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    There are two options for selecting farm accounting software: programs designed specifically for farms or modifying generic small business software. Currently, the only Canadian farm accounting software is AgExpert Analyst, formerly known as Settler Gold and owned by Farm Credit Canada, which allows for commodity inventory tracking and tax forms. QuickBooks and Simply Accounting are popular small business options that require customizing the chart of accounts and adjusting entries for inventories. US farm software is not suitable as it does not support GST tracking. Users should check their computer can run the chosen program and various training options are available through educational organizations and private consultants. Proper planning is needed, as rushing data entry just before tax deadlines risks errors.

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    There are two options for selecting farm accounting software: programs designed specifically for farms or modifying generic small business software. Currently, the only Canadian farm accounting software is AgExpert Analyst, formerly known as Settler Gold and owned by Farm Credit Canada, which allows for commodity inventory tracking and tax forms. QuickBooks and Simply Accounting are popular small business options that require customizing the chart of accounts and adjusting entries for inventories. US farm software is not suitable as it does not support GST tracking. Users should check their computer can run the chosen program and various training options are available through educational organizations and private consultants. Proper planning is needed, as rushing data entry just before tax deadlines risks errors.

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    There are two options for selecting farm accounting software: programs designed specifically for farms or modifying generic small business software. Currently, the only Canadian farm accounting software is AgExpert Analyst, formerly known as Settler Gold and owned by Farm Credit Canada, which allows for commodity inventory tracking and tax forms. QuickBooks and Simply Accounting are popular small business options that require customizing the chart of accounts and adjusting entries for inventories. US farm software is not suitable as it does not support GST tracking. Users should check their computer can run the chosen program and various training options are available through educational organizations and private consultants. Proper planning is needed, as rushing data entry just before tax deadlines risks errors.

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    Farm Accounting Software - Frequently Asked Questions

    There are 2 routes that you can take when selecting an accounting program for your farm business - buying a
    program specifically designed for farm use or modifying a generic small business accounting program.

    Currently the only Canadian farm accounting software available is the AgExpert Analyst program (formerly Settler
    Gold, now owned by Farm Credit Canada). Some advantages of this program are the ability to track inventories of
    farm commodities and built-in forms for filing income tax, GST returns, etc.

    QuickBooks and Simply Accounting are the most popular small business accounting programs. These programs will
    require you to do a few adjustments so that they fit the needs of your farm business. You will need to set up your own
    chart of accounts (e.g. barley sales, canola sales, livestock purchases) and you will likely need to make adjusting
    entries as inventories are sold.

    Can I use an accounting program from the United States?


    Farm accounting packages designed in the US are not set up to handle GST. To overcome this you would need to
    maintain your GST records on paper or make up a spreadsheet to track it. This is a step backwards as you want to
    use the computer to keep all your accounting records together in one place.

    Will my computer handle an accounting program?


    You will want to check the program requirements to ensure that your computer has enough processing power and
    memory. If you are unsure about your computer’s capabilities ask a friend (or your kids) for help.

    Where can I get training on computerized farm accounting?


    There are a number of accounting software training courses offered by adult education organizations, school boards,
    agricultural societies, and colleges. You should check the Coming Events listings on Ropin’ The Web or contact your
    local educational organizations for information on upcoming courses near you. There are also several private
    consultants who can offer one-on-one assistance to get your program up and running. For the AgExpert Analyst
    program the company offers both training and 7 days per week telephone support. Your local accounting firm or
    computer dealer may also offer training on specific accounting programs.

    What else do I need to know?


    You should allow yourself some time to learn how to use the program - don’t buy it in late March and hope to have all
    of last year’s data entered in time for the April 30th income tax deadline. The best approach is to do your entries at
    least once a week all year. In general it will take just as much time to enter your bills and receipts into the computer
    as it currently does to write them into your account book. The time savings will come when you need to put together
    your information for the accountant or the banker - you just need to select the report and enter the print command

    http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/faq8012

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