Xero Sponsors Scholarships to Promote Diversity in Accounting
Natalia Arriaga, an incoming junior at Winthrop University, received the Mary T. Washington Award at Xerocon New Orleans.
Natalia Arriaga, an incoming junior at Winthrop University, received the Mary T. Washington Award at Xerocon New Orleans.
While small business growth seemed to be nearly double the pre-pandemic average, this was largely due to higher prices rather ...
Accounting technology provider Xero Limited has announced the appointment of Brian McAndrews as an independent non-executive director to its Board, effective February 2, 2022. Based in Seattle, Washington, Brian is a professional director who brings extensive experience from his career as an executive and CEO driving growth and innovation for leading technology, software-as-a-service and cloud-based […]
Combine small business payroll software with your online accounting. Xero Payroll not only manages the tasks you have to do, it automatically updates your accounts too. Xero Payroll also provides tools for tracking working hours and approving leave with controlled access for employees. Plus, you can easily give employees self-service access from any device with the […]
Whether you’re self-employed, an independent contractor or a freelancer – Xero TaxTouch is made for you. Discover how a simple swipe delivers a fast, easy and completely mobile solution that organizes and manages your ...
Frequently I hear that cloud technology and anytime/anywhere accounting is here now, it's great, it's what all accountants should be using and encouraging their clients to use, and this new technology will free the accountant to do what he or she was actually trained to do. But exactly what is that? Many accountants, particularly small practitioners, actually were trained to do compliance work - trial balances, write-up work, tax return preparation. Automate these services and what have you got left?
We seem to have reached a point in the accounting profession where accounting firms that want to grow and continue to be successful have embraced the need for technology. In doing so, they are turning over many of the mundane footing and ticking and balancing and reconciling and data entry activities to the software that runs on their various mechanical devices.
Already public in New Zealand and Australia, Xero is now valued at $2.7B and part of the rising cloud economy.