The latest accountancy news
March 2018
How to get the most out of pre-conference workshops this conference season
[ad_1] Spring and Summer are just around the corner, and do you know what else is? Xerocon Atlanta! As always, we’re bringing you a day of pre-conference workshops to make sure you start your Xerocon [...]
Celebrating International Women’s Day
[ad_1] Happy International Women’s Day (IWD). This is a day that has been celebrated for over 100 years to recognise the achievements of women, the progress made in terms of gender equality, and a reminder [...]
February 2018 Xero global release update
[ad_1] That’s a wrap for February! Grab a cuppa and settle in, the start of this year is jammed full of product updates. Read about our early-year product releases for small businesses and partners and [...]
Together Xero and Nifty Grants aim to help free the flow of cash to small business clients
[ad_1] With cash flow a major concern for many small businesses, and the latest figures from Xero Small Business Insights showing that 44% of businesses were cash flow negative in December, bookkeepers and accountants are [...]
Minister's address to the 2018 IFA conference
[ad_1] The Minister of Revenue, Hon Stuart Nash, spoke at the International Fiscal Association’s conference over the weekend. The Minister focussed on the current priorities facing the Government, particularly measures currently being considered to make [...]
The next chapter for Xero
[ad_1] Some big news today that I’m excited to share. This morning we’ve announced to the market (via this release) that after 11+ massive years of being CEO I’m passing the baton to Steve Vamos [...]
Snapshots from the Small Business Insights panel tour
[ad_1] This month, we kicked off the Xero Small Business Insights panel tour for 2018. We headed to Adelaide, Melbourne and Newcastle where we unpacked the key challenges and opportunities in each region. Each panel [...]
How Xerocon Atlanta can give you the tools to set your firm apart
[ad_1] There is perfect alignment with Xerocon Atlanta and its host city. Atlanta, Georgia is the Hollywood of the South, where “action!” is the call of the day. The same can be said for our [...]
Tax Working Group Chair’s address to the 2018 IFA conference
[ad_1] Sir Michael Cullen, Chair of the Tax Working Group, spoke at the International Fiscal Association’s conference today. In his speech he discussed some of the issues facing the tax system and the focus of [...]
5 things you need to know about GDPR
[ad_1] No doubt you’ve heard a lot recently about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It’s an important piece of legislation, yet some organisations are underprepared. With less than three months until the deadline [...]
Announcing the new Xero HQ integration for Google Hangouts Chat
[ad_1] Collaboration is a great problem solver. At Xero, we’re passionate about improving communication between small business owners and their advisors. That’s why we’re excited to announce today our partnership with Google Cloud for the [...]
February 2018
Government to retain payroll subsidy
[ad_1] The Minister of Revenue announced yesterday that the Government intends to retain the subsidy paid to PAYE intermediaries for a further two years. The subsidy is currently paid to PAYE Intermediaries for managing the [...]
Get ready for payroll year end with Xero!
[ad_1] It’s that time of year again! Over the next few weeks we’ll share some handy hints and tips on how to simplify Payroll Year end with Xero. We had lots of positive feedback on [...]
It’s your time: make the most of Roadshow Australia
[ad_1] After heading to 20 locations, meeting hundreds of partners, and handing out thousands of jelly beans, the Australian roadshow has come to an end for 2018. Our team of experts hit the road for [...]
Shh! Get a sneak peek of what’s in store at Xerocon Atlanta
[ad_1] This June, hundreds of accounting professionals will be heading to Xerocon in Atlanta. They will be taking advantage of amazing content, the chance to network with each other and to learn how to make [...]
How high integrity accounting puts partners at the center of business banking
[ad_1] Banks want to lend. Businesses want to borrow. On the face of it, this seems like a perfect match. But for reasons that baffle many small businesses, loans often remain elusive. That’s changing, though, [...]
Getting ready for Xero Roadshow UK
[ad_1] With 2,500 UK accountants and bookkeepers signed up for Xero Roadshow UK, we’re in for a huge series of events for 2018! In each of our 10 full-day events, we’ll be covering everything you [...]
Employment and investment income bill reported back
[ad_1] The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2017–18, Employment and Investment Income, and Remedial Matters) Bill, introduced on 6 April 2017, was reported back to Parliament today. For more information see the bill as reported back [...]
The challenges of change management
[ad_1] Shaye Thyer is National Cloud and Advisory Specialist at BDO. A recent conversation with a colleague forced her to consider how change is managed, challenged, then executed within more traditional accounting firms. I met [...]
Predictions for small business technology in 2018 from Xero app partners
[ad_1] Technology continues to revolutionise small business, and for those ready to embrace the opportunity, 2018 promises to be an exciting year. So what are the top technology trends your small business or advisory practice [...]
How these two accountants forged a partnership made in the cloud
[ad_1] They met at a Xero event. It was a chance meeting, where they stood next to each other in the valet line, brought together by a shared excitement to learn and network with their [...]