Navigating the business landscape in New Zealand

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Navigating the business landscape in New Zealand


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The Path to Sustainable Success

"Accounting and Sustainability: Shaping a Greener Financial Landscape." This event brings together accounting professionals, industry leaders, and sustainability experts under one roof to explore the dynamic intersection of finance and environmental responsibility. Over two inspiring days, attendees will delve into the crucial role of accountants in promoting sustainable practices, transparent reporting, and ethical decision-making across diverse industries.

In these transformative sessions, participants will gain invaluable insights into integrating sustainability principles into financial practices, measuring and reporting environmental impacts, and adapting accounting methodologies to foster long-term value creation.

Through interactive workshops and case studies, attendees will uncover innovative approaches to navigate emerging challenges, such as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, carbon accounting, and the incorporation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals into financial strategies. Together, we will foster a community of forward-thinking accountants who are equipped to drive positive change, safeguard the environment, and create resilient businesses that thrive in the face of global challenges. Join us for an enlightening journey towards a more sustainable financial future.

Panel Speakers

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Partner - National Specialist Tax & National Head of Transfer Pricing
Grant Thornton Australia




The Path to Sustainable Success

"Accounting and Sustainability: Shaping a Greener Financial Landscape." This event brings together accounting professionals, industry leaders, and sustainability experts under one roof to explore the dynamic intersection of finance and environmental responsibility. Over two inspiring days, attendees will delve into the crucial role of accountants in promoting sustainable practices, transparent reporting, and ethical decision-making across diverse industries.

In these transformative sessions, participants will gain invaluable insights into integrating sustainability principles into financial practices, measuring and reporting environmental impacts, and adapting accounting methodologies to foster long-term value creation.

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Panel Speakers
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Jason Casas
Partner - National Specialist Tax & National Head of Transfer Pricing
Grant Thornton Australia

In his role as national leader of transfer pricing, Jason is responsible for all Grant Thornton Australia’s transfer pricing related services. He also leads Grant Thornton’s transfer pricing service line in Asia Pacific.

Date: Thursday, 21 November
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM AEDT
Location: Grant Thornton Australia | Collins Square, Tower 5, Level 22, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

Grant Thornton invites you to join our upcoming panel discussion on the business landscape in New Zealand.

This event is ideal for companies looking to expand into New Zealand or those with established businesses operating in the New Zealand market.

Join our distinguished panel featuring Andrew McCowan from New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE), alongside Jason Casas, Murat Cihanger, Richard Nutt, and Sukvinder Heyer from Grant Thornton Australia, as well as Alejandro Ces and Murray Brewer from Grant Thornton New Zealand. They will focus on:
  • The current New Zealand business environment;
  • Steps to establishing business in New Zealand;
  • Addressing common issues faced by companies expanding into the market for the first time;
  • Regulation of overseas investments into Australia and New Zealand; and
  • Key aspects relevant to ongoing operations in New Zealand.

Please arrive at the venue at 8:00 AM where breakfast refreshments will be served, ready for an 8:30 AM start.

Following the panel discussion, our partners will be available for one-on-one meetings to address any of your business enquiries. To book in advance, please contact our team to discuss your requirements.
 

At Grant Thornton Australia, we value inclusion and strive to host inclusive, accessible meetings and events that enable all individuals, to engage fully. If you require accommodations to attend this meeting, for example captioning, advance copy of the slides, wheelchair access or if you would like to discuss your specific needs, please reach out using the provided contact details. Your comfort and participation matters to us.






Meet our partners:
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Panel speakers

Partner - National Specialist Tax & National Head of Transfer Pricing
Grant Thornton Australia

Jason Casas

In his role as national leader of transfer pricing, Jason is responsible for all Grant Thornton Australia’s transfer pricing related services. He also leads Grant Thornton’s transfer pricing service line in Asia Pacific.

Partner - International Tax
Grant Thornton Australia

Murat Cihanger

Murat advises on complex tax issues including mergers and acquisitions, income tax, capital gains tax, tax consolidation, tax effect accounting, international tax structuring and management of large tax compliance projects.

Partner - Global Trade & Customs
Grant Thornton Australia

Richard Nutt

Richard has more than 20 years of experience advising clients on global trade and customs matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Partner - Innovation Incentives
Grant Thornton Australia

Sukvinder Heyer

Sukvinder has been advising in Research & Development (R&D) for over 20 years. Her approach is understanding your business and your needs related to the identification, preparation and support of your R&D claim. 

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Panel Speakers

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Jason Casas
Partner & National Head of Transfer Pricing
Grant Thornton Australia

In his role as national leader of transfer pricing, Jason is responsible for all Grant Thornton Australia’s transfer pricing related services. He also leads Grant Thornton’s transfer pricing service line in Asia Pacific.

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Murat Cihanger
Partner - International Tax
Grant Thornton Australia

Murat advises on complex tax issues including mergers and acquisitions, income tax, capital gains tax, tax consolidation, tax effect accounting, international tax structuring and management of large tax compliance projects.
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Richard Nutt
Partner - Global Trade & Customs
Grant Thornton Australia

Richard has more than 20 years of experience advising clients on global trade and customs matters across multiple jurisdictions.

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Sukvinder Heyer
Partner - Innovation Incentives
Grant Thornton Australia

Sukvinder has been advising in Research & Development (R&D) for over 20 years. Her approach is understanding your business and your needs related to the identification, preparation and support of your R&D claim. 
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Partner - Transfer Pricing
Grant Thornton, New Zealand
Alejandro works alongside clients and their teams to provide tailored approaches and advice. As he firmly believes that transfer pricing is an artform that goes beyond just theory and requires a deep understanding of client's organisation to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Partner - Corporate Tax
Grant Thornton, New Zealand
Murray has a background in corporate tax consulting and is experienced in advising New Zealand and offshore clients on domestic and international tax issues, including those arising from cross border business and funding structures.

Andrew McCowan
Investment Director, Sydney
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE)

Andrew brings international mergers and acquisition and strategic investment experience from commercial finance and corporate advisory roles in Europe and Australia, across a broad range of industries.