Xero updates points system for U.S. partner program
Starting November 2016, partners will earn 2 points for each Xero Business Edition org on their billing account or that they have been invited into. This means you'll no longer need to be the firm paying for the Xero org to get credit for the org as part of the Xero Partner Program.
Highlights from Xerocon San Francisco
Wow. That was a blur! Xerocon was August 15 to 17 at Pier 27 in sunny San Francisco this year. Over 500 accountants and bookkeepers were in attendance. Here are the highlights.
LedgerSync: A Bridge to the Cloud
Accounting and bookkeeping are all about the cloud these days. But not every firm is ready to make the switch. If you're sticking with desktop for a while longer, LedgerSync can give you some of the benefits of the cloud at a very reasonable price.
Why Xero's Boring Wells Fargo Announcement Is Actually a Big Deal
If you’re anything like me, you saw the headlines this week about Xero integrating with Wells Fargo and got really excited. Then you read the details of the new partnership — and felt kind of underwhelmed. I think that’s because the biggest news is not what’s happening in the short term, but what is possible in the future as a result of this new relationship.
Best Cloud Accounting Blogs of 2016
Here are 12 of the best accounting technology blogs that I’ve come across in my time as a cloud accountant and technology consultant.
Why I'm Going for the CPA
Is the CPA license relevant anymore? As a cloud accountant serving small businesses, is it worth the trouble to obtain and maintain a license? I think so. Read my post on Going Concern for the four reasons I'm taking the time to sit for the CPA exams this year.
Shoeboxed takes a stand against North Carolina's HB2
Taylor Mingos, founder of receipt scanning and document management service Shoeboxed, speaks out against North Carolina's House Bill 2 (the "Charlotte bathroom bill").
Listen to Pricing Power Ep. 82: "Technology and the Future"
Thanks to Steve Major for having me as a guest on his podcast, Pricing Power! Among many other things, Steve and I discuss the future of bookkeeping technology and what that means for the accounting profession. Spoiler Alert: The future will be automated. (listen)
How the Blockchain Will Disrupt Banking
Paul McMeekin argues that in 3-5 years, private blockchains will begin to significantly disrupt the consumer payments industry — with significant benefits for participating banks and their customers.
Bill.com upgrades Inbox and drops price of data entry
Some excellent news for Bill.com users and accountants — As part of an upgrade to their Inbox feature, Bill.com is dropping the price of the data entry service from $1.99 to 50 cents per bill. A design upgrade should also make the inbox easier and more intuitive to use.