The latest accountancy news
June 2021
Build your brand with social media
[ad_1] The internet is where people are going to find you or your company and form their perceptions of your brand. So – what should you consider when building your brand on social media? As [...]
Break down barriers to seamlessly onboard clients to Xero
[ad_1] My Xero journey started long before I joined the company as a Partner Consultant last year. In fact it began back in 2014 as a Chartered Accountant at Old Mill where I attended a [...]
Making VAT Digital: How greater digitisation is changing the game for PKF Ignite
[ad_1] We’ve already seen the transformational role that digitisation can have on businesses. One area it can make a real difference is tax. Expanding the taxpayer base is a vital step in the long-term development [...]
Leading innovation to drive small business economic recovery
[ad_1] Become 2021, sponsored by Mastercard and powered by The Harvard Business Review Analytic Services Business Innovation Index, recently interviewed business leaders from Australia and New Zealand companies to determine how they are innovating to [...]
Latest product news – June 2021
[ad_1] This month, many of our new features are focused on the payments and invoicing experience in Xero. These include the arrival of a highly requested feature in Hubdoc, as well as the ability to [...]
No GST on leave or wage subsidies
[ad_1] <p>An Order in Council has been made which confirms that the leave payment and wage subsidy announced as part of the <a href="https://www.beehive.govt.nz/feature/covid-19-economic-response-package">Government’s Economic Response Package to COVID-19</a> would not attract GST.</p> <p>Generally, GST-registered [...]
May 2021
Kung Fu Accounting: Blending ethics with numbers for community impact
[ad_1] The last year has drawn attention to the resilience of the human spirit, as evidenced by this year’s Xero Awards. This year we introduced two new awards, one of which is the Community Impact [...]
COVID-19 Bill passes through all stages
[ad_1] <p>The Government’s Bill introduced under urgency today, has now passed through all stages. The Bill, which is part of the Government’s economic response to the pandemic, includes targeted measures aimed at providing relief to [...]
Meet five US Xero partners who balance the books and their passions
[ad_1] After wrapping up another never-ending tax season, there’s plenty for accountants and bookkeepers to celebrate this year. The days of deadlines and late nights are behind us, so cheers to all of the accountants, [...]
COVID-19 tax bill enacted
[ad_1] <p>The COVID-19 Response (Taxation and Social Assistance Urgent Measures) Bill passed through all stages in Parliament yesterday, and also received Royal assent.</p> <p>For more information see the Minister of Revenue’s <a href="/news/2020/2020-03-26-covid-19-tax-bill-enacted#statement">media statement</a> and [...]
Adapt and evolve: FireCask’s pandemic-proof business recipe
[ad_1] Alex and Anna Moss launched FireCask, an online niche marketing and web design agency, from their kitchen table in Manchester. They were able to turn the COVID-19 crisis into a successful opportunity, taking their [...]
KiwiSaver Bill enacted
[ad_1] <p>The <a href="/bills/52-158">Taxation (KiwiSaver, Student Loans, and Remedial Matters) Bill</a> received Royal assent on Monday, after completing the final stages of the Parliamentary process last week.</p> <p>For more information see <a href="http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2020/0005/latest/contents.html">the Act</a>.</p> [ad_2] [...]
Why more landlords are looking for an advisor
[ad_1] With Making Tax Digital (MTD) ITSA (Income Tax Self Assessment) due to come into play in 2023, all landlords and business owners with an income above £10,000 will need to submit a quarterly summary [...]
Proposed changes for Mycoplasma bovis
[ad_1] <p>The Government intends to introduce legislation to ensure that farmers whose herds were culled in response to the Mycoplasma eradication programme will not face an undue tax burden.</p> <p>The proposed changes will be included [...]
Spotlight Reporting: Bring your business data together
[ad_1] Xero connects with over 1,000 apps that help small businesses and their advisors succeed. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small businesses thrive. Find out more about becoming [...]
MFTC threshold increased
[ad_1] <p>The <a href="https://legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2021/0038/8.0/whole.html">Taxation (Budget 2021 and Remedial Measures) Bill</a> was introduced into the House on Thursday 20 May 2021. The Bill has now passed through all stages under urgency and increases the minimum family [...]
STP is changing this EOFY: What do Australia’s advisors need to know?
[ad_1] As an accountant or bookkeeper, you might consider yourself an old hat when it comes to Single Touch Payroll (STP) by now. The ATO initiative has been around for nearly two and half years [...]
Special report for COVID-19 tax legislation
[ad_1] <p>A <a href="/publications/2020/2020-sr-covid-19-act">special report</a> on the new legislation in the <a href="/bills/52-237">COVID-19 Response (Taxation and Social Assistance Urgent Measures) Act 2020</a> is now available. The changes were passed under urgency and enacted on 25 [...]
Announcing 1,000 apps and celebrating apps connected to Xero for 10 years
[ad_1] At Xero, we’re big believers in using cloud technology to unlock efficiency and power small business success. Every week we hear success stories from small businesses and advisors about how using apps has helped [...]
Second COVID tax Bill introduced
[ad_1] <p>The Minister of Revenue has today introduced the COVID-19 Response (Taxation and Other Regulatory Urgent Measures) Bill, the second taxation Bill in response to the coronavirus-induced economic crisis.</p> <p>The Bill contains the following tax [...]
Xero’s FY21 through the eyes of our customers and people
[ad_1] We’ve just reported a strong financial and operating result today in our full year earnings announcement to 31 March 2021 (FY21). The result demonstrates Xero is well positioned to meet fast-evolving customer needs in [...]