http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.accounted4.co.nz en-us Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:09:31 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/170029/featured-partner--nzppa/ Author: David Jenkins, NZPPA CEOA short guide for employers using an outsourced payroll providerOutsourcing payroll can give an employer access to specialist systems and processing support, but it does not transfer the employer's legal responsibilities. The employer must still make sure employees are paid correctly and that payroll information complies with current employment and tax law.A payroll provider can only process the information and instructions it receives. If the employer supplies an... Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:08:09 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post170029 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/169938/in-the-community/ There’s been plenty happening in our wider community lately, and we’ve been fortunate to get involved in a few different ways.From supporting the Cancer Society through Daffodil Day and keeping e-waste out of landfill, to welcoming Paralympian Danielle Aitchison into the office to share her inspiring story, it’s been a great reminder of the many ways we can contribute, connect and learn from those around us.Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to.... Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post169938 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/169937/in-the-office/ There’s been plenty happening in and around the A4 office lately, with birthdays, big milestones, a new team member and a little Mid-Winter Christmas fun thrown into the mix!Here’s a look at what the team has been up to.... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:05:45 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post169937 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/169852/payroll-update--september/ After plenty of discussion, consultation and Parliamentary debate, the Employment Leave Bill has now become the Employment Leave Act 2026 and will come into force on 6 August 2028.The law has not changed yet!You must follow the current rules in the Holidays Act until the new law starts on 6 August 2028.So, what happens now?The next two years will be about getting ready for what is a significant change to the way leave is managed in New Zealand.Some of the key changes ahead include:Annual an... Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:16:41 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post169852 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/169848/get-to-know-elaine/ Elaine joined the Accounted4 team in August 2026. She brings more than ten years of experience in public practice accounting and completed her Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification in 2023.Originally from Zhejiang, China, Elaine moved to New Zealand many years ago and has proudly called Hamilton home ever since. During her first year here, she travelled extensively around New Zealand with her friends and quickly fell in love with the country's natural beauty.... Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:09:33 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post169848 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/169790/featured-client--enviroconsult/ For farmers and rural businesses, achieving good environmental outcomes while running a productive and profitable operation is increasingly part of doing business. But navigating changing requirements, identifying opportunities and actually getting projects completed can be complex and time-consuming.That’s where EnviroConsult comes in.Based in the Waikato, EnviroConsult provides practical environmental and sustainability advice and project support to farmers, growers and agribusinesses. The f... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:05:47 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post169790 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/169780/6-powerful-reasons-to-watch-your-financial-reports/ Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. If you are not taking time to do this, either because you’re too busy, or perhaps you don’t really understand what you’re looking at and it doesn’t make sense to you, then here are 6 reasons we recommend you should start to.But before we get our 6 reasons, let’s talk very quickly about which reports to look at. At a bare minimum, and depending on the complexity of your business, you ... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:22:47 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post169780 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/169446/xero-workshop--get-more-out-of-xero/ This face to face workshop is designed to help you utilise your Xero subscription to its full potential  The presentation will include:Dashboard Set UpJAX AI - how to use it Invoicing TipsBills & Batch PaymentsAccounted4 Presenters: Raya, Renee & SaraWhen: 5.30pm - 7pm, Thursday 24 September Where: Downstairs, Bridges Church, 28 Duke St, CambridgeCost: ComplimentaryAttendees are encouraged to bring their laptopsRegistrations are limited and es... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:21:54 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post169446 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/169443/amendments-to-charitable-donation-rules/ In Budget 2026, the Government introduced new tax rules around donations for the charitable and not-for-profit sector. The aim was to ensure ‘the system remains fair, credible and trusted for charities and not-for-profits’.“These changes are about striking the right balance between simplification, fiscal sustainability and ensuring the system has integrity.”Revenue Minister, Simon Watts... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:06:50 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post169443 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/169291/understanding-financial-drivers--business-performance--workshop/ Date: September 17, 2026Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Location: Onyx Function roomMany business owners work hard to grow revenue, but fewer have confidence in what their numbers are actually telling them.This practical workshop is designed to help SME owners, managers and emerging leaders better understand the financial drivers behind business performance and use that knowledge to make stronger operational and strategic decisions.Through practical examples, discussion and real-wor... Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:03:49 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post169291