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5 Exciting updates announced at last week’s Xerocon

Xerocon 2015

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,... Read more

5 Exciting updates announced at last week’s Xerocon

Xerocon 2015

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,... Read more

Converting to the blue side: Why your business needs Xero

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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... 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... Read more

Xero announces new updates and features

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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... Read more

Accounting Systems 101: The facts about Cloud accounting

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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... 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... 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.... Read more

542 Partners in 2014

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... Read more

Cloud Accounting: 5 common myths BUSTED

How to choose a business accountant 101, by 542 Partners

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... Read more