Question 1

What is a fractional CFO?

Accepted Answer

A fractional CFO is an experienced Chief Financial Officer who works with your business on a part-time or project basis. You get senior CFO expertise — cash flow management, capital raising, financial strategy — without the cost of a full-time hire. Playdough provides fractional CFO services to NZ businesses from first revenue to $50M+ scale.

Question 2

How much does a fractional CFO cost in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Playdough offers fractional CFO services on hourly, fixed, or retainer fee structures tailored to your business stage and needs. This is significantly less than a full-time CFO salary while providing the same senior expertise. Contact us at hello@playdough.co.nz or call 04 576 9955 for a no-obligation conversation.

Question 3

Does Playdough work with businesses outside Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While Playdough is based in Petone, Wellington, we work with businesses across New Zealand. Our fractional CFO, accounting, and advisory services are available nationwide.

Question 4

Where is Playdough located?

Accepted Answer

Playdough is at 326 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, in the Wellington region. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. We work in person with clients across Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington, Porirua and Upper Hutt, and remotely with clients throughout New Zealand. Call 04 576 9955 or email hello@playdough.co.nz.

Question 5

Can Playdough help with expanding a NZ business to Australia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Playdoughs fractional CFO team has experience supporting NZ businesses planning or executing expansion into Australia, including financial structuring, cash flow planning, and operational setup.

Question 6

What accounting services does Playdough offer?

Accepted Answer

Playdough offers chartered accounting and tax compliance for businesses, individuals, and trusts. Services include GST returns, income tax returns, provisional tax management, financial statements, and IRD correspondence. Fixed pricing with no surprises.

Question 7

Does Playdough specialise in rental property tax?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Through Nestie, Playdoughs dedicated property service, we handle rental property tax for NZ landlords with individual, company, and trust ownership structures. Fixed pricing, optimised deductions, and year-round IRD support.

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