Ed Post
The Big Cheese

Having worked for over 27 years in a large accounting firm Ed brings a wealth of experience to the businesses he works with. He has been a past entrepreneur in the retail industry as well for over 10 years, so he knows the practicalities, pitfalls and risks of running a small business outside of the accounting profession.

Somewhat sports mad, Ed has represented Canterbury and NZ in squash at the masters level. He is currently Chairman of the Canterbury Squash Foundation, and is on the committee for the Christchurch Squash Club.

Ed is inherently positive about most things in life, and not much fazes him. Ed looks for the best in people, and always looks for the best possible outcome for his clients as a result.

Daniel Barnfield
Associate

Daniel is our Client Manager and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. 

He’s our resident Xero champion and techy to chat with to sort software solutions for your accounting needs. 

Outside of work hours Daniel enjoys the outdoors and can usually be found mountain biking and running on the Port Hills, or off on a tramping or hunting adventure.

Laurie Rose
Director, Rose & Associates Limited; Consultant, EPA Business Limited

Laurie started work with a larger Christchurch accounting practice that became part of one of the major global players. That background formed an expectation of high service standards but also identified the importance he placed on working directly with clients where personal relationships and background awareness were developed through many years. The “Team at Rose & Associates” viewed their clients as much more than names and numbers on some spreadsheet and derived great satisfaction from the personal contact and shared successes (and hiccups) along the way.

The transfer of the Rose & Associates client base inside of EPA Business allows Laurie more time to pursue his personal hobbies and art collection, leisure time with wife Barbara and regular walks with cocker spaniel Harry, along with some long-planned building projects. At the same time, he remains available for Rose & Associates clients so that there’s no loss of the background knowledge of years.

Greg de Villiers
Accountant

Greg joined the EPA team in July 2018 after graduating from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting. He is in the process of completing his Chartered Accountant studies with the aim of being qualified by the end of 2020. 

He enjoys the problem solving aspect of Accounting as well as developing an understanding of how different businesses operate in New Zealand.

Born in South Africa and having lived in Christchurch since he was thirteen, Greg is now a fully-fledged Kiwi (until they play South Africa in the rugby or the cricket!). Greg is sports mad and also helps out as a Strength & Conditioning coach in a friend’s gym.

In his spare time Greg volunteers at a local dog shelter, and can also be found somewhere in the hills of Canterbury either running or tramping.

Leita Tonkin
Accountant

Leita joined Rose & Associates in late 2006 and has been a loyal and dedicated member of the firm from day one! She enjoys working in a small friendly team and knowing clients by name.

In May 2020 Leita joined the EPA team when we incorporated Rose & Associates, and we’re delighted to have her on board.

Leita is a regular on the weekly quiz circuit, has an impressive general knowledge, and is always keen to learn more. To unwind Leita enjoys gatherings with good friends including dinners, movies, wine and coffee!

Maisarah Rondel
Accountant

Maisarah graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2018 with a Bachelor of Commerce, a double major in Accounting and Business Economics. She’s currently studying towards her CAANZ qualifications.

Born in Singapore and living in New Zealand since 2002, Maisarah loves to travel, recently having journeyed through Chile and Argentina, and spending New Years in Singapore.

An avid netball player, Maisarah has been giving it the team spirit for 16 years, currently playing for the University of Canterbury.

Paul Morrison
Business Development Manager

Paul started working with the EPA team in August 2019 and is our Business Development Manager. He has many years of experience working with a wide range of clients to grow their businesses.

Paul enjoys building client relationships, listening to their needs, and helping them achieve their business goals by introducing them to our strategic services.

In his spare time Paul is a keen mountain biker, loves fishing, and is working hard to reduce his golf handicap.

Jenny Nguyen
Client Services Assistant

Jenny joined EPA in 2014, and is the voice you’ll hear at the end of the phone. Prior to starting with EPA, Jenny worked at Inland Revenue for over 10 years, helped out with rescued Pound dogs, and was involved with the City Rebuild at the Christchurch City Council.

When not busy planning adventures, Jenny enjoys being social and walking, and with Dogwatch being close to her heart she can often be seen with an adoptable dog in tow!

E. S. Presso
Coffee Connoisseur

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