The latest accountancy news
March 2020
10 tools to support your accounting practice’s business continuity planning
[ad_1] Recent events have spurred the ‘world’s biggest work-from-home experiment’. One company that has done this successfully is OA International Holdings. The Managing Director, Alan Chang, has divided his practice into two teams that alternate [...]
Financial year-end is coming – is your business ready?
[ad_1] The end of the financial year is creeping up quickly. While you want to make sure you’ve covered all bases correctly, it doesn’t have to be a stressful time. As long as you plan [...]
Introducing South Africa’s Xero Awards winners for 2020
[ad_1] Last night we celebrated our accounting and app partners from across South Africa at the annual Xero Awards. Marking the first time we’ve hosted a standalone event for the awards, it was an honour [...]
International Women’s Day: What does a gender equal workplace mean to us? (part 2)
[ad_1] Earlier this week, we opened the conversation about what a gender equal workplace means to some of our people and customers around the world. And we are excited to continue the conversation in the [...]
International Women’s Day: Fostering a culture of inclusivity and equality at Xero
[ad_1] This Sunday, 8 March, is International Women’s Day. The global focus for 2020 is #EachforEqual – the idea that whatever our gender identity, each one of us can help create a gender equal world. [...]
4 tips for starting out on social media
[ad_1] When starting out on social media it can be overwhelming. Which platform should you be on? How often do you need to post? What should you post? What shouldn’t you post?! Is Facebook right [...]
SOP to the KiwiSaver Bill released
[ad_1] Supplementary Order Paper No 453 to the Taxation (KiwiSaver, Student Loans, and Remedial Matters) Bill was released today by the Minister of Revenue, Hon Stuart Nash. The SOP includes proposed changes to clarify donation [...]
Net Zero @ Xero: Supporting conservation, biodiversity and clean energy generation
[ad_1] At Xero, we’re committed to building a fast-growing but sustainable business. As part of our focus on social and environmental impact, we announced Net Zero @ Xero in November 2019. This is our commitment [...]
International Women’s Day: What does a gender equal workplace mean to us? (part 1)
[ad_1] Did you know that no country in the world has yet achieved gender equality? As International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020 draws near, it’s important to highlight that gender equality is no longer a women’s [...]
5 ways a business super app can accelerate your way to success
[ad_1] Platforms or ‘super apps’ are nothing new to consumers. In the business to consumer (B2C) space, super apps such as WeChat in China and Grab in Southeast Asia have transformed our lives as we [...]
Get ready: Changes to Australian modern awards coming in March
[ad_1] If you’re an Australian employer, you may be aware that changes are coming to modern awards that will require added compliance. The Fair Work Commission announced its final decision last year amid media stories [...]
February 2020
Boss Insights 2020: Your roadmap to being your own boss
[ad_1] Download the full Boss Insights 2020 report. Many of us have dared to imagine one day becoming our own boss. Starting a business has long been a great Australian dream and what better way [...]
Xero Roadshow 2020: Becoming the architect of your own platform
[ad_1] Xero isn’t only a product. And it’s not just accounting software. Advisors and small business owners alike will discover the most success when they embrace the mindset that Xero is, in fact, a platform. [...]
7 steps to manage Payroll Year End with Xero
[ad_1] It’s that time of year again…the sun is starting to peep through, the temperature is getting slightly warmer and the fields are filling up with baby lambs and bright yellow daffodils. For those working [...]
Feedback sought on GST issues
[ad_1] An officials’ issues paper released today seeks feedback on a wide range of GST-related policy issues, to ensure the GST rules remain current for modern business practices and technology, while remaining fair. Proposals include [...]
Building a digital-first retail logistics business with Xero and Talenox
[ad_1] Driven by the rise of smartphones and growing internet penetration, the burgeoning middle class in Asia is making more eCommerce purchases than ever. The 2016 and 2017 Google-Temasek reports projected a US$200 billion internet [...]
Partner Pages 2020: Objection! A masterclass in challenge management
[ad_1] Welcome to Partner Pages: a magazine made up of stories from the Xero Partner community, for the Xero partner community and shared as part of Roadshow Australia each year. As any bookkeeper, accountant or BAS agent [...]
Partner Pages 2020: On board with change
[ad_1] By Sheree Willems, Owner, Cloud Kin, Western Australia Welcome to Partner Pages: a magazine made up of stories from the Xero Partner community, for the Xero partner community and shared as part of Roadshow Australia each [...]
Partner Pages 2020: All in on advisory
[ad_1] By Ben Chandler, Principal, Strategy1, Tasmania Accountant Ben Chandler left sunny Queensland for the brisk, cool climate of Tasmania nearly ten years ago. But it wasn’t just a change of scenery that he discovered [...]
Tips and tricks to get the most out of Xero Projects in 2020
[ad_1] Tracking time and costs spent on a job is a challenge for many trade, consulting and service-based businesses. But you can now power up your project tracking with our time saving tips to help [...]
Business Rewired: Preparing for turbulent times
[ad_1] According to our Business Rewired report, 2.6 million small business owners in the UK have genuine concerns about the future. They worry about broad business issues like late payments (54%), cyber-attacks (27%) and tax [...]