The latest accountancy news
March 2019
Xero UK Equivalency Certification: Empowering the next generation of advisors
[ad_1] At Xero, a lot of our efforts go into supporting accountants and bookkeepers as their roles evolve. Educating and empowering them through the right tools and skills is as important as the software itself. [...]
Balance for better and what it means to us
[ad_1] The theme this year for International Women’s Day is Balance for Better. The better the balance, the better the world. For Xero, when we think about balance and diversity we also think about the [...]
Challenging Expectations is The True Meaning of International Women’s Day
[ad_1] The broad participation of women in the workforce is still very new. In my grandparents generation, it was relatively rare for a woman to work outside of the home. In 1940, 25.4 percent of [...]
Celebrating success: 31 Xero partners and Xeros recognised in the Women In Accounting Top 50
[ad_1] The lights of 31 Xero partners and team members shone even more brightly today as they were celebrated in the Women in Accounting Top 50 shortlist, released on International Women’s Day. The nominations called [...]
The decline of desktop: why these small businesses switched to the cloud
[ad_1] While the connectivity offered through cloud accounting has become the modern standard for many small businesses, it can seem hard to make the first step. But those who have done so have never looked [...]
The impact of Brexit on small businesses: where to go for advice
[ad_1] Small businesses are facing more uncertainty than ever before. It’s still unclear whether Brexit will get delayed, if the UK is going to leave the EU without a deal, or if there will be [...]
SOP to tax bill about proposal to extend the Commissioner’s care and management role released
[ad_1] Supplementary Order Paper No. 193 to the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2019–20, GST Offshore Supplier Registration, and Remedial Matters) Bill was released today. The Supplementary Order Paper reintroduces the proposal to extend the Commissioner [...]
Xero to provide crucial mental health support to Kiwi small businesses
[ad_1] Mental health continues to be a major topic of focus across New Zealand, with an estimated 25 percent of the workforce diagnosed with mental health issues. The government’s Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry last [...]
Bricks and Clicks Episode 2: Getting started online
[ad_1] In episode two of the Kochie’s Business Builders docuseries Bricks and Clicks on Channel 7, our excited retail small businesses have arrived at International Towers in Sydney for their first sprint weekend. Over the [...]
Minister's address to the 2019 IFA conference
[ad_1] The Minister of Revenue, Hon Stuart Nash, spoke at the International Fiscal Association’s conference on Friday. The Minister focussed on the Tax Working Group's recommendations and the next steps, the Government's tax policy work [...]
Three Reasons to Attend Xerocon San Diego 2019
[ad_1] In June, we’re hosting Xerocon in San Diego! Featuring speakers, breakout sessions, networking, tools and technology, and lots of fun, Xerocon San Diego has something for everyone. We got in touch with some of [...]
Your questions on Single Touch Payroll as an advisor answered
[ad_1] The ATO recently made Single Touch Payroll (or STP) compulsory for all businesses. How will this change affect you as an advisor? We’ve got you covered with all the top questions on STP answered. [...]
Xero Roadshow Australia 2019 in review: Going beyond Xero
[ad_1] Just like that, another Australian Xero roadshow tour has finished. I believe it has been the best one ever and it was made all the more special with the participation of Xero app ecosystem. [...]
Ready for another UK payroll year end? Xero will make it easy
[ad_1] We’re gearing up to help you through another successful payroll year end in the UK, and over the next few weeks we’ll share what’s new, updated and upcoming. Our guidance and tips will remove [...]
February 2019
Xero Roadshow Australia 2019: Thrive as a digital practice
[ad_1] After three weeks in 19 locations, alongside almost 7,000 bookkeepers and accountants, the Xero Roadshow has come to a close for another year. Over 40 Xero team members and nine app partners took to [...]
Bricks and Clicks Episode 1: Meet the retailers
[ad_1] The new Kochie’s Business Builders documentary special ‘Bricks and Clicks’ kicked off yesterday on Channel 7, working to transform retailers into global online brands. The first episode featured millionaire mentor Jane Kay, the founder [...]
R&D tax incentive draft guidance material now available
[ad_1] The Taxation (Research and Development Tax Credits) Bill is being considered by Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee. This Bill proposes a new tax incentive for businesses conducting research and development. Inland Revenue has released [...]
Partner Pages 2019: Head in the cloud
[ad_1] In 2017, Imagine Accounting rose like a phoenix. Not only had they transformed their brand with a new name (previously Caunt and Lowbeer), new premises and new IT provider – they also moved their [...]
The impact of Brexit on small businesses: why you need an accountant
[ad_1] Small businesses have a lot to deal with in 2019. There’s the question of how they are going to navigate Brexit, but that’s not the only thing. They’ve also got Making Tax Digital to [...]
Partner Pages 2019: The difference
[ad_1] Bill Mavropoulos and Tom Palmieri founded VT Advisory on 1 July 2018. Well-meaning colleagues and friends tried to give them advice about acquiring large numbers of clients with simple needs and using technology and [...]
SOPs to the June 2018 tax bill released
[ad_1] Supplementary Order Papers to the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2018–19, Modernising Tax Administration, and Remedial Matters) Bill were released yesterday. Supplementary Order Paper No. 188 contains proposals to make directly funded disability support payments [...]