FAQs

How can you still provide a quality service but charge less than other accountants?

I keep my overheads extremely low by working from home. I am efficient with the costs I do incur and with my processes by not having employees. I’m here to help business owners – not extort them.

You keep mentioning cheap prices, but your fee estimate calculator came out with a more expensive price than I’m currently paying.

If that’s the case, then that’s fantastic for you! Stick with them. Not every accountant is out to maximise their income however they can to the cost of their clients.

I have paper documentation. How can I get this to you?

Ideally this should be scanned and emailed through to me, as I charge a paper handling fee. I do have a PO Box to send paperwork to:

PO Box 6044, Otaika, Whangarei 0147.

What happens if I don’t have much (or any) income? Will I still only be charged a 0.7% fee?

Yes! I want to help new businesses succeed and believe good advice is critical from the beginning – often when people can’t afford to pay for it. 

Please note though there is a minimum fee of $100.

Why do you have different pricing methods?

They are tied to what I consider to be drivers of the time it takes me to complete a job. For a typical small business job – the greater the turnover and profit, the more work for me. For rental investors – the more rentals there are, the more work for me. And so on.

I have multiple sources of income and don’t fit into one of your calculator scenarios. Can I still become your client?

Absolutely. Get in touch and we can have a chat more about your situation. I’m confident I will be able to provide a competitive service.

I’m not keen on a fixed fee. What happens there?

No worries at all. You can get charged on a time and cost basis at my standard ad-hoc rate of $150 + GST per hour. You will still come under the 8 week turnaround guarantee too.

I’m local, can we still meet in person?

Absolutely! I am semi rural though, so my preference is to travel and meet you where and when it suits you.

What costs can I include for my Home Office?

For business owners who don’t already lease an office, or property investors who don’t use a management company, you can either claim a fixed rate per the IRD, or a percentage of your home costs as office space based on square meter usage. These can include:

  • Rent or mortgage interest
  • Electricity and Gas
  • Internet and Phone (50% claim)
  • Land and water rates
  • Home and contents insurance
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Cleaning costs
  • Security costs
  • Office consumables (100% claim)
  • Office furniture and equipment (100% claim)