Estelle Chout, Chout Financial Services

Business overview

As an accountant and creative myself I am all about empowering New Zealand’s creative minds to thrive financially. We know creatives have brilliant ideas, but managing the numbers can be overwhelming—that’s where I come in.

Whether you’re an artist, designer, or entrepreneur, I provide tailored financial services like bookkeeping, tax management, and strategic planning, so you can focus on what you do best: creating.

My approach isn’t just about crunching numbers; it’s about building confidence and clarity in your financial journey. With expert advice and tools,I help creatives turn passion into profit and dreams into sustainable success.

Products and services I offer

Accounting & Tax Services

Business Analysis & Planning

Costing & Pricing Strategy

Strategic Development

Funding Applications

Services de Comptabilité pour Francophones

Why I'm in the Venus Network

I am a Venus Network member because I believe in the power of connection and collaboration.

As a business owner, I value the opportunity to learn from other businesswomen’s experiences, share insights, and build meaningful relationships within a supportive community.

The Venus Network aligns perfectly with my vision of fostering empowerment, personal growth, and professional success while contributing to the success of others.

Testimonials

"Estelle Chout is an exceptional accountant. She combines decades of accounting experience with empathy and insight into the arts ecology. She understands artists, she knows that we deserve to have models that support our art and our well-being and prioritises people first. We feel very fortunate to have her as both our accountant and financial advisor."
JK Productions
Dione and Jimmy Kouratoras

"An absolute pleasure to work with Estelle.
She manages her business with integrity and clarity. She made my life easier.
Highly recommended!"
Bertrand
Director - Cinematographer

"This is my first year venturing into full-time self-employment and Estelle was patient and had excellent suggestions and follow-ups on items that I have missed. I highly recommend Estelle who is not only knowledgeable in her field, but is personable and a lovely person to work with".
Marc Conaco
Visual artist and creative producer

"Working Estelle is so breezy. She’s excellent with dealing with all my book keeping questions and is extremely patient with explaining any part of the process I am unsure about. 10/10 would recommend Chout Financial Services."
Marianne Infante
Proudly Asian Theatre - Executive Director

My point of difference

- I speak your language: no jargon, no stuffy suits—just relatable, practical advice.

- Tailored solutions: from taxes to cash flow, I design strategies for your unique, often unpredictable income.

- Time-saving support: you create; I’ll handle the numbers.