The latest accountancy news
July 2021
Updated policy work programme released
[ad_1] <p>The Government has today released its updated tax policy <a href="/work-programme">work programme for 2021–22</a>. The work programme follows the strategic direction for revenue policy as set out in the Government's <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.treasury.govt.nz%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2021-05%2Fb21-wellbeing-budget.pdf&data=04%7C01%7CWendy.Watkin%40ird.govt.nz%7Caa1bc1ee60c540d053a408d94b0193d4%7Cfb39e3e923a9404e93a2b42a87d94f35%7C1%7C0%7C637623292632500335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=VJd9UFn1gNa4y8gNXu%2FDwicsUqFC7h0Vd2iHIg6%2FFcU%3D&reserved=0">revenue strategy</a> and [...]
How this advisor designs seamless workflows with Xero document packs
[ad_1] Bookkeepers and accountants know better than most the challenges that come with organising documents online. From collating reports and financial statements to sending contracts for client signatures, the administrative side of advisory can be clunky [...]
Forecasting the future with Xero Analytics Plus
[ad_1] At Xero, we believe every small business should have access to trusted, insightful data that helps them understand where they are now, and where they might be in the future. That’s why I’m thrilled [...]
Small businesses in NSW affected by lockdown are getting a lifeline. Here’s what to do next
[ad_1] In some very welcome news for business owners, the New South Wales and Commonwealth governments have announced a new support package for businesses impacted by the current Greater Sydney lockdown. Faced with the uncertainty [...]
How to reduce single-use plastic in your day
[ad_1] Since the year 2000, the world has produced as much plastic as all the preceding years combined. Each year humans produce over 380 million tons of plastic, and up to 50% of that is [...]
NAIDOC week: Celebrating Indigenous-owned businesses now and always
[ad_1] This year, 4 to 11 July marks NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week, an annual celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. While it’s a [...]
Pioneering duo sets the wheels in motion for South Africa’s gig workers
[ad_1] Food deliveries have experienced a significant uptick since the pandemic struck. This gave South Africa-based media owner and social enterprise MotionAds – who started leveraging the ubiquity of food delivery bikes for mobile advertising [...]
Xero and Ownr are working together to support entrepreneurs
[ad_1] At Xero, we know that starting and managing a business can be challenging and making the jump to self-made is never straightforward. We want to change how small businesses are supported, and a big [...]
Feedback sought on improvements to collecting information from payment service providers
[ad_1] <p>The Government is seeking feedback on proposals that would allow Inland Revenue to regularly collect bulk information about electronic transactions from payment service providers. Information requested would be aggregated information, and would not identify [...]
Counting on each other: The accountant and hairdresser trading tips on resilience
[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, [...]
Latest product news – July 2021
[ad_1] This month, we’ve released a number of updates across the Xero platform to help you maintain compliance across payroll, tax, employee time tracking and more. I’m particularly excited to share that we’re now the [...]
June 2021
Increased minimum sick leave entitlements for New Zealand employees
[ad_1] If you run your own business, or are a payroll administrator in New Zealand, then you’ll probably know all about sick leave. Sick leave can be used when an employee is unwell or injured, [...]
Employee Resource Groups: Building community and driving inclusion
[ad_1] Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have a powerful opportunity to cultivate a culture of inclusion within an organization. They can have a big impact within the 4Cs of ERGs: Community, Culture, Career, and Commerce. Through [...]
Year in review: Australian small businesses share their top learnings from FY21
[ad_1] Navigating in the wake of COVID-19 has been no easy feat for Australia’s small businesses. But as we look towards a fresh start in the new financial year, there are silver linings to be [...]
Tax experts offer their top tips for small businesses this tax season
[ad_1] We’re approaching tax filing season here in South Africa, so it’s time for small business owners to get their information in order and ready to file. Everybody knows that filing taxes can be extremely [...]
Fieldays 2021: Connecting with the NZ agri community
[ad_1] That’s a wrap for Fieldays 2021! Xero has been a big supporter of Fieldays for a number of years, and we were thrilled that we could come together in person for this event. After [...]
Vertis: Where sustainability meets 21st century accounting
[ad_1] Tucked in an 18th century building within the grounds of Worcester Cathedral, you’ll find a small, two-person (soon to be three) chartered accountancy practice. But don’t be fooled by their size – Vertis Accounting [...]
Advanced Tips for Partners
[ad_1] As you progress through your journey with Xero, it can be helpful to learn more about advanced features to set your practice up for success. Whether you are looking for more ways to save [...]
ApprovalMax: Streamline your budget and expense approvals
[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 [...]
Top employee management tools in Xero
[ad_1] While payroll is the foundation of employee management, there’s a lot more to managing people than paying them correctly. Using the right tools can help you automate these tasks, so you have more time [...]
Interest deductibility consultation launched
[ad_1] <p>On 23 March, the Government announced that deductions for interest expenses on rental properties will be restricted from 1 October 2021. The Ministers of Finance and Revenue today released a public consultation document seeking [...]