Progress of accountant (internal)
Notes for what accountants should be able to do after periods of time.
Fringe Benefit Tax – is it Fair?
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Employees who received fringe benefits as part of their pay should be taxed, just like regular wages.
Business Owners: How to Pay Yourself
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As a business owner, it’s important to make enough profit to cover your personal expenses. But how do you determine your regular “income” when your accounts are only prepared annually?
Unravelling the Roles: Directors vs Shareholders
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Shareholders and directors work hand-in-hand to steer the company forward. Each has separate, distinct roles, responsibilities, and potential liabilities.
How does a Shareholder Current Account (SCA) work?
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We’re going to break down the front page of the tax return – what are the components and how do they relate to the information you’ve given us?
What is a Shareholder Current Account (SCA)?
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An SCA can be a bit of a mind-bender because you have to keep in mind that the company isn’t you!
Let’s Get Started with Cash Flow Forecasting!
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Ready to start managing your money like a pro? Let us guide you through the process of preparing a cash flow forecast.
What on earth is your accountant talking about?
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Like most business owners, we love it when clients understand what we do and want to know more about our world.
Tax pooling – answering your questions
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Tax pooling has been around since 2003 but most people have no idea of this attractive option to pay income tax.
How is your business profit taxed?
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For 2024, Inland Revenue is specifically looking to make sure business profits from personal services aren’t being diverted to other structures to avoid tax.