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Finding balance- between family, business and purpose.

I’m Brooke Mifsud, a business student at CQUniversity and co‑owner of a farming and transport company with my husband. As a mum of four, I value practical systems that make work and family thrive. I was recognised with an academic award for achieving the highest GPA in my first year after completing CQU’s STEPS preparatory program. Outside study and business, you’ll find me water‑skiing or exploring photography. My goal is to bring strong financial insight and clear communication to every project I’m part of.

Photo of my family at my son Joseph's Grade 6 Graduation last year, 2024.

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Brisco Group NZ

Background on Briscoe Group NZ The company I have been allocated for this assessment is Briscoe Group New Zealand, a well-known and long-established retail group operating across the homeware and sporting goods sectors. The firm owns and manages three major retail brands: Brisoces Homeware, Rebel Sport, and Living & Giving, across New Zealand these brands have strong national visibility with their two primary retail brands having 90+ physical outlets, as well as supplements b

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Nov 26, 20254 min read

Uncertainty, Resilience, and Optionality

The past is fixed, the future is uncertain- accounting assists in preparing options and resilience for volatility. Weak commodity market, unpredictable weather events, and equipment breakdown, can flip profit margins on a dime. Recognising that our accounts show where we have been, but cannot predict what is ahead, has pushed me to consider risk buffers- flexible/seasonal labour, or spreading contract types between grain, cattle and earthworks. Learning to read our financial

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Nov 13, 20251 min read

Extended Equation as an Operating Dashboard

Assets + Expenses = Equity + Revenue + Liabilities – a model linking what we own and spend to how we fund and earn. This is not just a formula; this reflects the business reality we choose to record. For us, the trucks, trailers, earthmoving gear, and workshop gear represent Assets, while diesel, tyres, wages, and maintenance are Expenses. Together, these factors contribute to our equity and profitability. The extended equation reflects that everything, from diesel use to con

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Nov 11, 20251 min read