December 2023 - Bay of Plenty Business News
From mid-2016 Bay of Plenty businesses have a new voice, Bay of Plenty Business News. This publication reflects the region’s growth and importance as part of the wider central North Island economy.
From mid-2016 Bay of Plenty businesses have a new voice, Bay of Plenty Business News. This publication reflects the region’s growth and importance as part of the wider central North Island economy.
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16 BAY OF PLENTY BUSINESS NEWS <strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
ACCOUNTING & ADVISORY<br />
Deloitte expands<br />
presence with new<br />
Tauranga <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
ANDREA SCATCHARD,<br />
Tax and <strong>Business</strong><br />
Advisory, Deloitte<br />
PAUL SHALLARD,<br />
Consulting,<br />
Deloitte<br />
Leading pr<strong>of</strong>essional services firm, Deloitte, has recently opened a new <strong>of</strong>fice in<br />
Tauranga, marking a significant step in its continued expansion across NZ.<br />
Deloitte’s “why” is to make<br />
an impact that matters –<br />
for our clients, our people<br />
and our community. The opening<br />
<strong>of</strong> our new <strong>of</strong>fice allows us to<br />
scale up the impact we are making<br />
in the region already, bringing<br />
more choice to businesses operating<br />
here and creating new opportunities<br />
for our people. Our new<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice in Hamilton St in the CBD is<br />
led by Partners Andrea Scatchard<br />
(Tax and <strong>Business</strong> Advisory) and<br />
Paul Shallard (Consulting), who<br />
both live locally.<br />
Reflecting the high levels <strong>of</strong><br />
growth experienced in Tauranga<br />
and the wider <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Plenty</strong><br />
region in recent years, our decision<br />
to establish a physical presence<br />
in Tauranga aligns with our<br />
commitment to be at the forefront<br />
<strong>of</strong> industry transformation<br />
and to support regional growth.<br />
Like the introduction <strong>of</strong> cloud<br />
computing before it, the rise <strong>of</strong><br />
AI will be a huge disruptor in<br />
the way we as pr<strong>of</strong>essional service<br />
providers work with our<br />
clients. AI will put more power<br />
in the hands <strong>of</strong> business owners<br />
and management by automating<br />
time-consuming and routine<br />
tasks, including simple reporting<br />
using the many tools that bolt<br />
on to cloud-based accounting<br />
systems.<br />
As accounting service providers,<br />
this provides us with the<br />
opportunity to focus on more<br />
complex and value-adding services<br />
by using our real-world<br />
experience to provide insights<br />
into the financial data and work<br />
alongside business owners and<br />
management to develop tailored<br />
business solutions.<br />
At Deloitte, the provision <strong>of</strong><br />
Virtual Financial Services has<br />
grown out <strong>of</strong> this transformational<br />
change in the accounting<br />
industry, and this is one <strong>of</strong> the key<br />
strengths <strong>of</strong> our Tauranga team.<br />
What are Virtual<br />
Financial Services?<br />
Traditionally, small and medium-sized<br />
businesses have relied<br />
on in-house finance teams to<br />
handle all <strong>of</strong> their financial matters.<br />
However, this approach<br />
can be costly and impractical for<br />
many companies. Virtual Financial<br />
Services <strong>of</strong>fers an alternative<br />
solution by providing businesses<br />
with outsourced financial expertise<br />
without the need for a full<br />
finance team on the payroll.<br />
Virtual Financial Services<br />
involve engaging a team <strong>of</strong> experienced<br />
financial pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
specialising in strategic financial<br />
planning, budgeting, forecasting,<br />
financial analysis, tax<br />
planning and overall financial<br />
management.<br />
How do Virtual<br />
Financial Services<br />
Work?<br />
Deloitte Virtual Financial Services<br />
typically operate on a subscription-based<br />
model, allowing<br />
businesses to choose a package<br />
that suits their specific needs and<br />
budget. Our team works closely<br />
with the business to gain a deep<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> its financial<br />
and operational goals.<br />
After conducting a comprehensive<br />
financial analysis, we<br />
work with you to develop a customised<br />
financial plan tailored to<br />
the business’s objectives.<br />
The benefits <strong>of</strong> Virtual Financial<br />
Services include:<br />
• Cost-effectiveness<br />
• Access to external expertise<br />
• Scalability as your business<br />
grows and matures<br />
• Allows you to focus on core<br />
competencies<br />
• Brings an independent and<br />
objective perspective to your<br />
business<br />
• Provides expert risk assessment<br />
and management.<br />
If this sounds like something<br />
that would benefit your business,<br />
or you just want to chat about the<br />
wide range <strong>of</strong> other services that<br />
Deloitte provides, please get in<br />
touch – we can’t wait to talk with<br />
you. We are in our Hamilton<br />
Street <strong>of</strong>fice until Q2 2025 when<br />
we will be moving to the wonderful<br />
new Northern Quarter complex<br />
right on The Strand.<br />
Obstacles<br />
Connect<br />
Collaborate<br />
Deliver<br />
Advantage<br />
Future-pro<strong>of</strong>ing your business in a<br />
constantly changing environment.<br />
We’re here in the <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Plenty</strong> to help<br />
businesses elevate finance function<br />
performance and delivery.<br />
Connect with us to find out more about<br />
how we can help.<br />
Andrea Scatchard – ascatchard@deloitte.co.nz<br />
Paul Shallard – pshallard@deloitte.co.nz<br />
© <strong>2023</strong>. Deloitte Limited (as trustee for the Deloitte Trading Trust).