BDO New Zealand

BDO New Zealand BDO is one of the top five Chartered Accounting and Business Advisory firms in New Zealand.

We are a Network of 13 Independent Member Firms in 21 Locations with over 125+ Partners and more than 1000+ employees nationwide.

09/06/2026

We know that many farmers are thinking about the long-term sustainability of their work. Leaving a legacy, not a lemon.

Effective succession planning is often the key to securing intergenerational success. It can seem daunting for many farmers, but if you have the right people around you, it doesn't have to be.

Learn how BDO's Agribusiness team supported the Webb family to expand their operations, and what succession has meant for them.

Read more here: https://bdo.nz/FARMSUCCESSION

After a challenging few seasons, New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector is rebounding strongly, with 2025–26 looking like i...
07/06/2026

After a challenging few seasons, New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector is rebounding strongly, with 2025–26 looking like it could be a really strong profit year.

That will be welcome news for farmers and rural communities, but strong performance can also bring new pressure around tax, cash flow and planning.

In our latest article, Kristy Staples, BDO Consultant and Sheep and Beef Farming specialist, looks at what is driving the turnaround, why profitable years can still create risk, and the practical steps farmers can take now to stay ahead.

Read more about the key tax and cash flow considerations for sheep and beef businesses, and how proactive planning can help turn a strong season into long-term resilience here: https://www.bdo.nz/en-nz/insights/agribusiness/sheep-and-beef-farming-rebounds-strongly-what-a-good-year-means-for-your-tax-and-cash-flow

Turn Xero into a tool for better business decisions.Whether you're just starting out with Xero or looking to sharpen you...
19/05/2026

Turn Xero into a tool for better business decisions.

Whether you're just starting out with Xero or looking to sharpen your existing skills, BDO Auckland’s Xero Masterclasses are designed to help you progress with confidence.

Choose from three hands-on workshops:
🔹Foundations – Tuesday 23 June
🔹Intermediate – Wednesday 24 June
🔹Advanced – Thursday 25 June

Across the sessions, you’ll:
✅ Learn how to automate accounts payable
✅ Build custom reports tailored to your business
✅ Gain confidence in budgeting, reconciliation and performance monitoring

Venue: BDO Auckland (CBD office)
Limited spaces available
Register now: https://www.bdo.nz/en-nz/events/xero-masterclass-foundation-and-intermediate-courses

NZ’s aquaculture sector is coming off a record 2025, but the operating environment in 2026 is materially more challengin...
23/04/2026

NZ’s aquaculture sector is coming off a record 2025, but the operating environment in 2026 is materially more challenging.

BDO’s Aquaculture specialist, Gilbert Robertson is seeing three pressures show up repeatedly in conversations with operators and owners:
• Cost pressures (fuel, labour, freight/cold storage and other inputs)
• Supply constraints (including ongoing spat availability challenges in the mussel sector)
• Softer demand / pricing in some export markets, with less visibility for forward planning

In our latest article, he outlines what this could mean for cashflow, harvest/production decisions, and scenario planning – plus practical steps to help businesses build resilience.

Read the full article: https://www.bdo.nz/en-nz/insights/agribusiness/aquaculture-in-2026-navigating-a-tide-of-uncertainty

Using Xero every day but feel like you’re only using half of what it can do?Join BDO Christchurch’s Xero Masterclasses, ...
15/04/2026

Using Xero every day but feel like you’re only using half of what it can do?

Join BDO Christchurch’s Xero Masterclasses, designed and delivered by accountants to help you get clearer numbers, better visibility, and smarter decisions.

Choose the level that suits you:
🔹Foundations – Monday 11 May (AM)
🔹Intermediate – Monday 11 May (PM)
🔹Advanced – Tuesday 12 May

What you’ll gain:
✅ Smarter automation of accounts payable
✅ Custom reports that actually answer business questions
✅ Confidence in budgeting, reconciliation and performance tracking

BDO Christchurch
Limited spaces available
Register here: bdo.nz/Christchurch-Masterclasses

For many farmers, tomorrow's Fonterra payout is an important moment — not just for cashflow, but for planning what comes...
12/04/2026

For many farmers, tomorrow's Fonterra payout is an important moment — not just for cashflow, but for planning what comes next.

With increased focus on the payout around this time, it’s a good opportunity to pause and consider how it fits into the wider picture for your farm, your people, and your long‑term goals.

The decisions made around payout time can influence:
• Cashflow and working capital
• Investment and maintenance planning
• How confidently the season ahead is approached

Our agribusiness team has shared some practical thoughts on how farms can make the most of the payout, with a focus on clarity, sustainability, and supporting good decision‑making.

Read the article here: https://www.bdo.nz/en-nz/insights/agribusiness/how-can-your-farm-capitalise-on-fonterras-payout

We've extended the deadline for the 2026 Sir Henare Ngata Scholarship for Māori accounting students, to Monday 6 April, ...
01/04/2026

We've extended the deadline for the 2026 Sir Henare Ngata Scholarship for Māori accounting students, to Monday 6 April, to give you a bit more time to apply over the long weekend.

Be inspired by an article from one of last year's recipients, Kārena who joined the team at BDO Hawke's Bay in November.

She attended Te Puna Tahua Toa hui as part of her scholarship, and shared her personal reflections of the day with us here:https://lnkd.in/e9NMCyQb

We’ve loved connecting with students from universities across Aotearoa at uni expos throughout March 💬Great kōrero and c...
31/03/2026

We’ve loved connecting with students from universities across Aotearoa at uni expos throughout March 💬

Great kōrero and curious questions, thank you for stopping by!

⏰ Applications for our remaining grad & intern roles close this weekend, so be sure to get yours in before we close!

31/03/2026

Attitude over aptitude.
Supportive teams. Real learning.
Don't spin your wheels... just come and ask!

📍 BDO Christchurch
🎓 Graduate applications close Thursday 2nd April

Fonterra’s recent capital return represents a significant opportunity for farmer shareholders — but deciding how best to...
29/03/2026

Fonterra’s recent capital return represents a significant opportunity for farmer shareholders — but deciding how best to use the funds isn’t always straightforward.

From reinvesting back into the farm, paying down debt, or funding sustainability projects, to supporting succession planning or personal investments, there are several options to consider. Just as important is understanding how your farm’s ownership structure could affect access to the payout and any associated tax implications.

Learn more in our latest insight article: https://www.bdo.nz/en-nz/insights/agribusiness/how-can-your-farm-capitalise-on-fonterras-payout

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