Fergus Cleaver: Polished Accounting

Fergus Cleaver offers trusted accounting services to businesses and professionals across Auckland, New Zealand. As a Senior Accountant for Cleaver Richards, he offers services for business and personal tax requirements. Fergus specializes in the needs of individual clients, realizing that each business’s needs are unique.

To offer a customized approach to financial services, Cleaver and his team work closely to know client goals from the inside out. Fergus Cleaver’s expertise in tax laws and procedures allow him to provide assistance in a number of different areas of accounting. Cleaver’s knowledge in the field allows him to offer fringe benefit tax planning. It also allows him to advise New Zealand businesses on registering for goods and services taxes.

Fringe Benefit Tax Planning

FBT is a tax applied to the benefits that an employee receives from their place of employment. Benefits that include taxes on employer contribution can include:

• Motor vehicles
• Low-interest loans
• Gifts
• Discounted services
• Subsidized transport
• Insurance funds
• Sick/death/accident funds

Regulations applicable to fringe benefit taxes are constantly evolving. The FBT management at Cleaver Richards works successfully to stay up to date on all of its practices. Ensure that your not paying more in FBT than you should with the assistance of Cleaver Richards Ltd.

Goods and Services Tax

Many New Zealand businesses providing goods such as personal property, real estate, dental care, or any imported service, must register for the goods and services tax. Accountants at Cleaver Richards can take the obligation of calculating these rates and claims off your shoulders. Whether your business is just getting its legs, or you’ve got many years of experience under your belt, you’ll find services through Cleaver Richards to help your business grow successfully.

Cleaver Richards Chartered Accountants

With combined experience of more than 60 years, Cleaver Richards Chartered Accountants can help you realize your goals. Cleaver Richards Limited offers a dedicated all-encompassing range of practical accounting services for today’s economic environment.

To satisfy the needs of their ever-evolving clientele, Cleaver Richards Limited offers a unique set of services, including:

• Accounting
• Financial
• Business Advisory
• Strategic Planning
• Taxation

By providing advice that’s specific to the goals of each individual, Cleaver Richards Limited makes a difference to their clients. The Cleaver Richards difference starts by forming a close relationship with each client. A customized approach is then taken to suit client needs and address their unique situations.

With a hardworking staff offering exceptional service, it’s clear that Cleaver Richards is committed to excellence. A friendly team of professionals is always eager to offer their expertise to answer any questions and help you succeed.

Services

The services provided by Cleaver Richards Limited provide clientele with advice when needed – not just when asked. 
You can count on receiving help managing your business from every aspect, with advice that is tailored specifically for individual businesses.

Traditional accounting practices are developed into an innovative client-focused service. The ability to remain flexible and adaptable will provide the best results.

Services available to Cleaver Richards clients include:

• Bookkeeping and Accounting – Current and accurate financial records are essential for most modern businesses. Relieve yourself and your staff of this massive burden, including the preparation of your annual accounts and periodic management accounts for tax, business appraisal and planning purposes. With a plan tailored to meet your needs, you’ll find guidance and constructive advice to see you through this process.

• Financing – Cleaver Richards Ltd has plenty of expertise in the financial market. Find the experience you need to secure the best financing options for your personal and business goals. Maximize tax advantages through the experience of Cleaver Richards Ltd. Get closer to your business goals by discovering your best financing options from our experienced team.

• Management Consulting – When running a business, your goal is to ensure that you achieve the maximum potential that you’re capable of achieving. Cleaver Richards Ltd aims to ensure the same means. Get trusted and tried advice on how to run your business more effectively.

Years of experience in business growth allow Cleaver Richards Ltd to listen to management ideas and offer productive solutions. By identifying key performance indicators in your business, you will see the positive changes occurring from the inside out. Make certain your business is as competitive, focused, and profitable as is possible with the help of professionals. With flexible strategies and practical advice, you’ll address the issues affecting your business and ensure its continued success.

Fergus Cleaver: Strategic Planning

With so many other obligations, strategic planning can often take a back seat. However, successful businesses always plan ahead. Realize the steps you need to take to get your business where you want it in the next three to five years and establish a strategic plan to achieve your objectives. You will define the characteristics of your company, identify your competitors and define your financial goals. Achieving your goals requires an effective implementation plan.

Taxation

Cleaver Richards Ltd offers a full range of Taxation Services with a consulting division that is nationally recognized. This proven knowledge and proactive approach ensures consistent service as well as lasting relationships.

Taxation can be a big cost to your business. With Cleaver Richards, you can minimize your tax and work to achieve your key objectives. Cleaver Richards Limited offers services in the preparation of personal and company tax returns, advice on payment of tax, and GST/FBT/ACC obligations. They also offer advice on and implementation of tax effective trust structures for asset protection and tax minimization and the management of any IRD Audits or disputes.

Provided below is a brief list of additional services offered by the experienced team at Cleaver Richards Limited:

• Benchmarking
• Budgeting
• Business Startup
• Office Duties
• Payroll Services
• Estate Planning
• Forensic Accounting
• Selling a Business
• Succession Planning

Additional services such as software solutions, rental property, valuation, and trusts are also available through skilled accountants like Fergus Cleaver. Accountant Fergus Cleaver studied at the Simon Fraser University and the University of Auckland. Today, Fergus Cleaver continues to receive specialized training from the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.