The latest accountancy news
June 2022
10 questions you should ask your advisor this tax season
[ad_1] Xero partner and accountant Andrew Van De Beek of Illumin8 shares 10 questions every small business should ask their advisor this tax season (and beyond). When it comes to tax time, small business owners [...]
Xero Australia’s Emotional Tax Return is back for 2022!
[ad_1] It’s no secret that the past few years have been some of the toughest yet for small businesses. From lockdowns and rising inflation to global and local crises, disruption has become the new norm [...]
Xero App Store apps Australian small businesses should know about this EOFY
[ad_1] As we look towards the new financial year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what’s needed to make FY23 the best year yet for your business. One element that shouldn’t be underestimated is [...]
Rates for UOMI, FBT interest on loans and DRR updated
[ad_1] <p>Orders in Council updating certain rates were recently made. The paying rates for use of money interest has changed. The new underpayment rate is 7.28% (previously 7.00%). The overpayment rate remains at 0%. The [...]
EzzyBills: Smart, simple data processing and approvals
[ad_1] Xero connects with over 1,000 apps that help small businesses and their advisors succeed, with most available in the Xero App Store. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping [...]
The Big Reveal: Soulteria’s New Digs, Courtesy of Xero’s Beautiful Business Contest
[ad_1] Earlier this year, we announced our Xero Beautiful Business contest, which gave U.S. small business owners the chance to win a $15,000 office refresh by celebrated stylist and interior designer, Estee Stanley. Entrants were [...]
What you need to know about quarterly updates for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment
[ad_1] Just under two years sounds like quite a long time. But then time hasn’t exactly flowed to its natural rhythm over the past couple of years. With lockdowns in place, days stretched for an [...]
Diversity and inclusion in tech with Take2
[ad_1] Here at Xero, we actively support diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We recognise that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better understand and serve customers, attract [...]
Why this South African accounting firm will always put its people first
[ad_1] When we think about running a successful accounting practice, we often think of profit, efficiencies, choosing the right digital tools, marketing – the list goes on. These are all important, but an essential part [...]
How to nail end of financial year: A guide for Australia’s self-employed
[ad_1] It’s no secret that end of financial year (EOFY) comes with its challenges for many self-employed Australians. Whether you’re a sole trader, side-hustler or freelancer, understanding deductions to super and taxes – on top [...]
Decarbonisation: What’s in it for accountants and bookkeepers?
[ad_1] As many of us continue to respond to the impacts of climate change, it’s important to consider how the small business landscape will change, not just for our small business customers but our accounting [...]
Bringing together our South African accounting community
[ad_1] What an amazing few days for team Xero in South Africa. We brought our Roadshow event back last week in Cape Town and Johannesburg. I loved seeing all the positive reactions from the 2,000+ [...]
That’s a wrap on Roadshow Australia 2022!
[ad_1] What a hectic few years we’ve all gone through, and the accounting and bookkeeping community has undoubtedly faced some of its toughest challenges yet. What’s more, they’ve done it largely in physical isolation, working [...]
Welcoming our new US Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC) members
[ad_1] Xero continues to grow in the US and Canada, and it’s important that we continue to seek feedback from our partners and advisors on how best to meet their needs. We recently hosted our [...]
We’re back! Introducing New Zealand Roadshow – the Tiny Edition 2022
[ad_1] We’re hitting the road again with Xero Roadshow 2022, but this year it’s a tiny bit different. We’re taking the Xero tiny home on the road to connect with you in your local communities, [...]
Latest product news — June 2022
[ad_1] We’ve made a number of enhancements to the Xero platform in the last month, including updates to quotes, reporting, Xero Analytics Plus, WorkflowMax and more. New features Send files as email attachments with quotes [...]
May 2022
Meet five apps creating new ways to do business in 2022
[ad_1] Cloud-based apps and tools, like those in the Xero App Store or wider Xero Ecosystem, have given small businesses the ability to use a combination of apps to build their own bespoke business engine. [...]
XSBI data indicates early impact of rising cost of living
[ad_1] Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data for April 2022 shows signs of emerging risks to small businesses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The rising cost of living pressures, inflation, ongoing supply chain [...]
We tackle questions landlords may have around Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment
[ad_1] If you’re a landlord, you’ll likely have felt the rumblings around Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA). Part of the government’s plan to digitalise the UK tax system and [...]
Three tips for a better balance between work and mental health
[ad_1] We know that mental wellbeing is vitally important, but for small business owners, striking a balance between work and mental health can feel almost impossible. The past two years in particular have thrown up [...]
Cost of Living Payments Bill enacted
[ad_1] <p>The <a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2022/0128/4.0/whole.html">Taxation (Cost of Living Payments) Bill</a> introduced into the House on 19 May and passed under urgency, has now been enacted.</p> <p>The new <a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2022/0025/latest/whole.html">Act</a> allows Inland Revenue to make a cost [...]