Flashpoint Accounting

Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks. We can help take the headaches out of your business accounting.

Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks. We can help take the headaches out of your business accounting.

R E M I N D E R : The first instalment for Provisional tax is due August 28th, plus your GST payments. Provisional tax is a way to spread your income tax payments across the current year rather than paying a lump sum later. Please ensure you make your payment to the correct tax code and date period.

Provisional Tax due 28 August The first instalment for Provisional tax is due August 28th. Provisional tax is a way to spread your income tax payments across the current year rather than paying a lump sum later.

Business insurance is a vital part of protecting your enterprise. We outline five of the most common types of insurance and how they safeguard the future of your business.

Protecting you and your business: taking out insurance Business insurance is a vital part of protecting your enterprise. We outline five of the most common types of insurance and how they safeguard the future of 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.

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.

Got a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Follow this 5-step plan for setting up your new business and setting the best foundations for success.

Does your business idea have wings? 5 steps for starting a business Got a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Follow this 5-step plan for setting up your new business and setting the best foundations for success.

54% of employees prefer a combination of in-office and remote work. So, are you making moves to switch to flexible working? We explain why hybrid working is the way forward.

Why flexible working is the new normal

Budget 2026 was light on major business-related announcements. But there are some key changes to taxation that may affect your Kiwi small business. Read our Budget summary.

NZ Budget 2026: What your small business needs to know Budget 2026 was light on major business-related announcements. But there are some key changes to taxation that may affect your Kiwi small business. Read our Budget summary.

Does your Kiwi small business have any cash reserves? 76% of SMEs say they have limited reserves, but that’s a financial gamble in the current turbulent economic conditions.

What are cash reserves (and why does your small business need them)? Does your Kiwi small business have any cash reserves? 76% of SMEs say they have limited reserves, but that’s a financial gamble in the current turbulent economic conditions.

Need to cut your business expenses? We’ll review your current costs, find the expenses that could be cut, and will provide a proactive spend management programme to reduce your spending.

Review your business expenses – and save Need to cut your business expenses? We’ll review your current costs, find the expenses that could be cut, and will provide a proactive spend management programme to reduce your spending.

M I S S E D I N C O M E T A X P A Y M E N T ? Did you miss paying your Income Tax payment at the IRD by the 7 May deadline? You still have a window of opportunity - you can reduce penalties and interest if you purchase tax via Tax Management NZ. Contact us to discuss if this is suitable for your situation.