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Farm Accounting That Works as Hard as You Do

Accounting Services for New Zealand farmers

Farming is more than a business, it’s your way of life. We make sure your finances work as hard as you do, with specialised farm accounting that covers livestock valuations, GST, tax planning, and seasonal cashflow strategies. Whether you run sheep, cattle, or mixed farming, we can help you save time, reduce stress, and keep more of what you earn.

Meet Alaina, your potential accountant
Alaina - our lead accountant

Why farmers choose us

We understand farming isn’t a 9–5 job and neither is keeping your finances in order. Our farm accountants work with you year-round to make sure your books are as healthy as your stock. The benefits for working with Beany are: ​

  • Expert Advice - Our accountants have over 10 years of farm accounting experience
  • Fully Remote - No need to leave the farm, meet us online
  • Tax Savings – Make sure your GST, farmhouse expenses, and other deductions are correctly claimed
  • Fixed-Fee Pricing – transparent prices
Farmer in front of a cow paddock holding a tablet.

How We Make A Difference

Beany services

We provide farm accounting services that help keep your finances running as smoothly as your operations.​

Our services include:​

  • Annual accounts & tax returns
  • GST returns
  • Seasonal cashflow planning
  • Livestock valuations
  • Bookkeeping and payroll
  • Strategic advice

No jargon. Just practical advice tailored to your farm.​

Book a free consultation

Book a free call to discuss your accounting requirements and get your questions answered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Farm accounting often involves managing seasonal income and expenses, livestock valuation, asset depreciation for machinery, and specific tax rules for the agricultural sector.
Most of our team have experience working with farmers, helping with everything from seasonal cashflow planning to livestock valuations and succession planning. They understand the realities of running a farm, so can give practical advice as well as ensure you're compliant.
Yes. We work with farming businesses of all sizes, from small lifestyle blocks to large-scale operations with an annual turnover of up to around $3 million. If your turnover is slightly above that, get in touch and we can often still help.
We can help with bookkeeping if you use Xero to manage your farm's finances. If you use other software, we can handle your year-end compliance but not the bookkeeping.For payroll, we can work with many cloud-based systems.
Schedule a phone call with us (using the calendar above) so we can learn about your farming business and accounting requirements. Think of it as a free chat to establish whether we're a good fit for each other.During the phone call we will recommend the services that match your needs and will let you know the next steps for coming on board as a client.
We can only work as your accountant once all the necessary IRD authorities and anti-money laundering) checks have been completed. This includes any third parties as required by law.Once onboarding is complete, you'll receive an email inviting you to book a new client meeting with your accountant.
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Farm accounting resources

Have a read of our articles for farming businesses.

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Expenses

Claiming farmhouse expenses in New Zealand

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Learn how Type 1 and Type 2 farm classifications determine what farmhouse expenses you can claim at tax time.

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Business advice

Livestock valuation methods: NAMV vs NSC

August, 2025

Compare NAMV and NSC livestock valuation methods to see which suits your tax and farm management strategy.

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Expenses

Investment Boost - the new tax deduction for businesses

July, 2025

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