The latest accountancy news
February 2018
Error in BEPS Bill
[ad_1] Inland Revenue has become aware of an error in the Taxation (Neutralising Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) Bill currently being considered by the Finance and Expenditure Committee. Wording in the Bill means that the [...]
5 reasons Xerocon Atlanta is the place to be
[ad_1] In June we’re hosting Xerocon in Atlanta! Whether you joined us at Xerocon Austin or not, Xerocon Atlanta is the place to be. With a sensational new lineup of speakers and breakout sessions covering [...]
SOP extends bright-line test
[ad_1] A Supplementary Order Paper released today proposes an amendment for inclusion in the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2017-18, Employment and Investment Income, and Remedial Matters) Bill. The SOP extends the current “bright-line” test from [...]
How numbers have opened up my world
[ad_1] James Devenny is a Senior Partner at Devenny Payne Taxation & Business Services with a unique approach to change. Having overcome so many challenges in life, James uses his story to inspire, motivate and [...]
How data drives growth for my firm and my clients
[ad_1] Mark Lawry is a director of Suntax, a Xero gold partner and data-driven accounting firm with offices in Sunbury and Melbourne. Their mission? To embrace the cloud accounting revolution. Suntax was founded by my [...]
Discover new features in Xero Payroll for UK subscribers
[ad_1] Late last year, our Xero payroll team ran a research study to understand key administrative challenges faced by UK small businesses or their accountants when paying and managing employees. This week we’ll start a [...]
The beauty of insight: implementing apps in your firm
[ad_1] Jo Doye is the creator of CloudBooks, a specialist firm focussed on the hospitality and tourism sector. Her journey into Xero’s apps ecosystem means she’s now more equipped than ever to tackle the day-to-day [...]
Two beautiful days at the South Africa roadshow
[ad_1] Last week, over 1200 accountants and bookkeepers joined us at our South Africa roadshow events in Johannesburg and Cape Town. It was an opportunity to take stock of the challenges and opportunities defining their [...]
Why my clients pay me to prepare their BAS
[ad_1] Kirsten Norman is a BAS agent, business innovator and owner of Biz Whiz Business Solutions, and Xero’s Victoria Bookkeeping Partner of the Year 2017. Every quarter, six million business activity statements are lodged, [...]
Finding a better way – the launch of a new accounting firm
[ad_1] Jason Robinson, a director of RBK Advisory, set out to do things differently – to launch and build the kind of accounting and advisory firm that others were talking about but not actually doing. [...]
Taking Pilates to new heights
[ad_1] There aren’t many people who enjoy being up before dawn, but today I was very glad to be one of those out and about as the sun rose. My destination was the top of [...]
January 2018
Drought relief for affected farmers
[ad_1] Revenue Minister Stuart Nash today welcomed the decision by Inland Revenue to provide support for drought affected farmers in the lower North Island and the West Coast of the South Island through the income [...]
Happy New Year! Ring in 2018 by closing out 2017 payroll
[ad_1] Hope you all had a great holiday and a Happy New Year! Whether we like it or not, year-end is here. For some, this can be a stressful time of year, but no need [...]
How MarketInvoice & Xero are helping Health iQ save lives
[ad_1] Health iQ was set up by Jilani Gulam in 2011 to help patients and save lives across the UK through data analytics. Jilani and his team use vast quantities of complex data, to provide [...]
Meet the accounting technology innovators at Xero Roadshow Asia 2018
[ad_1] 2017 has gone by in a flash and in no time we’ll be getting ready for Xero Roadshow Asia 2018. Taking place on 23 January in Hong Kong and 26 January in Singapore, it’s [...]
December 2017
2017 – the greatest hits
[ad_1] With the year hurtling to a close, it’s time to reflect on some of our favourite releases for 2017. Some were huge, others small, but the thing we’re most proud of here at Xero [...]
This small business owner shares their top tips for the holiday season
[ad_1] During the holiday season, there is little rest for this sleepwear maker. In addition to her side job, Katey Kaiser runs Colorado-based sleepwear brand, Violet Hour Fashion. Katey describes her label as “slow fashion”, [...]
Kowtow: Shaping a business around a sustainable and ethical ethos
[ad_1] Our anatomy of business series focuses on conscious fashion label Kowtow and it’s founder Gosia Piatek. In this five part series we deep dive into Gosia’s business, covering topics such as sustainability, building a [...]
Introducing a better way to invoice
[ad_1] Invoices have come a long way since they arrived in the letterbox. Today, you can send them instantly from your phone, add flexible payment options that help you get paid faster, track when a [...]
Xero Americas: 2017 in review
[ad_1] It’s incredible to look back at my first year as Americas President with Xero and all we’ve accomplished as a global company. 2017 has truly been a year dedicated to creating a future primed [...]
How to secure finance and turn your dream into a reality
[ad_1] By Marnus Broodryk, Shark Tank SA Investor and Xero Gold Partner We live in a world of thwarted brilliance. For every Steve Jobs-level visionary, there are a thousand individuals with equal talent and ability [...]