Camille Betham & Associates - Chartered Accountants

02/09/2026

The tools we use to manage the numbers have come a long way since the early days of accounting.

Cloud accounting, automation and real-time reporting have made it easier than ever to see what’s happening in your business.

But having the numbers is only part of the picture.

Good accounting is also about understanding what those numbers mean for your business, spotting what needs attention and helping you make informed decisions about what comes next.

Technology makes accounting easier. Good advice makes it useful.

01/09/2026

Congratulations to the finalists of the 2026 Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards! 🎉
After reviewing more than 120 entries across the judged award categories, our judges were impressed by the outstanding calibre, innovation and diversity of businesses and organisations represented this year.
Being named a finalist is a significant achievement and reflects the hard work, dedication and positive contribution these businesses make to our Hauraki and Thames-Coromandel communities.
👏 Congratulations to our 2026 finalists:
• Te Whāriki Manawāhine O Hauraki
• Tairua Pauanui Sports Fishing Club
• The Southpacific Motel and Conference Centre, Whangamata, New Zealand
• Whitianga Community Services Trust
• Get It On
• My Thai
• Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
• Woof Woof Ranch
• Hahei Explorer Cathedral Cove Boat Tour
• Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga
• Franklin Vets
• Hauraki Māori Trust Board
• Whangamata New World
• Taylor Projects & Solutions
• Bayleys Coromandel
• Future Health And Fitness Club
• Reach 'n' Clean NZ
• Onform PM Limited
• Build Good Architecture
• Driving Creek
• Finest Clothing
• Te Reo Irirangi o Pare Hauraki, Nga Iwi FM - The Voice of Hauraki

🏆 Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala Evening on Thursday 15 October 2026 at the Thames War Memorial Civic Centre. Find out more using the link in the comments below.

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

Making money and having money aren’t always the same thing.

You can have plenty of work coming in, healthy sales and even a growing business, but still find yourself wondering where all the cash went.

Often, it’s not a profitability problem. It’s a timing problem.

Money comes in at one point, bills go out at another, tax is waiting around the corner, and growth can require spending before you see the return.

Good cash flow management helps you see what’s ahead, not just what’s sitting in your bank account today.

Swipe through for some of the common reasons your cash might be disappearing faster than you expect.

31/08/2026

Your phone is probably doing a lot more than making calls these days.

Emails, client calls, banking, social media, invoicing… for many business owners, it’s an essential business tool.

If you use your phone for both work and personal use, you can generally claim the business-use portion of the cost. The important part is working out a reasonable split and keeping records to support it.

Not sure what portion you can claim? Have a chat with us. We can help you get it right.

27/08/2026

Why do we love being Chartered Accountants? It’s not just about the numbers.

It’s about the people and businesses behind them, helping solve problems, making a difference and being there for the wins along the way.

Turns out, we’re quite fond of our clients too.

26/08/2026

Your accountant should know where you’re going, not just where you’ve been.

The numbers tell us what’s already happened. But we think a good accountant should help you work out what happens next.

At CB & Associates, we want to understand your business, your plans and the challenges you’re facing, so we can give you useful advice before the big decisions are made, not just report on them afterwards.

Whether you’re planning to grow, making an investment, managing cash flow or simply wondering if there’s a better way to do things, bring us into the conversation.

Think of us as a business partner who happens to be very good with numbers.

24/08/2026

My accountant is no fun at all…

Apparently, putting something through the business requires a little more justification than “but I use it for work!”

Killjoys? Maybe.

But we’d rather have that conversation with you now than have IRD have it with you later.

Not sure whether something really is a legitimate business expense? Ask us before you claim it.

23/08/2026

Meet Caelin

Our client onboarding specialist and the person helping make sure joining CB & Associates is as straightforward as possible.

Caelin knows a thing or two about getting things ready to go. When he’s not helping us welcome new clients, he works full-time for an Auckland company preparing trucks, buses and vans for their COF before they’re sold into the New Zealand market.

He’s a car enthusiast, enjoys hitting the gym and is always up for a game of pool.

Outside work, you’ll find him spending time with his partner Faith and their cat. And, according to a completely unbiased source, he’s a pretty great son too.

Organised. Practical. Good with people. And here to help get our new clients off to a great start.

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21/08/2026

Think of cash flow like a river.

Money flows into your business.
Money flows out.

When enough is flowing in at the right time, everything keeps moving.

But even a profitable business can run into trouble when that flow slows down.

You might have plenty of sales on paper, but if customers haven't paid their invoices yet while wages, GST, rent and suppliers are all due, there may not be enough cash in the bank to cover them.

That's the difference between profit and cash flow.

Profit tells you whether your business is making more than it spends over a period of time.

Cash flow tells you whether the money is actually there when you need it.

And timing matters.

If you need help figuring out your cash flow, profit, and more, give us a call.