GoFi8ure

accountant — Te Aro · Wellington

About GoFi8ure

GoFi8ure is a Wellington-based CPA practice, operating as Go Figure 2005 Limited, offering accounting, tax, advisory and bookkeeping services. The firm brands itself around a superhero theme, positioning its accountants as "transformational" rather than purely transactional, aiming to make dealing with accounts less of a drag for business owners.

GoFi8ure is a registered Tax Agent with Inland Revenue, offering affordable Business and Personal Tax Returns for sole traders, contractors, investment property owners, and simple-structure small businesses, for an affordable set fee. Beyond tax returns, the firm's core services span accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, Xero training and support, software setup and financial rebuilds, and cloud accounting integration.

The firm also runs a dedicated training arm called Say It Like It Is (SILII), offering courses covering bookkeeping, business law, accounting principles, leadership, management, business strategy, strategy implementation and business finance through its own training centre. GoFi8ure describes itself as a nationwide one-stop shop for accounting, advisory, tax and Xero training, working either in-person or via cloud-based services, and is a proud member of ATAINZ (the Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand). The firm has been recognised as a Winner and Finalist in business awards.

GoFi8ure: Wellington's Transformational Accounting & Tax Practice

GoFi8ure, operating as Go Figure 2005 Limited, is a Wellington CPA practice built around a distinctive idea: accounting doesn't have to be dull, and a good accountant should do more than crunch numbers. The firm leans into a superhero theme throughout its branding, framing itself as the team business owners call in when they need help tackling tax, cash flow, or the day-to-day admin that pulls focus away from running a business.

A Registered Tax Agent

GoFi8ure is a registered Tax Agent with Inland Revenue, a status the firm adopted specifically to give smaller clients the option of having all their accounts handled by one provider. Through this service, GoFi8ure offers affordable Business and Personal Tax Returns for sole traders, contractors, investment property owners, and small businesses with simple structures, all for an affordable set fee. Rather than only showing up at tax time, the firm works with clients throughout the year, aiming to provide continuous support rather than a once-a-year transaction.

Core Services

Accounting sits at the centre of what GoFi8ure does, but the firm's offering extends well beyond that. Bookkeeping and financial administration, payroll, software setup and financial rebuilds, and cloud accounting integration through their "Cloud & You" service round out the day-to-day support available to clients. As Xero specialists, GoFi8ure also offers dedicated Xero training and ongoing Xero Champion support, helping business owners get real value out of their accounting software rather than just using it to file returns.

The Financial WOF

One of the firm's specific tools is its Financial Warrant of Finance (WOF) guide, designed to give business owners 100% clarity on their earnings, debts, margins, cash runway, and profitability. The idea mirrors a vehicle warrant of fitness: a structured check to understand exactly where a business stands financially, so owners can start a new year confident and in control rather than guessing.

Say It Like It Is: The Training Arm

Beyond direct accounting services, GoFi8ure operates a training arm called Say It Like It Is (SILII), delivered through its own training centre. Courses cover a wide spread of topics relevant to running a business, including Bookkeeping for Business Owners 101, Business Owner Duties and Responsibilities 101, Accounting Principles into Practice, and further courses aimed at employers, leadership, management, business strategy, strategy implementation, and business finance. The goal is to give business owners the tools and techniques to understand their numbers themselves, not just outsource them entirely.

Nationwide Reach

While based in Wellington, GoFi8ure positions itself as a nationwide one-stop shop for accounting, advisory, tax, and Xero training and implementation. The firm can work directly in a client's office or provide services entirely through the cloud, making it accessible to businesses outside the Wellington region as well.

Recognition and Professional Standing

GoFi8ure is a CPA Practice and a proud member of ATAINZ, the Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand. The firm describes itself as a premium accounting and bookkeeping practice, and has been recognised as both a Winner and Finalist in prestigious business awards.

Getting Started

For business owners wondering whether they're getting genuinely transformational support from their current accountant, GoFi8ure offers a self-assessment checklist on its website, alongside a straightforward switching process for those ready to make a change. Between tax returns, bookkeeping, Xero training, and its own training centre, GoFi8ure positions itself as a broad, ongoing partner for New Zealand business owners rather than a once-a-year tax service.

Signature items

  • Tax Returns
  • Financial WOF
  • Xero Training
  • Bookkeeping
  • Say It Like It Is Training
  • Cloud & You

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Packages

  • Accounting Packages — Accounting packages for businesses of all types and sizes
  • Tax Packages — Tax packages for businesses of all types and sizes
  • Specialist Support & Compliance Services — Specialist support and compliance services

Services

  • Tax Returns — Business and personal tax returns via registered Tax Agent service
  • Accounting — Core accounting services for businesses
  • Bookkeeping — Bookkeeping and financial administration
  • Xero Training — Training in Xero accounting software
  • WOF — Financial Warrant of Finance health check covering earnings, debts, margins, cash runway and profitability
  • Software Setup — Software setup and financial rebuilds
  • Cloud & You — Cloud accounting integration services
  • Xero for You (Xero Champions) — Ongoing Xero support and championing
  • Payroll — Payroll services

Training (Say It Like It Is)

  • Bookkeeping for Business Owners 101 — Bookkeeping training course
  • Business Owner Duties and Responsibilities 101 — Business law training course
  • Accounting Principles into Practice — Accounting training course
  • Employers Course — People course for employers
  • Leadership Course — People course on leadership
  • Management Course — People course on management
  • Business Strategy Course — Course on business strategy
  • Strategy Implementation Course — Course on implementing strategy
  • Business Finance Course — Course on business finance

Frequently asked questions

What services does GoFi8ure offer?
Accounting, tax returns, bookkeeping, Xero training, payroll, software setup, cloud integration, and Financial WOF health checks.
Is GoFi8ure a registered Tax Agent?
Yes, registered with Inland Revenue, offering affordable tax returns for sole traders, contractors, investment property owners and small businesses.
What is the Financial WOF guide?
A free guide giving clarity on earnings, debts, margins, cash runway and profitability.
Does GoFi8ure offer training beyond accounting?
Yes, through Say It Like It Is (SILII), their training arm, covering bookkeeping, business law, leadership, management, strategy and finance courses.
Does GoFi8ure work with clients outside Wellington?
Yes, they describe themselves as a nationwide one-stop shop, working in person or via cloud-based services.
Is GoFi8ure a member of any professional bodies?
Yes, they are a CPA Practice and a proud member of ATAINZ.
Has GoFi8ure won any awards?
Yes, they've been recognised as Winners and Finalists in business awards.

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