Does Prosser Quirke Offer Farm and Agricultural Accounting Services?

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Yes. Prosser Quirke lists Agriculture Accounting as one of its three main service areas, alongside Business Advisory and Accounting & Taxation. The firm is based in Rangiora, North Canterbury, and describes itself as servicing Canterbury and New Zealand. If you run a farm or agricultural business in that region and want an accountant with a dedicated agriculture practice, this is a relevant option to consider.

What the agriculture service covers

According to the firm's own service description, its agriculture accounting work addresses:

  • Financial planning — described as covering the more intricate aspects of planning for agricultural operations
  • Asset management — guidance aimed at helping clients make informed decisions about farm assets
  • Informed decision-making — the stated goal is giving clients the guidance they need to achieve their goals

The firm frames this as in-depth expertise in the financial side of farming, rather than general accounting applied to rural clients.

Who it is likely suited to

Based on the service description and location, the agriculture offering is aimed at:

  • Farmers and agricultural businesses in North Canterbury and the wider Canterbury region
  • Rural clients who want both compliance work (tax, GST) and forward-looking planning
  • Operations that need asset management advice alongside annual accounts

Because the firm also offers Accounting & Taxation — including GST compliance and strategic financial planning — agricultural clients can typically have compliance and advisory handled in one place.

Evidence from an actual client

A testimonial on the site from Janet Macaulay of Glenellen Farm describes a Xero software transition handled with support from Dee at Prosser Quirke. The client specifically notes clear instruction for someone "not overly computer literate," punctual replies, and a pleasant manner.

A second testimonial describes a new business owner receiving a Xero crash course and ongoing patient support over two years. While that one is not farm-specific, it is useful context on how the firm onboards clients onto cloud accounting software — a common need for farm businesses moving off desktop or spreadsheet systems.

What to check before engaging them

The website does not publish pricing, package details, or a list of specific agricultural sub-sectors (for example dairy, sheep and beef, horticulture, or viticulture). To decide whether they fit your operation:

  1. Confirm your sub-sector experience — ask directly whether they have clients in your type of farming.
  2. Ask what's included — clarify whether annual accounts, GST returns, tax planning, and asset/succession planning are bundled or charged separately.
  3. Check the software fit — the testimonials point to Xero as their supported platform; confirm this matches your current or intended setup.
  4. Verify location and meeting format — the firm is Rangiora-based and services Canterbury; ask whether remote or on-farm meetings are available if you are outside the immediate area.

The bottom line

Prosser Quirke does offer farm and agricultural accounting as a named specialty, backed by a long local history in North Canterbury and at least one documented farm client. The published information supports the general capability but not specific pricing or sub-sector depth, so a direct enquiry about your farm type and required services is the sensible next step.