Sidekick - Helping you define and achieve success! Specialists win medals, tired generalists don't. Meet Sidekick, the world's first Xero Platinum Partner, and now market leaders in farming with partners Figured and Paysauce. Our clients have enjoyed the supercharged efficiency of operating on the Xero single ledger with us, since the beginning, in 2006. We're one of the largest regionally owned accounting groups in the South Island, which means we have the scale to help you grow your business. We're two-time Xero Accounting Partner of the year and two-time SC Chamber of Commerce finalists in the business excellence awards. If you want a fully cloud-based, specialist Xero/Figured accounting practice, to systemise your farming business, and free you up, come talk to us. Once you've created all that freedom of time, money hand head-space, we can sit down with you to get a plan. This will help define what success means to you, then we create accountability and structure for you to achieve it.

McCulloch and Partners have a long history in the primary sector. We understand farm businesses and go beyond the traditional accountant to understand the key drivers of the industry such as production, feed metrics and human resource factors. We see Figured alongside the partnership of the farming team key to supporting and increasing value on the farm. McCulloch + Partners were heavily involved with the Pioneers of the Southland Dairy Sector

At Malloch McClean +MORE, we believe no one should have to go at it alone. Whether you're a start-up or an established business, we're here to support you and help you achieve more. Founded in 1933, our journey began when Mr Malloch rode his bicycle around the countryside, educating farmers about the benefits of double-entry accounting. His success was tied to theirs, and this principle still guides us today. With such a long and successful history, you can be confident in our expertise and commitment. We are dedicated to driving change and helping people build better lives through smarter, better business. This means better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. With nearly a century of experience and a multi-award-winning team, we are equipped to help more Kiwi businesses than ever before reach their true potential. In 2024, we joined the +MORE Group. By joining their national network, we gain access to a greater depth of expertise, resulting in better outcomes for our valued clients. We are always looking for opportunities to serve our clients better and being part of the +MORE Group reflects this commitment.

At Martin Wakefield we pride ourselves in being friendly, accessible accounting specialists who make it our business to make your business more successful! We provide a full suite of rural accounting, general accounting, auditing, body corporate services, business advice, taxation, and succession planning services to a large client base that extends throughout Canterbury, and includes clients as far afield as Kaikoura, Westland and Otago. By helping our clients to succeed, we are able to continue to grow our client base and expertise in the many areas in which we excel. Whatever stage your business is at, your Martin Wakefield adviser is here to counsel and assist you through all the major and minor transitions. We ask the right questions because we've been helping our clients with the challenge of change for over 100 years.

With a network of 24 offices throughout New Zealand, Findex is the country's largest provider of practical accounting, audit, tax and business advice to the agri sector. Our dedicated team of agribusiness professionals have a strong connection with rural New Zealand and many of our team having farming backgrounds coupled with extensive practical business experience from working with farming clients. We work with a broad array of rural clients, from contract milkers through to large corporate farming operations. Our clients represent all sectors of the horticultural and agricultural industry, covering all levels of production from the suppliers through to processors. We work as one team nationally with our local agribusiness advisers being supported by a team of national specialists, providing a great combination of accessible local knowledge and support, coupled with specialist advice from industry leading experts. Findex can support your farming business setup and get the best out of Figured. We currently offer all our existing and new clients a special 6 month introductory offer to get start with Figured.

Whether you're just starting out, looking to grow an established operation, or planning for the next generation, we understand the unique opportunities and challenges facing New Zealand's agricultural sector. That's why we do things a bit differently – we go beyond the basics of budgeting and compliance. All farming businesses are unique, so we meet you wherever support is required – through meeting on farm, to meeting with your industry professionals, to meeting in the office – allowing us to know your farm, who you are, and what your family wants to achieve, inside and out. Avoiding a cookie cutter approach, we ensure we are delivering a service that supports you to achieve your desired outcomes. We believe in working alongside the people who matter most to you – your farm advisor, banker, lawyer, and family. By bringing together the right team, we ensure everyone is aligned to help you achieve your goals.

Accounting for agriculture is a specialist area that requires expertise and highly qualified knowledge. At CMK we have an experienced team of consultants who have been working next to farmers for almost 70 years. We understand and interpret these changing trends and dynamics, and provide effective solutions that help you to achieve success.

BDO Taranaki helps farmers make the most of their Agribusinesses. With our local team of 30 we will work with you to ensure we understand your business. Our team approach means there is always someone available to assist you. We have a unique skill set including a broad banking background, practical farming experience and a technically competent team with strong industry relationships. Our team approach means there's always someone available to assist you, someone who knows your business. In addition to this amongst our local team of over 70 staff and the wider BDO network we have experts in

At FARMit Accountants, we’re about more than just getting the numbers right. We work alongside our clients to help them understand their business, make informed decisions and plan confidently for the future. As rural accounting specialists, we understand that farming businesses are different. Our approach is practical, down-to-earth and focused on finding solutions that work in the real world. Whether it’s budgeting and forecasting, business structures, succession planning, tax, or simply working through the next big decision, we’re here to provide clear advice and support. We believe good financial information should be easy to understand and useful throughout the year — not just something you look at when the annual accounts arrive. That’s why we embrace technology such as Figured and Xero to give our clients better visibility over their business performance, cash flow and future position. Using Figured alongside Xero allows us to work with clients using up-to-date information, compare actual results against budgets and forecasts, and identify opportunities or potential pressure points earlier. It means better conversations, better planning and fewer surprises. We also offer fixed-price service packages, giving our clients clarity around what support they receive and what it will cost.

Hughson & Associates has a wealth of experience working with individuals from all walks of life and businesses in any industry. As a provider of end-to-end accounting services, we have a thorough and down-to-earth understanding of what it takes for your venture to be well-structured and successful. We're not just here to handle the books for you – we will empower you to understand and maximise your financial position.

In the world of chartered accountants it is extremely important to get the tax correct. At ME Accountants we ensure that our clients don't pay more tax than legally required but … We believe that it is just as important to help our clients operate better in their business. To give them the information in a way that assists them in achieving their business visions. This is current and also recent historical information, but we also assist with planning for the future and monitoring how they are going on their path to their goals. We use various modern tools to help us to do this, for both farming and commercial clients, using the right tool for the right business. We see our role as telling you the story the numbers are telling us, so you understand better how your business is operating. Which numbers are the important ones for your business? We will work alongside you to understand these better.

At McCallum & Dallas, we believe that each client is unique. With this, we deliver our solutions with a personalised and client-centred approach. By taking the time to understand your unique situation, we can determine the right services that suit your needs. Our secret to forging solid and lasting partnerships with clients is our team of focused, hardworking, and friendly accountants in Taranaki who can work alongside you not only to solve problems, but also help you make sense of the finance-side of your business. We won't intimidate you with technical business terms or accounting jargon, but rather use plain and simple English. McCallum & Dallas' unparalleled commitment to service excellence, combined with our cloud accounting and technological capabilities, allow us to empower you to make your business thrive.

We are focused on providing clients with solutions and information to enable strategic business decisions through the implementation of effective accounting systems, procedures and practice. We believe that Figured/Xero will help clients to achieve this. We have team members that can walk you through Figured/Xero and show you how this will be of benefit to your business and customise it to suit the way you like to operate. We know Figured/Xero will provide you with accurate, reliable business information and reduce the time requirements of business record keeping.

CooperAitken are well-established Chartered Accountants + Business Advisors in the Waikato region, boasting a legacy spanning over a century and a proud tradition of community support. With 12 partners contributing a cumulative experience of over 200 years, our strength lies in our diversity, industry expertise, and specialised skills across various business facets. Our dynamic team of over 90 professionals, based across our four Waikato offices, represents a wealth of knowledge, diverse backgrounds, and unparalleled expertise. While accounting remains at our core, the evolving business landscape has expanded our focus to include business advisory services, ensuring that we assist our clients in navigating the future of their business. Complementing accounting & advisory, we offer a wide range of specialised services, which we believe form a seamless support system for our clients + their business journeys. These wrap-around services include dedicated teams such as Business Software Support, ACC Risk Management, Governance, Payroll, Trust Administration & Trusteeships, along side our advisory services, such as Business Planning, Strategic Planning. Budgeting + Cashflow and Succession Planning. With our clients needs at the forefront, these services have been crafted to alleviate the administrative burdens and complexities associated with various aspects of business operations. We work alongside you supporting all areas of your business, so you can focus on what you do best.

Based in the vibrant town of Cambridge, we are a well respected Chartered Accountancy Practice who has provided accountancy services and business assistance to the local business and farming community, as well as our nationally and globally based clients, for over 65 years. We take our responsibilities to support our clients very seriously- the service we provide is not just about the numbers. We aim to listen to our clients and use our expertise to help them achieve the results and lifestyle they desire. To achieve this we offer traditional accounting compliance services as well as dedicated advisory and payroll processing services. Our farming team has extensive knowledge and experience, many of them with farming backgrounds of their own. We love to embrace technology and fully support our clients with their transition to new advancements such as Xero and Figured. We would love to hear from you!