Resources

Trying to find a high-quality and useful site on the web can often be a time consuming experience. To save you the trouble we have compiled the list of websites below that we have found to be valuable sources of information.

Note: The websites links provided on this page are for general interest only. We do not necessarily endorse any products and services offered by the websites listed on this page.

Here’s why you should join us for UK Roadshow 2026

Bringing our community together Xerocon London was a big event. Big announcements, big ideas and a chance to catch-up with other practices. But the past week has shown how important it is for us... The post Here’s why you should[…]

Ready to vibecode? Put the ‘Rise of the Builder’ era into practice in Melbourne

Recently, we shared how a new wave of advisors and business owners are taking customisation into their own hands using AI tools, Xero’s MCP Server, Lovable integrations, and XeroForce to build custom workflows without... The post Ready to vibecode? Put[…]

To our accountant and bookkeeper community

I wanted to reach out to you all personally, after the past week. A couple of unintended incidents happened, and while we worked quickly to resolve them, we recognise they had an impact on... The post To our accountant and[…]

Celebrating the best of the Xero ecosystem: The 2026 App Award winners

Behind every thriving small business and smooth-running practice is a stack of tools cutting through the noise. The Xero Global App Awards celebrate the brilliant developers and partners who build for the people behind... The post Celebrating the best of[…]

How One Dairy Farmer Ensures His Hard Work Actually Matters | Figured

In farming, effort on its own doesn’t guarantee progress. Farmers and their accountants need to know how to turn hard work into ground gained, building a road map that takes more uncertainty out of farming. That’s exactly what this Southland[…]

The habits helping modern practices pull ahead

The accounting and bookkeeping profession is at an inflection point. Across the US, practices are navigating no shortage of pressure: AI is changing how work gets done, client expectations are rising, and competition is... The post The habits helping modern[…]

MTD for Income Tax: auto-sign up, penalties and getting ahead

The first quarterly deadline for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) has been and gone. On 7 August, hundreds of thousands of sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 in qualifying... The post MTD for Income Tax:[…]

Xero Wins Canstar’s 2026 Most Satisfied Customers Award for Small Business Accounting Software in Australia

Nobody starts a business to spend their Sunday nights doing payroll or reconciling bank accounts. You start a business for more freedom, to follow your passion, or to simply build something that works for... The post Xero Wins Canstar’s 2026[…]

Customizing their way: the rise of the builders

For years, when a small business or advisor hit a workflow problem, the answer was to find an app that solved it or live with a workaround. Building a solution was often costly, and... The post Customizing their way: the[…]

Xerocon Denver 2026: AI-powered workflows for small businesses and accountants

The impact AI can have for small business financial management is no longer something we’re pointing to on the horizon. It’s here, and it’s already reshaping how small businesses and their advisors work every... The post Xerocon Denver 2026: AI-powered[…]

Refer a Friend Programme

Refer friends to Crystal Payroll and earn a $50 NZD credit for each successful sign-up. Share the benefits and watch your rewards grow—start referring today! The post Refer a Friend Programme appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

Why Succession Planning Is NZ's Next Advisory Opportunity | Figured

New Zealand agriculture is staring down the barrel of a massive generational shift. Leading firms are positioned to steer the coming succession conversations, benefiting from those high-value, long-term relationships as a result. So what are they doing differently?

Winter Giveaway 2026 Winners

The winners of our 2026 Winter Giveaway and their lovely photos revealed. The post Winter Giveaway 2026 Winners appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

Crystal Payroll’s Winter Giveaway

Win a cosy winter gift box filled with hot chocolate, Oodie socks and a Le Creuset mug. Enter Crystal Payroll's Winter Giveaway today. The post Crystal Payroll’s Winter Giveaway appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

How Pinion Moves at the Speed of Modern Ag | Figured

In US production agriculture, CapEx is at historic levels, margins are compressed, and the window between opportunities appearing and closing is shrinking. Most advisory firms are still working from data that's weeks old when the call comes in. One major[…]

Why mandatory 2FA matters: strengthening payroll security in a rising threat landscape

iPayroll has introduced mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for Employee Kiosk logins.

What Banks Need From Farming Clients: Event Recap | Figured

Farm debt is growing. So is the complexity of the decisions sitting behind it — succession, capital, risk. At a morning session in Dubbo with Central West NSW accounting firms, one message came through clearly: the adviser's role in all[…]

Scaling to 110+ US Farm Clients on Referrals Alone | Figured

Across the US, it isn’t a lack of capability or effort stopping advisory practices from growing. It's structure. JC Ag Financial Services supports over 110 farms across the US — here's what their operational foundation looks like, and what it[…]

Why Cost of Production Moves When Variable Expenses are Flat | Figured

Variable expenses can hold flat for two or three years and still tell an incomplete story. Below the surface, other costs keep moving — and the farms that don't have full visibility are making crop, land, and marketing decisions from[…]

What a Better Farm Budget Looks Like | Figured

Most farm budgets get built for the bank and filed away the moment they're submitted. Here's why that keeps advisory relationships stuck in compliance territory — and what changes when the plan is actually used.

What Farmers Want From Their Agri Adviser | Figured

Most NZ dairy farmers (83%) rate their accountant as "really valuable" when they receive advisory services. Only 23% say the same for compliance alone. The demand is in your client list—it just isn't being asked for.

The NZ Dairy Teams Building a Better Banking Relationship | Figured

For most New Zealand dairy teams, the bank isn't called in much more than the once-a-year annual loan renewal discussion. Neer Enterprises made a different call—and it's changed how fast they can move.

The Real Value of Agri Advisory: Accountability | Figured

Analysis, forecasting, reporting…these are the things which seem like the most valuable aspects of agri advisory. This Kiwi adviser thinks differently.

Managing payroll for trades & construction

Learn how NZ construction businesses can manage payroll with variable hours, contractors, and job costing using integrated payroll and time tracking systems.

2025 In Focus: A year of delivering innovation

2025 wasn’t just another year of updates, it was a year where MYOB stepped forward for small and medium businesses, and the advisors who support them.

New Zealand Holidays Act reform: What it means

The Holidays Act 2003 has shaped how leave entitlements in New Zealand are calculated and administered. Learn about the Government’s proposed reforms.

Get Ready for April Payroll Changes

From 1 April 2026 updates to the minimum wage, KiwiSaver contribution rates, and the ACC Earners’ Levy employers should be aware of. The post Get Ready for April Payroll Changes appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

Xero Integration Pricing Now Live

Xero’s API pricing changes are now live. Learn how the new fee will affect you and what to expect in Crystal Payroll. The post Xero Integration Pricing Now Live appeared first on Crystal Payroll.

End of financial year key dates for your business

It’s end of financial year time so that means being aware of the key dates for income tax, GST and payroll. Stay up to date with this handy EOFY schedule.

EOFY for first time business owners

EOFY can be a stressful time especially if you’re in your first year of business. But you don’t have to feel like you’re lost in the wilderness, here’s why.

Key things to get on top of for EOFY

There’s nothing like a bit of EOFY pressure to really get you into gear. Here are five key things to get on top of for your end of financial year.

Accounting firms streamline multi-client payroll

Learn how accounting firms can streamline multi-client payroll, reduce errors, and stay compliant with NZ payroll legislation and how iPayroll can help