In this episode of The Engine Room mini-series, David and Natalie unpack the year-round farm office habits that make tax time much easier.

The end of the financial year is mainly about tax, reporting and getting your records ready for your accountant, but it is also a useful reminder of why clean records matter. The shortcuts that seem harmless during the year can quickly become cleanup jobs when reporting time arrives.

David and Natalie work through the practical jobs that help keep your farm office in order, from reconciliations and outstanding transactions to payroll checks, super reports, staff leave entitlements and business structure changes.

They also cover common issues like duplicated invoices, false reconciliations and messy outstanding entries, and why doing things properly the first time is one of the best ways to save stress later.

Join us for a conversation with Malinda Guest, a clinical psychologist from Narrabri with roots in farming, who now works closely with rural people, families and communities.

We explore what wellbeing looks like in rural life when the days are busy, the distances are long, and people can be both highly connected and deeply isolated at the same time.

Malinda shares why connection sits at the centre of how she thinks about rural wellbeing, from the simple value of a phone call or cup of tea to the importance of checking in before things become too heavy.

We explore the difference between healthy time alone and loneliness, why different generations often understand stress in different ways, and how families can start better conversations without making them feel forced or awkward.

Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not in any way constitute financial, investment, accounting, tax, or legal advice. You should always consult with a relevantly qualified and licensed professional for advice tailored to your specific situation and requirements. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our sponsors or any third parties.

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In this episode of The Engine Room mini-series, David sits down with Lisa Jeitz to unpack the hidden cost of using the wrong financial tools in a farm business.

Lisa is a grain grower from Esperance, a former agronomist and farm consultant, and host of the Farm Office Toolbox podcast, where she advocates for financial clarity and better systems in the farm office.

In this conversation, she shares what she learned from moving away from a farm-focused management accounting system, and why a tool that looks simple or cost-effective can quickly become expensive when it costs you time, reporting and confidence.

Join us as David and Lisa focus on the difference between basic transaction processing and real farm business reporting. They cover why the right tools need to support cashflow, budgets, volume tracking and timely decision-making, not just records for tax time.

Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not in any way constitute financial, investment, accounting, tax, or legal advice. You should always consult with a relevantly qualified and licensed professional for advice tailored to your specific situation and requirements. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our sponsors or any third parties.

© 2026 Master Group (Aust.) Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.