Webinars

Here’s where you can register for our upcoming webinars and online trainings, or watch past sessions on demand.

Not sure if you can make a live session? Register and you’ll be emailed a recording.

Register for Upcoming Webinars

  • Xero Training GST Returns and Compliance

    Xero: GST and Compliance

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

    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, 12:00 to 12:30pm. Free, online, 30 minutes.

  • Chairing the Board Webinar

    Chairing the Board

    This short webinar on Wednesday 28 October is designed as an introduction to effective governance leadership. We’ll cover the:

    • Role and attributes of the Chair 

    • Running effective meetings  

    • Creating safe, productive discussion environments 

    • Driving decisions and accountability 

  • Xero: Cashflow and Budgets

    Xero: Cashflow and Budgets

    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.

Watch our Previous webinars and online Xero trainings

Future Planning & Wealth Creation 30-MIN SESSION

Building wealth is not only about earning more. It is about creating a surplus, investing it consistently, protecting what you build and knowing what “enough” looks like for you.

Hosted by Matt Davis, Chartered Accountant and Director of Ake, this practical, plain-English webinar covers:

  • A simple payday system for building wealth automatically

  • How time and investment choices can change your long-term result

  • Where New Zealanders commonly build wealth

  • How business owners can turn their business from a job into a valuable asset

  • The cash buffers, cover, structures and debt decisions that protect your progress

  • Three practical actions you can take immediately

Xero Training: Invoicing and Accounts Receivable

Are you tired of constantly chasing invoices?

This training shows you how to take control of your cash flow using Xero's smart invoicing and automation tools. You will learn how to:

  • Create and send professional invoices in seconds

  • Set up smart reminders to get paid faster without the awkward follow-ups

  • Put manual payment tracking on autopilot so nothing slips through the cracks

  • If you're a business owner looking to improve cash flow and get paid on time, this is a session for you.

3 Essential Tools for Business Success

45-MIN SESSION

Three essential tools that every business needs to grow with clarity and confidence. This webinar unpacks the power of a business plan, budget implementation plan and accountability.

Xero Training: Bills Accounts Payable and Hubdoc

30-MIN SESSION

How to simplify your accounts payable process using Xero and Hubdoc. In just 30 minutes, this session covers how to automate bill entry, simplify payments and boost cash flow visibility

7 Ways to Grow Your Business

45-MIN SESSION

Are you struggling to grow your business without working longer hours?  This online webinar 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. 

Xero Training: Bank Feeds and Reconciliations

30-MIN SESSION

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.

This webinar, hosted by Carlene Dixon, Senior Client Manager at Ake Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, is a practical, 30-minute online training session designed to streamline your bookkeeping.

Trust and Board Reviews - 24 June

30-MIN SESSION

This webinar is designed to support organisations preparing for upcoming changes and Māori Land Court-related requirements. 

Understanding Your Trustee Role - 27 May

30-MIN SESSION

Are you thinking about stepping into a governance role? New to being a Trustee? Or just needing a refresher?

This online session covers the foundations of good governance, including key Trustee responsibilities and the four pou of good governance, all designed to give you practical insight and confidence in the role.

The 90 Day Plan - 4 March

45-MIN SESSION

Join chartered accountant and business coach Matthew Davis as he walks you through a simple planning method that every business can use to get focused on key tasks, and start seeing measurable progress in just 90 days. You’ll learn how to:

  • Identify your three most important priorities

  • Structure these into a 90-day Plan you can implement right away

  • Plus see examples of how to turn goals into measurable actions

  • Xero: Cashflow and Budgets

    Learn how to use Xero's Dashboard and Reports features to get a clear, real time view of your finances and stay on top of your cashflow.