The latest accountancy news
August 2021
Why we’ve updated the bank reconciliation design
[ad_1] At Xero, we’re committed to making our products more inclusive for small businesses and advisors around the world. A key part of this process is upgrading the design of features like bank reconciliation, to [...]
Using Xero and Figured to help transform a family farm
[ad_1] The Agriculture industry, like all others, has been impacted by the innovation that cloud tech brings. As we work with more partner firms supporting these large farming operations, we hear so many grand stories [...]
Getting prepared for the next phase of Making Tax Digital for VAT
[ad_1] Making Tax Digital (MTD) isn’t a new concept. But as the industry rides out the wave of phase one, it’s time we look ahead in preparation for the next phase of MTD for VAT. [...]
Key Insights from Xero’s UK 2021 Accounting and Bookkeeping Industry Performance Report
[ad_1] Between April and May 2021, we spoke to more than 500 practitioners, from accounting and bookkeeping firms of all sizes, from sole practitioners to very large practices (50+ employees). The study paints a picture [...]
Benchmarking employee wellbeing in the advisor community
[ad_1] Since the pandemic’s arrival, bookkeepers and accountants have faced unprecedented pressures that have taken a toll on their mental wellbeing. From shifting lockdowns, to navigating new government grants and the relentless pressures that come [...]
Five reasons to start using direct debit in your business
[ad_1] Getting paid on time is a huge issue for small businesses. In fact, 44% of small businesses in the UK have seen late payments increase during the pandemic. The good news is that you [...]
Dignity NZ, period poverty advocates, win 2021 Impact Award for Wellbeing
[ad_1] New Zealand’s largest social innovation summit Festival for the Future 2021 was recently held at Wellington’s TSB arena alongside its inspiring awards evening. Celebrating remarkable young New Zealanders making a difference for the future, [...]
Inspiring Stories marks 10 years championing New Zealand’s future leaders
[ad_1] Since launching in 2011, Inspiring Stories has become one of New Zealand’s leading social enterprises backing young Kiwis to unleash their potential to change the world. From establishing New Zealand’s largest social innovation summit, [...]
Consultation on scope of Long Term Insights Briefing
[ad_1] <p>The Public Service Act 2020 requires public service agencies to publish Long Term Insights Briefing at least once every three years. These aim to make public information on medium-term and long-term trends, risks and [...]
MTD for ITSA: Five practical tips for accounting practices
[ad_1] General Elections, referendums and a global pandemic have thwarted HMRC’s attempts to launch Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) since 2015. I remember the Chancellor at the time, George Osborne, [...]
Hubdoc: The answer to bill payments
[ad_1] Every now and then a piece of technology comes around which makes you wonder how it hasn’t always existed. For me, I can barely imagine a world where you couldn’t have a face-to-face chat [...]
Celebrating 11 years with our bookkeeping family at ICNZB’s annual Bookkeepcon21
[ad_1] Last week, we were delighted to attend the Institute of Certified New Zealand Bookkeepers (ICNZB) annual Bookkeepcon, celebrating 11 years with our bookkeeping family in the North Island’s stunning Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe, Rotorua. It was [...]
Helping small businesses impacted by COVID-19 access support across Australia
[ad_1] This article was published on Friday, 6 August 2021. As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, you can find the information you need on government support at Service NSW, Business Queensland, Business Victoria or the [...]
Introducing the new Xero App Store
[ad_1] Today, we’re thrilled to unveil the Xero App Store. It’s our App Marketplace reimagined – where small businesses go to discover and buy Xero connected apps, and app developers go to grow their business. [...]
Counting on each other: Finding friendship beyond the finances
[ad_1] For many advisors and their small business clients, the turbulence of FY21 proved that their connection is about much more than just numbers. In this series, we ask what they’ve learned from each other, [...]
SuiteFiles: Helping accountants migrate their files to the cloud during COVID
[ad_1] Xero connects with over 1,000 apps that help small businesses and their advisors succeed, with most available in our app marketplace. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small [...]
July 2021
NSW just boosted its support for small businesses in lockdown. Here’s what you need to know
[ad_1] This article was published on Thursday, 29 July 2021. As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, you can find the information you need on government support at Service NSW. Earlier this month, the Federal [...]
Questions and answers on property investment proposals
[ad_1] <p>Inland Revenue has compiled a set of <a href="/publications/2021/2021-other-interest-limitation-and-bright-line-rules-q-and-a">questions and answers</a> to support the Government’s policy proposals on interest limitation for residential property investors.</p> [ad_2] Source link
Xero welcomes DFK as a Global Partner, bringing joint value to member firms
[ad_1] At Xero, we know that like all great challenges, we can’t do everything ourselves, which is why we are built on partnerships. Working closely with our partners allows us to bring more people on [...]
Counting on each other: The duo sharing the language of ecommerce
[ad_1] For many advisors and their small business clients, the turbulence of FY21 proved that their connection is about much more than just numbers. In this series, we ask what they’ve learned from each other, [...]
The power of giving together
[ad_1] Guest blog post written by Aivee Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Catalyser. The pressure from the ongoing pandemic has meant a steady increase in recovery assistance needed by communities around the world. However, amid [...]