The practice was established in 1998 by Elizabeth Luiz and has been a SAICA training office from inception. Liz completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree and Diploma in Accountancy at University of Natal (Pietermaritzburg Campus), thereafter commencing her articles at Deloitte & Touche. While at Deloitte & Touche she qualified as a Chartered Accountant (S.A.) and Registered Auditor and was there for a period of 8 years during which time she became a Senior Manager, at the same time completing her Higher Diploma in Taxation.
Liz is married to Chris Odendaal and they have a daughter Zoë who was born on 3rd of March 2003, forever the accountant, not to mention being at work on the last day of the individuals tax year end, it just takes planning.
The practice has grown from strength to strength.
Services offered by the practice include the following:
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Assurance
Business Management
Taxation and Estates
Estate Planning
Deceased Estates
Companies and Trusts Formation
Maintenance of Clients Statutory Information
Various Tax Registrations with SARS
Our mission is to enhance “business partnerships” with our clients and staff, through a multi-disciplinary approach to provide profitable and productive, financial management, assurance and other specialized expertise professional services with due care, competence and diligence.
E M Luiz has a continuing duty to maintain professional knowledge and skill at a level required to ensure that clients receive the advantage of competent, professional services based on up-to-date developments in practice, legislation and techniques.
Our multi-facetted team offers assistance with evaluation on financial applications as required. We ensure that we have: the appropriate resources and the range of services and skills to service the client effectively and efficiently; as well as selected experienced professionals who are dedicated to servicing clients and who relate well to management. We believe that regular contact will enable us to objectively interpret your business performance and assist you to address the right issues.
The firm has extensive experience in owner managed businesses and related areas as well as varied industries including:
Construction
Farming / Agriculture
Fast food
Manufacturing
Retail
Services
Shoe industries
Franchises
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