Step Ahead Accounting
Step Ahead Accounting
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For Business Owners and Investors Who Need The Best
For Business Owners and Investors Who Need The Best
Industry Leader
Clear strategy, technical expertise, and strategic advice
Industry Leader
Clear strategy, technical expertise, and strategic advice
Overflowing Value
Great Accountants pay for themselves. The Best Accountants eliminate stress
Overflowing Value
Great Accountants pay for themselves. The Best Accountants eliminate stress
State-of-the-Art
An efficient and modern Dunedin Accountant servicing all of New Zealand
State-of-the-Art
An efficient and modern Dunedin Accountant servicing all of New Zealand
Managing Director Stephen Ryan being interviewed by Xero for "The Tune-Up" - November 2021.
Industry Leader
Industry Leader
Step Ahead Accounting is one of New Zealand’s most respected and technically advanced accounting firms.
Our team has delivered seminars at national accounting conferences, been featured at international conventions, hosted high-impact webinars, and lectured at Universities. We are trusted not just by clients - but by peers, academics, and regulators.
Most notably, Step Ahead Accounting represented the taxpayer in the landmark case behind Inland Revenue Technical Decision Summary 24/24 (published in the Tax Information Bulletin, February 2025) - a ruling that reshaped the technical interpretation of complex area of tax law.
When businesses and investors need clarity on complex tax matters - they come to us.
Who We Work With
We're focused on delivering best-in-class service to a select section of the market. We are not generalists.
We are specialists in:
Small & Medium Businesses ($200k - $33m Revenue)
Public Benefit Entities ($50k - $33m Expenses)
Accounting for Investments
We deliver best-in-class quality by managing client intake. To ensure we maintain personalised, expert attention to our existing clients, we may decline, or use a wait-list for prospective clients.
Managing Director Stephen Ryan presenting the Accountant's Report at the AGM of Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau - January 2023
What Our Clients Say
Stephen is an integral part of our team, we are grateful for all the assistance you render us during the year, especially your unflappability!
Louise and Clare
Law Firm
Brilliant Service. I was totally messed around by a previous accountant and Steve not only fixed up that mess but has been making sure I know when everything is due to happen, advising on the best approach and answering any questions I have. Can’t recommend enough!
Paula
Architect
Stephen is a very knowledgeable accountant, we have found him incredibly proactive with great insights into our businesses.
Tansy
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