I’ve just become a Treasurer for a small group. Can you advise on what I should include in a Board report? Westpac (Australia) have produced a helpsheet which provides a number of hints. <details> It is often helpful to circulate the report with Board papers before the meeting as this Read more
The rules on FBT and charities have been updated. See: Charities and fringe benefit tax
This is an updated version of an earlier post Q: I would be grateful for information about any legal requirements that must be met with respect to the period of time that a trust must retain any documents, such as minutes of meetings, financial records, correspondence, etc A: We visited Read more
Opinion – In the bible, Jesus is reported as saying “… Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s …” (Matthew 22:21). This is indeed a tenet that is applicable in this modern world – though for ‘Caesar’ read government (in general) or ‘The IRD’ (in particular) as Christ was referring Read more
“One of the best things about New Zealand is the generosity and egalitarian spirit of our people. New Zealand is the second most charitable country in the world, according to a recent report by the Charities Aid Foundation. Around 400,000 New Zealanders give in some way every week, with more than Read more