where thinking
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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS + BUSINESS ADVISORS
Engine Room Chartered Accountants provide strategic accountancy + business advisory services to excel business growth and performance.
Accounting & Taxation
We support business owners with the financial tools and knowledge to grow their business on their own with confidence.
Business Advisory
Business advisory services to excel business growth and performance. Bring your goals – we’ll help you get there.
Xero Setup & Support
We have been a 100% Xero firm for 15 years. We help businesses get set up on Xero and make smarter financial business decisions.
Our latest insights
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Why January’s tax bill hits harder than you expect (and how to plan for it)
If your business has a 31 March balance date, January 2027 is a date to circle now. On 15 January, your second provisional tax instalment is due, and for many…
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Getting Ready for the 2028 Changes to the Holidays Act: What Employers Need to Know
Big changes to employment leave are coming. On 6 August 2028, the new Employment Leave Act will replace the Holidays Act 2003 and change how leave is earned, taken and…
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Is your Side Hustle a Viable Business?
Starting your own ‘side hustle’ can be an exciting project and a great way to see if your new business idea has legs in the current market. But could your…
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10 Questions to ask yourself as a business owner
Running a busy and successful business means you often don’t have the time to step back and work ON the business. This can be a challenge if your aim is…
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WORKING ON YOUR BUSINESS
Learn the essential habits of working on your business and how they can help your business grow. In this guide, you will gain insight into what working ‘on’ your business can do for your future and to clarify the difference.