16/02/2026
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻.
At William Buck, we’re reimagining the graduate experience. While others may funnel you into a rigid hierarchy, we believe in giving you a voice from day 1.
Ready to make a real impact? At William Buck, we work with ambitious business owners, ASX-listed companies and startups.
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25/03/2025
Ensuring tax compliance while optimizing savings requires a detailed approach. Here's a mini checklist/starting point to help you navigate year-end effectively:
𝟭. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀: Accurately booking expenses incurred but not yet invoiced is crucial, particularly for large taxpayers estimating provisional tax.
𝟮. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲: A physical stock count is essential for accurate taxable income. For livestock, detailed records of births, deaths, and age/gender are vital.
𝟯. 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘆: Claim deductions for holiday pay utilised within 63 days of the balance date to secure early deductions.
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2025 Year end tax planning guide - William Buck New Zealand
William Buck’s tax planning guide covers the potential impact of policy changes on middle-market businesses this end of the financial year.
18/03/2025
𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴!
Are you making the most of all available opportunities? Beyond the usual year-end tasks, consider these often-overlooked strategies to potentially reduce your tax liability:
• 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁𝘀: A thorough review of receivables and writing off uncollectible debts can significantly impact your income tax and GST.
• 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀: Strategically timing bonus payouts before the 63rd day post-year-end can maximise your tax deductions.
• 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Review your register and write down disposed or replaced assets, especially those with low depreciation but high carrying values.
Dive deeper into these tips and more in our comprehensive guide: https://okt.to/1PG9ix
2025 Year end tax planning guide - William Buck New Zealand
William Buck’s tax planning guide covers the potential impact of policy changes on middle-market businesses this end of the financial year.
13/03/2025
In today’s dynamic business environment, artificial intelligence is not just for large corporations but is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Embracing AI can lead to greater efficiency, cost reductions and smarter decision-making.
This article by Christopher Leahy, Partner, Business Advisory, delves into practical AI applications for businesses, from automating bookkeeping and invoice processing to real-time cash flow forecasting and dynamic pricing insights.
Practical applications of AI for business owners
AI isn’t just a tool for big corporations—it’s rapidly transforming how businesses of all sizes operate. Those...
12/03/2025
Is your organisation prepared for the latest financial reporting changes impacting charities and incorporated societies?
Key changes include new Tier 2 and Tier 3 thresholds, updated Incorporated Societies Act 2022 requirements, and a revised Tier 3 reporting standard.
This article by Richard Dey, Partner, Audit and Assurance, delves deeper into these changes and looks at practical implications that you should consider when preparing your next annual report.
Navigating Not-for-Profit financial reporting changes
The New Zealand not-for-profit (NFP) sector is facing a wave of changes to its financial reporting requirements....
10/03/2025
Last week, we had a fantastic time connecting with the next generation of talent at USYD’s Graduate Fair! 🎓. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to chat about opportunities at William Buck. We loved hearing about your career goals and answering all your questions.
Huge thanks to Jaeden Steenkamp, Angus Ryan and Faustina Hu for representing us!
Missed us at the fair? No worries, explore career opportunities here: https://okt.to/c6CE1O
06/03/2025
In today's fast-paced business world, success depends on making informed decisions quickly and efficiently. This article by Christopher Leahy, Partner, Business Advisory, explores how business owners can leverage accurate and timely data to identify growth opportunities, optimise cash flow, enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experiences.
Why data-driven decision making is critical for business success
In today’s fast-paced business environment, success hinges on your ability to make informed decisions quickly, and efficiently....
05/03/2025
We're delighted to announce that Jack Walsh, Financial Planner in our Queensland Wealth team, has been awarded the prestigious ASTRUM Award for New Talent at the Advice Live conference!
This award recognises the best financial advisor in our network with less than 5 years of experience. To achieve this after just 2 years of advising is an outstanding accomplishment, especially considering the large pool of talented young planners across Australia.
Jack's dedication, expertise and commitment to his clients make him a truly deserving recipient. Well done, Jack!