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Here at REAL Chartered Accountants we are so much more than a financial planning and taxation service.

We pride ourselves on our professional yet relaxed approach with all our clients which allows us to build the solid, long-term relationships essential in helping them achieve financial success. Our rename and rebrand is a reflection of the greater value we provide as a team beyond that of our directors. It also represents our evolution from very traditional beginnings to the innovative, forward thinking, technology-based agency we are today.

18/06/2026

A little look behind the scenes 👀

At our monthly team meeting we take turns in the chair, and whoever's chairing runs the icebreaker. This month was Gang's turn — and Gang had us guessing countries from a single clue.

The game: list 10 countries, write one fact for each (largest population, borders the USA, best cuisine… and "where Gang is from" 😄), fold the list, pass it to your left, and see how many your neighbour can guess from the facts alone.

The results were a real mixed bag — anywhere from 3 out of 10 to a flawless 10/10. Special mention to Sean, who guessed all ten of Genelle's clues without a single miss 👏

Nice one, Gang ✨

16/06/2026

Thinking your accountant could be better, but dreading the switch? 🤔

Here's the truth: changing accountants takes one conversation. We handle the handover—you just get a team that actually shows up, all year round.

Switch to a REAL accountant. Book your free, no-obligation chat below—no pressure, no jargon, just a proper conversation about your business. 🙌

📍 Find us: 37 Monmouth Street, Tauranga
📞 Call us: 07 571 8081
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit: realca.co.nz/lets-meet

14/06/2026

Xero's new AI features can save you hours of admin — but only if your data is clean. 🤖

In the tech world, they call it "Garbage In, Garbage Out." If your Xero files are messy or inconsistent, the machine learning just learns how to automate your mistakes.

3 quick habits to get your books AI-ready:
✨ Reconcile your bank feed at least weekly
✨ Use consistent naming for contacts and account codes
✨ Clear out old draft invoices so nothing sits unresolved

Want to know if your Xero is set up to make the most of these features? Get in touch with the REAL CA team today. 💼

11/06/2026

Is there any greater winter office luxury than walking into a building that's already warm? ❄️🏢

Shoutout to the early birds in our team who brave the frosty mornings first and get the heating going. We appreciate you more than you know! ☕️✨

Are you the first one to the office to turn on the heaters, or the lucky one who walks into a beautifully cozy workspace?

10/06/2026

💉 Did you know flu jabs are one of the few health costs your business can actually claim?

It catches a lot of business owners out. Most medical expenses — a doctor's visit, a chiropractor adjustment, a physio session — aren't deductible, even when the injury happened on the job. The IRD treats looking after your own body as a private cost, not a cost of running a business.

But there's a specific carve-out worth knowing: preventative measures that target a genuine workplace hazard for everyone on the team. That's where flu jabs sit — alongside things like eye tests for screen-heavy roles and proper safety gear.

So where's the line?

✅ Claimable: flu vaccinations, workplace eye tests for screen users, safety equipment — preventative, and offered across the team.
❌ Not claimable: treating an existing injury or illness (GP, chiro, physio) — even if someone hurt their back at work.

Got a back-injury invoice? Those are generally paid personally or run through ACC, not your business accounts.

If you're staring at a pile of receipts and aren't sure which side of the line they sit on, flick us an email before you hit "reconcile."

08/06/2026

The second-year business mistake that catches everyone off guard. 📉

When you start a business, it's easy to focus entirely on sales and ignore the boring stuff. But burying your head in the sand about your future obligations is a dangerous game.

In your first year, you generally don't pay provisional tax. You feel cash-rich. But if you haven't done your research, year two delivers a massive reality check.

Suddenly, you're hit with a double whammy: paying your terminal tax bill for year one plus provisional tax for the current year, all at the same time. If you didn't see it coming, it can completely decimate your cash flow.

Don't rely on luck. Face the numbers early:
✨ Do the homework: Understand how the transition to year two works before deadlines hit.
✨ Ring-fence the cash: Put a set percentage of every invoice straight into a separate account.
✨ Know your data: Keep your books immaculate so you always know your year-to-date profit.

The second year requires shifting from startup excitement to business discipline.

Don't let ignorance ruin your hard work — do the research and protect your cash flow. 💼

05/06/2026

Friday is here and the REAL CA team is officially signing off for the week! ☀️☕

It's been a great one here in Tauranga — we hope yours has been too. Whether you're heading into the weekend with a full to-do list or finally switching off, you've earned it.

Enjoy the Bay and we'll see you Monday! 🌊

03/06/2026

Unpopular opinion: PDF invoices are kinda outdated. 🙊

If you use Xero, try unticking the PDF attachment option on your next invoice run.

Here's why:
👉 You get a clear audit trail. Xero updates the invoice history timeline the moment they open the link — so you know exactly when it's been viewed. Goodbye, "I never received it" excuses!
👉 Real-time edits. Fix a mistake on your end and the online link updates instantly. No need to email an awkward revised file.
👉 Mobile friendly. It opens as a clean web page that's easy to read on any device, rather than a clunky PDF attachment.

It's a tiny checkbox tweak that gives you way more visibility over your accounts receivable. 🚀

01/06/2026

The best staff reviews are the ones with zero surprises. 💼☕

Our staff reviews with Rob kick off today! Over the coming weeks, each member of the team will be heading out to a local café to sit down, reflect, and chat about the year ahead.

At REAL CA we believe in addressing hurdles the moment they arise and celebrating wins in real time — so by the time review season rolls around, there are no bombshells. Just a relaxed, forward-focused conversation over a great coffee. ☕📈

That's the kind of workplace culture we're proud of.

28/05/2026

An extra day of weekend? We’ll take it. 👑💼
Happy King’s Birthday long weekend from the team! We are closed this Monday, June 1st, to give our hard-working crew a well-deserved breather.

Enjoy the long weekend, stay safe on the roads, and we’ll catch you on Tuesday! ☕✨

Address

37 Monmouth Street
Tauranga
3110

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+6475718081

Website

http://www.realca.co.nz/

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