The latest accountancy news
January 2019
Here’s why 2019 will ‘make real waves’ for Aussie small businesses
[ad_1] This article first appeared on Yahoo Finance. Is 2019 shaping up to be a repeat of last on the key issues for small businesses, such as late payments, access to capital and digital processes? [...]
Making Tax Digital for VAT pilot now open to more businesses
[ad_1] HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced more businesses can now join its Making Tax Digital for VAT pilot. In October 2018 the pilot opened to half a million UK businesses mandated to store digital [...]
Tax bill reported back
[ad_1] The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2018–19, Modernising Tax Administration, and Remedial Matters) Bill, introduced on 28 June 2018, was reported back to Parliament on Wednesday. For more information see the bill as reported back [...]
2019 in tech: What’s in store for the next twelve months?
[ad_1] 2018 saw the launch of Amazon Go, which promised – and delivered – a checkout-free retail experience. It saw Sony create a robot dog, for some reason. It saw Elon Musk…well, Elon Musk had [...]
Congratulations to the winners of the Xero Americas Awards 2018!
[ad_1] As we kick off the new year, we want to spotlight the achievements of our bookkeeping, accounting, and ecosystem partners recognized in the Xero Americas Awards 2018. We’re grateful to everyone involved in the [...]
Introducing bills to mobile
[ad_1] One of the great things about you as Xero users is how openly you reach out with feedback and requests for new features. We take the time to read and understand all feedback we [...]
A new and better way to get support
[ad_1] Watch a short demo to see how using My cases in Xero Central provides a better, more secure way to get help from Xero and to view and manage your support cases. [...]
What to expect in 2019: From the Trenches
[ad_1] Paul Meissner and David Boyar host From the Trenches – Real Life in the Accounting Industry podcast. Subscribe at www.fromthetrenches.com.au. Paul is the founder of Freedom Mentoring David is the managing director and founder [...]
What to expect in 2019 from Australian small business policy
[ad_1] Editor’s note: As we begin 2019, we wanted to get your thoughts on what to expect in the year ahead. So we’ve asked some of the most influential voices in accounting, bookkeeping, technology, and [...]
The future of real estate
[ad_1] Manos Findikakis is CEO & co-founder of the Eview Group, Australia’s first multi-brand real estate network which was established in 2006. A Xero partner and customer, The Eview Group’s unique business model, titled ‘quasi-franchising,’ [...]
What’s the big technology that’s going to change the world in 2019? It’s humans.
[ad_1] Steven Leaney is a Senior Account Manager at Xero and Chartered Accountant. Steven is incredibly passionate about using technology to help improve business success and the lifestyles of their owners. At Xero Steven helps Accountants and Bookkeepers across South Australia and the [...]
Heather Smith’s predictions for industry events for 2019
[ad_1] Heather Smith is focused on helping advisors embrace the add-on marketplace ecosystem. Using her superpower of ‘explanation’ she’s educated over one million people, via her YouTube channel, her Cloud Stories podcast, an online MasterMind [...]
Xero Workpapers gets a tune-up
[ad_1] Preparing workpapers in Xero just got easier, and 2019 promises more fine tuning so it’s a smooth ride to the finish line at tax time. Xero Workpapers gets heavy use at the busiest times [...]
Will you be the next digital mentor for a new Aussie Government initiative?
[ad_1] Is 2019 your year to step up and step out? The Australian Government recently announced an initiative designed to inspire and equip Australian small businesses to thrive in the digital economy – and it’s [...]
Lodge activity statements direct through Xero for small business
[ad_1] Australian businesses who turnover more than $75,000 annually have to lodge a business activity statement (BAS) for their either monthly, quarterly or annually to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to report and pay GST [...]
2018: The year that was in bookkeeping
[ad_1] Editor’s note: To mark the end of 2018, we wanted to get your thoughts on the year that was. So we’ve asked some of the most influential voices in accounting, bookkeeping and technology to [...]
December 2018
Happy holidays from all of us at Xero
[ad_1] As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time to take a well-earned break and reflect on the year – both your professional and personal, achievements and challenges. Reflecting gives you an opportunity to learn [...]
The year that was in Xero Small Business Insights
[ad_1] We’ve just passed the one-year mark at Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI), and it’s been a journey with some unexpected turns. As we close out 2018, we’d like to take a look back at [...]
Xero Central wins Plain English Award
[ad_1] A few weeks back, Xero Central won the Plain English Award for the best website – private sector. The awards are designed to encourage organisations to use simple language rather than corporate doublespeak. If [...]
Xero Global Release Update November 2018
[ad_1] Check out the latest updates for small businesses and partners, 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 feature timeline for [...]
XPAC – why Xero cares about its community, and what we can do about it
[ad_1] My business, Illumin8, is driven to help other business owners get out of bed every day and devote their time to what they value the most. Our team members are constantly investing ourselves into [...]