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Xero Global Release Update August 2018

Xero is an award winning and leading online accounting software is designed to make small business easier. Being a Cloud based solution and continuing to grow, they are constantly introducing enhancements and improvements to the software as discussed in this article. Recently released updates (detail description discussed below) Search enhancements to Find & recode Private […]

How to Automate the Employee Expense Process for Small Businesses based in Dubai using Xero

Many small businesses using Xero probably are unaware of a useful third party app called Webexpenses – a cloud based application which automates the employee expense reimbursement process and also integrates with Xero. The employee expense reimbursement can be a painful process for many businesses. For employees who are claiming reimbursement of their expenses, this […]

How Popular is Cloud Accounting? What are the insights to the Cloud accounting benchmark survey?

An Accounting Benchmarking Survey completed in 2018 by GoCardless provides some key insights and information on what other features small businesses can benefit from when maximising their Xero ecosystem. GoCardless surveyed 297 Accounting firms in the UK to understand the impact of cloud technology and their top 5 findings were as follows: Xero was the […]

Why Small Businesses in Dubai Require Accountants Who Go beyond Numbers

What Small business owners want from their accountant has evolved over time. Modern business owners want someone who does more than just their tax returns and bookkeeping. They want a long-term strategic partner with someone who can act as their trusted adviser – and that’s easier to achieve when you present a personal, open and human […]

What are the fines for VAT non-compliance in the UAE? Are there other fees to consider?

The UAE Council of Ministers has adopted Cabinet Decision No.39 of 2017 on Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Cabinet Resolution No.40 of 2017 on Administrative Penalties for Violations of Tax Laws in the UAE. Registration fees Tax registration services and the issuance of an electronic tax registration certificate will […]

GCC VAT Framework Agreement – Summary Notes

The GCC VAT framework agreement was released on the 3rd May 2017. This is a 33 page document which outlines the outcomes from the resolution of the GGC supreme Council meeting which took place on the 9th – 10th December 2015 for the introduction of VAT in the GCC. The framework is not a document […]

Frustrated with your Slow Bookkeeping Process? Want an App to Automate Receipt and Invoice Entry with easy Xero Integration?

When looking for a time efficient solution to enter receipts and expenses there are two stand out Xero third party applications which can help you get a handle on this. They are called Auto Entry and Receipt Bank. Both companies effectively provide the same solution using OCR (Optical Character Recognition technology) and both are rated […]

The 5 steps to best practice when documenting Policy and Procedures (P&P) in the UAE

The rapidly increasing pressure and scrutiny to comply with ever changing regulations such as VAT, GDPR, anti-money laundering (AML), financial auditors and other regulators continue to put organisations under pressure to keep operations ticking smoothly while at the same time being profitable. Documentation of Policy and Procedures (P&P) are the foundation to ensuring such policies […]

What is Hubdoc and how can this newly Xero acquired company help small businesses in Dubai?

In August 2018, Hubdoc was acquired by Xero for $94m, being the largest ever deal conducted by Xero. So what is Hubdoc? Hubdoc is a leading Canadian based, data capture solution which helps accountants, bookkeepers, and small businesses streamline administrative tasks such as financial document collection and data entry. Hubdoc has also been a partner […]

Which Xero Third Party Application is ideal to Integrate Multiple Entities for powerful Consolidated Analytical Reporting and Forecasting?

Do you have multiple business such as a chain of restaurants or multiple office locations in Xero but want a consolidated report and forecasting tool? We discuss the three leading companies (Futril, Fathom and Spotlight) who can provide cost-effective solutions without the need to use Excel. These solutions are able to integrate seamlessly with multiple […]

How To Integrate Xero & Shopify to Save you time and Money with your eCommerce Accounting

When running an e-commerce business, the first priority is usually product fit and marketing and the last being accounting and bookkeeping. However, if profitability and cashflow is not tracked from the onset – this can harm your business. Here we discuss how you can connect your Shopify store to Xero to make Accounting seamless. Shopify […]

What is WorkflowMax and how can small businesses in Dubai integrate it with Xero?

Many small businesses in Dubai whom are using Xero may not be aware of the software add-on called WorkflowMax, a powerful end-to-end job management software. Its features to name a few include project tracking, timesheets, reporting, invoicing and job monitoring and is ideal for small and medium businesses across different service industries. WorkflowMax is ideal […]