The latest accountancy news
September 2018
Research and development tax credit documents released
[ad_1] Documents prepared as part of the advice provided to Ministers on the introduction of a research and development tax credit are now available. Other related documents are also available on the Ministry of Business, [...]
August 2018
Public feedback sought on draft BEPS guidance
[ad_1] Following the enactment of the Taxation (Neutralising Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) Act earlier this year, Inland Revenue is now issuing draft guidance material to help taxpayers comply with the new legislation. Our intention [...]
Tradify: Here’s what you should do at Xerocon to get more trade clients
[ad_1] You’ve probably heard this 23.5 times in the past week, but here it is again: Xerocon is just around the corner! With this in mind, we’ve put down our top tips to grow your [...]
Learn how to recommend the right apps to your clients at Xerocon Brisbane
[ad_1] Technology is constantly changing, with new breakthroughs driving massive advances on previous generations. Automation is totally revolutionising the way small businesses run day-to-day. It brings greater efficiencies, cost savings and the ability to do [...]
See the Power of the Connected Platform at Xero Roadshow Asia 2018
[ad_1] We’re excited to bring back Xero Roadshow for our Asia accounting and bookkeeping partners this November. Taking place on 20 and 23 November in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively, this year’s roadshow focuses on [...]
Behind the scenes working in CX at Xero Denver
[ad_1] As a Team Leader for the Customer Experience team in Xero’s Denver office, I interview many agents who end up working in my department. A large part of my job is to make sure [...]
Building a future we want to live: Professor Genevieve Bell at Xerocon Brisbane
[ad_1] “I always think the most useful thing you can do about the future, rather than be pessimistic or optimistic about it, is just to build one you wanna live in.” Growing up alongside her [...]
Payroll in Xero launches encryption for UK payslip PDFs
[ad_1] As an extra measure to keep you and your employees information nice and safe, UK Payroll administrators will now have password protect payslips when sending them through email. This is now automatically enabled on [...]
Celebrating success: 41 Xero partners named as Women In Finance Awards 2018 finalists
[ad_1] Xero partners look set to steal the show in the Women In Finance Awards 2018, with 41 partners represented across the categories. These accolades recognise leading women across the financial services sector. From big [...]
Fintech gets fiery: panel discussion on open banking heats up
[ad_1] It was always going to be interesting – getting banks and fintechs in the same room to talk about open banking and its future in NZ – and our panel event didn’t disappoint. Kicking [...]
Reflections of Xerocon from a first timer: Tara McGowan
[ad_1] When Tara McGowan from 5 Star Admin first attended a Xerocon in 2017, she was blown away. She shares her insights into what her first year at the event was like, and some tips [...]
Humans of Xero: Donna Torres
[ad_1] Welcome to Humans of Xero! It’s a series about some of the awesome humans that work at Xero. We’ll talk a bit about their work, their passions and what makes them tick. We’d like [...]
Meet our job management experts
[ad_1] There have been a lot of exciting changes happening over the last few months, and we’re excited to welcome Jenny Sheng and Dion Eade, WorkflowMax Account Managers, into the New Zealand Small Business Team. [...]
Xero NZ awarded the rainbow tick
[ad_1] Bringing your whole self to work isn’t always easy, especially when you are part of a minority such as the LGBTIQ+ community. Xero is always looking for new ways to support our people and [...]
Government moves to close GST loophole
[ad_1] Today Minister Nash announced that as part of a Supplementary Order Paper (SOP) to the tax bill currently before parliament, the Government will look to close a GST loophole where not-for-profits arguably don’t have [...]
XSBI event an opportunity to discuss how small businesses are faring
[ad_1] It was great to discuss the state of small business in New Zealand on a panel alongside some inspirational businessmen and women this morning. I always enjoy sitting down with business leaders, and our [...]
Hong Kong DTA updated
[ad_1] An amendment to New Zealand’s double tax agreement with Hong Kong has now entered into force. The amendment widens the exchange of information provisions for the purposes of eradicating tax evasion and avoidance. It [...]
A simple guide to the future with Jamie Skella at Xerocon Brisbane
[ad_1] Ever dreamed of becoming a viral sensation? For Jamie Skella, this was an accidental reality when, in 2017, he posted an article explaining the basics of blockchain in a simple way. He amassed tens [...]
Xero + GoCardless launch integration to help combat late payments
[ad_1] Xero and direct debit payment solution GoCardless have teamed up to launch an integration to help tackle late payments in Australia. Businesses can now accept direct debit payments through GoCardless for Xero, which is [...]
How I found my dream job in sales at Xero
[ad_1] My career hasn’t followed a typical path. Like many young people I went to college without a clear understanding of what I wanted to do. I chose a broad degree to keep my options [...]
Get a step ahead for MTD at Xerocon
[ad_1] Cheryl Price, owner of CH Accountancy & Bookkeeping Ltd – a small firm in Chelmsford – attended her first Xerocon in 2017 and says she wouldn’t miss another one. Having set up her practice at [...]