The government has today (7 January 2020) launched a review into the new off-payroll working rules, known as IR35, that are due to come into effect on 6 April 2020. The review will gather information from affected individuals and businesses, with the government saying it aims to address any concerns about how the IR35 rules […]
Archives for January 2020
Looking to Change Your Accounting Method? Cue Form 3115
As a business owner, you’re responsible for keeping your business’s books in shipshape. To do that, you need to choose an accounting method and stick with it. But as your small business grows, you might need to rethink your accounting method. If you’re looking to shake up your accounting method as your business expands, learn […]
IoT security: What we can learn from recent threats
The Internet of Things (IoT) promises more flexibility and functionality for enterprises than ever before. More connected devices hold the promise of helping enterprises streamline supply chain operations, increase efficiencies and reduce costs within existing processes, enhance product and service quality, and even create new products and services for customers. With a myriad of benefits […]
Accounting for cloud computing: What you need to know
Many companies and accounting firms have been focusing on new standards on revenue recognition and accounting for leases, hedging, and credit losses. But another new FASB standard — on cloud computing costs associated with a service arrangement — became effective for public business entities in fiscal years beginning on or after Dec. 15, 2019, and […]
Tech firm helping Bloomberg campaign lands former Goldman Sachs executive, ex-Facebook employees in hiring blitz
2020 Democratic presidential hopeful and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks during an event to open a campaign office at Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan, on December 21, 2019. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images Mike Bloomberg’s tech company is bolstering its ranks as it starts to assist the billionaire’s campaign for president. […]
How watching TV will change in the 2020s
What will watching TV be like in the 2020s? Amid new gadgets and glitz, the CES tech show in Las Vegas aims to offer some answers, many of which boil down to more streaming and more efforts to glue you to your phone. The show’s keynote addresses, once dominated by computer and chip makers, will […]
Ratan Tata fights to save legacy after Cyrus Mistry court ruling
By P R Sanjai and Upmanyu Trivedi After ousting his protege-turned-foe from the helm of Tata Sons Pvt. in a boardroom coup three years ago, Ratan Tata was looking forward to a partial retirement. Instead, he’s fighting the battle all over again – this time in a court. India’s Supreme Court is expected to hear […]
How accountants can contribute to sustainability
As we enter a new decade, businesses are thinking about ways that they can improve and adapt. At Xero, we recently announced our Net Zero @ Xero initiative to reduce our emissions footprint and offset 100% of what we emit. We’re serious about making a positive impact on our communities and the planet, and we’re […]
Amazon and Future Group to cross-leverage each others’ sales channel
Future Group and Amazon have signed a deal where both companies will use each others’ network to sell products from apparel to grocery, helping them cross-leverage both physical stores and online channel to widen distribution. As part of the agreement, Amazon will be an authorized online sales channel for Future Retail while its stores and […]
Tremor International looks to boost video advertising with News Corp deal
(Reuters) – Marketing firm Tremor International Ltd said on Monday it has agreed to buy video advertising firm Unruly from News Corp, looking to bolster video services by tapping into the Rupert Murdoch-owned firm’s vast network of clients. The London-listed firm said as part of the deal, it would issue about 6.91% of its voting […]