Focus Chartered Accountants

Buying vs leasing – which one is best for business equipment and plant? How can you figure out the best choice for your situation?

Business plant and equipment: Buy or lease?

Christmas means many things to many people but for business owners it can mean disruptions to cash flow. Take some simple steps to manage it and save yourself a headache going into the new year.

Manage your Christmas cash flow

GST changes are coming in 2023, designed to support e-invoicing and electronic record keeping. All businesses need to be aware of the changes to ensure their business processes can manage the new requirements.

GST invoicing changes are coming!

Last week some of our team joined in the fun at the EBOP Cricket Club Quiz Night - Our team "The Accountants" even came away with the win! 🏏🏆
Thank you EBOP Cricket Club for a fantastic night!

We are so proud to support Shane (one of our Client Managers) on his Dancing for Life Education EBOP journey - such a fantastic event to raise funds for the amazing work that the Life Education Trust does for the tamariki in our community!

Get ready for Shane Baillie at this year's Dancing for Life Education EBOP 🕺

"I'm a chartered accountant at Focus Chartered Accountants here in Whakatāne. In my spare time, I love to keep active, spending lots of time at the gym and playing numerous sports.

"To be completely honest I have absolutely no dancing experience 😂 but I love the work of Life Education Trust EBOP so why not give it a go!"

Join Shane and all our amazing dancers giving it a go on Saturday 26 November. Tickets go on sale 29 August.

Inland Revenue’s new rates calculate that cars cost 83 cents per kilometre to run – or over $11,500 each year. Are you running your car through your business or offering company cars as a perk for employees? Talk to us about tax.

It’s now over $11,500 a year to run your vehicle

Be proactive in managing your cashflow! An annual Cashflow Forecast is essential for every business. Don't just wait for the bank to request one; it should be prepared every year to aid your planning and decision-making

Our Cashflow Forecast Service

It's Matariki on Friday and traditionally a time for reflection, gratitude and sharing food with whānau and friends.

Our office will be closed on Friday 24 June 2022.

Mānawatia a Matariki

Happy Matariki It's Matariki on Friday and traditionally a time for reflection, gratitude and sharing food with whānau and friends. We wish you all a happy weekend and a chance to do just that.

Yesterday Cath and Craig spent the morning out of the office representing Focus and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ) at the EBOP Secondary Schools Careers Day

Join us to celebrate Director Toni Owen's move from Director to Consultant after 30+ years leading the Focus team.

Contact the Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce to RSVP: [email protected]