Capital Accounting - Lower Hutt Accountants & Business Advice

About

Welcome to Capital Accounting

At Capital Accounting we aren’t just about the numbers. We do of course handle all the accounting and tax nitty gritty and our bookkeeping services are popular, but we love to help kiwi businesses excel by becoming involved that much more.

Smart Business Advice

If you want the dream of success without the stress and it isn’t quite happening, then our savvy business advice, strategy planning and tailored services will free up your time so your talents stay firmly fixed where you want them to be – working directly on your business.

Online systems and processes

Whatever services we provide we make it easy for you to deal with us. Not only do we speak your language but we have embraced technology big time with virtually everything handled via secure online cloud programs and services. Record keeping is a breeze as you file your docs to paperless heaven.

Xero

Nothing beats Xero. This ground-breaking online accounting software that eases the time needed to manage a business allows you to be involved to the level you wish with support from our dedicated Xero trainer who can be logged on in real-time with you.

New Zealand-wide client base

Where you live in New Zealand is not a problem now that business is managed in a “virtual” world. We can enjoy an easy, positive and interactive working relationship with you in the same hands-on sense as if you were along the road.

Fixed Fee Packages

Our services are tailored to you with a No Surprises Fixed Fee payable by monthly instalments and include free advice hours so you can feel relaxed about calling or emailing.
We don’t buy into those nasty, unexpected invoices that make you gulp.

Xero Setup and Training

Take your business to the cloud and work from anywhere with Xero.

Tax Planning and Preparation

Planning ahead can save you money, and this is especially true about taxes.

Preparation of Budget Forecasts

Allow us to help you see into the future and prepare for it.

Business and Strategic Planning

Where do you need to go, and how are you going to get there?

PIE & PIR – Your KiwiSaver

There has been extensive publicity about the ‘’fall-out’’ from IRD’s recent upgrade to its systems. Somewhere between 450,000 and 550,000 Kiwis are having their PIE KiwiSaver (and other) investments taxed at the wrong rate. Bills for extra tax will be coming! Could this be you? Most do not know what a PIE is. It is […]

The NZ Economy & Where to From Here

Recent reports from market commentators on the economy cover ‘’doom and gloom’’: – House prices falling in Auckland Shortage of people to fill job vacancies Business pessimism – some Government and tax related Tourism numbers down Business investment weak Dairy prices retreating Interest rates at unprecedented low rates and trending down. Lower NZD exchange rate […]

3 Financial Mistakes Many Businesses Make

Many of our clients feel that they got into business to make more money, achieve a better lifestyle, or simply because they felt they could do a better job than their old boss. Although many possess both business skills and financial nous, there are often pitfalls. Here are three of the most common financial mistakes to […]

Why you need iPayroll

Now is the time to seriously consider an online system for your payroll. The new employment changes will be compulsory from 1 April and included are payroll changes. These include the need for payroll information to be sent to IRD within 2 days for every pay run. We recently held a seminar with iPayroll which is […]

This Famous Man was no Chicken

On those occasions when you’re tempted to think “It’s hopeless! I’ve tried everything! It can’t be done! I’ll never make it!”, it’s timely to think of Colonel Sanders of finger-lickin’ chicken fame (KFC). Have you ever wondered how someone like the Colonel did so well? Was he born wealthy? Did success simply fall into his […]

Hiring the Best Team for your Business

Bringing on new people is one of the most challenging and significant things you can do in your business. They are the heartbeat of your company. The values, skills and experiences they bring are the pinnacle to keeping your clients loyal to your business. Follow these tips to ensure you find and hire the perfect […]

Big changes to Payroll – are you ready?

If you have not started planning for changes to payroll administration, now is the time to do so and also to consider an online Payroll system if you are currently manually processing. This year has seen some critical tax and employment law changes take place. IRD is to introduce “payday reporting” compulsorily from 1 April […]

Effective onboarding

In today’s fast-paced and dynamic workforce, new jobs, better opportunities and more intriguing offers are continually on the rise. With steady change and competition, business owners are facing more and more challenges as they look to hire. Often, the business owner hires the person believed to be the perfect fit; but things change, there’s a […]