FIGURED VS PHOENIX
Why Accountants Are Switching from Phoenix
to Figured + Xero
Built for advisory. Trusted by leading rural practices. Figured + Xero is the fully cloud-based farm accounting and planning solution replacing outdated desktop software like Phoenix, so your firm can deliver structured, scalable advisory without reinventing the wheel every time.
✨ Accountants using Figured have increased advisory revenue by 198%, and up to 327% for multi-entity clients.

THE #1 CHOICE
The world's largest agriculture
financial management platform
There's a good reason why Figured is used by over 35,000 farmers and thousands of accountants across Australia, New Zealand and the USA.
Why accountants are
moving off Phoenix
Phoenix might cover the basics, but it wasn’t built for today’s advisory-focused accounting firms.
The workflows are manual and inconsistent. The reports offer limited insight into true farm performance. And when it comes to planning, there’s no structure to support repeatable advisory conversations.
That leaves accountants doing the heavy lifting—patching together spreadsheets, chasing data from clients, and working around a tool that wasn’t designed for them.

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Why they're choosing
Figured + Xero instead
Figured is purpose-built for agri advisory, giving firms the tools, structure, and visibility to deliver more value with less effort. Coupled with the world’s leading accounting software, it’s a win-win situation for accountants.
- Designed for collaboration: giving both you and your clients a shared view of the numbers.
- Advisory-ready workflows: Built-in tools that support repeatable, scalable services
- Crop-level planning and forecasting: designed to drive real advisory conversations.
- Multi-entity reporting at scale: Quickly generate group-level report. No spreadsheets, no manual work.
- Real-time dashboards for clearer insights: See the full financial picture as it unfolds, not weeks later.
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Cloud-based Access |
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Core ledger/accounting |
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Agri-specific Chart of Accounts |
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Cropping & livestock modules |
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Forecasting by crop/enterprise |
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Cost allocation by crop |
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Crop-level margin reporting |
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Cost-per-unit production tracking |
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Inventory tracking |
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Multi-entity reporting |
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Scenario modelling |
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In-season balance sheet & rolling cashflow |
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AI-enabled features
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Structured advisory templates & workflows |
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Real-time client collaboration |
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Live bank feeds & auto-coding |
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Custom dashboards & reporting |
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Integration |
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Better together: Figured + Xero
Xero’s world-leading accounting engine, combined with Figured’s agri-finance tools, gives your firm the workflow efficiency and advisory power Phoenix can’t match.
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Streamline BAS Returns
Keep compliance simple with up-to-date coding and GST visibility.

Invoicing made easy
Manage billing with speed and accuracy. No double handling.

End-of-year reporting
Easily compile and reconcile reports across farms and entities.
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Automated reconciliations
Set smart rules to reduce manual coding and bank matching.

Payroll simplified
Stay on top of wages, leave, and super with Xero’s built-in payroll.

Agri chart of accounts
Use a farm-ready structure that aligns with your reporting needs.
SPECIAL OFFER
There's never been a
better time to switch

50% discount for 12 months
for new business edition customers and existing customers upgrading to business edition.

50% discount for 6 months
for new Figured customers (min. 5 new subscriptions per firm) and existing customers upgrading to Farm Manager.
The impact advisers see from Figured
These aren't hypothetical numbers.
They're the result of structured workflows, collaborative tools, and a system built for real farm conversations.

Accountants using Figured have increased their advisory revenue by 198%

For larger, multi-farm clients: they've seen a 327% uplift in revenue
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Farmers value their accountants 260% more when they provide advisory services.
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The undisputed leader in agri accounting
Whether you're scaling advisory firm-wide or starting small, Figured gives you the structure, tools, and support to deliver more value — with less effort.
“With Figured and cloud accounting software working together, we can see where things will end up in 5-to-10 years. You’ve got real numbers and good reports, and it gives farmers something to think about and tangible to work on.”

"The increased collaboration with our clients gives us a greater depth and knowledge of their goals and what they’re seeking to achieve."

"Figured is a great tool for financial management reporting because it really allows the opportunity for us to help clients establish a great structure around their financial reporting system that actually gives them meaningful information."

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Does Figured work for all farm types?
Yes, cropping, dairy, livestock, mixed farming, and more. You can track production and financials in a connected workflow that supports both compliance and advisory.
Do I need Xero to use Figured?
Yes, Xero provides the general ledger. Figured adds the agri-specific planning, forecasting, reporting, and advisory tools on top.
Figured connects directly to Xero via a live integration. You enter data once and it's reflected across both systems, giving you a unified view of financials and farm performance.
Does Figured also work with MYOB?
Yes, Figured also works with MYOB in the same way it works with Xero. So no matter what accounting platform you use, Figured integrates seamlessly.
How do I get farmers onboard with moving to Figured?
Figured’s QuickStart Program and Partner Program are designed to help accountants guide their farming clients through the transition.
We provide everything you need to demonstrate the value of Figured — from ready-to-use client materials and co-branded marketing support to help hosting online or in-person events.
Our team works alongside you to ensure your clients understand how Figured can help them take control of their finances and plan for the future.
How long does Figured take to get up and running?
Many firms get started with their first clients in under 30 days, supported by Figured’s locally based Partner Success Team.