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Oct
21

Xero Training: GST & Compliance

Xero GST Returns and Compliance

Are you confident preparing and reviewing your GST returns in Xero?

Join us for this practical online training session where we’ll work through the GST return process in Xero and cover the key things to check before filing.

We’ll cover:

  • How to prepare and review your GST return in Xero

  • What to check before finalising your return

  • Common GST coding issues and how to correct them

  • GST treatment of common business transactions

  • Understanding your GST reconciliation

  • Key compliance requirements and filing deadlines

  • Tips to make your GST process more efficient

This session is suited to business owners, administrators and anyone responsible for maintaining their organisation’s Xero file or preparing GST returns.

Bring along your questions and get practical guidance from the Ake team. Spaces for this session are limited. If you aren't able to attend on the day we will send you a recording: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/c/89547791/xerocompliance

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Oct
22

Selling Your Value

Grow Your Sales with Ake Accounting

Stop selling and start helping. Sales has a bad reputation for being pushy, but real sales success comes from connecting with your customers, understanding and meeting their needs, not gimmicks or pressure tactics.

In this in-person Selling Your Value session, Matthew Davis and Leah Donaldson from Ake will walk you through four key approaches to growing your sales in a way that aligns with your business and values.

Click here to get your ticket now: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/.../selling-your-value...

Why join us in Auckland?

Selling Your Value is for ANYONE looking to grow their business. In just one hour you’ll learn new ways to secure a purchase, project or contract, in a way that feels right for you.

This session will be:

  •  Short & actionable: Just 60 minutes, including time for any pātai (questions)

  •  Real & practical: No gimmicks, just four authentic sales strategies

  •  Approachable & engaging: Learn from experienced presenters who understand the realities of running a business.

What You'll Learn:

  •  How to shift from "selling" to helping, and why it works

  •  The four practical approaches to growing sales without feeling salesy

  •  How to build trust, connect with customers, and increase revenue

  • Real-world strategies you can apply immediately

This one-hour session will challenge the way you think about sales and equip you with tools to sell confidently and authentically.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, you'll walk away with insights you can use right away.

Join us in person, and connect with the Ake Team. We're here to support you and your business growth.

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Oct
28

Chairing the Board

Lead with Confidence

This short webinar is designed as an introduction to effective governance leadership.

In this session, we’ll cover the:

- Role and attributes of the Chair
- Running effective meetings
- Creating safe, productive discussion environments
- Driving decisions and accountability

This is a taster session, designed to give you a starting point and a clearer picture of what’s involved, with the opportunity to go deeper in our full-day governance training.

Whether you’re stepping into the role, or wanting a refresher, this is a great place to begin.

Register now. If you are not able to attend on the day, we'll send you a recording: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/.../chairingtheboard

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Nov
4

Know your Numbers

An Hour That Could Change The Trajectory of Your Business

To make truly confident decisions, scale sustainably, and protect your profit, you have to look at the data. You have to Know Your Numbers.

In this online session, Ake Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors are stripping away the complex accounting jargon to give you a clear, practical understanding of your business financials. Hosted live by Matthew Davis (Director & Chartered Accountant) and Juanita Mottram (Operations Lead & Chartered Accountant), this webinar will teach you how to look at your financial reports and see the real story behind your business.

What We’ll Cover:

  • The Critical Metrics

  • Decoding Financial Reports

  • Data-Driven Decisions

Who This Is For:

  • Business owners wanting to take control of their financial direction.

  • Entrepreneurs feeling disconnected from their accounting software data.

  • Professionals ready to move away from guesswork and start leading with financial confidence.

Seats are strictly limited to make sure attendees have opportunities to engage during the session. Register now to secure your spot.

Click here to register: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/c/94090470/knowyournumbers

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Xero: Cashflow and Budgets
Nov
18

Xero: Cashflow and Budgets

Xero Cashflow and Budgets Webinar

Knowing how to leverage Xero's built-in tools gives you full control over your financial future. Join our Xero Certified Advisors for a practical online training session where we’ll show you step-by-step how to use Xero to track cashflow, monitor performance trends, and stay on top of your budget with confidence.

What We’ll Cover:

  • Cashflow Tracking Essentials: Learn how to monitor real-time cash inflows and outflows inside Xero. 

  • Budget Manager Masterclass: How to set up, edit, and track your business budget directly within the platform.

  • Trend Analysis: Identifying financial patterns and forecasting upcoming dips or surges. 

  • Reporting for Control: Generating simple, clear reports to keep your operations on budget and eliminate surprises. 

Reserve Your Spot

Register your details, spaces are limited: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/c/16168956/xerobudgets

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Sept
23

Xero Training: Invoicing and Accounts Receivable

Stop chasing unpaid invoices and waiting around to get paid! This online training session, hosted by Ake, Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, will give you the practical skills to streamline your entire accounts receivable process.

We’ll show you how to take control of your cash flow using Xero's smart invoicing and automation tools.

In this session, you will learn how to:

- Streamline Invoicing: Create and send professional invoices in seconds.

- Manage Payments & Overdue Accounts: Set up smart reminders to get paid faster without the awkward follow-ups.

- Automate Receivable Workflows: Put manual payment tracking on autopilot so nothing slips through the cracks.

This Training is Perfect For:

- Business owners looking to improve cash flow and get paid on time.

- Finance teams tired of chasing late payments manually.

- Existing Xero users looking to use built-in automation and reminders more effectively.

Spaces are limited. Book now and secure your place: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/.../8136.../xeroinvoicing

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Sept
2

Xero Training: GST and Compliance

Are you confident preparing and reviewing your GST returns in Xero?

Join us for this practical online training session where we’ll work through the GST return process in Xero and cover the key things to check before filing.

We’ll cover:

- How to prepare and review your GST return in Xero
- What to check before finalising your return
- Common GST coding issues and how to correct them
- GST treatment of common business transactions
- Understanding your GST reconciliation
- Key compliance requirements and filing deadlines
- Tips to make your GST process more efficient

This session is suited to business owners, administrators and anyone responsible for maintaining their organisation’s Xero file or preparing GST returns.

 Wednesday 21 October
 12pm
 Online Training

Bring along your questions and get practical guidance. If you aren't able to attend on the day, register and you'll receive a copy of the recording.

Register here: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/.../895.../xerocompliance 

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Future Planning & Wealth Creation
Aug
25

Future Planning & Wealth Creation

If you’re running a local business, or leading initiatives in your hāpori, building financial confidence is the ultimate game-changer. When people feel empowered with managing and saving pūtea, the entire community lifts.

Join us for this interactive webinar designed to shift the conversation from basic financial survival to collective financial confidence.

What we’ll cover:

  • Practical strategies to build financial resilience, manage stress around money, and plan for generational wealth.

  • Key financial habits that protect cash flow in changing times.

  • How to leverage collective strength and resources to build long-term financial wellbeing

Don’t miss out on your space. Register now.

Click here to register: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/c/25371226/financialconfidence

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Aug
19

3 Essential Tools for Business Success

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? - Register Now

Join us for a free online webinar on Wednesday 19 August at 12pm, where we’ll explore three essential tools every business needs to grow with clarity and confidence. 

In this session, we’ll cover: 

  • The power of a one-page business plan. 

  • How an annual forecast helps guide your decisions. 

  • Why ongoing reporting and accountability matter. 

Whether you’re looking to get more organised, improve your numbers, or create a clearer path forward, this session will give you practical ideas you can start using right away to grow your business. 

Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording.  

Click on the link to register now: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/c/38650988/3essentialtools

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Aug
18

Xero Training: Bills, Accounts Payable and Hubdoc

Stop spending hours manually processing invoices!  This  online training session, hosted by Ake, Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, will give you the practical skills to automate your expense tracking. 

We’ll show you how to simplify your entire accounts payable process using Xero and Hubdoc.

In just 30 minutes, you will learn how to:

  • Automate Bill Entry

  • Simplify Payments

  • Boost Cash Flow Visibility

This Training is Perfect For:

  • Business owners wanting better financial visibility.

  • Finance teams looking to cut manual entry time.

  • Existing Xero users looking to use Hubdoc more effectively.

Spaces are limited, book now and secure your place. If you aren’t able to attend on the day, we will send you a recording of the session.

Click the link to register now: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/c/28736793/xerotrainingaugust

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Jul
29

Understanding Board Policies: Free Webinar

Join Ake Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors for an upcoming online webinar on Board Policies.

This session will help you understand what board policies you need, why they matter, and how they support stronger governance. We’ll cover the role policies play in guiding decision-making, setting clear expectations, managing risk, and creating consistency across an organisation.

Hosted by Ake’s Tumu Whakarae (CEO), Tania-Rose Tamati, and Erin Wirihana, Projects Lead.

Register now. Spaces are limited: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/c/47760937/boardpolicies

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Xero Training: Bank Feeds and Reconciliations
Jul
22

Xero Training: Bank Feeds and Reconciliations

Are you spending too much time manual-matching transactions or feeling unsure if your books are truly up to date? It's time to let automation do the heavy lifting.

Join Carlene Dixon, Senior Client Manager at Ake Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, for a practical, 1-hour online training session designed to streamline your bookkeeping.

What you'll learn:

  • How to correctly set up and manage automated Xero bank feeds.

  • Smart tips for automated transaction matching to save hours on admin.

  • Best practices to ensure your financial records stay accurate, clean, and up-to-date.

Whether you are completely new to Xero or just want to make sure you're using it efficiently, this free session will give you the tools to take control of your day-to-day accounting.

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Jul
1

7 Ways to Grow Your Business: Free Webinar

Struggling to grow your business without working longer hours?

This free online webinar on Wednesday 1st July hosted by Matthew Davis, Director and Chartered Accountant at Ake Accounting will show you how to boost your sales and profit using 7 proven strategies, without burning out.

These are practical, no-fluff tactics you can start using immediately, plus you’ll get a free action list to turn insights into results.

Can’t make it live? Register using the same link, and we’ll send you the full recording: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/c/93253618/7waystogrow

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Understanding Your Trustee Role
May
27

Understanding Your Trustee Role

This short webinar is designed as an introduction to what it means to be a Trustee, and the foundations of good governance. 

In this session, we’ll: 
• Introduce the key responsibilities of Trustees 
• Explore what good governance looks like in practice 
• Touch on the core concepts, including the four pou of governance 

This is a taster session, designed to give you a starting point and a clearer picture of what’s involved, with the opportunity to go deeper in our full-day governance training. 

Whether you’re stepping into the role, or wanting a refresher, this is a great place to begin. 

📅 Wednesday May 27th, 12pm 

If you can’t attend live, register and we’ll send you the recording. 

Register now:
https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/hlkhRbov98r6fSv0vLZf

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Know Your Numbers - Live Webinar
Mar
19

Know Your Numbers - Live Webinar

Know Your Numbers is the first in our The Success Sessions - Practical Webinars for Business Owners. This session is packed with insights to help you understand key financial reports, what they reveal about your business's health, and how to use them to make smarter decisions.

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