email instead of being posted out. 

The Inland Revenue Small Business Cashflow Scheme (SBCS) was introduced to support small to medium businesses and organisations struggling with a loss of actual revenue due to COVID-19.

Off the back of today's Budget, we take a look at the key points. Cost of living, Health, Housing, Education, Māori, Equity finance for SMEs, Income Insurance and other Allocations... take a read of our breakdown.

Last year BFA was announced as a finalist at the Xero Awards in the NZ Large Accounting Partner of the Year category. This award recognises an accounting partner with more than 40 employees, who has shown commitment to leading the way with Xero and has achieved significant success.