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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
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
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
Cooks Gardens – sponsorship
A big thank you to Dean & the team at Morrie Gibbons Signs for another great job on our signage 👏
He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki – Taranaki Māori Business Network – Business Expo
Talia Anderson Town is grateful for her beautiful koha from HINE Collection – after attending the business expo for He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki – Taranaki Māori Business Network
Fitzroy Kindergarten
Silks Audit is proud to sponsor Fitzroy Kindergarten and impressed with the care and learning that goes on at this great little gem🤩
156 Guyton Street, Whanganui
281 - 285 Devon Street West, New Plymouth