Impact News and Updates

Impact Consulting & Accounting will be hosting two seminars this month about Xero Software.

The deadline for the Industry Collaboration Project Fund is coming up - March 19 2012

Forsyth Barr Stadium warming up.

Dunedin artist Jim Cooper has been making ceramic sculptures since the mid nineteen eighties.

As from 1 October 2011, gift duty has been abolished. Does that mean that donors can now make gifts without any issues arising?

From 1 April 2011 the definition of family income as applicable to Working for Families Tax credits has changed and include a few extra income streams. We will also need to be notified in the event that your circumstances change, eg. a child leaves your care, care becomes shared, or change of caregiver occurs.

Highest Honour in Rotary Awarded. Last week Lindsay's ongoing contribution to the local community was acknowledged when he was recognised as a "Paul Harris Fellow". Paul Harris (right) was a founder of Rotary. This award is one of the highest honours in Rotary and is used to acknowledge people who have made distinguished contributions to Rotary and the local community. Lindsay's love of sport, business and community featured strongly - Read the full award citation here...

Don't miss this informative seminar by some of Dunedin's leading consultants and advisors! Wine and nibbles from 5:15pm.

Two of our team members recently moved on to new activities. Andri our latest intern student from Iceland finished up and headed back via Bali and Thailand. And on the home front, Kim, who has been part of our Accounting Team for four years moved to the Gold Coast with her young family. To celebrate and say goodbye we spent an evening with local cooking demonstrator and cuisine specialist Judith Cullen. Image: Team members Mike Sinclair and Kim Sturge cooking

Quick reminder of a couple of things business clients should be addressing prior to the 31st March 2011.

Professional Triathlete Nicky Samuels has won her first Triathlon World Cup Race in Mooloolaba. Samuels finished in a time of 2hrs 03min and 13sec to beat a star studded field of athletes, including world number one, Emma Moffat. Nicky is a client of Impact Consulting and Accounting and professional triathlete. If you are considering pursuing a professional sports career our team can help.

Lindsay Dey wore more than one hat a few weeks ago at the annual SBS Corporate Triathlon. As president of the Dunedin Triathlon and Multisport Club he was responsible for race briefing and facilitating the race start, prior to jumping on his bike to help the Impact Consulting team take out 4th place. A big thanks must go to SBS / Bank for once again facilitating and sponsoring this great event.

We have heard the horror stories of families in the Canterbury quake and sympathise with those who were under-insured. It is a timely reminder that we should review our cover: for business and homes; for contents, building and life. See full article for helpful tools and links.

Some important things to consider in regard to trust, gifting and operational obligations of trustees. Click on the link below to view the one page summary. We are happy to assist with any questions or queries you may have.

We have recently launched our new website. If you have any suggestions we would love to hear from you.