The latest accountancy news
May 2020
Behind the tech: the team tackling cash flow forecasting
[ad_1] To help small businesses manage their cash flow during COVID-19, we’ve extended our short-term cash flow pilot to Xero customers with business edition plans until 31 August 2020. It represents the next wave of [...]
Xerocon London 2020 update
[ad_1] World class events are an important element of what both defines and also nurtures the amazing community that’s grown around Xero, and so it’s with a real sense of sadness that I have to [...]
Why governments are accelerating the e-invoicing economy
[ad_1] E-invoicing has been touted as a way for small businesses to simplify their bookkeeping, by providing a fast, secure and more efficient way to send and receive invoices. However, wide-spread adoption will rely on [...]
What the COVIDSafe return to work regulations could mean for your business
[ad_1] Following an incredibly challenging period for businesses Australia-wide, we’re starting to see COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease and a wide-spread reopening begin. This new phase will set small businesses across the nation on a journey [...]
Xero’s new integration with Relay enables flexible and intuitive banking for U.S. small businesses and their advisors
[ad_1] We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with U.S.-based Relay. Built for entrepreneurs, Relay offers small business banking that is intuitive and flexible. It can be used by anyone from freelancers to 100+ person [...]
‘We will come out of this stronger as a collective’ – How South Africa’s accountants are adapting
[ad_1] It’s the most challenging time in living memory for businesses across South Africa and around the world. To get by, business owners are turning to trusted advisors, and for many, their accountants are the [...]
Lending a hand: Advisors, here’s how to help with COVID-19 loans
[ad_1] Over the past few months, businesses across Australia have been faced with a challenge like no other. As they navigate their way through the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis, many are finding that [...]
How Xero partners and businesses are sprinkling kindness
[ad_1] Kindness, both toward ourselves and others, is more vital than ever. That’s why it’s the perfect theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. An international study by Health Europa found that 41 percent [...]
3 ways to help your clients weather COVID-19 and prepare for their reopening
[ad_1] Xero App Partner Guest Blog – written by Vaughan Fergusson, Founder at Vend. Everyone could use support during these times, but small business owners, in particular, are some who need it most. With lockdown [...]
Kiwi bookkeepers supporting small businesses on the road to recovery
[ad_1] We are incredibly proud of our bookkeeping community who have stepped up to navigate and interpret government subsidies in addition to providing their normal services while in lockdown. The past few months have completely [...]
Why eating well is the key to improving your wellbeing
[ad_1] Whether it’s the stress of running a small business, or the anxiety you might be facing at an accounting firm, there are a lot of things out of your control right now. There are [...]
Turning into support mode: how this digital practice is pivoting to help their clients
[ad_1] Xero award finalists de Jong & Phillips have spent every hour on the phone with worried clients, advising on the latest government schemes and running free webinars. We caught up with Pam Phillips, founder [...]
7 areas of mental wellbeing to nurture while social distancing
[ad_1] Some people plan to learn a new language, others are bracing themselves to tidy the kitchen cupboards. Both noble pursuits of equal ambition, but as we adjust to this new way of life, it’s [...]
Xero and MNP: Helping Canadian businesses succeed
[ad_1] We’re thrilled to announce a new agreement with MNP, one of Canada’s largest national accounting, tax and business consulting firms that serves 150,000 small business customers. Our partnership provides accountants across MNP’s 80+ offices [...]
Xero recognised for helping small businesses thrive in the cloud
[ad_1] It’s more important than ever for our customers and partners to have confidence in our product and services as they navigate these uncertain times. We’re focused on building out our platform to provide small [...]
Changes to use of money interest rates
[ad_1] The use of money interest rates are reviewed regularly to ensure they are in line with market interest rates. The interest rates on underpayments and overpayments of taxes and duties have now changed to: [...]
What to expect from Xero’s first digital Refresh event
[ad_1] This series of Refresh will be a different one: we’re going digital. We want to give our accounting and bookkeeping partners in regional Australia the chance to hear the latest educational content from their [...]
SOP to the COVID-19 (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill
[ad_1] Supplementary Order Paper No 488 to the COVID-19 (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill was released today by the Leader of the House, the Hon Chris Hipkins. The SOP includes enabling amendments to ensure that [...]
Expert advice: Building a financial plan for your business
[ad_1] With the panic of COVID-19 beginning to settle down, it’s time now for businesses to take stock of their situation and begin to look at what’s next. Financial planning, and preparing for what’s around [...]
Business owners: Here are your top EOFY and STP queries answered
[ad_1] This article was published on 11 April 2020. As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, you can find the information you need on government support at the ATO’s dedicated page. Now more than ever, [...]
How Popcorn Shed has managed to keep business sweet in lockdown
[ad_1] During difficult times, it’s important to treat yourself, and that’s the philosophy that’s keeping Popcorn Shed running. The award winning, UK-based Popcorn Shed produces delicious gourmet popcorn (in inventive flavours like goat’s cheese and [...]