We are committed to finding innovative ways to improve the way we do business with you.  As part of our ongoing development, CooperAitken is enhancing our systems and procedures.  Going forward, you will notice changes to how our invoices look and in the way we communicate with you about your account with us. Where you prefer […]

INCLUDED THIS MONTH; Read of the month – Could your business survive without you? Certificate of Public Practice – Congrats Chloe, Gerrie & Sharlotte Upcoming Sir John Kirwan Event The end of Banklink NZ Dairy Industry Awards Careers with CooperAitken Proud to Support download here

INCLUDED THIS MONTH; New Trust Disclosure Rules: What you need to know, by Gerrie Jacobs Chartered Accountants ANZ team achievements Team News Quiz & Cocktail Team Night Careers with CooperAitken Proud to Support download here

The 2020/2021 year will always be remembered for the worldwide Covid-19 Pandemic which affected people from all walks of life. Whilst the virus was slowly spreading two significant tax changes happened in New Zealand, specifically: The Government proposed new trust disclosure rules and passed it into law five days later with little to no consultation,

INCLUDED THIS MONTH; Did Dairy Farmers actually make a big profit in 2022? By Coral Phillips 2022 Herd Scheme Values Directors Strategic Retreat Law change for incorporated societies Matamata office Proud to Support download here

As the 2022 financial year comes to a close for Dairy Farmers, the record high milk payout forecast from all dairy companies is a positive to celebrate.  But the question needs to be asked, has the high payout resulted in more cash in the pocket?  Also of concern, what are the tax implications?  Was it

INCLUDED THIS MONTH; The long and overwhelming to-do list of a dairy farmer, by Gavin Haddon. 31 March Balance Date New Financial Year ACC CPX Renewals Using the correct tax code Proud to Support download here

Have you ever been served 100 tennis balls at once and expected to return each one with accuracy? – and when you don’t you are penalised! This is how a client described owning a dairy farm now with the outrageous level of compliance all are expected to achieve. Being totally confused by bombardment of expectation

Due to a recent sharp rise in the number of complaints received by MBIE relating to the dairy sector, the Labour Inspectorate, along with the Tenancy Compliance Investigations Team, will start visiting dairy farms from late February to assess their compliance with minimum standards of employment and tenancy. This is now a focus area for

Life in general moves so fast nowadays and often we don’t put time aside for things that matter, as we navigate the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sometimes these things include time to pursue a hobby, our health and well-being, and sometimes it is the big questions like – what happens when I’m not