The latest accountancy news
December 2023
We’re partnering with Flinks to improve your bank feeds in Xero
[ad_1] We know the insights you get out of Xero are only as good as the data that goes in. That’s why we’re committed to improving both the number and quality of bank feeds across [...]
Five tech trends for small businesses in 2024
[ad_1] In the early 2000s, accessing the internet was through a dial-up connection which could take anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes to establish a connection. In 2023, generative AI tools can [...]
Build the ultimate app stack to help skyrocket your practice growth
[ad_1] In today’s accounting and bookkeeping practices, you can find yourself juggling client communications, compliance and acting increasingly in advisory roles – all while still managing your ever-growing daily management tasks. It’s understandable that you [...]
Economic trends to help your business plan for 2024
[ad_1] The past year has been a bumpy ride for many. Most owners have been focused on maintaining cash flow, as they deal with the combination of rising costs and a limited capacity to lift [...]
Thanks for coming along to the New Zealand Roadshow 2023
[ad_1] As we wrap up the 2023 Xero New Zealand’s Roadshow, we want to reflect on the success of what was our largest Roadshow in the Asia-Pacific region. Starting in Dunedin this October, we travelled [...]
Make sales tax easier with Xero’s new auto sales tax, powered by Avalara
[ad_1] It’s no secret that businesses are always looking for ways to work smarter and faster. In fact, according to a recent survey of finance professionals commissioned by Avalara, 71% are investing in more tools [...]
What the 2023 Autumn Statement Means for Making Tax Digital
[ad_1] Following the Autumn Statement, you might be curious about the specific measures that impact Making Tax Digital (MTD). Especially since digital transformation is already underway, with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax on the [...]
FTC and BSTC amounts increased
[ad_1] <p>An Order in Council made on 29 November 2023 increases the Family Tax Credit and Best Start Tax Credit amounts in line with inflation. This will take effect from 1 April 2024.</p> <p>A special [...]
November 2023
Austria second protocol signed
[ad_1] <p>New Zealand and Austria have signed the Second Protocol updating the double tax agreement (DTA) and First Protocol between the two countries.</p> <p>New Zealand entered negotiations with Austria for the Second Protocol to satisfy [...]
Double Tax Agreement with Slovak Republic signed
[ad_1] <p>New Zealand and the Slovak Republic have signed a double tax agreement (DTA).</p> <p>The DTA with the Slovak Republic may help New Zealand to maximise the benefits of its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with [...]
Xero Summer Series: Ignite your potential in 2024
[ad_1] Accountants and bookkeepers, join us for Xero Summer Series Get ready to soak up the summer vibes at the Xero Summer Series – a new event that promises to set the stage for success [...]
Unlocking the power of open banking: a simple and secure way to pay bills without leaving Xero
[ad_1] Paying bills is a crucial part of the cash flow equation, and yet it’s usually a very manual process for small business owners. Getting bills into Xero, processing the payment and reconciling each transaction [...]
How to manage the Singapore GST rate change in Xero
[ad_1] In the 2023 budget announcement, Singapore’s Minister for Finance announced the GST rate will increase from 8% to 9% on 1 January 2024. This change will impact all Singapore businesses that file GST. Here’s [...]
Three things we learnt about small business from the latest XSBI data
[ad_1] The latest round of Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) featured plenty of new data showing how small businesses are tracking across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. XSBI is [...]
Xero welcomes new members to Aotearoa New Zealand’s Partner Advisory Council
[ad_1] Xero has the pleasure of welcoming seven new members to its new Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC). The XPAC has been reintroduced into Aotearoa and is made up of a diverse panel of accountants [...]
Celebrating Global Bookkeeping Week
[ad_1] It’s Global Bookkeeping Week, an annual tradition that recognises bookkeepers from all corners of the globe and a worthy cause for celebration at Xero. From 6-10 November 2023, this dedicated week will see tens [...]
Xero Beautiful Business Fund: Congratulations to our partner referral winners!
[ad_1] Wow – what an amazing response we’ve had to the Xero Beautiful Business Fund! There are truly some incredible small businesses out there in the world, and some wonderful accountants and bookkeepers who support [...]
Xero’s H1 FY24 financial results: Evolving Xero to deliver on our global aspirations
[ad_1] Today we announced Xero’s half year financial and operating results to 30 September 2023 (H1 FY24). The results highlight our continued strong revenue growth, which contributed to Xero’s emerging profitability. The strong operating results [...]
What you can expect at Xero Asia Roadshow 2023
[ad_1] With a week to go ’til Xero Asia Roadshow, we are buzzing with everything we have lined up for our accounting and bookkeeping community. Exploring the agenda This year we’re exploring how we can [...]
We’re introducing eInvoicing to Xero in the UK
[ad_1] Many governments around the world are introducing eInvoicing as a way to drive digitisation of the small business economy, with some regions even mandating its use. While it’s still early days in the UK, [...]
Announcing the winners of the 2023 Xero Beautiful Business Fund
[ad_1] We’re very excited to reveal the global and regional winners of the inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund – each of whom will receive a share of the NZ$750,000 global prize pool. After receiving a [...]