Accounting for Startups and Creatives

We work for creative founders
building things that people love.

 
 

No matter what stage your business is in, you didn't start your business to be managing paperwork and filing tax returns.  We can simplify the bookkeeping, taxation and finance functions for your startup or creative business.

Our clients know what's coming next, what needs to be done and what doesn’t.  This means they can get on with what's important - growing a business through developing a great team, and building a great product. 

 
 
 

From the Blog:

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Should You Lease? Maximising Tax Benefits When Selecting a Business Vehicle
Should You Lease? Maximising Tax Benefits When Selecting a Business Vehicle

Choosing the right vehicle involves balancing tax benefits with practical business needs. Vehicles used primarily for business, especially commercial vehicles and eco-friendly options, tend to offer the best tax advantages in New Zealand. Always consult with a tax advisor to make the most informed decision.

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Streamline Your Vehicle Mileage Claims with Logbook Options
Streamline Your Vehicle Mileage Claims with Logbook Options

Managing vehicle mileage claims can be streamlined with the right logbook option. Select the right option for you and follow IRD guidelines by keeping a logbook for 90 days, calculating the proportion of business use, and allocating vehicle costs accordingly. Our goal is to make accounting easy and stress-free for your startup and creative business needs.

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Avoiding Collapse: Small Business Challenges
Avoiding Collapse: Small Business Challenges

More businesses are on the brink of collapse compared to the previous year, in spite of a successful recovery from COVID, businesses face further economic pressure and challenges that must be overcome if they are to survive.

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Using Bank Rules to Transform your Xero Reconciling
Using Bank Rules to Transform your Xero Reconciling

Our latest blog post explores the benefits of using bank rules in accounting, emphasising how they can streamline processes and reduce errors. We explain how bank rules work, highlighting their ability to automatically categorise transactions based on predefined criteria.

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Why the %#@! are Tax Payments for Terminal Tax and Provisional Tax so Close Together?
Why the %#@! are Tax Payments for Terminal Tax and Provisional Tax so Close Together?

This blog post explains why Terminal Tax and Provisional Tax payments can feel close together at this time of year. It highlights the importance of keeping good financial records and offers budgeting and money-saving tips to avoid cash flow issues.

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Understanding the Small Business Cashflow Scheme (SBCS) in New Zealand
Understanding the Small Business Cashflow Scheme (SBCS) in New Zealand

We’re starting to see some Small Business Cashflow loans being defaulted on and called in by the IRD. We go over what this means and how to navigate through once this happens.

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