Events

With millions of dollars being paid out across some of NZ’s largest employers, the burden of interpreting of the Holidays Act sits squarely on the shoulders of payrollers. Add in last minute changes and incomplete information and it becomes very easy to make a miscalculation that will not only cost your business time and money, it could put you under the IRD spotlight. Join us at Payroll 2020 as we walk you through where people are getting wrong.  Whether it’s irregular hours, variable work or final pays, our speakers will dive deep into the curliest payroll investigations, audits and re-calculations.  Foodstuffs Payroll Manager, Teulia Clifford will step through how she uncovers the big problems and also makes sure they never

Did you know there’s already hidden wealth in your finances? It’s just a matter of knowing where to look. This is what the Knowing Your Numbers workshop from The Icehouse is all about. You’ll get a better understanding of the numbers in your business, find out what they really mean, and how to take that information and use it for long-term benefit. The workshop will help you in two crucial ways: You’ll learn how to find and redistribute ‘dormant’ cash flow that already exists in your business. Then you’ll discover new ways to model and forecast capital and cash consumption – for smarter and more effective long-term financial planning. Best of all, we’ll work off your financial statements, so you

Ineffective staff, missed deadlines and constant excuses can wear down your business one poor decision at a time. Dealing with poor performance is no small task, whether it’s for an individual or an entire team. If you want to understand the root cause of poor performance, join us and discover what gets your people working well and what is holding them back.  We will investigate poor performance, craft meaningful performance improvement plans, and get your employees back on track…or if all else fails, towards an exit strategy. Our legal experts will cover: 360 degree analysis of the problem – identifying root causes and unpacking the matrix of capability, capacity, competency and other contributing factors Managing, monitoring and measuring performance management

The annual AML Summit will be hosted across two days, combining both expertise from influential leaders in the AML community and key government officials. The first day on Thursday 30th April highlights the latest expectations, guidance and developments involving attendees in real-world discussions on critical topics surrounding AML/CFT Legislation. Discover practical insights on AML/CFT compliance on the second day, Friday 1st May. This day will highlight common AML issues seen by AML auditors and consultants, and discuss AML guidance to assist you with day to day complexities faced in your AML regime.  You can find the full list of topics that will be covered by clicking the link to our website below and going to the ‘Agenda’ tab. Conference details

‘Tis the season for rewarding your staff with gifts, trips away from work and office parties. But handing them out willy nilly could also mean a generous tax bill heading your way. No matter what pressies you’re giving, find out the real price tag of your Santa sack and how to make the tax load a little lighter – not only during the silly season, but across the whole year. Hear KPMG and Inland Revenue experts discuss the common errors business leaders often make around rewards, the limitations on different categories and the trends of effective, less expensive rewards at Christmas. Our experts will cover: When cash isn’t always king – making Fringe Benefits Tax work for you Incentives, frequent