2025 recipient for the BFA annual Accounting Scholarship announced.

For employers the Christmas season is a time to ensure you’re on top of your obligations around holiday pay. Here’s a quick guide to help small business owners stay compliant and stress-free.

The run-up to Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for many Kiwi businesses. As an employer, you play a key role in supporting your team’s wellbeing.

Growth is exciting, and with the right planning, it can be a turning point for your business. Here are four key questions to ask yourself before scaling up.

How are you feeling about your business right now? Are you on solid financial footing, or taking a more cautious approach? Is demand steady, growing, or unpredictable?

A strong credit profile is the foundation of your business’s financial health. Whether you’re a start-up or an established operator, a healthy credit score can open the door to better borrowing terms, investor interest, and growth opportunities.

A core initiative for Kiwi businesses, Investment Boost is a new tax incentive to encourage investment in assets to increase productivity.

Over 50 farmers and rural professionals gathered at the Millennium Hotel in Taupō on Wednesday 21 May for a pivotal seminar hosted by BFA and Craigs Investment Partners.

Tax planning is a strategic approach to managing your business’ financial affairs, with the aim of legally minimising your tax liability.

We, along with Craigs Investment Partners, will be hosting an event later this month to take a deeper look at the practical and emotional side of Succession Planning.

If you’re in the manufacturing or agricultural sectors, or run a business that uses hazardous chemicals in your operations, there are new compliance rules you should be aware of.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand recently announced a drop in the official cash rate (OCR). The final impact of this drop can be both positive and negative for your small business.

Scams are everywhere – from emails and phone calls to social media and online ads, scammers are constantly finding new ways to deceive and exploit.

MPI has officially extended the drought declaration in the Waikato, and several other North Island regions.

Selling a business is a significant milestone, and proper preparation is key to ensuring a successful and profitable transition.

Since the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 came into place, specialised advisors and consultants have been popping up all over New Zealand. But how do you know who’s genuine?

Calculating the minimum wage is easy when your employees have regular hours. It’s a little more complicated when your business is seasonal.

Whether for your home loan or business expenses, negotiating better terms with your bank can help you manage your financial obligations more effectively.

This January we are going back to basics and taking a look at some of the cornerstones of accounting. Next up: Cashflow.

Workplace burnout is becoming the new norm for many businesses. Workloads are high, budgets are tight, technology keeps us busy 24/7 and finding balance is challenging.