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Auckland CBD · Proactive accounting since 1984

Chartered accountants who keep you a step ahead.

We partner closely with Auckland businesses, trusts and individuals — understanding your situation, then tailoring proactive tax and accounting advice around it. Big-city expertise, with a small-country way of working.

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Members of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand — your work signed off by a registered CA.

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Helping Auckland businesses grow.

40+

years advising
Auckland clients

Since 1984

Four decades of proactive accounting

CA ANZ

Registered chartered accountants

Xero

Setup, training & ongoing support

Level 8

44 Wellesley St West, Auckland CBD

Our approach

Close partnerships, not just compliance.

Cockcroft Thomas are chartered accountants in Auckland committed to forming close partnerships with our clients. That way we understand your unique situation and customise the assistance we provide to suit your needs.

Our enthusiasm for the work means you get a friendly team of professionals, eager to use their expertise to help you succeed. As members of CA ANZ, we constantly update our knowledge on changes and reforms — keeping you informed and protected.

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Proactive, not reactive

We plan ahead with you rather than just filing the past — spotting opportunities and risks before they land on your desk.

Chartered & accountable

Your accounts are prepared and signed off by a registered Chartered Accountant who is a member of CA ANZ.

Fixed-fee certainty

A free first meeting, then a clear scope and fixed price — including a complimentary end-of-year sign-off meeting.

Built for growth

From structure and cashflow to Xero and wealth management — advice that scales with your business.

What we do

A full-service practice for every stage.

Whether you're a sole trader, a growing company or a trust, our team covers the breadth of accounting, tax and advisory work — so you have one trusted firm for it all.

01

Accounting & Compliance

End-to-end accounting and tax compliance for sole traders, companies and trusts — with a complimentary end-of-year sign-off meeting included.

  • Annual accounts preparation
  • Tax returns
  • ACC assessment
  • Working for Families tax credits
  • Dividends & shareholders' salaries
  • Provisional tax notes & assessments
02

Tax Services

Comprehensive tax compliance and advice across every applicable tax — for individuals and businesses alike.

  • Cryptocurrency tax & accounting
  • GST
  • Provisional Tax
  • Fringe Benefit Tax
  • PAYE
  • KiwiSaver
  • Taxation
03

Business Advisory

Strategic advice tailored to your business — from the right structure through to growth and succession planning.

  • Strategic Planning
  • Cashflow Forecasting
  • Payroll Services
  • Portfolio Management
  • Company Registration
  • Due Diligence
  • Business Restructure
  • Software Solutions
04

Specialist Services

Specialist advisory across estate, investment and succession — for personal and business contexts.

  • Estate Planning
  • Trusts
  • Charitable Trusts
  • Succession Planning
  • Commercial & residential investment property
  • ACC Restructuring
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
05

Software & Training

Xero setup, training and support for small to medium businesses — plus advice on the right accounting software for you.

  • Xero setup & training
  • Accounting software recommendation
  • Ongoing software support
06

Finance & Insurance

A home-loan and finance referral service through First Step Home Loans, giving you access to more than 30 lenders.

  • Home loans
  • New build finance
  • Building home loans

Not sure which services you need?

Start with a free, no-obligation meeting. We'll map out what's relevant to you, then quote a fixed price.

Book your free meeting

Who you'll work with

A friendly team of focused professionals.

Our commitment to excellence shows in the hardworking nature of our staff and the exceptional service we offer. You'll deal with people who know your file — and who are genuinely eager to help you succeed.

Eden Thomas

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Key contact

Eden helps clients set up Xero and delivers the proactive, hands-on accounting service Cockcroft Thomas is known for. As a member of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand, Eden is your direct line for tax, compliance and day-to-day advice.

Qualification
Chartered Accountant · CA ANZ member
Specialties
Xero, tax & proactive accounting
It was so easy! Eden helped me set up Xero for my business and I never looked back. Changing accountants has saved me so much money and time.
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Simple, transparent fees

A free meeting first. Then a fixed price.

We keep pricing straightforward. After an obligation-free first meeting we'll scope your work and quote a fixed annual fee, so you know exactly what you're paying — no surprises.

1

Free first meeting

We get to know your situation and what you need — at no cost and no obligation.

2

Your fixed price

We confirm a clear scope and a fixed fee for the year ahead, so the cost is certain.

Fixed annual fees

Most popular

Choose the package that matches your structure. A fixed yearly fee covers your compliance work end to end.

  • Sole trader (no GST preparation) Indicative — get a quote
  • Sole trader (with GST preparation) Indicative — get a quote
  • Single company (not GST registered) Indicative — get a quote
  • Single company (GST registered) Indicative — get a quote
  • Company (GST registered, we prepare GST returns) Indicative — get a quote
  • Company with trust, shareholding & GST Indicative — get a quote

Time-based work

For one-off or advisory work, we charge an hourly rate set at your first meeting — based on the nature and complexity of the work and the staff involved.

Hourly rate confirmed at your initial meeting

Your fixed fee includes

  • Annual accounts
  • Tax compliance
  • ACC assessment
  • Working for Families
  • Resolutions & dividends
  • Provisional tax
  • Phone & email support
  • Free end-of-year sign-off meeting

Fees are individual to each client and depend on the nature, complexity and turnover of your work. The packages above are indicative categories only — please contact us for a current, written quote. All fees are quoted plus GST.

Resources

Tax facts & client forms.

We keep clients informed with practical guidance on ACC, deductions and depreciation — and make year-end easy with downloadable questionnaires. We also publish a regular newsletter covering the latest tax and IRD changes.

Tax facts

Plain-English explainers our clients rely on, with references to the IRD and ACC.

ACC premiums

Employer invoicing, classification units & the residual claims levy.

Entertainment

What you can and can't deduct on business entertainment.

Depreciation

Allowances on fixed assets and building fit-out, with the IRD rate finder.

Trusted partners

We work alongside specialists to give you the best outcome.

  • TMNZ — IRD-approved tax pooling that has saved 26,000+ businesses over $160M.
  • First Step Home Loans — home-loan referrals across 30+ lenders.
  • IRD, Companies Office & ACC — direct links to the agencies you'll deal with.

Get in touch

Let's talk about your numbers.

Big city location, small country prices. Book a free first meeting or send us a message and we'll come back to you promptly.

Phone (09) 309 8209 Email Loading…
Office Level 8, 44 Wellesley Street West, Auckland CBD Postal: PO Box 6028, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142 Get directions

Book a free meeting

Tell us a little about you and we'll be in touch. No obligation.

Prefer to talk? Call (09) 309 8209.