New Asset? Here’s How to Make the Most of the Investment Boost
As part of Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis introduced the Investment Boost — a new initiative designed to help Kiwi businesses reduce the cost of investing in new..
Healthy Homes Standards
If you own a rental property, there’s a key deadline coming up that you won’t want to miss. From 1 July 2025, all private rental properties in New Zealand must fully comply with..
How to Keep Your Business Healthy and Resilient in Uncertain Times
Running a business involves juggling countless daily tasks, from operations to management. But stepping back to assess your business health is crucial for long-term success...
What Budget 2025 Means for NZ Businesses
On Thursday 22 May, Minister of Finance Nicola Willis delivered Budget 2025, calling it “a responsible budget to secure New Zealand’s future.” The focus? Supporting economic..
US Tariffs Are Here—What NZ Exporters Need to Know
If you’re a small business that exports to the USA, these tariffs are more than just a political talking point – they’re a very real and tangible change to your export costs.
5 Key Ways to Reduce Business Expenses
Running a business costs money. There are always costs, overheads and supplier bills that mount up – and these expenses will gradually chip away at your cash position, making it..
Provisional Tax – how does it work?
If you had to pay tax of more than $5,000 in your last income tax return, you may have to pay provisional tax for the following year.
The 7 Causes of Poor Cashflow
Cash is the lifeblood of any business. Even profitable businesses can and do fail because of poor cashflow. What’s important is that you understand your key cashflow drivers...
Interest Rates Are Falling – What Does This Mean for Your Finances?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand recently announced a drop in the official cash rate (OCR), with a drop from 4.25% to 3.75%. The final impact of this drop can be both positive and..
How to optimise your business: Nurture your team and employee experience
Your people are one of the most critical elements in your business. But are you doing everything possible to provide a caring, supportive workplace that also drives the success of..
Business plant and equipment: Buy or lease?
When your business requires new plant or equipment, should you buy or lease?
Five Ways to Reduce the Impact of Rising Business Costs
The ANZ Business Outlook survey for December 2024 shows that some Kiwi companies are reporting a significant increase in activity. But there was also a rise in expected costs,..
Key ways to get more from your Cash Flow Forecasting
Projecting your cash flow pipeline forward is essential for the success of your business.
5 Major Business Challenges to Watch in 2025
‘Uncertainty’ has been the defining phrase for the first half of the 2020s. The markets are unstable, supply chains have been wobbly and finding talent has been difficult.
DVA Christmas Function 2024
This year’s Christmas function was nothing short of spectacular! We swapped our workpapers for target practice and headed to Beretta at Bracu Estate, just an hour of drive from..
How to Prepare Your Finances for Seasonal Income Changes
Seasonal income dips can be a big challenge for small businesses, but with the right proactive approach, you can not only predict and plan for these dips but also turn them into..
Our Risk Management Meeting
Risk is a part of business life, with every decision carrying some degree of risk; whether financial, legal, or reputational. With economic uncertainty comes increased risk and..
How to Add Value and Secure Your Future When Selling Your Business
Selling up and exiting the business is a major chapter in your business journey. But if you’re going to get the maximum return on investment (ROI), it’s vital to have an exit plan..
Shaping the Future of the Accountancy Students at Massey University
On September 25, our CEO, Matt Vincent, was once again invited by the Massey University Accountancy Club - Albany to participate as a panelist in an event discussion about..
How DVA’s Tech Tools Boost Efficiency and Deliver High-Value Insights
In an era where technology is reshaping industries, is your accounting firm embracing digital tools to deliver more efficient and innovative services?
DVA at The Gap Reunion 2024
On September 19-20, our entire team had the privilege of attending The Gap Reunion 2024. The event provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore the..
Discover Your Business’s Untapped Potential with The Value Gap Analysis Report
Your existing customers hold a wealth of untapped potential, but are you truly nurturing these relationships and maximising their value? By focusing on your current client base,..
4 Ways to Stay in Control of Your Business Budgeting
Managing your budget effectively is key to running a successful business. Even if your sales are strong, profits can quickly disappear if you're overspending on operational costs,..
Avoid Mistakes: GST Return Preparation Pain Points
Discover the common pitfalls businesses face when preparing their own GST returns and how DVA can help.
Budget 2024: New Tax Thresholds
The New Zealand government has announced its 2024 Budget with a core election promise delivered regarding tax relief of $2.57b through bracket adjustments. With an adjustment to..
Set Your 2024 Goals with DVA Business Planning Service
New Year is always a good time to pause and reflect on your current position and also start planning about your business goals for the year ahead. These goals can serve as a..
Empowering the Future of your Business Through Cash Flow Forecasting
Maintaining a positive cashflow is vital for the success of any business, especially when faced with external pressures. Cashflow forecasting has become an essential tool for..
Setting up Your Compliance Foundations
To operate a business, it is extremely important to comply with the requisite regulatory standards. Although it may not be the most thrilling aspect of setting up a business,..
Work Smarter: Tips on Managing Your Working Hours
One of the perks of being a business owner is the flexibility when it comes to managing your working hours. That was probably a drawcard when you started out. Chances are, you..
Our Business Valuation Service
Your business is probably one of your biggest asset - but do you know its actual market value? A Business Valuation is extremely useful whether you like to sell your business,..
What to Consider When Restructuring or Selling Your Business?
In a difficult and challenging business environment, if you're considering a significant change, your mind is no doubt brimming with questions. What are the factors to consider..
Should you invest in residential or commercial property?
Investing in property presents a promising opportunity to build long-term wealth. What are the benefits of choosing residential over commercial property, and is it possible to..
Overcoming Small Business Challenges: Strategies for Success!
Founding, building and growing your own small business is a hugely rewarding experience for many entrepreneurs. However, the path forward is not always without obstacles.
New Rules on GST Invoicing
New rules modernising GST invoicing and record-keeping requirements apply from 1 April 2023.
2023 Budget - What does it mean for you?
How will the latest Budget affect your business and your household? Here are some of the changes most likely to have an impact on Kiwi business owners.
Getting Your Financial Year End Work Completed Quicker
As the new financial is getting near, it's the time for us to check the accuracy of your financial information in your accounting software for the past financial year, and to get..
How DVA Arrived at HubSpot
I’ve titled this blog, how DVA ‘arrived’ at HubSpot and not ‘decided on’ because it has really been a journey. A journey through a variety of apps and problems solved to arrive at..
Turning the Supply Chain Crisis into a Business Opportunity
The ongoing supply chain crisis is slowing down production and pushing up prices. But there might be a way to turn this business challenge to your advantage. If you’re a..
Finding the Best Routes to Finance
Every business needs finance to get the initial enterprise off the ground. You may well have entered into finance arrangements to fund the initial stages of the business, taking..
Understand UOMI and Stay Ahead of Your Tax Obligations
Some taxpayers are subject to use of money interest when they don’t pay their tax, pay late or underpay.
What does Budget 2022 mean for you?
With the cost of living soaring, interest rates rising and house prices falling, Budget 2022 aimed to deliver a little something to help the average household.
High inflation: What does it mean for your business?
High inflation is hitting businesses and households hard in 2022. Across the world, inflation is running high, thanks to factors like pandemic disruptions, monetary stimulus and..
Understanding your duties as a Trustee
If you’re a Trustee, it’s essential you get up to speed with your duties under the new Trusts Act 2019. While most of these duties were already considered best practice, and some..
Selling with Empathy
Everyone has been affected by Covid-19 and lockdown. Some people are worried about job security and spending cash. Others have the cash they’d usually spend on overseas holidays..
A Mindful Approach to Better Decision Making
I was talking with a client the other day and the conversation went something like: “I’m pissed off, I had three pending sales, one backed out because they couldn’t afford it,..
Reflecting on the Year
Reflection is taking a step back and putting serious thought or consideration into past actions, behaviours and beliefs. If you were ever going to reflect on a year, this would be..
Invest in your Business by Investing in Yourself
For the last 11 years we have had discussions with hundreds of business owners at DVA and the problems and challenges they face usually fall into three main categories: Short of..
6 Reasons why you should look through 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 the time to do this, either because you’re too busy,..
Orchestrating the Apps
I play the electric guitar and there are thousands of different effects, amp and speaker systems you can use to get the sound you want. The spectrum of sound is endless, think..
Lessons from Lockdown
These are the lessons we're taking away from lockdown, do you have anything to add? Lockdown was (and remains to be) a tough time for business. Having to close your doors at short..
Finding the Right Accountant
So, you're looking for a new accountant? Well you've come to the right place. Here are 6 questions you should ask of your prospective accountant to ensure that they are the right..