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Auckland Office
Silks Audit have now opened an office in Auckland – located at 110 Carlton Gore – New Market. We have a growing team serving our local clients.
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!
Run it back – Rangatahi Touch Team
This is “Run it back” – a team we sponsor – which represents students across many schools who play in both the Whanganui and Manawatu touch competition. Catch them carving it up in the Whanganui competition on Wednesday afternoons. Tu meke Rangatahi.
Whanganui Rugby Football Union – 2021 season launch
Great to support Whanganui Rugby at the 2021 season launch. Despite the COVID announcement everyone was in high spirits as the team have had a great pre season and we wish the team all the best for the season.
Cameron Town appointed to the External Reporting Advisory Panel (XRAP)
Silks Audit Director and audit partner Cameron Town has been appointed to the External Reporting Advisory Panel (XRAP) for a period of three years from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024. He also attended his first meeting today in Wellington where they discuss new and emerging accounting and audit standard’s and engage with the External Reporting board (XRB) directly on the strategic direction of these issues. Congratulations Cameron.
M and M is brought to listeners every Tuesday at 4.30pm on Access Radio 104.4FM
Tune in every Tuesday at 4.30pm on 104.4 FM Access Radio – to hear 9 year old Mahia talk about his life growing up in Taranaki. Silks audit are proud to support tamariki and rangatahi who are giving things a go and pursuing their dreams. Ka pai Mahia.
Tokyo-bound swimmer takes out top Taranaki sports award
Olympic swimmer Zac Reid was the winner of the Silks Audit Sportsperson of the Year award at the Taranaki Sports Awards 2021. Reid, who will represent New Zealand at the Tokyo Games starting this month, won the top award – on Friday night, and was also named Senior Sportsman of the Year. In his absence due to pre – games preparations Zac’s parents accepted the award on his behalf.
Attracting and retaining talent in the audit profession
Cameron Town CA, Audit Partner, Silks Audit Chartered Accountants sees workplace flexibility as an important means to improving workforce morale and boosting retention rates. “Since the pandemic, we’ve introduced more flexibility into our workplace and it’s certainly given everyone a fresh perspective
on how we work,” Town says. This flexibility, it’s worth noting, applies to specific roles and tasks of the audit process, with some staff working more remotely than others. Ultimately, it all comes down to balance.
Amotai – Whanganui Accounting Firm understands the multiple bottom line.
Talia’s story is exceptional, but this husband-and-wife team have designed the business to pursue excellence and encourage more Māori to follow a career in financial services.
“We’re always trying to get Māori into audit,” she says. “It’s probably an area that doesn’t have many Māori pursuing a career but there are lots of Māori clients out there,
“It’s all about creating opportunities, and we offer a pathway for graduates to go all the way to potentially being a director or audit partner like I did.”
Rātana under 8’s Rugby
Silks Audit is incredibly proud to support the under 8 Rātana Junior Rugby team. Talia and Cameron – directors and audit partners of Silks Audit had the privilege of presenting the team with their new hoodies to keep them warm before and after their Saturday morning matches. This team of little superstars work hard on the field and are great examples of putting in the hard work to achieve your dreams.
Silks Audit supporting UCOL students
Silks Audit continues to support UCOL students entering the workforce with confidence by gaining knowledge and experience in a friendly environment with plenty of opportunity to train on the job.
Silks Audit becomes a member of the Whāriki whānau
Whāriki has launched its new digital platform which is a register of Māori businesses. Silks audit is a member of the Whāriki whanau. Whāriki is a place to connect and weave bonds of whanaungatanga, a foundation for the development of Māori economic success and a platform for Māori entrepreneurial excellence.
Sharing Knowledge Series: Working from Home – The New Dilemmas!
Sharing Knowledge Series: Working from Home – The New Dilemmas! Speakers: Kevin Lampen – Smith CA, GM External Strategy and Engagement, Work Safe, Talia Anderson – Town CA, Director and audit partner, Silks Audit Chartered Accountants, Mark Bewley FCA, Managing Partner, BDO Wellington. Chairperson: Aaron Thompson Lower North Island Account Manager, CAANZ
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.
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