The latest accountancy news
August 2019
“I’m quite shy! If I can have a good time at Xerocon, anyone can”
[ad_1] We’re super excited for this year’s Xerocon London, which runs from 13-14 November 2019 and promises to be the best yet. Xerocon London is an event where everyone thrives – including those who attend solo. [...]
Coming to Xerocon for apps? Here’s a guide to parties & events
[ad_1] There are dozens of reasons to attend Xerocon, but one of the biggest is the chance to explore the ecosystem of apps that integrate with Xero. Over 75 app exhibitors will be on hand [...]
Celebrating National Women’s Day in South Africa with inspiring female entrepreneurs
[ad_1] National Women’s Month in South Africa pays tribute to the over 20,000 women who marched to Pretoria’s Union Buildings to ‘protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women’ on 9 August 1956 – [...]
Swiss DTA updated
[ad_1] New Zealand and Switzerland have signed a protocol updating the double tax agreement between the two countries. The protocol was updated to include model treaty provisions to prevent tax treaty abuse and improve dispute [...]
5 minutes in the hot seat with journalist and Xerocon 2019 speaker Leigh Sales
[ad_1] Welcome to the second post in our series introducing the Xerocon Brisbane 2019 keynote speakers – join us for five minutes in the hot seat with Leigh Sales, one of Australia’s most celebrated journalists. [...]
Updated policy work programme
[ad_1] In an address to the Young International Fiscal Association today, the Finance Minister and Revenue Minister discussed aspects of the Government’s updated tax policy work programme for the next 18 months. The work programme [...]
An employee tells: How Xerocon changed my career
[ad_1] The year was 2017, and then-intermediate accountant Belinda Albert had been tasked with moving her entire practice over to Xero. So when presented with the opportunity to attend Xerocon – the largest accounting technology [...]
Save time lodging contractor payments with TPAR
[ad_1] Taxable Payment Annual Report (TPAR) lodgments are fast approaching their due date of 28 August for the last financial year and this year it’s going to be easier than ever before with Xero. You [...]
How Chaser grew their debt tracking app through Xero’s ecosystem
[ad_1] Xero’s app marketplace has over 700 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 [...]
Accounting Income Method (AIM) for Provisional Tax – what you need to know
[ad_1] In New Zealand, provisional tax has long been recognised as a stress point for small businesses. Many small business owners struggle to grasp the concepts of provisional tax and terminal tax. This isn’t surprising, [...]
Xerocon London: “The Glastonbury for accountants”
[ad_1] As we approach Xerocon London 2019, we spoke to Sharon Pocock, Managing Director and Chief Innovator of Kinder Pocock. In 2012, she discovered Xero and hasn’t looked back since. She says that while she [...]
VAT: Domestic reverse charge in the construction industry
[ad_1] The Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) in the construction industry starts 1 October 2019. The regulation intends to cut down on “missing trader” fraud, where companies receiving high net amounts of VAT from their customers [...]
Xerocon speaker Nigel Latta on the science of influence
[ad_1] Welcome to the first post in our series introducing the Xerocon Brisbane 2019 keynote speakers. Join us for five minutes with Nigel Latta, a New Zealand clinical psychologist who has worked for over two decades [...]
July 2019
CaliWoods: Mission to eliminate single-use plastic
[ad_1] In support of Plastic Free July, we’re showcasing a few of our small business customers who are embracing sustainability as part of their business model. CaliWoods is a Social Enterprise that provides eco-alternatives for [...]
Digital CPA to Dance Dad: Committing to a mindset shift
[ad_1] Jay Kimelman, Founder and CEO of the digital CPA, shares what inspires him, and how it is our mindset that determines our commitment to achieving our goals. As I sit here reflecting on my [...]
Celebrating one year of Xero in Canada
[ad_1] It’s been a little more than one year since we officially launched Xero in Canada, giving small businesses and accountants access to leading-edge AI and machine learning technology on a global cloud accounting platform. [...]
Congratulations to all our finalists!
[ad_1] Congratulations to everyone who submitted a nomination or was nominated by someone for a Xero award. We received an overwhelming response and have had the pleasure – and the challenge – of reviewing all [...]
Tax Working Group papers released
[ad_1] Advice provided to the Minister of Finance and Minister of Revenue related to the Tax Working Group is now available. This includes policy reports, briefing notes, and emails prepared by Inland Revenue and the Treasury. [...]
Tech outreach in action
[ad_1] At Xero we believe that valuing diverse ideas leads to innovation, as well as inclusion. A diverse workforce reflects our global small business customer and partner communities and allows us to be relevant and [...]
Sienna Byron Bay: The Beauty of Sustainability
[ad_1] In support of Plastic Free July, we’re showcasing a few of our small business customers who are embracing sustainability as part of their business model. A beauty brand with a mission Sienna Byron Bay [...]
The evolution of Xerocon London (in numbers)
[ad_1] Xerocon will be taking place at ExCeL London on 13-14 November 2019 and to celebrate we’ve gathered some fun and insightful figures that demonstrate the growth of the most beautiful and innovative accounting event. [...]