DFK Oswin Griffiths Carlton

DFK Oswin Griffiths Carlton DFK Oswin Griffiths Carlton is a long established Auckland Chartered Accountancy firm.

Xero has published its most popular apps for 2026: the tools its customers connect to most across the whole app store.Th...
26/08/2026

Xero has published its most popular apps for 2026: the tools its customers connect to most across the whole app store.

These tools span payments, bills, job management, time tracking and reporting. Swipe to see the full list.

If you would like a hand working out which of them would suit your setup, the DFK OGC team is happy to help.

Learn more: https://apps.xero.com/nz/collection/most-popular-apps-2026

If you provide a work vehicle to staff, one of the more tedious parts of running a business is about to get simpler.Budg...
24/08/2026

If you provide a work vehicle to staff, one of the more tedious parts of running a business is about to get simpler.

Budget 2026 changes how Fringe Benefit Tax works on vehicles. The old rules asked you to track availability day by day, a compliance job almost nobody enjoyed and plenty got wrong. The new approach categorises vehicles by their intended use instead, which cuts the record keeping down considerably. There's a second angle worth knowing about: the reform lowers the FBT calculation on electric and hybrid vehicles, so if you've been weighing up an EV for the business, the numbers just moved in your favour.

It sounds like admin, but it shapes real decisions: what you buy next, and how you structure your fleet. Worth a proper look before your next vehicle call, and the DFK OGC team is happy to run the numbers for your situation.

📣 Heads up: if you're on the Standard or Estimation method, your first provisional tax instalment for FY27 is due 28 Aug...
20/08/2026

📣 Heads up: if you're on the Standard or Estimation method, your first provisional tax instalment for FY27 is due 28 August.

That's instalment one of three for the year ending 31 March 2027, with 15 January and 7 May to follow.

It's worth a quick look now rather than the week before. Is your FY26 return finalised? Is the standard uplift still realistic if this year is tracking differently? And does the cash flow line up with everything else landing in August?

Remember there's more than one way to do this. AIM spreads payments across the year based on actual profit and follows your GST filing frequency. The Ratio option splits the year into six instalments linked to your GST supplies. Estimation lets you adjust if the year is shaping up differently to the last. The right fit depends on how steady your income is and how much certainty you want.

Not sure which method suits your business heading into FY27? We help Auckland SMEs make that call with practical, tailored advice.

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For official due dates, visit:
www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/provisional-tax/paying-your-provisional-tax/payment-dates-for-provisional-tax

Deciding how much to pay yourself is one of the trickier calls a business owner makes. Take too little and your pay stop...
18/08/2026

Deciding how much to pay yourself is one of the trickier calls a business owner makes. Take too little and your pay stops reflecting the value of your time — take too much and you're pulling out cash the business still needs.

It comes down to three questions: what can the business genuinely afford once operating costs and tax are covered, what would you have to pay someone else to do the job you're doing, and would that money work harder reinvested back into growth?

Not sure where your own drawings should sit? The DFK OGC team can help you work out a number that's fair to you and sustainable for the business.

Read the full article: https://www.dfkogc.com/how-much-should-you-pay-yourself-2/

No business exists in a vacuum. But without something to measure against, it's hard to know whether your numbers are act...
17/08/2026

No business exists in a vacuum. But without something to measure against, it's hard to know whether your numbers are actually good ones.

That's what benchmarking does. It puts your margins, sales and customer retention next to your competitors' and your industry averages.

Swipe for three things it shows you, and read the full rundown below.

Not sure where to start? Book some time with our team and we'll show you how to access your benchmarking data. It may be easier than you think.

Read the full article: https://www.dfkogc.com/benchmarking-your-business-against-competitors/

17% of Kiwi SMEs are running on less than one month of cash reserves, and another 30% on one to three months (Prospa). W...
13/08/2026

17% of Kiwi SMEs are running on less than one month of cash reserves, and another 30% on one to three months (Prospa). When the buffer is that thin, finding out about a cash squeeze after it arrives is too late.

A rolling cashflow forecast fixes the timing. It projects what's actually landing in your account over the next three months, using real-time data rather than last year's assumptions.

Swipe for how it works, and read the full rundown below.

Want help setting one up? Talk to our team and we'll walk you through the tools that integrate with your accounting software.

Read the full article: https://www.dfkogc.com/rolling-cashflow-forecasts-the-benefits-for-your-nz-business/

How much do you know about the suppliers behind your suppliers? Until recently that was an ESG question. Since 24 July 2...
11/08/2026

How much do you know about the suppliers behind your suppliers? Until recently that was an ESG question. Since 24 July 2026 it has been a pricing one.

New Zealand is now among roughly 60 countries facing a 12.5% US tariff, up from 10%, for failing to stop the import of goods made with forced labour. Countries that committed to an import ban kept the lower rate.

Swipe for six checks that build the evidence trail, and read the full rundown below.

Exporting to the US? Talk to our business advisory team and we'll help you map your supply chain risk and factor the tariff into your planning.

https://www.dfkogc.com/supply-chain-ethics-and-modern-slavery-now-a-tariff-issue-for-nz-exporters/

Budget 2026 didn't make big headlines, and that's precisely why some of it will catch business owners off guard.There wa...
10/08/2026

Budget 2026 didn't make big headlines, and that's precisely why some of it will catch business owners off guard.

There was no dramatic overhaul this year. Instead there's a set of smaller, targeted changes that quietly shift what applies to your business. A few that matter:

FBT on vehicles is being simplified, with no more tracking availability day by day, and lower calculations for EVs and hybrids. The Foreign Investment Fund threshold doubles from $50,000 to $100,000, which means people with modest overseas holdings may drop out of FIF filing altogether. The threshold for withholding tax on offshore contractors jumps from $15,000 to $75,000 per contractor per year, easing the load for anyone bringing in offshore help. And the R&D Tax Incentive now offers in-year payment options to help cashflow, though the software spend cap has tightened.

None of these are front-page news. All of them could change what you owe, what you file, or what you decide next.

We've pulled the detail together in a plain-English rundown of what Budget 2026 actually means for New Zealand businesses. A short conversation with our team before you act is worth far more than an adjustment after the fact.

Link here: https://www.dfkogc.com/budget-2026-what-it-actually-means-for-your-business/

Owning commercial property is one thing. Knowing exactly how it's performing is another.Too often, property investors ar...
30/07/2026

Owning commercial property is one thing. Knowing exactly how it's performing is another.

Too often, property investors are working from patchy reporting and a management service that keeps them at arm's length from their own investment. It's hard to make good decisions when you can't see the full picture.

At DFK OGC, we combine hands-on, personalised property management with the in-depth reporting you need to stay genuinely informed — backed by the global reach of our DFK partners across 70 countries. Swipe through to see how we can help.

👉 dfkogc.com/accounting-advice-services/commercial-property-management

Tax might not be top of mind when you're running a business, but it has a big impact on what you actually take home.The ...
28/07/2026

Tax might not be top of mind when you're running a business, but it has a big impact on what you actually take home.

The difference usually comes down to timing: planning ahead versus reacting once the bill (or the Inland Revenue letter) lands. That's the whole idea behind our approach — SMART: Save Money And Reduce Taxes.

From everyday tax to business restructures, Inland Revenue reviews, and expanding across borders, our specialists work upfront to get you the best outcome. Swipe through to see how we can help.

👉 dfkogc.com/accounting-advice-services/tax-services-and-advice

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