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Accounting is personal. That’s exactly what we do. EFFICIENCY
Fast, accurate bookkeeping services; all your tax matters filed on time, every time.

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We get to understand you and your business; your priorities an

d challenges become ours. ACCESSIBILITY
Talk to us whenever you need on big matters or small; we’ll never leave you guessing. PRIORITY
You’re an important client; no matter the size of your business, you matter to us.

20/07/2026

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We've had a glow-up.

The Accounts Department is n͟o͟t͟ your average accountant.

We can't wait to share more!

Michelle & Natalie - Leading NZ Business through Strategy and the Numbers at The Accounts Department

15/07/2026

Shannon recently swapped spreadsheets for mountains on a trip through Peru and Chile.

The standout was definitely Machu Picchu - not just for its fascinating history, but for the sheer scale of the Andes, with mountains that seemed to go on forever.

Other highlights included:
🔸 hiking the stunning Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain
🔸 spending a day with a family in a remote Andean village
🔸 seeing more llamas than she could count
🔸 and stumbling across festivals almost every night

It really was an unforgettable adventure!

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Michelle & Natalie - Leading NZ Business through Strategy and the Numbers at The Accounts Department

09/07/2026

You know that feeling when you check your bank account, see a decent number, and think 'we’re fine'?

And then a week later GST is due, payroll goes out, and suddenly… where did it all go?

Your bank balance is a snapshot. It tells you what’s there right now - not what’s already spoken for.

Ask yourself these three questions for the next 8–12 weeks:

🔸 What money is coming in - and when?
🔸 What money is going out - and when?
🔸 What’s left - and is it enough?

This doesn’t need to be complicated. A simple spreadsheet or a 10-minute weekly check-in with your numbers can shift you from reactive to proactive.

June is a great time for a mid-year cash flow health check.

If you’re not sure where your numbers are heading, reach out - that’s exactly what we’re here for.

Stay vibrant,
Natalie & Michelle - Leading NZ Businesses through Strategy and the Numbers

07/07/2026

For years, we've helped business owners understand their numbers.

But numbers only tell part of the story.

Over the last month, one thing has become increasingly clear.

The most successful businesses aren't built on financial data alone.

They're built on strategy, leadership, confidence, decision-making, and having the right support around you.

That's why bringing Natalie into the business feels like such a natural fit.

Our clients don't just need someone helping them understand where they've been.

They need someone to help them navigate where they're going.

The combination of financial expertise and strategic advisory is already creating some incredibly powerful conversations.

And we're only just getting started.

Stay vibrant,
Natalie & Michelle - Leading NZ Businesses through Strategy and the Numbers

03/07/2026

You’re halfway through the year.

That means you’ve got six whole months of financial data to learn from - and six months ahead to do something with it.

Whether June feels calm or crunchy, it’s a good time to lift your head up, look at the numbers, and make sure the second half of the year is working for you - not the other way around.

Not sure what your numbers are really telling you?

Talk to the TAD team before the next tax deadline sneaks up wearing a fake moustache.

Book a chat with the TAD team - DM us, or head to: https://www.theaccountsdepartment.co.nz/ 😊

Stay vibrant,
Natalie & Michelle - Leading NZ Businesses through Strategy and the Numbers

30/06/2026

One thing that's become obvious over the last month is why this partnership works.

Natalie and I approach business differently. She explains it like this:

"We bring a really great balance to this partnership. Michelle is someone who will think fast, go fast, and just fast. Whereas I’m a finisher, but I can also be like an anchor and just drag everything back a bit because I’m a little bit more risk-averse."

Neither approach is better.

Together, we're stronger.

We've joked about being 'the anchor and the accelerator,' but that's exactly what creates balance.

Growth doesn't happen from moving fast.

It happens from moving forward with intention.

And that's exactly how we're approaching this next chapter at The Accounts Department.

Stay vibrant,
Natalie & Michelle - Leading NZ Business through Strategy and the Numbers at The Accounts Department

28/06/2026

Using your vehicle for business? The new kilometre rates are out 🚗

IRD has published the updated kilometre rates for the 2025–2026 income year. If you use the mileage method to claim vehicle expenses, the rates are:

Petrol
Tier 1: $1.20 per km
Tier 2: 37 cents per km

Diesel
Tier 1: $1.30 per km
Tier 2: 38 cents per km

Petrol hybrid
Tier 1: 90 cents per km
Tier 2: 24 cents per km

Electric
Tier 1: $1.22 per km
Tier 2: 23 cents per km

As a quick guide, Tier 1 applies to the first 14,000 km of business use per year, and Tier 2 applies after that.

The big thing? Make sure your records are up to date. A tidy logbook or mileage record makes claiming vehicle expenses much easier at tax time.

For more detail, check out the IRD vehicle expenses guide on the TAD blog https://www.theaccountsdepartment.co.nz/blog/claiming-vehicle-expenses-correctly-essentials-for-nz-businesses

25/06/2026

Property Investor Check-In: Rental Admin

Now that the 31 March tax year-end has passed, it’s a good time to make sure your rental property records are tidy before your return is prepared.

A quick checklist:
- Have you recorded and reconciled all rental income?
- Are your expenses coded correctly? Repairs and capital improvements are treated differently at tax time, so this matters.
- Do you have invoices and receipts to back up your claims?
- If you use a property manager, have you reconciled their statements against your own records?
- Have you recorded any changes in the use of the property, such as personal use periods?

Getting this sorted now means your return can go in accurately the first time - and your accountant isn’t chasing you for missing bits later!

23/06/2026

As part of the new Business Advisory offering at The Accounts Department, we're spending more time than ever talking with business owners about what's really happening behind the scenes in their businesses.

The economy is still challenging. Buying decisions are taking longer. AI is changing how people work. And many business owners are trying to work out what they should be focusing on next.

Recently, I reflected on what I’m seeing across my client base, from sole traders through to businesses with established teams. While every business is different, there are some clear themes emerging.

The biggest one? Action creates clarity.

Check out our latest blog, 'Why taking action matters more than ever in business right now' on our website.

Stay vibrant,
Natalie & Michelle - Leading NZ Businesses through Strategy and the Numbers

19/06/2026

There's a phrase Natalie keeps using at the moment:
'The messy middle.'

And it's a pretty accurate description of where we are right now.

Behind the scenes, we've been merging costs, changing subscriptions, moving client invoices, and we’re still in the middle of a tech merge where we don’t know what it’s going to look like.

We are running two CRMs.
It’s a lot.

It's exciting.

It's challenging.

And at times it's been wonderfully chaotic.

But growth isn't supposed to feel perfectly polished.

The reality is that every successful business goes through seasons of change where things feel a little uncomfortable before they feel easy again.

The exciting part is seeing what we're building on the other side.

Stay vibrant,
Natalie & Michelle - Leading NZ Businesses through Strategy and the Numbers

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Wednesday	9am - 2pm
Thursday	9am - 2pm

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