Eastmure & AssociatesAccountants

Specialist accounting

Accounting built for how medical practice actually works.

Whether you're a salaried specialist, a GP with your own practice, or a locum managing variable income — your financial situation is more complex than most accountants are equipped to handle.

At Eastmure & Associates, we've built our service around the specific needs of medical professionals in New Zealand. We understand ACC levy structures, practice company arrangements, shareholder salary decisions, and the long-term planning that protects what you've worked hard to build.

Who we work with

General Practitioners

Solo and group practices, PHO arrangements across Canterbury and NZ

Specialists & Physicians

Consultants, surgeons, anaesthetists, radiologists, and hospital doctors

Dentists

Practice owners, associates, and orthodontists

Allied Health

Physiotherapists, psychologists, and other registered practitioners

Locum Doctors

Variable income, multiple payers, and contractor tax management

The complexity

Medical finances aren't straightforward.

We don't treat medical clients as a niche add-on. It's a core part of what we do. You work in a high-pressure environment and you need an accountant who responds quickly, explains things clearly, and manages the compliance side without requiring your constant attention.

Practice ownership complexity

Whether you're a sole practitioner, part of a group practice, or a shareholder in a medical company — the structure matters enormously for tax and asset protection.

ACC levies and income protection

Medical professionals often overpay ACC. We review your levy classification and structure your income to minimise exposure without compromising cover.

Trust and estate planning

High-income professionals need robust asset protection. We structure trusts that work — not just tick a box.

Locum and contractor income

Irregular income streams, multiple payers, and shifting employment arrangements require careful GST and tax management.

Retirement and succession

Selling a practice or winding down? We plan the exit well in advance so you keep more of what you've built.

What's included

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

We keep your financial affairs in order so you can concentrate on your patients.

  • ACC levy management and review — ensuring you're on the right levy category and not overpaying
  • Practice company structuring — setting up and maintaining the right entity for your situation
  • Shareholder salary optimisation — structuring your drawings to minimise tax legally
  • Locum income planning — managing variable income and provisional tax without nasty surprises
  • Trust structures and distributions — protecting personal wealth and managing family income
  • Provisional tax management — no more unexpected bills; we plan your payments in advance
  • IRD compliance and GST — all returns filed accurately and on time
  • Retirement and succession planning — preparing for the transition when the time comes

Quarterly advisory

More than a tax return.

Our quarterly advisory package gives you four structured meetings per year — reviewing your numbers, planning ahead, and making sure nothing catches you off guard. Fixed fee. No surprises.

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Let's talk about your practice.

Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your situation. We'll cover your current structure, identify any gaps, and tell you plainly what we'd do differently.