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Cristina Canard is the principal of Apex Accountancy Ltd. She provides personalized support to businesses focused on growth and streamlined operations. Her areas of expertise include tax compliance, business advisory, cash flow management, and setting and monitoring financial goals.
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Cristina's professional experience covers a range of sectors including property, hospitality, professional services, retail, and construction. She emphasizes regular client engagement and utilizes her comprehensive knowledge of accounting technology to help clients refine their business processes.

A strong advocate for work-life balance, Cristina is dedicated to helping businesses and their owners achieve the lifestyles they desire. She is an active member of the Institute of Directors of New Zealand and the New Zealand Payroll Practitioners Association, reflecting her commitment to professional development and industry standards.

Outside of work, Cristina enjoys hiking, biking, and skiing with her family, embracing these activities as part of her work-life balance.​

Qualifications & Associations:
  • Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy, Finance & Information Systems, University of Canterbury
  • Graduate Diploma - Accountancy, Finance & Information Systems, University of Canterbury
  • ​Certificate of Financial Advice from Massey University
  • Bachelor of Science - majoring in Tourism 
  • Member of the Accountants & Tax Agents Insitute of NZ
  • Active member of the Institute Directors of New Zealand
  • Member of New Zealand Payroll Practitioners Association
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Myla Teresa Villacastin, CPA finished her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration majoring in Accounting at the University of the Philippines.  She has worked in Bank of the Philippine Islands as a Senior Service Associate and Universal Processor.  She has also been the Finance Officer for 15 years in one of the non-profit Catholic community overseas.  She has worked in a New Zealand based Charitable Trust as their Accountant. 

Myla is an accountant at Apex Accountancy Limited.  She is a Xero Certified Advisor and Xero Payroll Advisor.  Myla holds the following qualifications:
  • NZ Graduate Diploma in Applied Management - Project Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant
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Rachel-Ann Cerro has been in the accounting and tax industries for over four years. She has prior experience working in manufacturing, retail, and tax consulting firms in the Philippines. She enjoys collaborating with clients because it allows her to apply her technical knowledge and gain an understanding of how to maintain client connections while working and studying. Her favourite aspect of her job is dealing with clients & tax issues.

Rachel holds the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
  • Certified Tax Technician
  • Certified Tax Assistant
  • Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Taxation – completion: July 2023
  • Xero Advisor, Xero Migration and Xero Payroll Certified
After earning her BCom degree from the University of Canterbury, she plans to continue her accounting career through the Chartered Accountancy (CA) programme. 
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Lydia Valerio, CPA brings with her an impressive academic background and a wealth of professional experience. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting from the University of the East, Manila, alongside a Certificate of Proficiency in Commerce in Business Law and Taxation from the University of Canterbury. Further enhancing her expertise, Lydia has completed a Diploma in Xero from The Career Academy, Auckland, NZ.

Lydia's professional journey spans over 24 years across three countries, providing her with a deep and varied understanding of the accounting sector. Her career began in the Philippines, where she advanced from a Business Analyst to an Assistant Accounting and Finance Manager in the manufacturing sector. Lydia then spent seven years in Singapore as an Accountant in a Manufacturing/Fabrication company. Most recently, she worked in New Zealand as an Accounts Administrator within the Mechanical Engineering industry. Her specialization in Cost Accounting is particularly valuable, offering critical insights for industries like Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Engineering, where cost management is essential.

Lydia's global perspective combined with her local expertise makes her a unique asset to the Apex family. 
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Maria Almojuela is our administration & social media manager. Maria has 12 years’ experience of making meaningful impact on different organization's online presence and daily operations. She is a graduate of an associate degree in Computer Secretarial in the Philippines.

Her attention to detail and efficiency keeps our team on track and focused on our core responsibilities. She also creates compelling content, manage our social media platforms, and engage with our audience to build a thriving online community ensuring maximum reach and impact.

Maria is a Xero Certified Advisor and Xero Payroll Advisor. Below are her key areas of expertise:
  • Creation of Facebook Page
  • Maintaining FB page and website
  • Payroll Processing
  • HR Management
  • Company administration
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NEED HELP WITH yoUR BUSINESS ACCOUNTS,  TAX OR  FINANCES?

Apex Accountancy are the Christchurch and Queenstown accountants you are looking for.
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CHRISTCHURCH OFFICE:
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027-276 2588 / 022 301 5867 ​​or email us
QUEENSTOWN OFFICE:
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022-076 7577 ​​or email us
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