Government jobs have become more sought-after in this uncertain time of the pandemic, as people seek the security they provide amid rampant job cuts in the private sector. Online coaching providers such as Byju’s, Adda247, Oliveboard, Testbook and ixamBee said there had been a huge increase in demand for coaching and courses that help crack […]
Archives for July 2020
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group acquires 51% stake in video news app Editorji
The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group on Wednesday said it has acquired a majority stake in video-based news app Editorji, a move that marks its foray into the digital news media space. RP-Sanjiv Goenka (RPSG) Group has acquired 51% stake through a combination of primary and secondary transaction in Editorji Technologies, started by former NDTV chief executive […]
Happy 10 year anniversary to our NZ bookkeepers (ICNZB)
The 10 year anniversary of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers New Zealand (ICBNZ) incorporating the NZ Bookkeepers Association brings back so many memories of the phenomenal journey that our bookkeeping industry has been on. From coming up with a name for the association back in December 2009, to forming the founding committee, Melanie Morris shares […]
Spotify expands to Russia and 12 other countries
Spotify on Tuesday launched its music streaming service in Russia, the fastest growing international market for music, and 12 other regions as part of its expansion strategy after breaking into India last year. It will begin offering free and subscription services in 13 new markets, which include Albania, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, […]
Govt caps online classes for students at 3 hrs a day
Releasing the “Pragyata” guidelines for online classes, the Union HRD ministry recommended a cap on daily sessions and their durations for different levels of school students. The guidelines recommended that the duration for online classes for pre-primary students should not be for more than 30 minutes, for classes I to VIII, two online sessions of […]
Getting cloud technology into the hands of Kiwi small business
It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for small business so far. I’ve been both saddened and encouraged to hear from small business owners about how it’s impacted them. And although it’s been a tough time for many, we’ve also seen that in some cases, it’s given small business owners time to reflect on their […]
Improvements to Xero Practice Manager: Report builder and navigation
We’re always working to improve Xero Practice Manager (XPM) so accountants and bookkeepers can find what they need quickly in order to work more efficiently. These latest enhancements will help with speed and accessibility. New search and filtering capability for custom reports in report builder The report builder is one of the most used areas […]
Musk vs Buffett, Gold vs the S&P 500
[embedded content] Join over 40,000 subscribers to The Compound on YouTube! Today on an all new edition of What Are Your Thoughts – Michael Batnick and Josh Brown discuss the hottest topics in the markets, including: * Gold versus the S&P 500, it’s closer than you think! * Today’s emerging market indexes look nothing like […]
Pandemic issues for government financial statement preparers and auditors
The coronavirus pandemic has presented state and local governments and their auditors with many significant changes and challenges that may need to be addressed in governments’ financial statements. Work-from-home adjustments have led to changes in operations and internal controls. Tax payment deadline delays may have been provided, changing the timing of governments’ revenue receipts, and […]
SEC extends remote work policy amid rising coronavirus cases
The SEC will allow most employees to continue working from home at least until October as the Wall Street regulator extends accommodations initiated in response to the coronavirus pandemic. SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said in an email to staff late last week that the agency had been functioning well with employees working remotely and that […]