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Client Case Study - Peter Dawson, Dawson & Associates
We were previously using another accounting firm in Nelson but we felt like a small cog in the wheel. We were receiving very generic advice,
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Client Case Study - On Cue Conferencing
Justine will go that extra length to understand an organisation, help them fulfil their obligations but make it valuable for them.
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Client Case Study - Woofa Worx & Moggie Maintenance
It was obvious how passionate and motivated Justine is about her work, that came across straight away – it felt like a match.
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Marketing & Advertising Costs - What is tax deductible?
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Trustees’ obligations to keep and give trust information
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National & International Travel Expenses - What is 50% or 100% tax deductible?
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Tax Record-Keeping Requirements in New Zealand
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Which legal fees are tax deductible?
This article summarises some of the common legal fees and income tax deductibility rules. Legal fee deductibility is a complex area.
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Digital snapshot: Teamflect
Recently, we've been looking for a software solution to help us keep track of team members and business goals. As we already use...
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Digital snapshot: The do's and don’ts of ChatGPT
Everyone’s talking about the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, the new tool that can do just about anything, from generating...
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Digital snapshot: app stores
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Price Setting - The Balancing Act
Price setting is a part of the responsibility of being in business. Setting a price sends a message to the market. In this article, we...
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Each year CERTNZ reviews their recommended list of critical controls based on the incidents they have seen in the prior 12 months. ...
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