Drumm Nevatt & Associates Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

Drumm Nevatt & Associates Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors Accounting & Taxation, Business Advice, Governance Expertise. Accounting Specialists for Business.

At Drumm Nevatt & Associates we provide Accounting & Taxation services, Business Advice and Governance Expertise. We are Accounting Specialists for Business Owners in East Auckland and the wider Auckland Region.

A business can look impressive from the outside and still have a few uncomfortable numbers sitting underneath it.Before ...
02/09/2026

A business can look impressive from the outside and still have a few uncomfortable numbers sitting underneath it.

Before signing a Sale and Purchase Agreement, due diligence helps you understand what you may actually be buying.

That means looking beyond the headline sales figure and reviewing:
• How reliable the profit is
• Whether cashflow supports the day-to-day operation
• Customer and supplier concentration
• Existing debts and commitments
• The assets, stock and working capital included in the deal
• Any tax or compliance matters that may need attention

The goal is not to find a “perfect” business. It is to make sure the price, risks and opportunity make sense together.

Planning to buy? Bring your accountant into the conversation early, while there is still room to ask questions and negotiate.

[email protected] | 09 534 4382 | dnaca.co.nz

August is a good time to pause and take a closer look at your cashflow.For many business owners, the day-to-day focus is...
25/08/2026

August is a good time to pause and take a closer look at your cashflow.

For many business owners, the day-to-day focus is often on sales, jobs, clients, deadlines and getting the work done. But what is happening behind the scenes with your cash can have a big impact on how confidently you make decisions.

A simple cashflow check-in can help you understand:
- What money is expected to come in over the next 30, 60 and 90 days
- What expenses, wages, supplier payments, GST or tax obligations are coming up
- Whether customers are paying on time
- Whether there is enough breathing room for quieter periods or unexpected costs
- Whether your reports are giving you a clear view of where the business is heading

Ready for greater confidence in your numbers? Enquire about our Cashflow Clarity service at [email protected] and start making more informed business decisions.

Numbers by day, music bingo by night! 🎶Our Auckland team recently swapped the calculators for a little friendly competit...
22/08/2026

Numbers by day, music bingo by night! 🎶

Our Auckland team recently swapped the calculators for a little friendly competition at Beats by Bingo.

It was a great chance to step away from the desks, test our music knowledge and enjoy some time together outside the office. A few songs were recognised instantly… and a few took a little longer! 😄

20/08/2026

Could the way you invoice be putting unnecessary pressure on your cash flow?

How quickly you send invoices, the payment terms you set and how closely you monitor upcoming expenses can all affect when money reaches your bank account.

Edel shares a few practical changes that can help you stay ahead - including one simple tool that gives you a clearer view of what’s coming in and going out.

A business can be profitable and still feel the pressure of tight cashflow.That is because profit and cash are not the s...
18/08/2026

A business can be profitable and still feel the pressure of tight cashflow.

That is because profit and cash are not the same thing.

Profit shows whether your business is making money after income and expenses are accounted for. Cashflow shows the actual movement of money in and out of the business - and whether there is enough available when payments are due.

You may have strong sales, but if invoices have not been paid yet, that money is not available to cover wages, suppliers, GST, tax or operating costs.

You may also be growing, but if extra stock, materials, staff or equipment need to be paid for before the income comes in, cashflow can quickly become stretched.

This is why looking at profit alone does not always give you the full picture.

At DNA, we help business owners understand their numbers, manage cashflow and plan ahead with more confidence.

Because a profitable business still needs healthy cashflow to keep moving forward.

Our office will be closed on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 August while the DNA team heads off to our firm conference. We're ...
13/08/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 August while the DNA team heads off to our firm conference. We're excited to spend time learning from one another, strengthening our team, and exploring new ideas that will help drive DNA forward.

We’ll be back in the office as usual on Wednesday 19 August. If you need anything from us before then, please get in touch.

dnaca.co.nz | 64 9 534 4382

More sales should mean more money in the bank, right?Not always.One of the biggest cashflow challenges for business owne...
11/08/2026

More sales should mean more money in the bank, right?

Not always.

One of the biggest cashflow challenges for business owners is the gap between making a sale and actually receiving the money.

That gap can create pressure when expenses keep moving, even if payments from customers are still catching up.

Wages still need to be paid.
Suppliers still need paying.
GST and tax still have due dates.
Stock, materials and operating costs do not usually wait until the invoice is paid.

So while the sales report may look positive, the cash position can tell a very different story.

That is why tracking when money is expected to arrive is just as important as tracking how much has been invoiced.

A healthy business is not only built on strong sales - it also needs the cash available at the right time.

For a deeper dive into why profitable businesses can still face cash flow challenges, read our blog on ‘why profitable businesses fail’. You'll learn the warning signs to look out for and practical ways to improve your cash flow management.

BLOG LINK: dnaca.co.nz/why-profitable-businesses-fail/

A business can be profitable and still run into cashflow pressure.Often, it comes down to timing. - Invoices may have b...
04/08/2026

A business can be profitable and still run into cashflow pressure.

Often, it comes down to timing.
- Invoices may have been sent, but the money has not landed yet.
- Sales may be strong, but wages, suppliers, GST or tax are due first.
- The business may be growing, but stock, materials, equipment or staff need to be paid for upfront.
- Profit may be showing, but there may not be enough cash set aside for quieter periods or unexpected costs.

That is why cashflow is such an important part of business planning.

It helps answer questions like:
- What money is expected to come in?
- What larger payments are coming up?
- Are customers paying on time?
- Is enough being put aside for tax and GST?
- Is there enough breathing room if things slow down?

Profit shows how the business is performing overall. Cashflow shows whether the money is available when it is needed.

For business owners wanting to better understand this, DNA has a Cashflow Management webinar available on our website.

It is a useful resource for learning more about how cashflow works and why it matters.

If you want to understand your cashflow better. Watch DNA’s Cashflow Management webinar here - https://dnaca.co.nz/watch-our-webinar-cashflow-management/

28/07/2026

A rental property can be generating rent every week and still be putting pressure on your finances.

Why?

Because rent and cashflow aren't the same thing.

The real question isn't "How much rent am I receiving?" It's "What's left after all the bills are paid?"

Sheree's advice to landlords is simple: track your cashflow.

When you know exactly what's coming in and going out each month, you're in a much better position to make confident decisions about your property portfolio.

To help, we've put together a free Monthly Cashflow Spreadsheet that makes it easy to keep track of your rental income and expenses.

Small habit. Big difference.

Watch Sheree’s video for some rental tips and download our FREE rental property spreadsheet template spreadsheet to get started.

dnaca.co.nz/monthly-cashflow-spreadsheet-for-rental-income/

A great evening connecting with East Auckland’s business community at The Click! 🙌It’s always valuable to step away from...
24/07/2026

A great evening connecting with East Auckland’s business community at The Click! 🙌

It’s always valuable to step away from the desk, meet other local business owners and share ideas with people who understand the opportunities and challenges that come with running a business.

Thank you to The Click for bringing everyone together. We loved being part of it and catching up with so many familiar and new faces!

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Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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