Our History

Accounting HQ is a blend of accounting firms including Iles Casey, Farquhar Accountants and Graeme Lee & Associates.

In April 2015, Graeme Lee sold and merged his CA practice with Iles Casey as Graeme Lee & Associates (2015) Limited. Then in March 2017 Murray Farquhar also sold and merged his practice as Iles Casey Limited. Barry Lane retired as a partner from the Iles Casey partnership in December 2017.

The merger of the three practices has allowed the retirement of Barry Lane, Graeme Lee and Murray Farquhar, leaving the existing director of Accounting HQ Limited, Sam Bufton to retain the same client focussed philosophies of the past and add a focus on the future. Although there is a name change, Barry Lane and Graeme Lee will still be around on a consulting basis to ensure client’s requirements are met. The same staff are still available for our clients with the addition of a few new staff.

If you are looking for Graeme Lee, Murray Farquhar or Iles Casey accountants just look for them under the new name – Accounting HQ.

Accounting HQ is a member of NZ CA, an association of independent chartered accountants. NZ CA members co-operate together to develop a national working relationship. Members access one another’s skills and information whilst maintaining client confidentiality.

Directors and senior staff also belong to CAANZ – Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Accounting HQ now has a brand new office:

• Rotorua – 1247 Ranolf Street – on the corner of Ranolf and Hinemoa Streets

We have a wide and varied client base who come from all over the Bay of Plenty and further afield, including both the North and South Islands and overseas.