Industry Advice on Finance, Business & Tax for the New Zealand Market

The role of CFOs is rapidly evolving beyond finance. Today’s CFOs are strategic leaders, driving growth, innovation, and resilience—especially vital for New Zealand businesses navigating complexity and planning for sustainable success.

Automation is rapidly reshaping the accounting industry, streamlining routine tasks and enabling real-time insights. This article explores how technology is transforming finance functions and what it means for New Zealand businesses and accountants.

A financial health check is like a Warrant of Fitness for your business. Learn how to assess key financial indicators, manage risks, and unlock strategic opportunities to support growth and long-term success.

Getting the right professional advice can make or break a business valuation. In this final article of our series, we explore the experts to engage, when to involve them, and how they add value.

Understanding your industry landscape is vital to an accurate business valuation. We help look beyond the business walls and explore the role of Market Conditions—how industry trends, competitive dynamics, and broader economic factors can shape the value of your business.

Government grants can be a powerful tool for New Zealand SMEs looking to innovate and grow. This guide outlines key funding opportunities and how Andersen can support your application for maximum success.

Operational readiness is a key driver of business value. This article explores how strong systems, reduced dependencies, and documented processes can significantly enhance a company’s appeal during valuation.

Maintaining accurate statutory records is a legal requirement for New Zealand companies under the Companies Act 1993. This article outlines key obligations, risks of non-compliance, and the importance of sound recordkeeping practices.

Is your growing business bogged down by time-consuming bookkeeping? Discover how a smarter, scalable solution can reduce admin pressure, cut costs, and free your team to focus on growth.

Tough is the job of the government that must balance politics with reality. We think this budget has somewhat put politics aside, and allowed reality to set in. New Zealand has been struggling with rising debt, high inflation and a sombre business climate for some years now. Rightly, the focus of this budget has been GROWTH.

Strong financials are the foundation of any credible business valuation. This article outlines what valuers look for in your numbers—and how to prepare clear, consistent, and reliable financials.

In an increasingly digital world, small businesses in New Zealand face growing cyber threats that can compromise financial and critical data. This article explores why cybersecurity is essential and how to mitigate these risks.