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North Canterbury based Chartered Accountants.

Business Advisors and Chartered Accountants – Xero Platinum Partners – Praxis has the enthusiasm and commitment to your business needs. Our friendly team of professionals who are eager to use their expertise to help you succeed.
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Accounting

Strategic Planning

Cashflow Forecasting & Management

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Payroll & Bookkeeping

We care about you and your business

Our advice is tailor-made for your business, and you.

Our aim is to provide you with advice when your business needs it. We establish a one-on-one relationship with each of our clients, our advice is tailor-made for your business, and you. Our flexibility and adaptability will ensure you get the best results.
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We work really hard to get to know your business and establish one-on-one relationships with each of our clients, so book a time to come and talk to us about how we can help your business succeed.
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why work with us?

How we can help

Are you striking the right balance between business and pleasure? If you are feeling swamped with no free time for family and friends then we can help.

By applying creativity to your business we can help increase your enjoyment of it — and gain greater control of your time and energy in the process.

Experienced Staff

We are a group of friendly Chartered Accountants with a wealth of experience in a wide variety of industries. From small to large businesses, our staff have the capabilities to help.

Specialist Knowledge

We’re working to lead the way, starting with embracing technology that’s relevant, easy to use and which drives efficiency in both our work and yours. We utilise the latest technology to give you a more indepth view of your businesses performance, helping drive better decision-making and profitability.

That way, together, we can focus on adding value to your business.

Flexible & Adaptable

Because we take the time to establish close relationships with all of our clients we are fully aware that businesses seldom run like clockwork and are therefore flexible in order to meet clients needs.

Taxation Specialists

Taxation shouldn’t be daunting. We will work with you to help you understand and manage your tax obligations, while ensuring you are being as tax efficient within your business as possible.

What are our clients saying about us?

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I have learnt such a lot from this team. They are always helpful and understand I really don’t know a lot. It has been wonderful having them on board as I venture into business.
Nicola MacLachlan
Praxis has been handling my business for over 10 years. They are professional at all times and go the extra mile. No question is too small or too silly and the response time to any enquiry is speedy….as a business owner we sometimes need instant answers. Their attention to detail hasn’t gone unnoticed and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Marian
The team at Praxis have been helping us grow our business for the last three years. They have been very knowledgeable and given us great direction and the confidence to grow. We would not be where we are today without their help and advice.
Matt Cotton
The Praxis team are fantastic. Always available to answer questions and more importantly in a way that those of us without an accounting background can understand. Super friendly, super helpful, super professional!
Carmen Findlay
The team at Praxis has been looking after my business for more than 10 yrs now and I couldn’t wish for a better partnership. They are always approachable, no matter what or when, and nothing is a problem that can’t be dealt with. I would certainly highly recommend simple strategies to anyone that is looking for a new Accountant! Thanks team!
Heike Mclean

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