Accounting & Taxation
We help business owners get financially organised, make informed financial decisions and plan for profit.
Tax Compliance & Annual Accounts Service
Engine Room Chartered Accountants are business accounting and taxation specialists. With the need for traditional accounting and taxation required by legislation, our core services look to ensure your business financials are well taken care of.
We can take care of:
- Transaction Processing Reviews
- GST Returns
- Annual Accounts
- Company and Personal Income Tax Management
Also available as part of our services for businesses we can offer:
- Strategic Planning
- Company Administration
- Business Purchase Advice and Due Diligence
- Indicative Business Valuations
- Business Structure Reviews
- Budgeting & Cashflow Forecasting

Our latest accounting insights
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Provisional Tax: Stop Dreading It, Start Owning It
Read more ⟶: Provisional Tax: Stop Dreading It, Start Owning ItLet’s talk about what smart business owners do (and don’t do) when provisional tax dates come around. The Dos Do stay ahead of the dates. Know your dates and put them in your calendar. Set a reminder two weeks before. The IRD’s late payment interest and penalties are avoidable, and there’s nothing more frustrating than…
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FBT and Company Vehicles: 2026 Changes and What’s Coming in 2027
Read more ⟶: FBT and Company Vehicles: 2026 Changes and What’s Coming in 2027If your business provides employees with a company vehicle, there are some important Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) changes that took effect from 1 April 2026, as well as significant reforms proposed for 2027. Here’s a rundown of what’s new and what it means for you. The 2026 Change: The Investment Boost and FBT The Government’s…
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What is your Balance Sheet telling you?
Read more ⟶: What is your Balance Sheet telling you?Your balance sheet isn’t just another document us accountants like to have. It can tell a story that may not be obvious right away. Here are 5 things your balance sheet can tell you about your finances. Your balance sheet provides a snapshot of your company’s financial position at a specific point in time. It’s…
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ACC Levy Changes from1 April 2026
Read more ⟶: ACC Levy Changes from1 April 2026If you’re an ACC Levy paying business, here’s a summary of what’s changing as of 1 April 2026. 1. No Claims Discount is ending The No Claims Discount is being removed as it hasn’t delivered the expected health and safety improvements and has been subsidised by other businesses. What’s changing: 2. Experience Rating becomes self-funding…
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Get Clear on Trade Points – What Business Owners Need to Know
Read more ⟶: Get Clear on Trade Points – What Business Owners Need to KnowAre you part of a supplier rebate scheme that provides gift cards or products as rewards for purchasing goods and services? Think gift cards, tools, or products offered when you spend with suppliers — there’s fresh guidance from the IRD you need to know. The IRD has confirmed that if you convert your supplier rebates…
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The Subscription Life: Is Your Business Keeping Up (or Paying Too Much)?
Read more ⟶: The Subscription Life: Is Your Business Keeping Up (or Paying Too Much)?Love it or hate it, we’re living in the subscription era. Once upon a time, running a business meant stacks of paper, boxed software, and costly one-off purchases. But the digital world has changed – and with it, the way businesses spend. The Rise of the Subscription Economy Today, nearly everything runs on a subscription.…
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