The latest accountancy news
June 2020
How child education company Role Models moved their business online
[ad_1] As the lockdown began, Role Models had to make rapid changes to continue to bring their life skills courses to children around the world. Fortunately, the company succeeded in moving its resilience and growth [...]
Using Xero “has meant we are better equipped to assist our clients through this new normal”
[ad_1] The award-winning accountants at BHP have a broad range of skills, including a variety of specialist services. They’re also always looking for more efficient ways to serve their clients. The firm recently revised its [...]
The latest enhancements to the Canadian GST/HST Return
[ad_1] Last October, we were excited to announce the release of our GST/HST returns for Canadian subscribers. Since then, we’ve been actively collecting and monitoring customer feedback to understand pain points, and prioritise the next [...]
Tax write-off threshold increased
[ad_1] In response to the current economic downturn, the Government has legislated for a temporary increase to the write-off threshold for tax to pay, from $50 to $200. This applies for the 2019-2020 income tax [...]
Tax time tips for side hustlers this EOFY
[ad_1] With the way we work constantly changing due to COVID-19, some enterprising people have used the extra time to make money through the sharing economy or by establishing a side hustle. If that’s you, [...]
Stronger together: how this digital practice is supporting both clients and competitors
[ad_1] Xero partner and Cape Town-based accountancy firm, SMTAX, has, like the rest of the country and the world, faced an uphill battle in responding to coronavirus-related challenges. Despite these turbulent times, they have managed [...]
Take control of your payroll this EOFY
[ad_1] It’s that time of year again – and if you’ve opted into Single Touch Payroll (STP), it’ll be the easiest one yet. Whether you need to produce payment summaries (for the last time ever) [...]
Introducing Xero for farming: helping your team make the best decisions
[ad_1] The farming industry is ever-changing. And with a growing global population, farmers and their resources are feeling the pressure. Advancements in technology have improved the way farmers operate, but have also added layers of [...]
How Expend’s payment technology is making life easier for UK charities
[ad_1] Each month we celebrate an app partner making a positive difference to our ecosystem community and small businesses around the world, in clever or inspiring ways. This month we’d like to share how our [...]
Prepare for tax season with Document Packs in Xero HQ
[ad_1] We’re excited to announce that Document Packs are now live in Xero HQ, and just in time for the end of the financial year. As part of Xero HQ, Document Packs will give you [...]
How pivoting added a whole new revenue stream for Stone Tyres
[ad_1] John Stone started Stone Tyres in 2016 as a bricks and mortar tyre garage. Based in St Helens, Merseyside, he built the business into one of the busiest and most recommended in the area. [...]
Staying connected with your team while remote working
[ad_1] The outbreak of COVID-19 has meant a lot of change for businesses and employees in a very short period of time. Working from home has gone from an occasional perk to a government-enforced necessity. [...]
Omnibus tax bill introduced
[ad_1] The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2020–21, Feasibility Expenditure, and Remedial Matters) Bill was introduced into Parliament today by the Minister of Revenue, Hon Stuart Nash. For more information see the Minister of Revenue’s media [...]
Shifting from retail to E-tail, post COVID-19
[ad_1] If you sell tangible, non-perishable retail products, you’ve likely been greatly affected by this pandemic. You’ve probably read about the thousands of businesses shifting their focus to online sales during COVID-19. There is a [...]
New chart of accounts templates in Xero HQ help UK practices improve efficiencies while working remotely
[ad_1] We know that when Xero partners have clients to set up in Xero, the one-size-fits-all chart of accounts isn’t always ideal. Now you can onboard faster and more accurately with the new chart of [...]
How 3 creative Kiwi businesses handled COVID-19
[ad_1] COVID-19 rocked the boat for many small businesses in New Zealand. Business owners had to work hard to stay afloat. These three awesome Kiwi businesses hustled to help their business survive the storm of [...]
Latest product news: May 2020
[ad_1] We know time is a luxury for small business owners and advisors, so we’re pleased to have released a number of new features in May that will save you time and give you better [...]
May 2020
“Current challenges have brought communities together” – Food4Heroes on feeding the nation’s NHS workers during COVID-19
[ad_1] John Brownhill and his sister, Amanda, founded Food4Heroes in March this year to support their local NHS workers. Providing free, freshly prepared meals to NHS staff using local networks of pubs, restaurants and catering [...]
How Kinder Pocock accountants are serving their clients during lockdown
[ad_1] Kinder Pocock, an award-winning digital accounting firm, works with global clients from their base in Herefordshire. Sharon Pocock started the business in 2005 so she could balance working and caring for her children, and [...]
In-work tax credit grace period
[ad_1] The Government has announced a proposed change to the In-Work Tax Credit as part of the Covid-19 Response Recovery Fund. The proposal is to allow a family currently receiving the in-work tax credit to [...]
Challenging teams to deliver quick wins for our customers
[ad_1] Solving customer problems in simple and beautiful ways has always been an important part of what we do at Xero. During COVID-19, this focus has become more important than ever. As our teams are [...]