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Client Information for 2020 Individual Questionnaire
As recommended by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, this checklist outlines our
engagement terms and conditions and the information that we will need from you in order to compile your
Tax Returns.
TAX RETURN REQUIREMENTS
To assist us in the completion of your personal taxation return please answer the following questions in all
cases.
(a) Did you receive any of the following - attach details Yes No
Unemployment or other income tested benefits
Family Support Payments from WINZ
Withholding Payments
Other NZ pensions, annuities and superannuation
Interest
Dividends
Rental income including rental from a holiday house/ Bach which is more than
$4,000 per year.
Any other income
(b) Other information required:
Details, if eligible for Tax Rebate credit for charitable or school donations
Attach receipts
On the basis of information you provide, we will compile accounts and/or tax returns in accordance with
Service Engagement Standard No.2 Compilation of Financial Information (SES-2) issued by the New
Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
TAX ASSESSMENTS
Our address is used by the Inland Revenue Department for service of notices and we are responsible for
checking tax assessments. We shall also endeavour to advise the amounts and due dates of tax
instalments, however the responsibility for paying the correct tax and paying on time rests with the
taxpayer and not us as agent. Any penalties or interest arising from lateness, errors, wrong estimates or
for any other reason are payable by you as the taxpayer. We shall give you every assistance in meeting
your obligations but any advice on payments, and/or reminder letters received from us, should be
reviewed by yourself to check that the payment proposed appears reasonable and the date of payment is
correct.
Yes No
C o c k c r o f t ATS L t d
Cockcroft ATS Ltd
Phone 09 309 8209 Fax 09 309 0314 Level 8, 44 Wellesley Street, Auckland CBD PO Box 6028, Wellesley Street, Auckland
PRIVACY ACT
You hereby agree to allow us to pass information to and receive information from the Inland Revenue
Department and any other agency that we have a statutory obligation to. You also agree to allow us to
pass on any information required to allow a third party to collect debts outstanding to us.
DURATION
The arrangements outlined in this form will continue in effect from year to year unless we agree to change
them.
DISCLAIMER
We will provide a disclaimer to be attached to the financial statements. A copy of the standard wording
may be obtained from us or our website Our compilation services will not result in
the expression of an audit or review opinion or provide any other form of assurance on the financial
statements. Independence is not a requirement for a compilation engagement. If we are aware that we
are not independent, this fact will be stated in our report.
FEES & PAYMENT TERMS
Our fees, other than fixed fees, are normally based on hours worked charged at rates appropriate to the
work performed and the levels of expertise required.
Payment terms are 20 days from the date the invoice was issued. The due date will be indicated on your
invoice.
ACCEPTANCE
If you have any questions about the contents of this engagement form please contact us. If the services
outlined are in accordance with your requirements and if the above terms are acceptable to you, please
sign this form in the space provided below and return it to us.
I accept responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information supplied above which is to be
used in the preparation of my financial statements. You are not to complete an audit, nor do I wish you to
undertake a detailed review of my affairs. I understand that you are unable to provide any assurance on
my financial statements and that you accept no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the
information supplied by me and that the financial statements will be prepared at my request and for my
purposes only and that you will not be liable for any losses, claims or demands by any third person.
Client Information for 2020 Trust & Rental Questionnaire
As recommended by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, this checklist outlines our engagement
terms and conditions and the information, which we will need from you in order to compile your Financial Statements
and Tax Returns.
CHECK LIST OF RECORDS
Items Required: (Please tick where applicable) Yes No
Bank statements covering the full year
Cheque books and deposit books for the full year
Trust minute book if applicable
Copies of gifting statements if done
RENTAL, INVESTMENT & OTHER INCOME CHECK LIST
Items Required for each rental property: (Please tick where applicable) Yes No
Investment (portfolio report) and other income
Rents Received; including rental from a holiday house/ Bach which is more than $4,000 per year
Advertising
Bank Fees
Body Corporate Fees
Cleaning
Commission
General Expenses
Insurance
Lawn mowing/Gardening
Legal Fees (provide details)
Loan application fees
Mortgage Interest
Motor Vehicle Expenses
Postage & Stationery
Power (for the rental property only)
Rates (include water)
Repairs & Maintenance
Asset Purchases/Capital Improvements
Telephone & Tolls (relating to rental only)
Travel
Valuation Fees
Purchase price of property (first time only)
Government Valuation showing land/improvements/chattels split (first time only)
Purchase/Sale agreement
Solicitor’s Settlement Statement
Phone 09 309 8209 Fax 09 309 0314 Level 8, 44 Wellesley Street, Auckland CBD PO Box 6028, Wellesley Street, Auckland
ASSETS
Records of any assets purchased or sold – cost or sale price, dates.
Values of assets/investments as at 31 March 2016.
MORTGAGES / LOANS
Record any new financial arrangements entered into during the year and enclose a copy of the relevant documents,
which should show the following information:
Amount
Name of Lender
Date of Loan
Interest Rate
Term
Repayment Details
Security
HOME OFFICE / WORKSHOP CLAIM
From personal records indicate expenses paid for:
Repairs and Maintenance $
Power $ Area of Office or Workshop
Rates (Water & Land) $
Insurance (House) $ Area of Home
Interest $
Original cost of house only (plus additions) $
TAX RETURN REQUIREMENTS
To assist us in the completion of your taxation returns please answer the following questions in all cases.
Tick where applicable
(a) Did you receive any of the following - attach details Yes No
Unemployment or other income tested benefits
Family Support Payments from WINZ
Withholding Payments
Other NZ pensions, annuities and superannuation
Interest
Dividends
Rents
Any other income
b) Other information required:
Details, if eligible for Tax Rebate credit for charitable or school donations
Attach receipts
On the basis of information you provide, we will compile accounts in accordance with Service Engagement Standard
No.2 Compilation of Financial Information (SES-2) issued by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Phone 09 309 8209 Fax 09 309 0314 Level 8, 44 Wellesley Street, Auckland CBD PO Box 6028, Wellesley Street, Auckland
TAX ASSESSMENTS
Our address is used by the Inland Revenue Department for service of notices and we are responsible for checking tax
assessments. We shall also endeavour to advise the amounts and due dates of tax instalments, however the
responsibility for paying the correct tax and paying on time rests with the taxpayer and not us as agent. Any penalties
or interest arising from lateness, errors, wrong estimates or for any other reason are payable by you as the taxpayer.
We shall give you every assistance in meeting your obligations but any advice on payments, and/or reminder letters
received from us, should be reviewed by yourself to check that the payment proposed appears reasonable and the
date of payment is correct.
PRIVACY ACT
You hereby agree to allow us to pass information to and receive information from the Inland Revenue Department and
any other agency that we have a statutory obligation to. You also agree to allow us to pass on any information
required to allow a third party to collect debts outstanding to us.
TRUSTEES
We will endeavour to give Trustees every assistance in making decisions but you must understand that all decisions
relating to the Trust ultimately rest with the Trustees. Any advice we give shall not be construed as making decisions
on your behalf.
DURATION
The arrangements outlined in this form will continue in effect from year to year unless we agree to change them.
DISCLAIMER
As agreed we will compile your Financial Statements from information provided by you, in accordance with the
Compilation Engagement Standards issued by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. We will provide a
disclaimer to be attached to the financial statements. A copy of the standard wording may be obtained from us or our
website www.cockcroft.co.nz. Our compilation services will not result in the expression of an audit or review opinion or
provide any other form of assurance on the financial statements.
FEES & PAYMENT TERMS
Our fees, other than fixed fees, are normally based on hours worked charged at rates appropriate to the work
performed and the levels of expertise required. Where the engagement is for a company the client agrees to
personally guarantee payment of the accounting fees. Payment terms are 20 days from the date the invoice was
issued. The due date will be indicated on your invoice
ACCEPTANCE
If you have any questions about the contents of this engagement letter please contact us. If the services outlined are
in accordance with your requirements and if the above terms are acceptable to you, please sign this form in the space
provided below and return it to us.
I accept responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information supplied above which is to be used in the
preparation of my financial statements. You are not to complete an audit, nor do I wish you to undertake a detailed
review of my affairs. I understand that you are unable to provide any assurance on my financial statements and that
you accept no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information supplied by me and that the financial
statements will be prepared at my request and for my purposes only and that you will not be liable for any losses,
claims or demands by any third person.
Client Information for 2020 Company Questionnaire
As recommended by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, this checklist outlines our engagement
terms and conditions and the information which we will need from you in order to compile your Financial Statements
and Tax Returns.
CHECK LIST OF RECORDS
Items Required: (Please tick where applicable) Yes No
Bank statements covering the full year
Cheque books and deposit books for the full year
Cashbook
IR345 Forms
Hire purchase agreements
Legal statements
Stocktake summary
List of creditors
List of debtors
Record of any assets purchased or sold
Copies of GST returns completed by yourself
Credit card statements if used for business expenses
Business loan summary statements / Printouts
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
1 Are all deposits on the Bank Statements from sales? Yes No
If No, please indicate on bank statement the following
(a) Assets sold and funds deposited
(b) Loans and advances
(c) Personal contributions
(d) Other - eg tax refunds
2 Have all sales proceeds been deposited in the business bank account? Yes No
If No, please indicate value and where banked.
3 Detail expenses not paid from your business bank account (use a separate sheet if necessary)
i.e. cash payments or payments from personal accounts.
4 Ensure all cheque butts are completed with details of the payee and amount
DEBTORS
Total owed to you as at 31 March 2020, including GST $
Include amounts that have been received subsequent to 31 March but were owed at that date.
List bad debts written off during the year and not included in the above total. $
CREDITORS
Total owed by you as at 31 March 2020, including GST $
Phone 09 309 8209 Fax 09 309 0314 Level 8, 44 Wellesley Street, Auckland CBD PO Box 6028, Wellesley Street, Auckland
Attach a separate schedule showing the name of each creditor and appropriate classification of expense or a
description.
GST owing at year end.
WORK IN PROGRESS as at 31 March 2020 (if applicable) $
This should be based on the cost of labour and materials
STOCK ON HAND as at 31 March 2020 $
A summarised list of stock on hand at balance date valued at cost price,
excluding GST. Mark on the list the value of any items where the current replacement or market value is less than
the cost.
CASH ON HAND at 31 March 2020(if applicable) $
Were all sales prior to balance date banked before the end of the financial year? Yes No
If No, please indicate the date and amount banked including GST.
OTHER
(a) What is the cost price of goods or services taken for private use? $
(b) Are any expenses export related? If so please detail. Yes No
(c) What proportion of the following expenses are to be claimed as business related?
Travel Expenses % $
Motor Vehicle (per Log Book) % $
Home Telephone/Tolls % $
Entertainment % $
ASSETS
Are all assets as per the last balance sheet, the same as you currently have? Yes No
If No, please record:
(a) Purchases
Details of purchase, cost price, trade-in value, dates and method of financing.
Attach a copy of relevant Hire Purchase Agreements.
(b) Sales
Details of sales, sale value, dates, and the bank account that the funds were deposited in.
MORTGAGES / LOANS
Record any new financial arrangements entered into during the year and enclose a copy of the loan agreement
documents, which should show the following information:
Amount
Name of Lender
Date of Loan
Interest Rate
Term
Repayment Details
Security
HOME OFFICE / WORKSHOP CLAIM
From personal records indicate expenses paid for:
Repairs and Maintenance $
Power $ Area of Office or Workshop
Rates (Water & Land) $
Insurance (House) $ Area of Home
Interest $
Original cost of house only (plus additions) $
Phone 09 309 8209 Fax 09 309 0314 Level 8, 44 Wellesley Street, Auckland CBD PO Box 6028, Wellesley Street, Auckland
TAX RETURN REQUIREMENTS
To assist us in the completion of your personal taxation return please answer the following questions in all cases.
(a) Did you receive any of the following - attach details Yes No
Unemployment or other income tested benefits
Family Support Payments from WINZ
Withholding Payments
Other NZ pensions, annuities and superannuation
Interest
Dividends
Rents
Any other income
(b) Other information required:
Details, if eligible for Tax Rebate credit for charitable or school donations
Attach receipts
(c) Contingent Liabilities/ Commitments:
Are there any: Yes No
Contingent liabilities, lawsuits, guarantees?
Commitments for capital expenditure at or since balance date?
Commitments under a lease for plant or vehicles?
If YES, please provide details
TERMS OF COMPILATION ENGAGEMENT
We will complete the following for you from information provided by you: Yes No
Tax Returns for all entities
GST Returns
FBT Returns
Company Annual Return and any other Companies Office requirements
Company Annual General Meeting minute
Department of Statistics Returns
Other - please list separately
On the basis of information you provide, we will compile accounts in accordance with Service Engagement Standard
No.2 Compilation of Financial Information (SES-2) issued by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Phone 09 309 8209 Fax 09 309 0314 Level 8, 44 Wellesley Street, Auckland CBD PO Box 6028, Wellesley Street, Auckland
TAX ASSESSMENTS
Our address is used by the Inland Revenue Department for service of notices and we are responsible for checking tax
assessments. We shall also endeavour to advise the amounts and due dates of tax instalments, however the
responsibility for paying the correct tax and paying on time rests with the taxpayer and not us as agent. Any penalties
or interest arising from lateness, errors, wrong estimates or for any other reason are payable by you as the taxpayer.
We shall give you every assistance in meeting your obligations but any advice on payments, and/or reminder letters
received from us, should be reviewed by yourself to check that the payment proposed appears reasonable and the
date of payment is correct.
PRIVACY ACT
You hereby agree to allow us to pass information to and receive information from the Inland Revenue Department
and any other agency that we have a statutory obligation to. You also agree to allow us to pass on any information
required to allow a third party to collect debts outstanding to us.
DIRECTORS
We will endeavour to give Directors every assistance in making decisions but you must understand that all decisions
relating to the Company ultimately rest with the Directors. Any advice we give shall not be construed as making
decisions on your behalf and at no stage do we assume the role of Directors in your company.
DURATION
The arrangements outlined in this form will continue in effect from year to year unless we agree to change them.
DISCLAIMER
We will provide a disclaimer to be attached to the financial statements. A copy of the standard wording may be
obtained from us or our website www.cathomas.co.nz. Our compilation services will not result in the expression of an
audit or review opinion or provide any other form of assurance on the financial statements. Independence is not a
requirement for a compilation engagement. If we are aware that we are not independent, this fact will be stated in our
report.
FEES & PAYMENT TERMS
Our fees, other than fixed fees, are normally based on hours worked charged at rates appropriate to the work
performed and the levels of expertise required. Where the engagement is for a company you hereby agree to
personally guarantee payment of the accounting fees. Payment terms are 20 days from the date the invoice was
issued. The due date will be indicated on your invoice.
ACCEPTANCE
If you have any questions about the contents of this engagement form please contact us. If the services outlined are
in accordance with your requirements and if the above terms are acceptable to you, please sign this from in the space
provided below and return it to us.
I accept responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information supplied above which is to be used in the
preparation of my financial statements. You are not to complete an audit, nor do I wish you to undertake a detailed
review of my affairs. I understand that you are unable to provide any assurance on my financial statements and that
you accept no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information supplied by me and that the financial
statements will be prepared at my request and for my purposes only and that you will not be liable for any losses,
claims or demands by any third person.