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team to breed success

We handle all your tax and accounting needs, so you can focus on your business.

Level 2, 504 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch 8053
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Specialist Farming Accountants based in Christchurch but serving New Zealand

Brown Glassford & Co Limited have a long history providing specialist farm accounting and business advice to the rural community. The Directors are Paul McCarron, David Seath, Sam Foster and Tim Wade and we have a staff of 27, all of whom have specialist expertise in all aspects of Agribusiness.

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Accounting & Tax

We work in partnership with you to minimise tax and help you achieve your key objectives.

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Company & Trust Administration

We ensure your company complies with the Companies Act 1993 requirements.
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Business Planning

We advise on the implementation of tax effective structures for asset protection and tax minimisation.

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Understanding you

Farming background

Our specialist team of farming accountants have hands-on experience of rural affairs and Agribusiness, and understand the unique challenges they bring.


Relationship focused

We work closely with you to get to know your business, your people, your processes, your current status and, most importantly,  where you want to be. 


Innovation

We explore the best technological solutions to streamline your company's administration to facilitate peak performance and compliance with current legislation.


Business Advice

Our role is to support and guide you to optimise opportunities, efficiency, and growth. We help your business progress, achieve its goals, and reach its full potential.


About us

Brown Glassford & Co Limited are passionate about collaboration. We don’t work for you, we work with you to achieve the best results for you and your business. 


  • David Seath - Director Brown Glassford and Co - Farming Accountants Christchurch

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  • Sam Foster - Director Brown Glassford and Co - Farming Accountants Christchurch


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Trust is the foundation of great service

Brown Glassford & Co Limited has the privilege of providing specialist farm accounting and business advice within New Zealand’s rural and farming communities. In delivering these services, we are transparent; we ensure we never have conflicts of interest and always act in the best interest of our clients, offering the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

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OUR SERVICES

BG Farming News

Change to the way we invoice our services.

by Kate Ward-Smith • 9 August 2026
Going forward, we will issue separate invoices for different types of work, rather than combining all work completed during the month onto a single invoice. This applies to services such as: • Annual accounting work • Business advisory • Tax forecasts • Dividend preparation • Other ad hoc work, including client training and queries Our bookkeeping services (payroll, GST preparation, RWT filing, and monthly bill payments) will continue to be consolidated on to a single monthly invoice. Invoice timing is unchanged – invoices are issued during the first week of each month and remain due for payment on the 20th. Prior to the due date, you’ll receive an Activity Statement summarising the total amount due for that month. The statement also includes links to each invoice, making it easy to access a copy if required. If any invoices remain unpaid after the due date, you’ll receive an Overdue Statement showing your outstanding balance as a reminder. If you have any questions about these changes or your invoices in general, please don’t hesitate to contact Kate Ward-Smith or Nicola French in our office.

Xero Price Increase

by Kate Ward-Smith • 29 July 2026
Xero Price Increase

2026 Client Information Questionnaires

by Kate Ward-Smith • 25 March 2026
From 1 April this year we will be introducing a new electronic questionnaire to streamline the collection of your year-end information. Each client will receive a tailored online questionnaire, designed to capture the information and documents required to prepare your financial statements and income tax returns. Only once the completed questionnaire and supporting documents are provided will our team begin preparing your accounts. This new process aims to reduce follow-up emails, improve accuracy, and allow us to complete your work more efficiently during our busy periods. Please see our website here for a list of FAQs regarding this new system.