Accounting for the people who grow, build and innovate in New Zealand.
Tax, business and corporate advisory, and specialist R&D support for primary industry, agritech and food businesses. Practical advice from people who understand the land, the season and the science.
Full-service accounting, with a specialist edge
Everything a growing rural or agritech business needs from its accountant, plus deep experience in research and development claims and innovation funding.
R&D tax and innovation funding
Research and development is how primary industry stays competitive. We help you identify eligible R&D, keep the records that support a claim, and put together applications for tax credits and grant funding.
- R&D Tax Incentive eligibility reviews and claims
- Setting up R&D time and cost tracking in Xero
- Government and industry grant applications
- Research project budgets and financial reporting
- Funding strategy for agritech and food innovation
- Introductions to capital and commercial partners
Accounting & compliance
Accurate books and on-time filing, so you can focus on the business.
- Annual financial statements
- Xero setup, training and bookkeeping support
- GST returns and payroll
- Management reporting
Tax
Structured, compliant tax planning that fits seasonal and rural income.
- Income tax and provisional tax
- Livestock, land and depreciation matters
- Tax planning for business owners
- Dealing with Inland Revenue on your behalf
Business advisory
Numbers that help you decide, not just report.
- Budgets, cash flow and forecasting
- Business plans and bank funding support
- Pricing, margin and profitability reviews
- Growth and succession planning
Corporate & governance
The right structure and the right paperwork as you grow.
- Company, trust and partnership structures
- Company formation and annual returns
- Shareholder agreements and joint ventures (with your lawyer)
- Board reporting and governance support
Start-ups & agritech ventures
Support for founders turning an idea into a business.
- Entity setup and early financial systems
- Investor-ready financial models
- Employee share schemes
- Commercialisation and IP holding structures
Built around primary industry
We work with businesses from the orchard and the farm through to processing, technology and export.
Horticulture
Orchards, growers, packhouses and post-harvest operators.
Farming
Pastoral, dairy and mixed-farming businesses.
Agritech
Sensors, automation, software and AI for the primary sector.
Food & beverage
Processors, manufacturers and producers.
Manufacturing
Engineering and product businesses serving the rural economy.
Rural services
Contractors, suppliers and the businesses around them.
Clear advice, plainly explained
No jargon and no surprises. You know what we are doing, why, and what it costs before we start.
Understand
We start with your business, your season and your goals, not a template.
Agree the scope
A clear scope and fee before any work begins.
Deliver
Accurate work on time, with cloud tools that keep you up to date.
Look ahead
Regular check-ins on tax, cash flow, funding and the next opportunity.
Experience in business, technology and the numbers
Callum Ross
Callum is the founder of RossAi, a Hawke's Bay company building AI and engineering solutions for primary industry, food processing and manufacturing. He brings first-hand experience of running an R&D-led business, securing innovation funding and growing an agritech venture.
David Sorensen
David is a Chartered Accountant with more than fifty years in practice. He advises businesses on accounting, tax, structure and funding, including R&D claims and innovation grants, and has long experience supporting growing technology and primary-sector companies.
Let's talk about your business
Whether it's your annual accounts, a tax question or an R&D claim, start with a no-obligation conversation.
- Emailhello@accountingexcellences.com
- Based inHawke's Bay, working with clients across New Zealand