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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

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.

At Accounting For Schools (AFS) we believe all schools should be able to plan for the future with clarity while using time-saving processes that AFS has developed. Ultimately, it’s really satisfying for us knowing New Zealand schools are utilising the limited financial resources available to provide the best for their students.


Read more about our team and what we do here at AFS

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 are saying....


What our client's are saying....

“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 today

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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

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.



Contact Us

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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“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 17 Apr, 2024
Did you know that the Ministry of Education has a schools buying team that can help your school save money and time, while also reducing risk, when buying goods and services? This service can assist your school with: - Joining and using the Ministry's wider Government common goods and services contracts for purchasing of printing equipment, office supplies, banking services, vehicles, IT hardware, and more. - Finding the 'right supplier' for the 'right price' when purchasing many other goods and services, like bus transport and uniform apparel. If you would like to learn more or have any questions about purchasing goods and services, you can contact the Ministry at school.buying@education.govt.nz, or you can access their website by visiting the link below. https://www.education.govt.nz/.../buying-goods-and.../
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Did you know you can customise your Xero Dashboard? With the 'Edit Dashboard' feature, you can easily rearrange or remove irrelevant tiles. To edit the tiles on the Dashboard, click ‘Edit Dashboard’ in the top right corner. From there, drag items to your preferred position or select “Hide” or “Show” to adjust visibility. In addition to this, you can also reorder your school's bank accounts so that the ones you use the most are at the top. To do this go to 'Accounting' - 'Bank Accounts' and use the arrows on the bottom right hand corner to move the accounts up and down. 
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