Announcements

25th March 2010

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

On 27th March 2010 our firm celebrated 10 years of service to Rangiora and the Canterbury Region, even beyond.

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the depth, experience and enthusiasm of our team.  Most can now claim an association with the Firm of 3-9 years.
We also thank our clients for their custom and welcome new clients to our practice.

In addition to celebrating 10 years of service, we wish to announce and welcome to the Practice as an Associate, Chris Groube.  Chris joined the firm in January 2004 as a Chartered Accountant.  He has a B com (Ag) from Lincoln University majoring in Farm Management and Valuation and a B Com from Canterbury majoring in Accounting.  Chris gained membership to the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants in July 1989 and now has 24 years experience in both chartered and commercial accounting environments, including 7 years in Australia.

Long Term relationships enable efficient preparation of financial statements through knowledge of client affairs and enablement of Business and Personal goals.

9th February 2010

XERO NEWS

Xero - Online accounting software www.xero.com
First Certified Advisor & Adopting Firm in North Canterbury
Five of our staff have passed the Xero Certification program

SIMPLE SMART SECURE

WE ARE VERY ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT THIS PRODUCT. WE CAN SEE EFFICIENCIES STREAMING THROUGH INTO YOUR BUSINESS VERY QUICKLY. LACK OF DUPLICATION/QUALITY OF AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION FOR DECISION MAKING. IF YOUR DECISION IS BASED ON PAYBACK OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT - THIS IS A SURE THING.

Illustrations

"Your Business" - Often the work computer is busy during the day - and you may also be too busy to sit and ponder the businesses position. The traditional accounting solution means that to access your data - you have to go into the office. Xero allows you to login from anywhere/anytime. You may be in Hong Kong, Fiji, Cairns (or even at home) - it is a simple procedure.

"Your Local Club or Charity" - Let your stewards/trustees have access to the organisations financial data at a time that is convenient to them.

Xero allows multiple users to access the same information. It may be your Board of Directors, it may be your Bank, it may be your manager. No need for photocopy runs or traditional distributions via mail or fax. Its all there in colour via your business Dashboard.

Question - Do we have to use Collins & Co - Chartered Accountants Lt as our accountant if we use XERO? The short answer is no. Whilst we are a leading XERO advisor in Canterbury (and the first adopting firm in North Canterbury), we will respect your existing working relationships. We can and will provide product support to you. Your accountant can use the XERO content for preparation of Annual Financial Statements and tax positions.