The latest accountancy news
September 2019
Protocol to TIEA with Guernsey signed
[ad_1] New Zealand has signed a protocol amending the Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Guernsey. The protocol updates the TIEA to include model treaty provisions to prevent tax treaty abuse and improve dispute resolution [...]
3,000 Xero advisors (and counting) are here to guide you through all things STP
[ad_1] As a small business owner it often seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day. And the struggle to stay on top of things is likely all too familiar. With the ATO now [...]
Congratulations to our Xero Leadership Scholarship winners
[ad_1] Our passion for helping Kiwi businesses grow drives us and many of our initiatives. We want to continue to help small businesses unlock their full potential by giving them the skills to succeed and [...]
Feedback sought on rules for taxing certain land sales
[ad_1] The rules that tax certain sales of land contain exclusions from tax for people who use that land as their main home, residence or business premises. However, these exclusions are not meant to apply [...]
Xero app partner Practice Ignition lands A$26 million tech investment
[ad_1] Xero has over 800 app partners, and some are truly setting new standards for innovation and customer satisfaction. Near the top of that list is Practice Ignition, as its five-star reviews attest. If you [...]
Open Banking: No pain, no gain
[ad_1] Edward Berks, Director of Business Platform (EMEA) at Xero, shares his views on the ever-changing landscape around Open Banking and PSD2. As a Xero customer or partner, you’ll know how great bank feeds are. [...]
Payrolling of benefits for company cars is now live in Xero
[ad_1] We’re thrilled to announce that you can now use Xero Payroll to set up company car benefits, assign them to employees and file PAYE tax on the benefit – as part of your Real [...]
Small businesses know how to impress at ANZLF Awards 2019
[ad_1] At Xero, we’re always looking for ways to support small businesses to succeed and grow. That’s why we were thrilled to sponsor the Trans-Tasman Innovation and Growth Awards this year. Run by the Australia [...]
Keeping pay rolling
[ad_1] Payroll has a huge impact on the UK and its economy, we want to make it easier for everyone. From talking to our 1.8 million subscribers, we know that hiring, paying and managing staff [...]
Set yourself up for career success at Denver Startup Week
[ad_1] Next week, Denver Startup Week returns and our team in Denver is gearing up to celebrate all things entrepreneurial. After all, this is the event that hosted nearly 17,000 people throughout 417 programs and [...]
Playcentre Aotearoa: families learning together
[ad_1] Playcentre provides a sense of community for families. Find out how using Xero benefits the volunteer treasurers at the 420+ Playcentres in Aotearoa. Playcentre is unlike any other early learning service. Driven by the [...]
The platform that powers small business
[ad_1] At Xerocon Brisbane I was delighted to share how the Xero platform is evolving. From our product roadmap to new key partnerships with global finance and technology institutions, I had the pleasure of announcing [...]
Open Banking and PSD2 – an update
[ad_1] It’s been a busy year for us all in the accounting industry. Making Tax Digital, changing the way many businesses submitted VAT returns, kicked off in April. And now there’s PSD2, a European standard [...]
‘Human insights’ will drive the success of small business
[ad_1] The buzz of meeting over 3000 partners at our annual Xerocon event in Brisbane is something I’ll never tire of. It was particularly special this time given I’ve now been in the role for [...]
Driven by purpose: Charting Xero’s customer experience journey
[ad_1] As a business, having a clear purpose and ensuring that everyone understands our ‘why’ is integral. For us here at Xero, that means making life better for people in small business, their advisors and [...]
Which practice management solution is best for your firm?
[ad_1] Whether you’re a solo practitioner in Australia or a national accounting firm with hundreds of employees, you likely have one thing in common: you need practice management software. But with the number of options [...]
Xero partners with GreatSoft in Australia
[ad_1] Australia’s choices in practice-management software just got richer thanks to Xero’s new integration with enterprise solution GreatSoft. The cloud-based practice suite is a recent arrival on Australian shores but has already proved itself in [...]
Xero partners with iwoca in successful bid to improve lending for SMEs in the UK
[ad_1] This morning, we were delighted to hear the news that iwoca, one of our longest standing alternative lending partners, received a grant of £10 million from the Banking Competition Remedies’ (BCR) Capability and Innovation [...]
How A2X helps Amazon and Shopify sellers with e-commerce
[ad_1] Xero’s app marketplace has over 800 apps which help small businesses and their advisors reach their goals. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small businesses thrive. Find out [...]
Xero HQ VAT is now live
[ad_1] We’re delighted to announce that Xero HQ VAT is now live and available to all UK partners – at no additional cost. Xero HQ VAT gives you up-to-date visibility, control, and insight into your [...]
August 2019
Xerocon London 2019: Why you should make it a team affair
[ad_1] We can’t wait for this year’s Xerocon London, running from 13-14 November 2019 and promising to be the best yet. You and your team will hear from our headline speaker, European Space Agency astronaut [...]