The latest accountancy news
June 2025
Xero Asia Awards 2025: Beyond the trophy
[ad_1] We’re fast approaching the 2025 Xero Asia Awards ceremony in August! With nominations closing on 20 June, it’s now or never if you’d like to submit your entry and be a part of this [...]
Blast past tax time stress this EOFY: Steps to process and finalise payroll
[ad_1] The 2025 Financial Year is almost at an end, so there has never been a better time to prepare. A great first step on your EOFY preparation journey is to review your payroll finalisation. [...]
Xero Simple is here for small businesses
[ad_1] From April 2026, small businesses, sole traders and landlords will need to change how they report income tax to HMRC. New legislation, known as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT), is [...]
May 2025
Introducing Pay by Bank for UK Small businesses: More payment options, healthier cash flow
[ad_1] Late payments pose a significant hurdle for small businesses, frequently disrupting cash flow and complicating the management of daily operations. Recognising this challenge, we’re dedicated to helping you receive payments more efficiently by expanding [...]
Half of Australians fear making a mistake on their tax return this year
[ad_1] If the thought of lodging your tax return makes your palms sweaty and you find yourself procrastinating to avoid the inevitable, you’re not alone. Xero’s latest research has found nearly three quarters of Australians [...]
2025 Xero US Roadshow: What You Need to Know
[ad_1] The 2025 Xero US Roadshow is set to deliver a day packed with innovation, networking, and inspiration. Let’s explore what’s on the agenda and why you should care. Spotlighting Innovation: AI and Advisory ServicesThe [...]
Xero Asia Awards 2025: Another year of celebrating our partners
[ad_1] It’s that time of year again when we celebrate the excellence of our partners with the Xero Asia Awards – 2025 edition! We’re constantly in awe of the tireless hard work that our accounting [...]
New report: Going digital in 2025 – The economic benefits of digital tools
[ad_1] If you’re a small business owner, accountant or bookkeeper, you already know how crucial it is to stay ahead in a competitive and ever-changing digital environment. A new report from Xero, in partnership with [...]
Join us to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ this May
[ad_1] Every year in May, thousands of people across Aotearoa NZ gather to do something simple but powerful: they break bread together to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. At Xero, we’re proud to [...]
We heard you: Enhanced payroll flexibility is coming to Aotearoa New Zealand
[ad_1] Last year, we made some updates to Xero payroll in our New Zealand plans. Since then, some of you have let us know that the changes didn’t quite meet your needs. We’ve listened to [...]
April 2025
Five tips to improve your business credit score
[ad_1] As a small business, your credit score signals to lenders, vendors, and investors how well you manage debt. Building a strong business credit score can be simple, and it often comes with major benefits: [...]
Making compliance easier with a new Xero and BGL workpapers partnership
[ad_1] Delivering powerful, integrated tools for our accounting and bookkeeping partners to help their small business clients is a key focus for us at Xero. We understand the pressures you face – the need for [...]
Introducing US online bill payments, powered by BILL
[ad_1] US-based small business customers can now pay bills online, directly from Xero: no more logging in and out of multiple platforms or writing and sending checks. I’m excited to share that you can now [...]
Reasons to come and visit Xero at Accountex London 2025
[ad_1] Nothing beats the buzz of Accountex! It’s where industry leaders, cutting-edge exhibits, and insightful masterclasses converge, creating the perfect space to expand your knowledge and create lasting connections. This year, we’re bringing back our [...]
UK online bill payments are going global
[ad_1] Paying your suppliers is a non-negotiable part of running any business. When it comes to maintaining a healthy cash flow, it’s just as important as getting paid. The visibility of what’s going out helps [...]
Introducing ‘Know Your Numbers’, a new financial literacy program for every Kiwi small business
[ad_1] In the world of small business and beyond, financial literacy is an essential skill. However, we know that understanding how and when to save, spend or invest – and what’s more, having confidence about [...]
PayTo now available: More payment options, healthier cash flow
[ad_1] Chasing payments is a major headache for small businesses. Late payments disrupt cash flow and make it hard to manage day-to-day expenses. We’re focused on helping you get paid quicker by offering more payment [...]
Track your carbon emissions free for 12 months with Sumday and Xero
[ad_1] We’re pleased to announce that you can now access Sumday’s powerful carbon accounting tools free for 12 months with your Xero subscription, so you can better understand your environmental impact and take steps towards [...]
March 2025
Get set up for the new tax year with Xero Payroll
[ad_1] With another tax year almost wrapped up, are you ready to tackle year-end payroll? We know it can be a bit painful, so we’ve prepared some tips to make the process as smooth as [...]
eInvoicing in the UK: A transformative opportunity for businesses and the economy
[ad_1] The UK government has launched a consultation on eInvoicing, an initiative that has the potential to revolutionise how we handle invoices, and bring significant benefits to businesses and the economy. The purpose of the [...]
What’s new in Xero – March 2025 & Quarterly Wrap
[ad_1] It’s been a massive start to 2025! In February, we shared enhancements we’ve made to invoicing. We also heard your feedback, and so now you can automatically prepare partnership annual accounts and tax returns [...]