The Employment Leave Bill has received Royal Assent, creating the Employment Leave Act. The Act will come into force from August 2028.

For centuries, accounting was all about reviewing historic information – but that only told you about the past, not what was going to happen in the future.

Taking on more clients? Expanding your services? Launching into a new market? Ensure your financial foundations are solid enough to support what’s next.

When you’re starting out as a small business owner, the temptation is to go DIY with your accounting. But is DIY accounting the most sensible option?

Starting a new business is exciting, and bringing the right people into your team is an signficant milestone. It’s important to put the right employment foundations in place from the start.

A key part of attracting new talent to your business is offering a good benefits package. As part of your package, you may choose to offer what’s known as ‘fringe benefits’. But what are fringe benefits and what are the potential implications of offering them?

At BFA, our people are our business. Skills, experience, and technical expertise are essential, but it's the way our team works together that transforms that expertise into exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Running a large business comes with constant decisions, and having the right financial insight behind those decisions makes all the difference. That’s where BFA’s Corporate Accounting team comes in.

Pre-planning and being proactive with your cashflow can help you weather tighter economic periods and allow you to continue to thrive.

In part 3 of this three part series on Burnout, Jo Burban takes a closer look at the overwhelmed small business owner, and how to make a change.

At BFA, many of our clients are at the heart of the rural sector -  farmers, growers, and business owners who play a vital role in keeping our region thriving. That’s why organisations like Waikato Rural Support resonate so strongly with us.

AI is everywhere right now with big promises, confident sales pitches, and deals that sound too good to be true. If you run a small business, you’ve probably wondered: is any of this actually useful for me… and is it safe?

Housing on farms has always been part of how the rural sector works, especially in sharemilking and contract milking arrangements. But it can get surprisingly complicated. Here’s a clear, practical guide to help you understand who’s responsible for what.

We’re seeing more and more of our clients explore how AI can improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support better outcomes. But knowing where to start, and how to use it isn’t always straightforward. We asked one of our clients, Korio, to share their experience.

For years, rural employees have been paying into KiwiSaver but blocked from using it for a first home because they had to live in employer provided housing. This is now changing.

In part 2 of this three part series on Burnout, Jo Burban unpacks the nutrition and lifestyle mistakes that make burnout worse, and what to do instead.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate. And, while AI can be incredibly helpful in admin-heavy areas, it’s not always the right choice, especially when it comes to HR advice.

As the financial year-end approaches, now is the time for business owners, farmers, and sole traders across Aotearoa to get their ducks in a row.

We know burnout impacts many of us at different times, so we asked Jo Burban if she would be willing to share some strategies on how to stay healthy which is a huge component of preventing burnout.

Uncertainty has a habit of making financial decisions far more stressful than they need to be. When you’re unsure what’s around the corner, it’s harder to set realistic budgets, make confident investment decisions, or plan sustainably for growth.