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About Accounting For Schools

At Accounting for Schools, we deliver exceptional accounting services and provide transparent, understandable financial information to schools at affordable prices.

With a genuine passion for education, our focus is on assisting the school community in achieving the best learning outcomes by stretching valuable funding dollars as far as possible. Success, for us, is when a school gains better insight and control over its finances, enabling the delivery of the best for its students and the school community.

Learn more about AFS

Xero & Schools

Full Picture On Our Services

Meet The Team

Xero & Schools

Xero & Schools

Full Picture On Our Services

Meet The Team

About Accounting For Schools

At Accounting for Schools, we deliver exceptional accounting services and provide transparent, understandable financial information to schools at affordable prices. With a genuine passion for education, our focus is on assisting the school community in achieving the best learning outcomes by stretching valuable funding dollars as far as possible. 


Success, for us, is when a school gains better insight and control over its finances, enabling the delivery of the best for its students and the school community.


Learn more about AFS

Xero & Schools

Our Services

Meet The Team


What our client's say....


“We appreciate the support we get from AFS. You are always so approachable and speak in “non accounting talk” that I can always understand! Always very patient with me getting things done – so appreciate the quick turnaround of reports. A board member at the last meeting commented how reassuring it is to have AFS – we have total confidence in the reports you provide.” 


- Danella Sutton-Field

Office Manager, Appleby School

“Our BOT are consistently impressed and thankful for the information provided in the monthly reports. They find the clear communication easy to understand and it makes their job a lot easier.”


- Linda Martin, 

Business Manager, Forest View High School

With your financial guidance, our school is experiencing a reality that we could only have dreamed of 12 months ago. This reality means that the kids at our school have a new library, a new classroom, a new teacher, and upgrades to numerous other building facilities. So I want to offer a sincere thank you to you and the AFS team.” 


– Martin Hookham 

Principal, Korokoro School



"Ben and his team have provided valuable input into the school’s budgeting process and undertaken reviews of other internal controls. Ben and his team were also essential in managing the year-end audit process and helping to ensure we delivered our financial statements within the MoE timeframes.  We have no hesitation in recommending Ben and the team to fellow schools looking to improve and provide understandable financial reporting.”


- Angela Lowe

Principal, Newlands Intermediate

“I just wanted to express my gratitude to AFS. Under your expertise, I feel very confident in all financial areas of the school. Above all, I really appreciate your commitment to education generally and the strong moral leadership you show when you advise me and no doubt all of your schools. I consider myself VERY lucky to the AFS team behind us all the way.” 


- Marty

Principal, Korokoro School

“We have a great working relationship with AFS and really appreciate that you are always there to support us when needed.” 


- Robyn Brown

Principal, Birchville School

“I have recommended AFS to a number of other principals. Awesome service and takes a weight off my shoulders.” 


- Shelly Fitness

Principal, St Patrick's Catholic School

Te Awamutu

“We are blessed to be in good financial hands with Accounting For Schools.” 


- Faye Ashmore

Office Manager, Korakonui School

“Appreciate the support, guidance and follow up of AFS as we work through the audit process. Thanks for the very good service you provide when we have requests, ask questions, and need help.” 


- Andrea Scanlan

Principal, Konini Primary School

“I thoroughly appreciate the support and guidance AFS provides my school. Excellent and responsive support.” 


- Suzanne Su'a

Principal, Waterloo School

“Thanks for your support, I always find whom I speak with is really helpful - it was so awesome getting your support to start using Hubdoc - we are now paperless with accounts payable!”


- Paula Watkins

Office Support, Waitohu School



“It has been great coming on board - my workload has been greatly reduced. The staff are very helpful and quick to get back to us if we have a query.” 


- Danielle Bence

Principal, Koputaroa School



“Keep up the good work -it makes our lives so much easier!”


- Mike Farrelly

Principal, Raumati Beach

What our client's say....

“We appreciate the support we get from AFS. You are always so approachable and speak in “non accounting talk” that I can always understand! Always very patient with me getting things done – so appreciate the quick turnaround of reports. A board member at the last meeting commented how reassuring it is to have AFS – we have total confidence in the reports you provide.” 


- Danella Sutton-Field

Office Manager, Appleby School

“Our BOT are consistently impressed and thankful for the information provided in the monthly reports. They find the clear communication easy to understand and it makes their job a lot easier.”


- Linda Martin, 

Business Manager, Forest View High School

"With your financial guidance, our school is experiencing a reality that we could only have dreamed of 12 months ago. This reality means that the kids at our school have a new library, a new classroom, a new teacher, and upgrades to numerous other building facilities.” 


– Martin Hookham 

Principal, Korokoro School



"We have no hesitation in recommending Ben and the team to fellow schools looking to improve and provide understandable financial reporting.”


- Angela Lowe

Principal, Newlands Intermediate

“I just wanted to express my gratitude to AFS. Under your expertise, I feel very confident in all financial areas of the school. Above all, I really appreciate your commitment to education generally and the strong moral leadership you show when you advise me and no doubt all of your schools. I consider myself VERY lucky to the AFS team behind us all the way.” 


- Marty

Principal, Korokoro School

“We have a great working relationship with AFS and really appreciate that you are always there to support us when needed.” 


- Robyn Brown

Principal, Birchville School

“I have recommended AFS to a number of other principals. Awesome service and takes a weight off my shoulders.” 


- Shelly Fitness

Principal, St Patrick's Catholic School

Te Awamutu

“We are blessed to be in good financial hands with Accounting For Schools.” 


- Faye Ashmore

Office Manager, Korakonui School

“Appreciate the support, guidance and follow up of AFS as we work through the audit process. Thanks for the very good service you provide when we have requests, ask questions, and need help.” 


- Andrea Scanlan

Principal, Konini Primary School

“I thoroughly appreciate the support and guidance AFS provides my school. Excellent and responsive support.” 


- Suzanne Su'a

Principal, Waterloo School

“Thanks for your support, I always find whom I speak with is really helpful - it was so awesome getting your support to start using Hubdoc - we are now paperless with accounts payable!”


- Paula Watkins

Office Support, Waitohu School



“It has been great coming on board - my workload has been greatly reduced. The staff are very helpful and quick to get back to us if we have a query.” 


- Danielle Bence

Principal, Koputaroa School



“Keep up the good work -it makes our lives so much easier!”


- Mike Farrelly

Principal, Raumati Beach

“We appreciate the support we get from AFS. You are always so approachable and speak in “non accounting talk” that I can always understand! Always very patient with me getting things done – so appreciate the quick turnaround of reports. A board member at the last meeting commented how reassuring it is to have AFS – we have total confidence in the reports you provide.” 


- Danella Sutton-Field

Office Manager, Appleby School

“Our BOT are consistently impressed and thankful for the information provided in the monthly reports. They find the clear communication easy to understand and it makes their job a lot easier.”


- Linda Martin, 

Business Manager, Forest View High School

With your financial guidance, our school is experiencing a reality that we could only have dreamed of 12 months ago. This reality means that the kids at our school have a new library, a new classroom, a new teacher, and upgrades to numerous other building facilities. So I want to offer a sincere thank you to you and the AFS team.” 


– Martin Hookham 

Principal, Korokoro School



"Ben and his team have provided valuable input into the school’s budgeting process and undertaken reviews of other internal controls. Ben and his team were also essential in managing the year-end audit process and helping to ensure we delivered our financial statements within the MoE timeframes.  We have no hesitation in recommending Ben and the team to fellow schools looking to improve and provide understandable financial reporting.”


- Angela Lowe

Principal, Newlands Intermediate

“I just wanted to express my gratitude to AFS. Under your expertise, I feel very confident in all financial areas of the school. Above all, I really appreciate your commitment to education generally and the strong moral leadership you show when you advise me and no doubt all of your schools. I consider myself VERY lucky to the AFS team behind us all the way.” 


- Marty

Principal, Korokoro School

“We have a great working relationship with AFS and really appreciate that you are always there to support us when needed.” 


- Robyn Brown

Principal, Birchville School

“I have recommended AFS to a number of other principals. Awesome service and takes a weight off my shoulders.” 


- Shelly Fitness

Principal, St Patrick's Catholic School

Te Awamutu

“We are blessed to be in good financial hands with Accounting For Schools.” 


- Faye Ashmore

Office Manager, Korakonui School

“Appreciate the support, guidance and follow up of AFS as we work through the audit process. Thanks for the very good service you provide when we have requests, ask questions, and need help.” 


- Andrea Scanlan

Principal, Konini Primary School

“I thoroughly appreciate the support and guidance AFS provides my school. Excellent and responsive support.” 


- Suzanne Su'a

Principal, Waterloo School

“Thanks for your support, I always find whom I speak with is really helpful - it was so awesome getting your support to start using Hubdoc - we are now paperless with accounts payable!”


- Paula Watkins

Office Support, Waitohu School



“It has been great coming on board - my workload has been greatly reduced. The staff are very helpful and quick to get back to us if we have a query.” 


- Danielle Bence

Principal, Koputaroa School



“Keep up the good work -it makes our lives so much easier!”


- Mike Farrelly

Principal, Raumati Beach

Talk to the School Accounting Experts

Talk to the school accounting experts

If you want the best support to understand your financial position, want to take back control of your school’s finances, and want to plan for the future – all while using time-saving processes – then get in touch with us. Contact us today to arrange your no-obligation quote and service proposal.

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Book a free consultation

If you're ready to unlock the power of financial clarity, regain control of your school's finances, and pave your path towards a prosperous future—all while saving valuable time—then get in touch with us today. We'd love to meet with you and discuss your school's unique needs and goals.

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Talk to The School Accounting Experts

Book a free consultation

If you're ready to unlock the power of financial clarity, regain control of your school's finances, and pave your path towards a prosperous future—all while saving valuable time—then get in touch with us today. We'd love to meet with you and discuss your school's unique needs and goals.

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“I have four young girls of my own, and I’ve enjoyed a close affiliation with their school having been the Home and School Treasurer for four years. I’ve come to understand the trials, difficulties, and challenges that schools face, and the lack of funds they have to provide the resources they want for their students. That’s where we can really help – stretching that dollar a little bit further, so Kiwi kids can get the best education possible.”


– Ben Duflou - Director, Accounting For Schools

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By Ben Duflou January 14, 2025
A school library is a hub for learning, creativity, and exploration, but it doesn't always take a large budget to make it an inviting space. With some thoughtful planning and creativity, you can breathe new life into your library without overspending. Whether you're looking to improve the physical space, create a more engaging environment, or make the library more accessible for students, there are plenty of budget-friendly ways to give your school library a fresh new look. Below, we’ll share a few practical and creative strategies to revamp your library without breaking the bank. Evaluate your space: This needs to happen before you begin doing anything else. One library layout does not fit all. So observing and planning is very important. Your primary goal is to make the library space user-friendly for all of your students. Is there a lot of collaboration and co-teaching going on in your space? Do you have students that come to the library to take reading quizzes, or do they come to use the space for studying/online classes? Asking yourself questions like this can help you plan a layout. Plan your space: When choosing a layout, sometimes the only decision-maker is you. But you don’t have to remain on your library island all alone, talk to other school librarians in your area and beyond. If you have seen a library layout that has been recently changed that you like, it doesn’t hurt to get others’ opinions on what they did in the planning stage. Redecorate your space: Many schools are feeling the budget crunch these days, so our advice is to make the most of what you already have. The key here is repurpose, refresh, recycle, and reuse. If something can't be revived but it's within your budget to replace it, then go for it! Otherwise it is time to revitalize what you have, and a fresh coat of paint can do wonders in transforming a space. Instead of buying new furniture, consider repainting or reupholstering old chairs and tables to give them a fresh, updated look. You can even repurpose items from other areas of the school or community to create comfortable reading nooks and cozy corners. One out-of-the-box idea that you might want to try is connecting with local businesses. They may be willing to donate new books, furniture, or supplies to help refresh your library. Building strong relationships with community members can lead to future collaborations that benefit both the school and the local businesses.
By Ben Duflou January 14, 2025
Are your contacts in Xero getting a little out of control? If the answer is yes it might be time for some Xero housekeeping! Duplicate contacts can easily be merged. All the financial data is merged into a single contact, and the duplicate is then archived. This allows you to keep all contact information and related transactions together, instead of across multiple records for the same contact. When you merge duplicate contact records, no transactions are deleted (this includes invoices, bills, and other financial transactions). The transaction details are added to the activity details of the contact you keep. To merge two or more contacts: 1. In the Contacts menu, select All contacts . 2. In the search field, start typing the name of the contact you want to merge. 3. Once you are satisfied the contacts are associated with the same company, select the checkbox for each contact you want to merge. Do not select the contact you want to retain . Ensure that the contact you keep has the correct bank account details. 4. Click Merge , then click Confirm merge . The merged contacts will be archived and all associated transactions will be merged into the activity details of the contact you keep. Note: You can restore a merged contact if necessary by going to the Archived section (highlighted in the image below in the top toolbar). In this section, simply click on the contact and then click the Restore button located on the right-hand side of the page. 
By Ben Duflou January 14, 2025
View our Chalkboard - January 2025: - Welcome back to Term 1, 2025! - 2024 Annual Accounts - Important Notices - Xero Tip of the Month: How to Merge Duplicate Contact Records - How to Revamp Your School Library on a Budget - Looking ahead https://public2.bomamarketing.com/email/aWj3
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