Ysquared Chartered Accountants

It’s that time again - the first installment of Provisional Tax for the 2027 financial year is due on 28 August. Income changed? Worth letting us know so you get your tax right this year.

New Tax Cycle: Provisional Tax due 28 August

The adult minimum wage increased to $23.95 as of 1 April 2026. We look at the potential fallout of this wage increase and suggest 5 tactics for mitigating the impact on cashflow.

Overcoming the impact of a rise in the minimum wage The adult minimum wage increased to $23.95 as of 1 April 2026. We look at the potential fallout of this wage increase and suggest 5 tactics for mitigating the impact on cashflow.

Thinking of starting your own side hustle? Here are five key questions to check that your new business idea is financially and operationally viable.

Is your side hustle a viable business? Thinking of starting your own side hustle? Here are five key questions to check that your new business idea is financially and operationally viable.

When used correctly, AI can be a powerful tool, capable of delivering huge efficiency savings to businesses and individuals alike. But, like any tool, AI needs to be used correctly to get the most out of it.

AI - ways to boost business efficiency

Matariki is a time of year to acknowledge the year that has passed, celebrate the present, and plan for the future.

Matariki: Time for reflection

Is your business complying with the KiwiSaver changes introduced in Budget 2025? Find out which changes are now in effect and the updates that will be needed for your payroll process.

Changes to KiwiSaver: how to comply with the new rules Is your business complying with the KiwiSaver changes introduced in Budget 2025? Find out which changes are now in effect and the updates that will be needed for your payroll process.

Customers appreciate the ability to pay online, and businesses that offer online payments get paid faster. Need help with setting up online payments? Talk to me, I can help you to setup on Xero.

How to accept payments online – and why it’s smart Customers appreciate the ability to pay online, and businesses that offer online payments get paid faster. Ready? We can help set you up for online payments today.

Bank reconciliations ensure the accuracy of your organisation's financial statements and helps maintain financial integrity. If you want to outsource your Xero bookkeeping service, please talk to us, we can help.

The importance of regular bank reconciliations Bank reconciliations ensure the accuracy of your organisation's financial statements and helps maintain financial integrity. Get into the habit of doing it often. Putting it off can mean bad things for your business records!

Looking to shake up your current business strategy? Book some time with our team to talk through your goals and the opportunities that diversification could offer.

Reducing the uncertainty: how to diversify your business Looking to shake up your current business strategy? We share five ideas for diversifying your business strategy and improving the stability and profitability of your business this year.

The Christmas and New Year break brings cheer, but for small business owners, it also brings complex payroll rules. You need to make sure you pay them correctly. Get it wrong, and you risk a compliance headache.

Holiday Pay Survival Guide: What Every NZ Small Business Needs to Know