Does anyone really love doing their tax returns? If you are self-employed or running a small business (or planning to in the future), you have no doubt considered whether you should outsource your tax returns. Surely it can’t be too hard right? It’s just one little form… Wrong! A quick online search or a chat […]
Financial reports can be a bit overwhelming. With columns of numbers everywhere, coding, and subtotals, it is hard to decipher what they all mean. But your profit and loss statement is a pretty key report to understand. If you only learn about one aspect of financial reporting, then your P&L is a good place to […]
With summer settling in and the new year around the corner, many businesses may be facing their slump season. Cash flow can slow down over the warmer months while people are on holiday or facing empty wallets after a Christmas blow out. With the right planning, foresight and management, the quiet season doesn’t have to […]
Financial Considerations For Having A Company Vehicle Love the idea of having a shiny new company car or van to cruise around town in but not quite sure how it works and what you need to consider? As much as the idea is appealing and you might think you can write off all the expenses […]
One of the biggest time suckers for a small business is trying to maintain your finances. That is why hiring an accountant to manage them for you is a smart move. You give yourself extra time and energy to focus on the important aspects of growing your business. However, if you don’t utilise or support […]
The end of the year is fast approaching, and you know what that means – holidays, Christmas trees and parties, right? Yes, while these things are all on the horizon, it also means the end of the financial year is only a hop, skip and a jump after that! So, it is time to hit […]
Why A Good Accountant Is On Your Team Accountants have a bit of a bad reputation. We aren’t sure why; we are actually a pretty cool bunch here at Accountants Plus! But unfortunately, it seems to be a reputation that comes with the territory. Accountants really are an essential resource for your small business. That […]
What do clouds, rainbows and accounting have in common? Normally those are three things that you wouldn’t necessarily hear in a sentence together. But cloud-based accounting really can make rainbows appear in your business. And that is why we think you should embrace it wholeheartedly! Let’s face it; if you are self-employed or running your […]
Do you know how healthy your business is? Could you say with confidence how much money is in your surplus budget, that all of your expenses are accounted for, and that there is little chance of a nasty surprise popping up? If you answered no to any of that, you need to be monitoring aspects […]
T… A… X. Three little letters that can strike fear into the heart of any small or medium business. And what about all those other acronyms… FBT, GST, IRD, ACC, and PAYE. But is tax really all that scary? Your business tax does not have to be an unsolvable mystery. Let’s have a look at […]