An analysis of the role of tax consultants in enhancing the success of companies in Zimbabwe
- Author
- Mpezeni, Kudzai
- Title
- An analysis of the role of tax consultants in enhancing the success of companies in Zimbabwe
- Abstract
- The main purpose of this study was to determine the impact of tax consultants in enhancing success, particularly in Harare, Zimbabwe. This research adopts a qualitative methodology and the researcher made use of interviews. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews were used for the data collection. The study used an exploratory research design to gain new insights and details about the issue of concern so as to increase knowledge of the study with valid and updated information with respect to tax compliance through engagement with tax consultants. Non probability sampling techniques were used which involved a combination of convenience and purposive sampling methods. A sample of 20 SMEs was adopted for this purpose. This study determined success factors as a result of tax compliance through the incorporation of tax consultants based on reduced tax liability, good corporate reputation and up to date tax return preparation. The researcher adopted thematic analysis in analysing the data gathered which allowed the researcher to gather sufficient interpretations using various perspectives to the qualitative data collected. The research findings highlighted that tax consultants were hired mostly to assist with tax planning, preparation of tax remittances to ZIMRA and tax planning which resulted in positive responses as it help in the reduction of tax liability amongst other factors which contributed to the success of companies. Some of them however engaged in unethical behaviors in accomplishing this which had some impact on the companies and their profession as well.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Tax consultants
- SMEs
- Supervisor
- N/A
- Item sets
- Department of Accountancy
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