http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz en-us Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:18:53 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/post/168986/xero-pricing-changes/ Xero has recently announced further subscription price changes. These price increases will be effective from 1 October 2026.The monthly subscription Business plan prices (excluding GST) will be:Ignite plan increases to NZ$37 per month, from $35 per month;Grow plan increases to NZ$89 per month, from $83 per month;Comprehensive plan increases to NZ$117 per month, from $110 per month;Ultimate plan increases to NZ$135 per month, from $125 per month.Those clients using a Cashbook plan will increase b... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:54:36 +1200 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/#post168986 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/post/168984/employment-changes-coming-2028/ The Employment Leave Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 6 August 2026 and will come into force on 6 August 2028, giving employers, employees, and payroll providers a two-year runway to prepare for what is the most significant overhaul of New Zealand's leave framework since 2003.What has changed?Moving to Hours-Based Accrual - The most fundamental shift is a move away from calculating leave in weeks and days, to counting leave in hours. The new Act introduces three categories of hours — standard... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:37:29 +1200 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/#post168984 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/post/168982/ird-focus-continues/ IRD Debt Collection Focus - IRD continues to focus on debt collection and in most instances are gaining great results.For new tax debt, it is understood that IRD are taking a more aggressive approach to collection measures where as old debt appears to be a more tailored approach. This seems inconsistent but delivers a message that debt is no longer going to be ignored by the IRD. In most instances where clients have required a debt instalment arrangement by IRD, this has been confirmed without h... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:32:03 +1200 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/#post168982 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/post/168959/fellowship-gala-celebrations/ Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ) recently hosted the Bay of Plenty Gala Dinner to recognise those recipients’ receiving awards, of which I was lucky to be one of those, receiving my Fellowship which was advanced 11 December 2025.The evening celebrated 28 new Chartered Accountants, four new Accounting Technicians and then milestone awards for members that have completed 25 years, 40 years, 50 years and 60 year’s of service and then finally the Fellowship awards of which I w... Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:35:35 +1200 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/#post168959 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/post/168957/acc-levy-changes/ ACC have introduced changes on plans and overdue amounts which did not previously apply.  This comes into effect from 1 April 2026.   You can continue to pay your ACC invoice in full by the due date or you can choose to spread your levy payments over 3, 6 or 10 month instalment periods. For instalment plans, interest will now be charged on all new or roll-over levy instalment plans that were previously interest free; along with interest charges on overdue accounts. The new in... Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:23:32 +1200 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/#post168957 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/post/168956/tax-updates-august-2026-rate-changes/ Each year IRD updates the rates, these were released during June relating to the 2026 financial year.Motor Vehicle Mileage Rates For business customers that use their personal motor vehicle for business related purposes, there are two ways that the business cost can be reimbursed.  Either using the milage rates (as below) or choosing to keep records of actual vehicle expenditure to calculate the claim for the business use.  It is also accepted that these rates can be used by emplo... Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:46:15 +1200 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/#post168956 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/post/162957/tax-updates-march-2026-employer-and-kiwisaver-changes/ Minimum Wage Rates - The minimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2026.  For an adult (employees aged 16 and over), the minimum wage rate will increase from $23.50/hour to $23.95/hour; for Starting Out and Training (criteria applies), the minimum wage rate will increase from $18.80/hour to $19.16/hour.KiwiSaver Changes - The KiwiSaver contributions increase from 1 April 2026.  The minimum contribution will increase from 3% to 3.5% for all eligible employees, the increase will... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:56:07 +1300 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/#post162957 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/post/158295/time-to-celebrate/ 2025 is a year of recognition and man-o-man what a year it's been!It is with absolute surprise but heartfelt appreciation of the achievements I have made over my 25+ year career as an Accountant that I have been recognised as a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.  I am honestly blown away.I love my career and have every step of the way; the opportunities, the learning, the guidance, watching other's journeys through the good, bad and the ugly as well as my own journey... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:55:47 +1300 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/#post158295 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/post/150098/tax-updates-august-2025-rate-changes/ Each year IRD updates the rates, these were released early June 2025 relating to the 2025 financial year.Motor Vehicle Mileage Rates For business customers that use their personal motor vehicle for business related purposes, there are two ways that the business cost can be reimbursed.  Either using the milage rates (as below) or choosing to keep records of actual vehicle expenditure to calculate the claim for the business use.  It is also accepted that these rates can be used by e... Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:01:28 +1200 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/#post150098 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/post/143435/individual-tax-rate-changes-for-2026-financial-year-personal-taxes/ Here's what you need to know.New individual tax rates are now fully in play as above.  This means that the new Income Tax brackets apply from 31 July 2024.... Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:59:51 +1300 http://www.accelerate4sixty3.co.nz/blog/#post143435