Companies across the accountancy field are currently working more efficiently, with some suggesting they may continue to working from home after the government’s restrictions are lifted. “The staff have been listing all of the positive things that they found about working digitally. This ranges from everything – from saving on commuting expenses and having better […]

Executive Summary In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, many financial advisory firm owners are facing tremendous uncertainty about the future of their businesses. And even those business owners who have planned ahead for cyclical downturns may still have to make hard choices about how best to navigate the current turmoil and ensure the long-term […]

Executive Summary Enjoy the current installment of “weekend reading for financial planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that, with the explosive popularity of the $350B Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses over the past week, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin is already seeking a $250B expansion to ensure that the dollars don’t […]

Executive Summary Now that the initial shockwaves of the coronavirus pandemic have passed, and individuals around the globe are adjusting to the current state of affairs, financial advisors are immersed in the process of updating clients’ financial plans to understand whether or how the recent market volatility has actually impacted them. As while the perpetual […]

To our Xero community,  We’re facing a truly unprecedented time as COVID-19 impacts every aspect of our lives. Xero is here to help and support you throughout this time. I have recorded a message below to outline what we are currently doing to get through this together. Myself and the Xero team would like to […]

Executive Summary Last month, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress, introducing a $2 trillion emergency fiscal stimulus package to provide relief to individuals, businesses, healthcare providers, and government entities from the economic damage resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic. While many advisors have become intimately familiar with the $349 […]

If you’re an Australian business, you may have heard about JobKeeper. The federal wage subsidy will be a lifeline for small businesses, and it will also add a layer of compliance. That’s why we’ll be enhancing Xero Payroll this month to make processing JobKeeper payments simple and let you focus on your business.  Read on […]

Xero HQ Payroll helps accountants and bookkeepers stay on top of their clients’ payroll and compliance, with a single aerial view of all payroll tasks. It makes payroll work easier, faster and more efficient, so you can spend less time hunting for information and more time supporting your clients through this difficult time. Unlike spreadsheets, […]