The latest accountancy news
October 2018
Talking about the business side of your salon
[ad_1] I’m in awe of hairdressers. Whether you are a sole trader working from home, rent a chair in a salon, or own your own salon. You make the experience look effortless, standing on your [...]
R&D tax bill introduced
[ad_1] The Minister of Research, Science and Innovation introduced the Taxation (Research and Development Tax Credits) Bill today. The Bill includes the proposed legislation for the Government’s R&D tax incentive package, previously announced on 3 [...]
How Xero helps the franchise model grow the small business economy: Green Acres
[ad_1] “The Green Acres mission statement of ‘creating quality time’ is enabled by our Xero partnership” – Jason Hill, General Manager, Green Acres Small businesses are the powerhouse of all economies because as a group [...]
Brave New World
[ad_1] RBK Advisory were awarded Accounting Partner of the Year (2018) at the Xero Awards. Here, Director of RBK Jason Robinson talks more about their business journey. From working in shared workspaces and business centres, [...]
Don’t call me a bookkeeper
[ad_1] Don Grgic from Business Boost Centre was recently awarded Bookkeeper of the Year (2018) in the annual Xero Awards. Here he tells us more about his business journey. My business may offer bookkeeping services, [...]
Helping Small Businesses and Advisors Do More With Data
[ad_1] Advances in technology are increasingly making data the most important resource a business has at its disposal. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning features are increasingly leveling the playing field by giving small businesses, accountants [...]
How ServiceM8 helps trades and service businesses get the most from their time
[ad_1] Our app marketplace has over 700 apps to help small businesses and their advisors reach their goals. Each month we celebrate an app partner who really stands out for helping small businesses succeed. Our [...]
Proposed new rules for GST on low-value imported goods announced
[ad_1] In his speech today at the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand tax conference, the Minister of Revenue announced proposed new rules for GST on low-value imported goods. The proposed changes would require offshore suppliers [...]
Making Tax Digital for VAT pilot goes live
[ad_1] HMRC has this week launched the Making Tax Digital for VAT pilot. This is a big step forward for HMRC who have now opened the trial publicly to businesses ahead of the April 2019 [...]
SOP to June tax bill on bloodstock changes released
[ad_1] A Supplementary Order Paper released yesterday proposes changes to the tax treatment of bloodstock for inclusion in the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2018-19, Modernising Tax Administration, and Remedial Matters) Bill, introduced into Parliament on 28 [...]
Xero Central keeps getting better – introducing discussions
[ad_1] As you know, Xero Central is now the home for all types of Xero support articles. To make it even more useful, a new discussions feature now lives right in Xero Central. You can [...]
TVNZ and Xero bring you Business Insights
[ad_1] We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with TVNZ to bring you ‘Business Insights’; a weekly segment providing up-to-date market insights with a special focus on small business. This segment gives us the opportunity [...]
Xero Projects – connecting to more of Xero
[ad_1] As part of Xero, Projects utilizes the power of the entire platform. You wouldn’t duplicate your bank data so why duplicate your time and costs. With the most recent improvements to Xero Projects, and [...]
Asia: A Xero growth story in the making
[ad_1] The huge presence of our Asia partners at the recent Xerocon Brisbane 2018 had me reflecting on the exciting growth story that is Asia. Xerocon Brisbane this year played host to than 3,500 accountants [...]
HR software: looking beyond processing payroll
[ad_1] Processing payroll is even easier now with options such as excel and batch payments using Internet Banking. So why should you pay to use a HR software? As one of our integrated HR software [...]
Xero Global Release Update September 2018
[ad_1] Check out the latest updates for small businesses and partners, plus a peek at what’s coming soon. Don’t forget, Xero changes and release updates can be found in Xero Central or keep an eye [...]
Here is the list of exhibitors to watch out for at Xero Roadshow Asia 2018
[ad_1] Preparations are underway for our second series of Asia Roadshows which will take place on 20 November in Hong Kong and 23 November in Singapore. The events will be bigger and better this year [...]
Xero Roadshow: Learning & earning across the US & Canada
[ad_1] We’re excited to be kicking off our annual Xero Roadshow in the US and Canada. This fall, we’re giving accountants and bookkeepers the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in the industry and [...]
The Xero NZ Roadshow is coming!
[ad_1] It’s that time of year again – our epic annual Xero NZ Roadshow is coming to a town near you! We’re getting ready to travel the country, visiting 16 locations around New Zealand from [...]
A better advisor directory search means you’ll be found more easily by potential clients in your area
[ad_1] We’re pleased to tell you that the advisor directory improvements you’ve asked for are beginning to roll out. These enhancements mean that your practice will appear to more small businesses in your area that [...]
R&D tax incentive package announced
[ad_1] The Government announced its R&D tax incentive package this morning. Key features include: - a credit rate of 15%; - a $120 million cap on eligible expenditure; - a minimum R&D spending threshold of $50,000 [...]