Local insight combined with national support
In-depth knowledge of government grants and rural finance
Expertise in sustainability, climate risk, and carbon markets

 Agribusiness Consulting & Accounting Services for Australian Farmers 


At RSM, we provide expert agribusiness consulting and agribusiness accounting services to support farming businesses across Australia.

Australia's reputation as a global leader in agriculture stems from its strong track record in attracting international agribusiness investment, diverse climate zones, and world-class biosecurity systems. 

Our agribusiness accountants understand the complexities of the industry and deliver strategic financial guidance to help clients succeed in an evolving market.

From food production to land management and financial planning, our team delivers tailored advice to help you grow sustainably. Our services include: 

  • Carbon farming and emissions reducing stratgies
  • Farm accounting solutions
  • Succession planning 

 Whether you run a family farm or a large agribusiness, we offer practical solutions in finance, investment, and strategy to improve profitability and long-term success.

 

 

Why Australian agriculture businesses choose RSM

“I like the way that it’s almost like we are the only customer, and they go above and beyond to deliver great customer service. It’s just really nice and reassuring to know, that no matter what problem has been thrown at us, we are getting a lot of input from RSM on topics that we would just not be able to get across."

Keith Smith, Harvestaire CEO. 

Our core services include

Business Advisory

With deep roots in regional Australia, we understand the unique pressures faced by farming businesses — from seasonal volatility and market fluctuations to succession planning and regulatory compliance. 

Our agribusiness business advisory solutions cover:

  • Succession Planning
  • Asset Protection
  • Managing Cashflow
  • Managing OHS/HR
  • Managing carbon foorprint
  • Tax planning

Tax Advisory

We understand the seasonal nature and long-term focus of agribusiness. That’s why our tax advice goes beyond compliance — we focus on future-proofing your business, improving cash flow, and aligning your tax strategy with your operational and succession plans.

Our agribusiness tax services include:

  • Tax Compliance and Advisory, largely with a focus on international ownership issues
  • Transactional Support
    Tax consolidation
    International Tax
    Indirect Taxes
    ATO dealings
    Employment taxes
    General tax planning matters

 

Audit & Assurance

From family-owned farms to large agribusiness corporations, our auditors help you meet compliance obligations, improve internal controls, and provide stakeholders with the transparency they need to invest with confidence.

Our key services include:

  • Financial statement audits and reviews
    Limited scope reviews on controls or specific balances
    Reports of factual findings
    Technical financial reporting advice
    AFSL audits
    Compliance plan audits

Corporate Finance

Whether you're expanding operations, acquiring farmland, securing funding, or planning for succession, our experienced advisors offer deep agricultural insight and end-to-end transaction support 

  • Financial due diligence and buyside advisory
    services
  • Divestment of company (or a division)
  • Capital raising (equity and debt)
  • Valuations
  • Financial modelling
  • Feasibility studies
  • IPO and capital market support

We support Australian farmers and agribusinesses through challenging financial times with expert restructuring and recovery solutions.

Our key services include:

  • Asset Protection
  • PPSR
  • Safe Harbour Support
  • Formal Insolvency Appointments
  • Small Business Restructuring

Cyber Security and Privacy for Agribusiness

In today’s environment of rising threats and regulatory pressure, cyber security is no longer optional — it’s essential. RSM offers comprehensive cyber security services to help organisations protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents.

Our key services include:

  • Cyber security and IT audit
    Penetration testing
    Advisory and transformation
    Information and cyber security risk
    Cloud security
    Information and data privacy

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Get in touch with our team

National Leader, Agribusiness

Ross Paterson

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Ross Paterson is a Partner of the Business Advisory and also the National Leader, Agribusiness.

Ross provides advice to small and medium sized enterprises on a range of issues including taxation, cashflow management and asset protection. 

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