The latest accountancy news
April 2023
What the future could bring for e-invoicing
[ad_1] When we look at a technology that has massive future potential, while already sitting firmly in the here and now, it’s hard to go past e-invoicing. The ability to send and receive invoices directly [...]
A sneak peek into what’s next for reports in Xero
[ad_1] Our team hit the ground running in 2023, introducing a number of exciting features to new reports that we know you’ve been waiting for — including the addition of foreign currency to new reports. [...]
How small businesses can use the power of embedded finance
[ad_1] It wasn’t that long ago that you needed to take out a credit card and enter the number every time you wanted to pay for something online. Today, you can instantly complete purchases in [...]
Work from anywhere with these new updates to our Xero apps
[ad_1] Gone are the days when you need to sit at the desk to get those pesky admin jobs done. With our suite of mobile apps, you have real-time information about your business or practice [...]
Why we’re making changes to Xero search
[ad_1] Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be rolling out some changes to the search function in Xero. The functionality will stay the same, but you’ll notice it looks a little different. Like many [...]
Celebrating accountants: an axe thrower, heavy metal DJ and hotel manager
[ad_1] Our recent research found that accountants are facing a number of serious challenges, so we want to put a spotlight on their brilliant work, and their lives beyond the industry. Here, we continue to [...]
App Partner Stories: Reinventing the wheel, with bite
[ad_1] Shark Wheel is a Southern California wheel company that is literally reinventing the wheel. They have produced a new type of a 540° sine wave-shaped wheel that outperforms the traditional wheel in almost every [...]
What ChatGPT and the acceleration of AI means for small business
[ad_1] If you ever worked with Office 97, you’ll remember Microsoft’s iconic assistant Clippy. The animated AI-based paperclip would pop up in your document and offer to help you format whatever you were working on. [...]
Latest product news — April 2023
[ad_1] Reports: We’ve introduced a new Journal report that has the features you love from the older version, with additional functionality including convenience dates, customised columns, filters and more. Reports: A new version of the [...]
March 2023
Tax Bill receives assent
[ad_1] <p>The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022—23, Platform Economy, and Remedial Matters) Bill (No 2) has today received Royal assent.</p> <p>The new legislation contains measures relating to:</p> <ul> <li>the platform economy</li> <li>new GST apportionment rules</li> [...]
Six practice apps to make FY24 your best yet
[ad_1] Over recent years, the world of accounting and bookkeeping has evolved with the times. From advancing business models to offering expanded services to be able to meet new client demands; change has been a [...]
Xero talks: highlights from an afternoon focused on the future of accounting
[ad_1] The first-ever Xero Talks event took place on 15 April, and judging by the energetic conversations happening on and off stage, it was a huge hit with attendees. Key speakers on tech, talent, and [...]
Let’s join together to put an end to late payments
[ad_1] Late payments have long been one of the biggest frustrations for small businesses. They cost jobs. They force healthy businesses to close. They stop businesses from meeting their own commitments, like paying their people. [...]
What needs to happen for the metaverse to reach its potential for small business?
[ad_1] The amount of global coverage for the metaverse has ramped up in recent times, creating the impression that it will soon become a common way to sell, play and work online. But for many [...]
Child support pass on Bill introduced
[ad_1] <p>Social Development and Employment Minister, Carmel Sepuloni has introduced the Child Support (Pass On) Acts Amendment Bill.</p> <p> The Bill proposes that child support collected by Inland Revenue will be passed on to sole parents [...]
What is AI and why is it relevant for my small business?
[ad_1] It’s safe to say that artificial intelligence (AI) is now part of common language and everyday life. But while we’ve all heard of the term, not everyone really knows what it is or how [...]
Xero announces future plans for WorkflowMax
[ad_1] Over a decade ago, Xero acquired the WorkflowMax (WFM) product to build out Xero’s practice tool offering globally, and ultimately help us to create a more seamless experience for accountants and bookkeepers to run [...]
Four ways Kiwi small businesses can hit refresh for FY24
[ad_1] The past few months have been a whirlwind for many New Zealanders. From devastating weather events to rising costs of living pressures, it’s been a hugely challenging start to 2023. But the promise of [...]
Get set up for the new tax year with Xero Payroll
[ad_1] Small businesses in the UK have shown tremendous resilience over the last few years. We know it can be hard to run a small business, even without all the global and economic uncertainties. That’s [...]
The national practice prepared for economic uncertainty
[ad_1] As we grapple with rising inflation and cost of living pressures, Xero’s State of the industry report shows that many advisors (43 percent) anticipate some of their clients will be at risk of closing [...]
SOP containing flood relief measures released
[ad_1] <p>The Minister of Revenue today released a Supplementary Order Paper to the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022—23, Platform Economy, and Remedial Matters) Bill (No 2). The SOP mainly proposes some urgent measures in response [...]