Accountants in New Zealand

Accountants prepare year-end financial statements, file income tax and GST returns with Inland Revenue, and advise on company structure. Sole traders, contractors, trusts and companies all use them at financial year-end and through the year. Most also set up and run cloud software such as Xero or MYOB.

Check the firm holds Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) membership, which sets ongoing standards and professional indemnity cover. Ask whether fees are fixed annual packages or charged by the hour, and confirm who actually does the work. A good accountant explains your numbers in plain terms, not just files them.