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We’ve now entered week three of lockdown and the future (as far as the virus spread goes) looks good. Business owners have had time to reflect on where their business may be headed. Some are naturally optimistic, others less so.

Covid 19 Employer Update

Posted on 29 March 2020 by Steve Ganley

Steve Ganley - BCom MTaxS(Hons) CA

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• Whangarei
• 09 438 3939 Ext. 827
• 027 210 2108
• steveg@sumpters.co.nz
• Linkedin

Steve became a Director of Sumpter Baughen in December 2010.

Steve is a born and bred Northlander who worked for the IRD for over 15 years as a tax inspector. Whilst at IRD Steve undertook tax investigations on a range of businesses (from small back-yard businesses to large multi-nationals) as well as working in IRD Head Office. As a Taxation Services Manager with one of the “Big 4” accounting firms, Steve provided specialist taxation advice to a large client base covering a wide range of tax issues.

Outside of work Steve loves spending time with his family, golfing and fishing.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Master of Taxation Studies degree with First Class Honours

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