Be Informed is William Buck's regular newsletter, filled with up to date news and relevant advice for individuals and businesses.
Celebrating our latest NZ staff promotions
By William Buck on 23/12/20 - Mins to read: < 1 minute
Congratulations to Joyce Pantino, Ryan Burgess, Cherie Zou, Dan Sanders, Jess Thorne and Ronel Naude on their recent promotions. 2020 has been a year of much disruption and change, so it’s great to be able to end the year celebrating the promotions of some well deserving team members. Jess Thorne... Read More >
NZ Government extends the small business cashflow (loan) scheme
By William Buck on 20/11/20 - Mins to read: < 1 minute
The cashflow loan scheme provides one-off loans to support the cash flow needs of small businesses impacted by COVID-19. With the wage subsidy packages no longer available, the Government has made changes to the loan scheme to support businesses over the longer term. The scheme, which was due to expire... Read More >
Accessing regional business support funding for professional advice and training services
By William Buck on 14/10/20 - Mins to read: 2 minutes
Funding has been made available through the Regional Business Partner Network to help SMEs recover from the impacts of COVID-19. SMEs may qualify for funding to help pay for expert advice and support services through the COVID-19 Business Advisory Fund or for business coaching and training services through the Management... Read More >
William Buck Tauranga moves to The Kollective
By William Buck on 01/10/20 - Mins to read: < 1 minute
On Monday, our Tauranga team moved into their new workspace at The Kollective - TK. The Kollective is located at 145 Seventeenth Avenue, Tauranga, just off Cameron Road and close to Tauranga's CBD. The Kollective is New Zealand's largest co-working space and is dedicated to the success of not-for-profit, social... Read More >
How to navigate an IRD audit with the best possible outcome
By Jayesh Kumar on 24/09/20 - Mins to read: 3 minutes
This article was first published in the CFO Series Magazine in September 2020 An IRD audit is an examination of your financial affairs by the Inland Revenue Department, to ensure you’ve paid the right amount of tax and you’re complying with tax laws. An audit can be anywhere from a... Read More >
The importance of cash flow forecasting and ‘how to’ during COVID19 | Part 2
By Eric Flammang and William Buck on 04/08/20 - Mins to read: 2 minutes
In this two-part series, William Buck Manager Business Advisory, Eric Flammang provides his recommendations for monitoring and managing cash inflow and outflows effectively during COVID19, using a three-way forecast. Part Two: Three-way forecast models in practice When it comes to three-way financial modelling, small businesses can now receive packages which... Read More >
The importance of cash flow forecasting and ‘how to’ during COVID19 | Part 1
By Eric Flammang on 04/08/20 - Mins to read: 5 minutes
In this two-part series, William Buck Manager Business Advisory, Eric Flammang provides his recommendations for monitoring and managing cash inflow and outflows effectively during COVID19, using a three-way forecast. Part One: Assessing your options and scenario testing Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business and it is even more... Read More >
International tax in the time of COVID-19
By Jayesh Kumar on 29/07/20 - Mins to read: 3 minutes
William Buck Tax Director Jayesh Kumar and Accountant Harrison Stutt answer some common questions asked by their clients regarding international tax matters in the time of COVID-19. The director of a corporate taxpayer has been stranded in NZ during the COVID-19 pandemic. Does this mean the corporate taxpayer is now... Read More >
How a Disaster Recovery Plan can help you adapt quicker
By John Spender on 29/07/20 - Mins to read: 3 minutes
The ability to return to ‘business as usual’ will be influenced by a number of factors including the effectiveness of your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). This is different from a Business Continuity Plan that focuses on keeping operations functional during the event and immediately after. Rather than simply mitigate the... Read More >
Law changes bring relief to directors and debt
By William Buck on 16/04/20 - Mins to read: 3 minutes
This information is current as of the publish date, however due to the evolving response to the crisis, please refer to the latest articles here and/or the FAQs page for up-to-date information. As part of the Government’s response to COVID-19, temporary law changes to the New Zealand Companies Act will enable businesses affected... Read More >
Latest tax changes will help SMEs
By William Buck on 16/04/20 - Mins to read: 3 minutes
This information is current as of the publish date, however due to the evolving response to the crisis, please refer to the latest articles here and/or the FAQs page for up-to-date information. The Government has announced further support measures aimed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage the impacts of COVID-19. These... Read More >
COVID-19 & Life Insurance – can I claim?
By Amy Gill on 06/04/20 - Mins to read: < 1 minute
Here at William Buck, we’ve received a number of queries from clients asking whether their insurance policies will pay out amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Below we have answered two of our most common queries: Can I claim in the event I pass away or become temporarily or permanently disabled from... Read More >
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