How do you find an accountant that specialises in small farms?

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Mal
Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
Joined: 04/26/2015 - 08:27

How do you find an accountant that specialises in small farms?

My wife and I have a 15 acre farm in Toongabbie, Victoria. We've received a notice from council asking us to prove that we're "primary producers" or have (proper) plans to be. To do this we need an accountant who's on the ball with the intricacies of small farming ventures and can help us put this plan together so that the council can see what we want to do. We've only just moved in and spent a fortune on fences so there's not much left at present to get stock...

 

How do we find such an accountant?

 

From your experience do they need to be local to you?

 

Thanks in advance, Malcolm & Marion...

Last seen: 12/26/2018 - 09:21
Joined: 05/31/2011 - 09:44

Hi Mal and Marion,

Welcome to Farmstyle and the forum.

I have heard of this being required by some councils in Victoria where a development application (DA) is being applied for. Doe sthe block currently have a building entitlement?

If you need to complete a farm plan to prove that the farm will be used for primary production you will need to engage the services of an agricultural consultant rather than an accountant. Please PM me your details at info@farmstyle.com.au as I have an experienced consultant who covers that area.

Regards,

Charlie

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