Ask an Expert: The Value of Good Data

Is now the right time for new equipment? How much profit will you see from this year’s crop? Analyzing the numbers is easy when you have accounting software designed for agriculture. There are a number of ag-specific accounting software programs on the market. Which one is right for you?

Key Points

• Take control of your information by completing your own quarterly GST return or annual AgriStability report.
• Keeping detailed financial information using farm accounting software is easy and makes a big difference when reviewing your spending.
• Once you know what you need from the software, you can customize it to your operation.
• Ag-specific accounting software allows you to access all the numbers you need that are unique to agriculture.

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