Last week we packed up and headed south of the boarder to chilly Melbourne for Xerocon 2015. We joined other accountants and finance professionals to hear about (among other things) loads of exciting announcements across the two day event. Overall, Xero in 2015 and beyond is headed for an even more seamless and efficient platform. They truly have the business … Read More
5 Exciting updates announced at last week’s Xerocon
Last week we packed up and headed south of the boarder to chilly Melbourne for Xerocon 2015. We joined other accountants and finance professionals to hear about (among other things) loads of exciting announcements across the two day event. Overall, Xero in 2015 and beyond is headed for an even more seamless and efficient platform. They truly have the business … Read More
Converting to the blue side: Why your business needs Xero
If you want your business to work smarter and faster, cloud accounting software and specifically Xero is our recommendation. Xero’s cloud based system will not only give you a better overview of your finances but will improve collaboration with your team. Guaranteed. So what’ s this thing called the cloud? Think about when you use Internet banking. Every time … Read More
7 features of a good accounting system
We like to think of ourselves as tech-savvy, forward thinking accountants. We love a good accounting system. Nothing gives us more pleasure than transforming a business from an archaic accounting system onto slick, shiny new accounting software. But a good accounting system in 2014 needs to be more than just a super-charged excel sheet. It needs to provide easy-to-understand information … Read More
Xero announces new updates and features
From the Xero blog today… Last month I was at Xerocon Sydney where we announced some of the new Xero features being launched over the next three months. Well, it’s only a few weeks later and the first of these features are live – it’s how we roll. Batch deposits For those of you dealing with customers paying by check/cheque … Read More
Accounting Systems 101: The facts about Cloud accounting
There are oodles of accounting software packages on the market, particularly for small and medium sized businesses. And at 542 you we love our technology, so we’ve always got our fingers on the pulse looking for the best solutions for our clients. Since launching in 2006, Xero has no doubt created a stir in the accounting software market. Their stable … Read More
BAS Backlog? Here’s what to do next
In 2013 the ATO started a program intended to enforce timely lodgement, where taxpayers who haven’t lodged their tax returns and activity statements by their due dates could be referred to an external collection agency for follow up. This extended their current program where taxpayers with overdue tax debts are referred to such agencies. The ATO targets those taxpayers who, … Read More
The grass is bluer on the other side: Why EVERYONE loves Xero
It’s an exciting time for business owners. Thinking back 20 years ago (Craig and Adam were still in high school – just and Stu was just a young whippet), accountants were stuck behind their desks, buried under reams of paper. Fast forward to 2014 and thanks to slick web applications and cloud technology, accounting is an industry that has undergone … Read More
542 Partners in 2014
Looking to 2014 we see great things happening, all of which are only going to improve our service and scope for our clients. Like all good relationships, we think it’s important to share our vision for the coming year and like always, keep the lines of communication open. The lights are on and we’re all home. 2014: A taste of … Read More
Cloud Accounting: 5 common myths BUSTED
As paperless accountants, we make no secret of being advocates for cloud accounting. We do understand however that not all business owners are as eager to join the cloud as we are. Often clients that are tentative to join the cloud are resistant for 5 common reasons: “I don’t trust all the Aps and plugins” Sure, some aps seem to … Read More