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Redefining Agri Accounting in NZ | Figured + Diprose Miller

Forsyth Thompson — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:32:48 GMT

Diprose Miller has spent over a decade building a different kind of relationship with its farming clients—one that goes well beyond year-end compliance. Here's what that looks like, and what it could mean for your farm.

The Benefit of Proactive Relationships With Farm Clients | Figured

Forsyth Thompson — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:56:06 GMT

The farmer-accountant relationship has worked for decades, but today’s climate is a lot more complex than it used to be. In response, a small and growing group of Australian accountants are working very differently—and the results are hard to ignore.

Predicting Australian Livestock Markets | Figured

Forsyth Thompson — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:51:50 GMT

Market swings, pricing fluctuations, the weather—you can't predict any of it. But what if that didn't matter? Here's why volatility doesn't have to be a barrier to good forward planning in livestock farming.

How to Increase Farm Financial Visibility | Figured

Forsyth Thompson — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:44:17 GMT

Sick of not knowing what's going on in the farm's finances without hours of data gathering? Let's talk about how continuous visibility is reshaping how Australian farmers and accountants work.

Why Traditional Accounting Tools Fail US Farm Clients | Figured

Forsyth Thompson — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:58:34 GMT

In today’s highly volatile markets, US farmers are struggling to thrive without better, faster advice. But traditional accounting tools aren’t up to the task—agriculture is just too complex. So what are accountants and ag advisors turning to instead?

Forecasts for Cropping Clients: Not As Painful As You Think | Figured

Forsyth Thompson — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:55:06 GMT

Farmers not including you in multi-million dollar conversations that impact the future of their farm? They might not believe you can handle the kind of scenario modelling they need—but you can. Here’s how.

Discovering Value in Connected Data - Findex Case Study | Figured

paddy.terry@figured.com (Paddy Terry) — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:34:14 GMT

Read the story of a major New Zealand accounting firm that used the power of connected data and real-time insights to add massive value to their client relationships.

How To Talk To Your Clients About Offshoring | Figured

Forsyth Thompson — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:30:00 GMT

This Mackay-based agri accounting firm pushed through Australia’s talent shortages using remote and offshore talent. But were they afraid to tell clients about the change? This is how they handled it.

Figured + CooperAitken's Strategic Alliance: Setting The New Benchmark

Nick Smit — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:26:56 GMT

Figured is proud to announce a partnership with CooperAitken, an advisory firm that's leading the way in delivering progressive solutions for the Waikato agri sector.

Adding Farm Advisory When Your Capacity is Maxed Out | Figured

Forsyth Thompson — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:21:53 GMT

It’s one thing to plan more advisory services as an agri accounting firm. It’s another thing to find the capacity to handle the client load. Here we look at how to plug that gap—without just ‘hiring more’.