Peter provides accounting and advisory services to small to medium-sized businesses. He was a partner in Forrest, Burns & Ashby from 1984 up until the sale to Cook, Adams & Co and has owned his own practice since 2006.

His expertise is wide ranging from farming, bloodstock to trades, contracting, residential and commercial property investment.

Outside of work Peter enjoys time with family, travel and holidaying, watching sport,harness racing and lifestyle block farming.

Born and raised in Southland, Jay completed his BCom through SIT after high school while working for a local accounting firm, where he gained valuable experience working with a wide range of clients.

More recently, Jay has spent time working as a Group Accountant in the hotel industry and as a Management Accountant for a merino clothing label.

With a move back to public practice in 2023, Jay is looking to pass on his business experience, helping clients with start ups, management reporting, internal processes and tax compliance and everything else in between.

Local girl, Deann began her accounting degree in 2001 after some time in retailing, waitressing and kitchen work. She has worked with Peter since 2006 and enjoys helping a wide variety of clients meet their tax requirements and supporting them as they grow their business.

Deann has experience with most accounting software and can help clients figure out which one works for them, help set them up and provide ongoing support.

Deann lives on a farmlet out of town and enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring the outdoors.

Almost 10 years ago Pauline joined Brookland & Associates from a career in banking.

As our full time Administrator her role is varied, busy and never boring. From payroll to managing of our AML/CFT programme and everything in between. She enjoys being the first point of contact for clients and forming good working relationships with them, which is important to her.

Her spare time is spent with family and friends, travel, long walks and good books.