The latest accountancy news
July 2019
Small business, big impact: Revitalising communities across Australia
[ad_1] Of Australia’s 2.1 million small businesses, 400,000 employ just four people or less. But while they may be micro in size, the impact they have on our community is immeasurable. From 1 July, these [...]
KiwiSaver bill introduced
[ad_1] Revenue Minister Stuart Nash introduced the Taxation (KiwiSaver, Student Loans, and Remedial Matters) Bill into Parliament last Thursday. The Bill contains proposals to simplify and modernise the administration of KiwiSaver and student loans repayments, [...]
How AccountKit became the toolkit for accountants
[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 [...]
June 2019
The big ideas shared at Xerocon San Diego 2019
[ad_1] Last week at Xerocon San Diego, we welcomed inspiring guest keynote speakers to the stage who delivered unique messages about being bold, innovative, and dreaming big. We’ve compiled some of the highlights of our [...]
Paving the path forward for Canadian open banking
[ad_1] The concept of open banking is rapidly gaining traction around the world and is poised to reshape the financial landscape in Canada. Open banking refers to the use of application programming interfaces (APIs), which [...]
GST bill enacted
[ad_1] The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2019–20, GST Offshore Supplier Registration, and Remedial Matters) Act received Royal assent on Wednesday. The legislation enables the collection of GST on low-value imported goods, and also includes measures [...]
Diversity and Inclusion in Tech – how can we do better
[ad_1] Not long after the tragic and violent mosque attacks in Christchurch on 15 March 2019, I received an email from Neil Hamilton, CEO of Canterbury Tech and our local cheerleader for all things tech. [...]
Celebrating Pride Across the Americas
[ad_1] Across offices globally, Xero takes pride in celebrating all employees with diverse backgrounds and cultures by ensuring the inclusion of all groups. At Xero, inclusion means all employees have a sense of belonging and [...]
Wellbeing is a collective responsibility
[ad_1] The conversation around mental health and wellbeing has become a nationwide topic of discussion – and about time too. New Zealand has been vastly under resourced when considering mental health and wellbeing support so [...]
How app partners can make the most of Xero’s new app marketplace
[ad_1] Xero’s sleek redesign of our app marketplace makes it easier than ever for advisors and small businesses to discover and choose the apps they need to optimise how their business runs. These updates put [...]
Xero’s beautiful business just got bigger in Asia!
[ad_1] Xero Asia has come a long way, from our humble beginnings in a co-working space with five employees just 3 years ago, to the present day 35-strong team that is growing rapidly into our [...]
Cash flow: the challenge all startups and SMEs face
[ad_1] Launching and running a business is no easy feat. Entrepreneurs wear many hats, and some may not have the training or know-how to manage the financial aspect of their ventures. Founders may overlook accounting [...]
Xerocon San Diego: Communities of Purpose
[ad_1] It’s been a fantastic two days in beautiful San Diego spending time with over 1000 Xero partners at the Americas Xerocon. We’ve built a strong and growing Xero community across the region and the [...]
A stall owner’s top tips for making a mark at Finders Keepers Market
[ad_1] ONE.CHEW.THREE all started with a brand new tooth. While on maternity leave with two young boys to look after, Elisa Reeves became obsessed with finding the perfect baby safe alternative to all of the [...]
Residents of Rewired: Powered by Flossie
[ad_1] Welcome to Residents of Rewired! It’s an occasional series about some of the interesting residents we have nestled in our new Auckland co-working space. We chat to them about their ventures, their passions, some [...]
Xero Global Release Update – May 2019
[ad_1] Check out the latest updates for small businesses and advisors, plus a peek at what’s coming soon. Xero changes and release updates can be found in Xero Central or keep an eye on the [...]
SOP to tax bill – providing IRD numbers for all property transfers
[ad_1] Supplementary Order Paper No. 248 to the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2019–20, GST Offshore Supplier Registration, and Remedial Matters) Bill was released today. It includes a proposal that would require all buyers and sellers [...]
What it means to be a ‘beautiful business’
[ad_1] “Love” and “accounting” are not two words you would usually hear in the same sentence. But at Xero, we enjoy walking around in our company-branded t-shirts because it opens up conversations with business people [...]
GST on low-value imported goods application date
[ad_1] Cabinet agreed today to give offshore businesses until 1 December 2019 to get their systems ready for the new GST on low-value imported goods measure. For more information see the Minister of Revenue’s media statement and [...]
Fieldays 2019: Our invaluable partner community
[ad_1] And that’s a wrap for another amazing year at Fieldays! Xero has been coming to Fieldays since 2014, with the launch of the “Farming in the Cloud” initiative with Figured. We’re here to show [...]
UK Xero Roadshow 2019 on Twitter
[ad_1] Xero’s 2019 Roadshow series has come to an end. For six weeks, we travelled up and down the country hosting 12 roadshows in over 11 cities – including brand new locations. Our amazing community [...]