The latest accountancy news
April 2024
Xero to retire the Planday product in Australia; enters new Deputy Australia partnership
[ad_1] We know how important time, attendance and scheduling (TAS) needs are for any small business. And for Australian employers, we know it is even more important because Australia has some of the most complex [...]
Why we’re calling 2024 ‘the year of the US bank feed’
[ad_1] Bank feeds are a great way to import transactions from your financial institution directly into Xero, so you can easily complete the reconciliation process. But the US is a pretty challenging market when it [...]
Reasons to come and visit Xero at Accountex London 2024
[ad_1] Nothing beats an in-person event. Especially one like Accountex, where the curated speakers, exhibits, and masterclasses mean you can build both your knowledge and industry friendships – all in one place. This year, we’re [...]
Small businesses are hiring: what to consider when growing your workforce
[ad_1] The latest Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data is a good reminder about the important contribution your small business makes to your local community, particularly around job opportunities. There are more people working in [...]
So… what is carbon accounting?
[ad_1] Understanding the environmental impact of your business is critical in today’s business environment — and carbon accounting is a fundamental step in this process. With carbon accounting increasingly becoming another compliance measure mandated by [...]
What is labour productivity and how does it impact your business?
[ad_1] If you or your clients are looking for ways to grow profits, drop prices or pay staff more, then one strategy is to lift productivity in your business. But what is productivity exactly (hint: [...]
Special Reports on new measures
[ad_1] <p style="background: white;">Inland Revenue has produced Special Reports on three of the measures in the newly enacted <a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2024/0011/latest/LMS844218.html">Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023–24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Act 2024</a> to provide early guidance.</p> <p> </p> [...]
Looking for fresh ideas in your business? Why not try a hackathon?
[ad_1] As nearly a thousand of our employees around the globe down tools this week for one of our twice-yearly hackathons, I’ve been reflecting on the purpose and benefits of this practice. Hackathons have been [...]
Make the most out of your Xerocon London trip
[ad_1] It’s with great excitement and anticipation that we announce the winner of Xero Australia’s Xerocon London partner competition. One lucky partner and a guest of their choosing will be treated to flights and accommodation [...]
Five ways to work smarter in Xero this FY25
[ad_1] With the new financial year officially upon us, now is your chance at a fresh start. This means it’s time to revisit goals, set intentions, and level up in order to make the most [...]
Empowering women’s football through Coach Education Scholarships
[ad_1] To further support women’s football worldwide, FIFA has provided 14 Coach Education Scholarships for aspiring female coaches in Aotearoa New Zealand. The scholarships were backed by Xero as part of its global women’s football [...]
March 2024
Xero invoicing: how we’re building a smarter, more flexible future
[ad_1] We recently announced that we’ll be retiring the older version of our invoicing product — classic invoicing — on 2 September 2024. We know you have plenty of questions and concerns about this change, [...]
Govt announces FamilyBoost
[ad_1] <p>The Government has announced that it intends to introduce a FamilyBoost payment as part of Budget 2024. The proposed FamilyBoost will be a new childcare payment made to families with young children to help [...]
To franchise or not to franchise: What should a business consider before taking the leap?
[ad_1] Dive into the world of franchising in this Q&A with Lime Licensing’s CEO, Andy Cheetham, as he shares his expertise, insights, and advice for businesses looking to franchise. How can a business determine if [...]
We’re paying back time with new changes in Xero Payroll
[ad_1] If you’re running a small business that employs staff, you know the administrative ‘to-do’ list can be quite lengthy. Onboarding, managing timesheets, setting wages, processing payroll, preparing for end of financial year… it can [...]
How Xero can support you with Basis Period Reform
[ad_1] In Xero we’ve improved how you adjust your financial year-end settings. To see the latest changes check out this article – setting up your organisation’s financial settings. The start date for Basis Period Reform [...]
Summer Series reflections: making the most of XSBI in your practice
[ad_1] Recently, small businesses have had to navigate some pretty significant headwinds in the macroeconomic environment. Persistent inflation has led to rising interest rates, flowing through to slowing economic growth. The unemployment rate is still [...]
Amendment Paper No 20
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Your 10-step checklist for end of financial year in 2024
[ad_1] We know end of financial year is a busy time, so we’ve prepared a quick 10-step checklist to help you cover your bases at the end of FY24 and start the new financial year [...]
Get set up for the new tax year with Xero Payroll
[ad_1] The end of the financial year is around the corner, so it’s time to review the latest changes and start getting ready to complete your payroll year end. Here are some key updates you [...]
UK mobile app, Xero Go, to be retired
[ad_1] Over a year ago, we launched an early version of Xero Go to see how a purpose built app could help cater for the entry-level accounting needs of the self-employed in the UK. We [...]