The latest accountancy news
August 2020
Five things my Appalachian Trail hike reminded me about my accounting firm
[ad_1] This post is written by Amanda Aguillard, Principal at Aguillard Accounting and National Xero Ambassador. Last month, I tackled one of my bucket list items – hiking a section of the Appalachian Trail. While [...]
Xero partners and customers nominated for top honours at the Women in Finance Awards
[ad_1] Our partners and customers are leading the way when it comes to serving the financial services sector, with over 90 nominations for the Women In Finance Awards 2020. Heading into its fourth year, the [...]
The most cost effective ways to market your practice and attract new clients
[ad_1] When it comes to supporting accounting, bookkeeping, and small business professionals, one of the top-requested topics from our customers is how to better market a business or practice to attract new customers. When I [...]
Pipedrive: Customer Relationship Management that makes life simple
[ad_1] Xero’s app marketplace gives small businesses and their advisors access to over 800 apps to unlock productivity and run their entire business operations. Each month we celebrate an app partner that really stands out [...]
How Xero Tax made one bookkeeper’s life “a heck of a lot easier”
[ad_1] Xero Tax is known as the go-to solution for many Australian accountants at this time of year, but what’s less known is that it’s also a powerful tool for bookkeepers year-round. This week we [...]
How ProvenCFO found a pandemic opportunity
[ad_1] While many companies are hurting during the coronavirus pandemic, ProvenCFO has conversely seen dramatic growth. Sam Willson, partner at ProvenCFO, shares his firm’s experiences and learnings that you can apply to your firm. It’s [...]
BGL + Xero – Embrace positive change to boost your practice
[ad_1] Over the last few months, here at Xero we’ve been working with many accounting firms wanting to move their practice tools online so they can work remotely. Whilst there was a lot of enthusiasm [...]
Special report on tax amendments in COVID-19 legislation
[ad_1] A special report on the tax amendments in the COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Act (No 2) 2020 is now available. The Act was enacted on 6 August 2020. Coverage of the tax [...]
Advice from the experts: Securing finance for COVID-19 recovery
[ad_1] It’s been over four months since the Government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and business Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) were introduced. Whilst there has been huge uptake of these loans, many businesses [...]
Xero goes ‘On Air’
[ad_1] Ready your tablets, laptops and phones because Xero is going ‘On Air’. That’s right, we’re hosting a free to watch content series from 14-17 September dubbed ‘Xero On Air’. We will share information, tips [...]
Toronto: Home of the Raptors, CN tower…and our new product and tech hub
[ad_1] At Xero, we’re always looking for ways to better serve our customers and the small business economy. That’s why we’re committed to making sure we have the right people in the right locations around [...]
First Xero Partner Advisory Council takes off in Canada
[ad_1] Canada is becoming one of the fastest growing communities at Xero. In order to learn more about the market, and what is most important for local accountants and bookkeepers, we recently hosted our first [...]
How to change your accounting software
[ad_1] If you’ve decided to move your small business to Xero, there’s a way to do this that suits your schedule, budget, bookkeeping skills and current state of your accounting information. There are three main [...]
Latest product news – August 2020
[ad_1] There’s no doubt that automation is the key to efficiency when it comes to managing your finances, and those of your clients. Over the past month, we’ve released a number of features that reduce [...]
Selling online? Here’s why you need an accountant
[ad_1] With many stores still closed and everybody spending more time online, it’s no surprise that there has been an explosion in demand for online shopping. Going online is a great opportunity for small businesses [...]
July 2020
Data that tells a human story – Xero Small Business Insights June Data Release
[ad_1] I’m writing this from my home in Melbourne where we are three weeks into a second wave of lockdown. We have all scrambled to adjust once again, and around the world there are similar [...]
Supporting your team’s financial wellbeing
[ad_1] Financial worries often cause extra stress but when this happens during uncertain times, it’s not surprising that these worries can begin to feel overwhelming. During this pandemic, there’s been lots of advice for employees [...]
Starting your own accounting practice? Here’s a how-to guide
[ad_1] Just as every cloud has a silver lining, every crisis brings opportunities for those looking to make a change. For some accountants, the current shake-up is just the push they needed to set off [...]
JobKeeper is changing. Here’s what you need to know
[ad_1] Many Australian small businesses say JobKeeper has been a lifesaver in these difficult times, and Xero Small Business Insights data seems to bear that out. So it’s good to hear JobKeeper has been extended, [...]
Cash flow forecasting guide: Make more informed business decisions
[ad_1] Financial planning has become a regular exercise for the majority of businesses and their accountants. This enhanced financial scrutiny is a new way of working for some and should remain in place as best [...]
Equipping accountants with the right skillset to support recovery
[ad_1] South Africa’s small businesses face an unprecedented range of challenges, and unfortunately due to the COVID-19 crisis, many are not expected to survive. It’s a bleak outlook, but with the right support and advice [...]