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Farm Accounting That Works as Hard as You Do

Accounting Tailored 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’ll help you save time, reduce stress, and keep more of what you earn.

Meet Your Potential Beany 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 – No surprise bills, ever.
Farmer in front of a cow paddock holding a tablet.

How We Make A Difference

Beany Services

We provide specialist accounting services designed for the unique demands of farming. From managing stock valuations to maximising deductions, we help keep your finances running as smoothly as your operation. Our services include:

  • Livestock valuations – Herd Scheme (NAMV) & National Standard Cost (NSC) explained and managed.
  • GST returns – Ensure accurate, timely submissions and claim everything you’re entitled to.
  • Seasonal cashflow planning – Stay ahead of fluctuations in income and expenses.
  • Annual accounts & tax returns – Compliance handled without the stress.

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

Book A Call

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Use this meeting link to schedule a phone call with us so we can learn about your 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 AML (anti-money laundering) checks have been completed. If there are any third parties that we require checks for, we'll need these completed as well.Once onboarding is complete, you'll receive an email inviting you to book a new client meeting with your accountant.
Farm accounting often involves managing seasonal income and expenses, livestock valuation, asset depreciation for machinery, and specific tax rules for the agricultural sector. We have farm accounting experienced accountants that can help take care of it all for you.
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.
Yes, if you use Xero, our team can take care of your day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll, along with your end-of-year filing. If you use other accounting software, we can still handle your end-of-year work, but not the ongoing bookkeeping or payroll.
Majority 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 ensure you're compliant.