EPA newsletter August 2024

Welcome to our August 2024 newsletter!

We hope you’ve had a great first half of the year and are raring to go as we head into late winter.

Our August newsletter features key areas your business can’t afford to overlook, like your website, and the importance of website performance in the world of e-commerce.

You’ll also learn how to simplify provisional tax, key tax dates, and courses you don’t want to miss.

EPA newsletter Mid-February 2024

Welcome to our Mid-February 2024 newsletter!

EXCITING NEWS ALERT!

We're thrilled to announce that one of our valued team members, Hadyn Downes, will be embarking on a beautiful journey into motherhood!

Hadyn will be heading off to maternity leave starting mid-March this year to welcome a precious addition to her family.

During her absence, we'll ensure that all her responsibilities are smoothly transitioned, and our dedicated team will continue to provide the exceptional service our clients expect from us. Rest assured, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering.

We wish Hadyn all the best as she prepares for this new chapter in her life.  
We can't wait to meet the newest member of the family when the time comes!

EPA newsletter February 2024

Welcome to our February 2024 newsletter!

 THREE-DAY WEEKENDS WELCOMED

We are thrilled to have been highlighted at The Press for our implementation of the Four-Day Work Week!

Contrary to what some might assume, the decision to adopt this innovative approach was not taken lightly. It involved numerous meetings and careful planning to ensure a seamless integration without compromising the quality of our work.

Thanks to our embrace of technology and effective strategic planning, EPA Business smoothly transitioned to the Four-Day Work Week starting in April 2023, with the office closing at midday on Fridays. By June of the same year, our team had gained enough confidence to officially designate Friday as a part of the weekend.

The positive impact on our team's well-being is undeniable. With an extra free day, they now have valuable time for quality moments with their families and can efficiently tackle tasks that would typically consume a significant portion of their weekends, such as errands and household chores.

This newfound routine has not only enhanced everyone's work-life balance but has also proven to boost productivity and motivation across the board. Moving to this new structure has seamlessly become a welcomed and appreciated part of our weekly routine!

EPA newsletter December 2023

Welcome to our December 2023 newsletter!

WELCOMING FRASER HOWARD TO EPA BUSINESS
Our New Senior Accountant

EPA Business Limited is delighted to introduce you to Fraser Howard, the new asset in our accounting team. Fraser brings a robust background in accounting from his experience in other accounting firms and within the construction sector in Christchurch. Fraser takes pride in providing an outstanding personalised service and being the trusted resource for any of your accounting questions.

Fraser's professional journey has been marked by success in diverse financial domains. With a track record of more than 7 years in the professional services industry, together with 2 years in a commercial accounting role in the construction industry, Fraser is able to deliver a broad range of accounting and business solutions.

Throughout Fraser’s career he has developed a passion for budgeting, cash flow analysis, data analysis, operational process and system improvement, compliance and financial reporting.

Having thrived at other accounting firms and businesses in Christchurch, Fraser brings a tested understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities that our local businesses face. This experience positions him well to contribute significantly to client’s financial strategies and operations.

Beyond the numbers and spreadsheets, Fraser is a passionate sports enthusiast. Whether it's supporting the local team or participating in competitive and recreational sports, Fraser's personal interests add a vibrant and energetic dimension to our team culture.

As we embark on this exciting chapter with Fraser, we are confident that his expertise and passion for excellence will play a crucial role in the continued success of EPA Business.

Feel free to reach out to Fraser for any financial inquiries, share your favourite sports moments or say hello and have a coffee!

EPA newsletter June 2023

Welcome to our June 2023 newsletter!

Farming is tough work at the best of times, but the start of 2023 has been particularly testing for the industry, with the devastating impact of Cyclone Gabrielle and summer floods felt right across the North Island. In this newsletter, we look at ways to mitigate business risks from severe weather, time-saving digital tools for farmers, and showcase some of the innovation that makes agriculture the beating heart of the New Zealand economy. 

EPA newsletter May 2023

Welcome to our May 2023 newsletter!

So we’re into the new financial year already (it seems to roll over far too quickly) , and we are starting to prepare 2023 financial statements and tax returns. If any of you have any special requests on timing to get your accounts completed sooner rather than later just get in touch, and we will see how we can accommodate this.

In this newsletter I would highlight the smallest article, being increased IRD scrutiny of sales data where payment service providers must now provide information to the IRD. Expect more vigilance from the IRD in this area!

Also see the following top tax tips newsletter from our End of Year tax alert. Enjoy the read!

The team at EPA Business have been working towards a four-day-work-week and we are now implementing a 3 month trial period. Our trial period includes having Friday afternoons off. 

EPA newsletter January 2023

Welcome to our January 2023 newsletter!

New rules on GST invoicing apply from 1 April 2023. These changes have been designed for 21st century business record-keeping and modernise invoicing rules in place since 1986, based on paper-based record-keeping systems.

The rules are permissive, so businesses can issue current tax invoices without falling foul of the new rules. However, this doesn’t mean you can ignore them. Your suppliers and customers may introduce changes to their systems stemming from the new rules. You need to be ready to cope with receiving ‘taxable supply information’ in different formats, as opposed to a ‘tax invoice’.

EPA newsletter December 2022

Welcome to our December 2022 newsletter!

We're closing our doors on December 23rd and will reopen in the New Year on in the New Year on January 16th.. We’re grateful for all your support in 2022.

As you gear up for some well-earned rest, here’s some helpful information for the holidays, including the answers to some tricky tax questions, and Christmas marketing tips.

EPA newsletter May 2022

Welcome to our May 2022 newsletter!

As the workforce undergoes digital transformation, and we continue to live alongside Covid-19, it's a relief to discover a survey by Otago University found 71% of respondents positive about their productivity while working from home.

But what impact does the new way of working have on your business? Are you up to speed on who pays home office expenses? Thought about what your company would do if you were sick for a week? Feeling time-poor and want to change that? Read on for insights and answers to these questions - and more.

EPA newsletter December 2021

EPA newsletter December 2021

As we start to think about winding down for the annual Christmas and New Year break, it’s good to reflect back on the last year. I found it surprising, and pleasing, to see so many businesses come out financially quite well despite all of the uncertainties we are facing. Long may it continue!

Have a safe and relaxing Christmas, and an abundant New Year!

EPA newsletter October 2021

Here’s is our newsletter for October 2021.

It’s good to be back at Level 2 lockdown, which seems like a slight inconvenience to living a normal life.

And Spring is here which makes it even better 🌻🌷🌼

But I can’t help feel for our Auckland and greater Waikato neighbours who have a lot less freedoms than ourselves, which certainly makes me appreciate what we have in Christchurch and the South Island.

In this month’s newsletter we’ve concentrated on how to make business more relatable to customers in today’s world, and more appealing to employees … enjoy the read!

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