Chartered Accountants, Invercargill, Queenstown, Te Anau, McCulloch & Partners, NZ

News & Info

Media Releases

• South Island Business Leaders Survey [17/08/09, 365 kb]
  In August 2007, two of the South Island’s leading Chartered Accountancy firms – Polson Higgs and McCulloch & Partners combined to jointly undertake a survey of South Island business leaders. Our most recent survey, undertaken in July 2009, has continued our focus on managing in a recession, and includes new questions on investment intentions and employee responses to working in a recession.
• Important Facts for Employers [13/06/09, 70 kb]
  There are many legislative changes coming into effect on 1 April 2009 which affects you as an Employer. We summarise these changes for you below and you will need to familiarise yourself with these and how they will affect your own employees.
• Zero Growth Preparations [11/12/08, 19 kb]
  Most South Island firms are reviewing their internal structures to cope with anticipated zero or negative growth over the next two years, according to a business leaders survey.
• South Island Business Leaders Survey [11/12/08, 40 kb]
  In late November and early December 2008, Polson Higgs and McCulloch and Partners conducted their third South Island Business Leaders Survey. The survey has revisited some areas from previous surveys and explored a highly topical theme: how businesses are planning and dealing with the current economic climate.
• MCP partner elected VP of NZ's largest professional body [11/11/08, 1.06mb]
  Chartered Accountant Ross Jackson, Managing Partner of McCulloch & Partners, was elected Second Vice-President of the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants at their 100th Annual General Meeting in Dunedin on 30 October. McCulloch & Partners is a large provincial accounting practice, practicing in Invercargill, Queenstown and Te Anau.

Newsletters

June 2009 [1.69 Mb]

March 2009 [951 Kb]

December 2008 [2.54 Mb]

July 2008 [278 Kb]

Brochures

Business Development [109 Kb]

Business Development is not simply just increasing sales. It involves all aspects of how the business operates, the market it operates in, having the skills needed to either introduce new products or even maintain the quality of existing products. It is about planning, but also about implementation. It needs a thorough understanding of how your business operates. 

Business Management Systems [98 Kb]

Sound management systems can only be made using information produced by sound information systems.  Many businesses suffer from a lack of systemisation.   At McCulloch & Partners we can work with you to establish the systems your business needs to operate efficiently and effectively.

Business Valuation Services [99 Kb]
For buyers investing a great deal of money to acquire a business, no one wants any surprises. As a buyer you will need to carry out a thorough due diligence of all aspects of the business. For sellers, there are risks in providing potential buyers all your business information. What if the potential buyer is a competitor?  Whether you need a valuation of a business carried out as a buyer or a seller, it is important to get good advice.

Buying a Business [124 Kb]

In our experience there are a number of reasons why people operate small businesses, and these reasons change with the changing environment. The pressure being exerted by the more market orientated theories currently in vogue are changing them again, but generally the New Zealand characteristic of INDEPENDENCE rates highly. Many New Zealanders prefer to be their own boss, to choose their own hours of work, or perhaps provide an outlet for their individual flair or skill, or simply they don't like being told by anyone else what to do or when. 

Family Trusts [134 Kb]
The use of Family Trusts has become more prevalent recently and many clients have asked for further information.  This fact sheet is designed to give general information only.  It is not designed as a detailed document and each situation is different.  Accordingly, the intent is to give you a general background on Trusts, but before making your final decision on whether or not to utilise a Trust, full consultation with your legal adviser and with a partner in our firm is essential.

Payroll Services [102 Kb]

Payroll is a high stress, high risk area for many of our clients.  Both employees and employers expect 100% accuracy on every pay run. Filing of information and payments to Inland Revenue Department must be accurate and on time.  Payroll is often the largest expense item in a client’s business.  It is therefore important that this area is managed closely and that the employer is not calculating leave rates incorrectly.  

Periodic Reporting [99 Kb]

Up to date information on your business is essential.  To assist in better managing your business and in response to changing business conditions, we encourage our clients to consider the following.  Your accounting information can be processed on a regular basis during the year, coinciding with GST return periods.  By utilising such facilities as “Banklink” we can improve turn around time dramatically and provide you with timely information. 

Strategic Planning [101 Kb]
It is a common feature for owners of a business to feel their personal battery beginning to run flat. The initial goals have been achieved and the question "where to from here?" arises.  Strategic Planning is a formalised process that helps business owners and managers assess and understand the big picture.

Taxation [98 Kb]
Paying tax is generally more acceptable when you are prepared for it. At McCulloch & Partners, we have years of experience in dealing with the IRD and understanding their requirements. We will work through with you, the best way of dealing with your tax obligations and how to meet them.

The Right Structure [119 Kb]
As you are probably aware a business may be operated under a number of different structures. You may operate as an individual (a sole trader), as a partnership (with one or more other individuals), by using a limited liability company or some other specialised entity (such as a co-operative or trading trust).  Depending on the industry in which you wish to be involved or are involved, the size of your business, whether you are operating with other people and whether there are special tax or financial considerations, you will need to choose carefully the structure best suited for you.