Hi,
The farm accounts I deal with I treat as any other. However the devil may be in the detail depending on how they want to allocate costings to the various crops, enterprises and different holdings. An understanding of agriculture would help but would not be a deal breaker.
I got each to spend 1/2 a day taking me around the farm(s) so I could make notes of my own about the farms. (Invariably when you have a question, the person you will want will be anywhere but in the office when you want them - especially at harvest!!!).
I also got them to agree to the cost of shadowing the person you will replace for an agreed period to ensure a competent smooth handover. - Got a lot of extra info and background that saved me a lot of time. I guess it is likely you will need be familiar with partner / director apsects of accouting.
Unfortunately I all mine are on Sage 50 so can't comment on Quickbooks.
Not midblowing information but hope its an insite!!
David M
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