CAT is an acronym for Construction Administration Tools

James MacQueen – BDO

In this episode of CATChat we have the great pleasure to catch up with James MacQueen, an Accounting Construction Specialist from at BDO Auckland. With over 40 years of experience working in advisory, business services, tax, corporate finances and auditing, James is a well-known figure in the Construction Industry and the leading expert in construction accounting and finances within New Zealand.

Paula Johnston, the Managing Director of Construction Software Asia Pacific, sits down with James and discusses the state of the New Zealand construction industry including the latest retention amendment. They also discuss the implications for main contractors of not adhering to the new CCA Retention Amendment and some advice on how to manage the process and why having construction specific software is an essential element for managing your companies finances.

 

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