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To meet this vision we incorporate our values into the way we conduct our lives and carry out our business. Service – Silks Audit ensures it only provides the necessary services to meet the obligations of its clients. Integrity – Silks audit has strong leaders who lead the firm and its staff towards achieving the goals of the firm. Knowledge – Silks Audit have qualified and experienced staff to meet the needs of its clients
We are Diligent
Silks Audit take pride and care to ensure we conduct our services in a conscientious manner.
We are Sincere
Silks Audit has the patience and compassion to get things done.
We are Independent
Silks Audit maintains it’s independence by only providing Audit and Assurance Services
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Our Audit Services
Audit and Assurance Engagement
Review Engagement
Agreed Upon Procedures
OUR HISTORY
From humble beginnings
We have one of the largest audit teams in the Central and West Coast of the North Island predominately in the Whanganui, Manawatu, Taranaki and Taupo regions.
Silks Audit offers a wide range of audit and assurance services from the very small to the very large in sectors such as: Education (Schools, Kindergartens, Kohanga Reo, Early Childhood Centres), Maori Authorities (Te Ture Whenua Act 1993), Maori Land Court investigations, Maori Trust Boards, Post Settlement Governance Entities (Grievances settled with the Crown), Companies (Private, National and International) including overseas shareholding, Prospectus/Issuer Entities (who raise and issue funds to the public) Farms, Forests, Merchandise and Services, Real Estate Trust Accounts, Agricultural Sector – Farms and Forests, Gambling Operators, Anti Money Laundering & Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/ CFT), Community Trusts, Incorporated Societies, Clubs and Sport trading, Charitable Trusts/ organisations – Health Services, Community Services, Religious and Non – Public Funds – New Zealand Defence Force.
1904
In the Beginning
Edwin Martell Silks started the first Silks Accountancy firm in Whanganui
1986
Profitable Growth
From a small local accountancy firm to an international accounting group Silks has come full circle returning to its roots.
2010
Building Knowledge
The decision to separate the Audit group from the Business Advisory Services group was made. Cameron Town became an owner and audit partner
2014
Looking to the Future
Talia Anderson-Town became a director and audit partner
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board
The Tuwharetoa Staff have enjoyed working with Silks Audit and found their service friendly, efficient and unobtrusive. The team was always sensitive to the work pressures of staff, whilst ensuring their audit was completed as promptly as possible. The Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board would recommend Silks Audit services to other organisations for an efficient and thorough audit.
WE HAVE THE PROOF
Why Choose Us
We have one of the largest audit teams in the Central and West Coast of the North Island predominately in the Whanganui, Manawatu, Taranaki and Taupo regions.
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Silks News & Blog
Rātana Junior Rugby
Silks Audit are the proud sponsors of the Rātana Junior Rugby. With 6 teams in the Whanganui competition the community is well represented and Tamariki are learning new skills and keeping active. Ka pai Tamariki, Kia mau te wehi. On the 15 June 2024, Rātana Rugby celebrated 100 years with a club day in Ratana and all the Tamariki received their 100 year Hoodies to commemorate the event.
Talia Anderson – Town appointed to the Lotteries Commission Board
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced Mark Todd as the new Chair of the NZ Lotteries Commission Board and two new board appointments. Mark has been a commissioner on the board since 2019 and is currently in his third term. He also chairs the Audit and Risk Committee. “In addition, I am pleased to announce the new appointments of two new commissioners, Angela Dixon and Talia Anderson-Town who will both join the board on 1 June.”
Ratana Wāhine Rugby – Up the Silky Wahs
Silks audit are proud sponsors of the Ratana Wāhine Rugby Team. In their first year of competing in the Whanganui competition they have excited the local community into spectating on Friday nights with the opportunity to cheer for another team that represents who they are “We are Rātana” They are locally known as the Silky Wahs – just like the warriors – they have staunch supporters who follow them to every game be it at home in Whanganui or Taihape. Kia kaha wāhine ma. Kia mau te wehi!
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