Our People - Experience based know how

Vaughan Walsh  BBS CA CMA |  Principal

Vaughan provides clients with knowledge and expertise drawn from many years working in financial management roles for both large multi national companies and smaller Hawke's Bay businesses.

Specialist expertise includes:

• business management
• problem solving
• financial information systems
• strategic planning & taxation

Teresa Leathley  BBS (Acctg) MComLaw (Hons) |  Associate

Teresa has a masterate in Commercial Law and has extensive experience in small to medium sized operations ranging from business advice (business growth) through to determining tax liability.  Teresa has a vested interest in software solutions and has vast knowledge of Quickbooks and MYOB.


Tessa Barrett  |  Associate

With over 20 years of experience in Chartered Accountants’ firms, Tessa has extensive knowledge in compliance work and has also worked in the banking, finance and insurance industries.   Tessa works independently with a wide range of local businesses helping them get the most out of their in-house accounting systems for debtor, creditor and GST management.


Samantha Charman |  Accountant

Samantha's background lies in management and BAS Accounting.  Samantha has a passion for accounting and business development and sees accounting as an exciting and dynamic tool available to businesses.


Dave Gorst  |  Accountant

An expert in costing systems Dave has 28 years practical experience working for a large manufacturing organisation. This expertise helps clients develop simple and easy to understand stock management and cost control systems.


Nicole McLachlan  |  Client Liaison & Admin Manager

Nicole has had an extensive administration career working both locally and in Australia.


Marie Atkinson  |  Administration Assistant, Accounting Clerk

Responsible for all administration and accounting clerk functions based in our Waipukurau office.