Pressure doesn't have to turn into Stress
June 11, 2018
From the Harvard Business Review archives - check out the article below, written by Nicholas Petrie.When I was in my late twenties, I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Doctors operated and told me to hope for the best. I returned to Japan, where I was wo...
Sitting at a table: Giving Women a fair shot
June 6, 2018
Chartered Accountant Fellow Michael Stiassny advocates for equality – both for women and ethnic minorities. He aims to make New Zealand a better place, through his work as the Chairman of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa, Tower Insurance and New Zealand Transport Age...
Accounting Team Update
May 29, 2018
Feedback on ring-fencing rental losses
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash is encouraging feedback on a proposal to change the rules around ring-fencing losses on residential properties.
An Issues Paper has been released by the Inland Revenue Department that proposes ring-fencing losses in an effort to level the playing...
Featured Partner
May 28, 2018
PaySauce
A Payroll Provider that’s geared for the Farming Industry!
PaySauce has developed a payroll specifically designed for the New Zealand agricultural sector that reduces the time Employers spend paying staff. With the use of Smart Apps for iOS and Android phones, employ...
Payroll Team Update
May 28, 2018
Important questions for all Farming Employers
Are my Employments Agreements up-to-date for all employees?
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/people/employer/starting-employment/employment-agreements/
Are my New Employee forms current?
Tax Deduction (IR330) see here h...
Trust Law Reform
May 28, 2018
A new trusts bill has been drafted to replace the Trustees Act 1956. The new Trustee Act will update and improve the general law governing trusts – being the first material change in trust legislation for 60 Years. The legislation has not been passed yet but is working its...
In the Office
May 28, 2018
We Farewell Lea de Rooy
Unfortunately we said farewell to Lea de Rooy on the 11th May. Lea was with the A4 team for 7 years and is leaving to pursue other opportunities. We wish her all the best in her latest venture....
In the Community
May 28, 2018
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
This year we held our Pink Ribbon Breakfast at Robert Harris in Cambridge. What a great turn out and all funds raised went to a very worthy cause. We are proud to support this cause every year....
Mycoplasma Bovis - what you need to know
May 28, 2018
What is it?Mycoplasma Bovis is a common bacterial disease found in cattle all over the world, but NZ and Norway have been the only MBovis free countries, helping us keep a good name and healthy productive cows. MBovis is widespread internationally, and other meat and dairy p...
The Millennial Wave
May 21, 2018
Recently I attended a conference in Australia where I had the opportunity to pick and choose from a list of educational and enlightening presentations.
Taking into consideration that I am a Baby Boomer with millennial children, and also that I work alongside no less than fou...
