Financial Record Keeping and Analysis Checklist
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Farm Business Setup & Structure
Establishing the foundational elements for accurate financial tracking.
Legal Business Structure
Business Name (Registered)
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Date of Business Formation
Brief Description of Farm Operations (for tax purposes)
Initial Investment Amount
Primary Accounting Method
Copy of Business License or Registration
Income Recording & Tracking
Detailed capture of all revenue streams from agricultural activities.
Crop Sales - Total Revenue (e.g., bushels x price)
Livestock Sales - Total Revenue (e.g., head x price)
Government Subsidies/Grants Received
Custom Work Income (e.g., harvesting for others)
Rental Income (e.g., land or equipment rentals)
Date of Income Receipt
Source/Description of Income (e.g., specific crop, customer)
Payment Type Received
Expense Recording & Categorization
Comprehensive tracking and organization of all farm-related expenses.
Seed/Planting Costs
Fertilizer Costs
Pesticide/Herbicide Costs
Fuel & Energy Costs
Labor Costs (Direct)
Repair & Maintenance Costs (Equipment)
Insurance Premiums (Farm)
Expense Category (e.g., Operating, Capital)
Date of Expense
Brief Description of Expense
Asset Management & Depreciation
Recording and valuing farm assets and calculating depreciation.
Initial Cost of Asset
Date of Acquisition
Estimated Useful Life (Years)
Depreciation Method
Notes/Justification for Depreciation Method (if 'Other' selected)
Salvage Value
Accumulated Depreciation (as of [Date])
Supporting Documentation (e.g., Purchase Receipts, Appraisals)
Liability Tracking & Management
Monitoring and tracking all farm debts and financial obligations.
Total Outstanding Loan Principal (USD)
Total Interest Accrued on Loans (USD)
Loan Origination Date
Loan Maturity Date
Loan Payment Frequency (e.g., monthly, quarterly)
Loan Interest Rate (%)
Loan Type (e.g., Farm Operating, Equipment, Real Estate)
Notes on Loan Terms & Conditions
Copy of Loan Agreement (PDF)
Financial Statement Preparation
Creating essential reports like Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
Reporting Period Start Date
Reporting Period End Date
Total Revenue (Gross Sales)
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit (Revenue - COGS)
Operating Expenses (e.g., Rent, Utilities, Labor)
Net Income (Profit) Before Taxes
Income Tax Expense
Net Income (Profit) After Taxes
Notes and Explanations for Key Financial Statement Items
Tax Compliance & Reporting
Ensuring accurate tax filing and adherence to relevant regulations.
Tax Year End Date
Estimated Tax Payments Made (Throughout Year)
Farm Structure for Tax Purposes (e.g., Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, Corporation)
If 'Other' Selected Above, Please Specify Farm Structure
Supporting Documents (e.g., previous year's tax return, Schedule F)
Gross Farm Income (as per records)
Farm Expenses (Total, as per records)
State Sales Tax Filing Frequency (if applicable)
Financial Analysis & Benchmarking
Evaluating farm performance and comparing it to industry standards.
Calculate Gross Revenue per Acre
Determine Crop Yields (Bushels/Acre)
Calculate Net Profit Margin (%)
Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Track
Describe Benchmarking Sources (e.g., USDA, Industry Associations)
Compare Revenue to Industry Averages
Calculate Break-Even Point (Units/Price)
Identify Areas for Cost Reduction
Record Storage & Security
Establishing procedures for safe and organized storage of financial records.
Primary Record Storage Method
Number of Years Records are Retained (minimum legal requirement)
Access Control for Financial Records
Detailed Description of Physical Record Storage Location (if applicable)
Data Backup Frequency (Cloud Storage)
Copy of Disaster Recovery Plan (if applicable)
Description of Security Measures for Physical Records (e.g., lock, fireproof cabinet)
Technology & Software Utilization
Leveraging technology to streamline record keeping and analysis processes.
Accounting Software Used (if any)
If 'Other' selected above, please specify the software used:
Are you using a farm management software?
How many devices (computers, tablets, phones) are used for financial record keeping?
Which data backup methods are used?
Last software/system update date.
Describe any integrations between financial software and other farm management systems (e.g., inventory, crop planning).
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