If you EOFY date is May please read…
9 May 2024
If you’re balance date/end of financial year is 31 May, there are a few things you need to do to help us prepare your financials.
- Take a stocktake
- If your business sells products/has stock, you’ll need to do a stocktake on 31 May. If you’re a business that sells products, then you need to take a stocktake of your physical inventory. If you’re a farmer, then you need to take a physical livestock tally.
- Send in your EOY papers
Compile a folder (digital or hard copy) with a copy of the following documents:
- Bank statement that shows the balance on 31 May 2024 for all your bank accounts and loans.
- Insurance invoices.
- ACC invoices
- Loan statements for the year (if applicable).
- Any new loans or refinancing documents.
- Invoices for assets purchased and sold
- GST workings and reports
- Submit the online questionnaire
In late May/early June, you’ll receive an email from us with an online questionnaire to fill out and submit. If you haven’t received this by the end of June, let us know.
As your accountants can do so much more than just the bookkeeping. We’ve outlined 5 key areas where we can offer deeper, business-critical advice and support.
It's that time again and Moving Day is upon. Moving Day' is a big day in the farming industry. To help you with a smooth transition here are some tips: Early preparation Make sure sharemilker or contract milker contracts are signed. Plan a farm inspection with relevant parties (farm owner, incoming and outgoing sharemilkers, farm manager, advisor). Recruit and finalise employment agreements for new farm staff. Communicate plans and dates with everyone involved. Contact your insurer and utility providers. Farm owner responsibilities Make sure employees leave the houses clean and tidy. Carry out house inspections for maintenance. Comply with healthy home standards. Confirm departure and arrival times with tenants. Consider drug testing, if needed. Animal movements and biosecurity Plan animal movements carefully. Clean and disinfect farm equipment and machinery. Minimise the risk of introducing exotic pests. About 5,000 farmers do this every year. Talking clearly and planning well makes this important farming tradition go smoothly.
Interest rates are always moving, but agricultural loans in New Zealand often come with tighter conditions and higher interest rates.
To discuss all your account matters please call us on 09 438 1001
