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Bookkeeping now fully automated, tax compliance not far behind

Accounting Today

A recent report from CPA.com says that semi-autonomous AI bots are already completing bookkeeping workflows start to finish, fully automating the process.

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Streamline tax time: Xero now supports partnership tax in the UK

Xero

We’re excited to announce that partnership tax has arrived in Xero Tax. You can now manage most of your clients’ tax needs – corporate, personal, and ordinary partnerships – in one simple, secure platform. Your practice can now gain all the benefits of Xero Tax across your ordinary partnership clients.

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Introducing Xero Simple, a plan to support you with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Xero

The next phase of Making Tax Digital is coming. In April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will be introduced, and its set to shake up the record keeping, reporting and tax requirements for self-employed people and landlords. MTD for IT filing will be available in all Xero business plans.) Whats next?

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What’s new in Xero – December 2024

Xero

This month, we’ve introduced updates designed to help you to get paid faster, streamline tax rules and regulations compliance, and manage your sales tax with ease. With enhancements from the ability to send invoices via SMS to improvements in Xero Tax and sales tax reporting, we continue to make Xero even better.

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Xero Simple is here for small businesses

Xero

From April 2026, small businesses, sole traders and landlords will need to change how they report income tax to HMRC. New legislation, known as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT ), is set to be introduced, sparking a shift in financial reporting requirements. The MTD for IT rollout will happen in phases.

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Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: Here’s how they differ

Intuit

What’s the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? We’ll define each, explore the differences between bookkeeping and accounting, and discuss what it takes to pursue roles in the fields. We’ll define each, explore the differences between bookkeeping and accounting, and discuss what it takes to pursue roles in the fields.

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Optimism declines among accountants

Accounting Today

The shift signifies growing apprehension across Main Street accounting firms serving as advisors on tax, payroll and compliance decisions amid a backdrop of historic tariff actions, continued inflation and unpredictable tax and trade policies. All rights reserved.