Your business growth partner

About Us


A well-established history working with businesses in the Bay of Plenty region and beyond.

Our history as a successful chartered accounting and tax accountant firm in this region is testament to the support and results we bring to our clients.

Established in 2002 as an amalgamation of three accounting firms, REAL Chartered Accountants has grown and evolved with the changing landscape of New Zealand businesses. Converting to Xero in 2012 allowed us to take a more proactive advisory role with our clients as the information available is live and readily available to both parties.

We are proud of our history in this industry and are incredibly honoured to consider many of our long-term clients as friends thanks to the years of working together. These well-established relationships are based on trust and are a testament to the quality of our work.

We look forward to making that time with you too.

Our People

Each and every one of us brings a high level of expertise, skills and experience to our clients and their businesses. Your accountant, chartered accountant or tax accountant will be selected as your primary financial partner based on the best match for your needs.

You not only have the benefit of the one-on-one support from your REAL Chartered Accountant; you also benefit from our team as a whole. Click on a photo to read the Personal Profile for each person.

ROB EGAN - BMS, FCA, CPP

ROB EGAN - BMS, FCA, CPP

DIRECTOR

Certified Xero Advisor + Xero Payroll Certified

DDI: 07 571 7988

KARIN COPESTAKE - BMS, CA, CPP

KARIN COPESTAKE - BMS, CA, CPP

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Certified Xero Advisor + Xero Payroll Certified

DDI: 07 571 7982

GILLIAN BOX - AT

GILLIAN BOX - AT

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Certified Xero Advisor + Xero Payroll Certified

DDI: 07 571 7989

ANGELA MARTIN - AT

ANGELA MARTIN - AT

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Certified Xero Advisor & Xero Payroll Certified

DDI: 07 571 7986

GENELLE LEE

GENELLE LEE

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Certified Xero Advisor + Xero Payroll Certified

DDI: 07 571 7984

GANG LIU

GANG LIU

INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT

Certified Xero Advisor

DDI: 07 571 8081

SEAN WASHER - BBus

SEAN WASHER - BBus

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

DDI: 07 571 8081

SAMANDEEP (SAM) KAUR - BBus

SAMANDEEP (SAM) KAUR - BBus

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Certified Xero Advisor

DDI: 07 571 8081

EMILY BOX

EMILY BOX

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

DDI: 07 571 8081

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