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Accounting vs bookkeeping

SMALL BUSINESS

Accounting vs. bookkeeping: Clearing up the confusion

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what the difference is between an accountant and a bookkeeper, you’re not alone. Many business owners use the terms interchangeably, assuming they mean the same thing. However, while accounting and bookkeeping often go hand-in-hand, they’re distinct roles with unique responsibilities – and understanding these differences can help you make

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Xero

Behind the scenes of double-entry bookkeeping with Xero: Why the details matter

For many small business owners, bookkeeping might feel like a bit of a mystery. You upload receipts, reconcile bank transactions, and assign account codes, but what’s really happening behind the scenes? At DNA, we love pulling back the curtain to show how double-entry bookkeeping – the unsung hero of good financial management – works its

expenses

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Tax

Why Allowable Expenses aren’t always Black and White

When it comes to allowable expenses, things aren’t always as straightforward as we’d like. The idea of reducing your tax bill by claiming legitimate expenses is appealing, but what happens when those expenses fall into a grey area? In this blog, we’ll explore some of the trickier expenses that aren’t always black and white, and

artificial intelligence

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How Do I Use Artificial Intelligence?

How I Use Artificial Intelligence (And Did I Use AI to Write This?!) Whether you’re a fan of it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay—and it’s actually been around for quite a while. You might be using it daily without even realising it! Take Xero, for example. It’s been quietly using AI

tax codes

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Tax

Demystifying tax codes: a business owner’s guide to 1257L and 0T

When you dreamed of running your own business, you probably didn’t kick your heels in delight for the day you’d have to deal with tax codes! While a good understanding of them is needed to avoid paying more tax than necessary, they’re really not as complicated as they seem. Let’s look at how to find

dividend tax

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Tax

Dividend tax: what is it and how does it impact your business?

As a limited company owner, you’ll most likely pay yourself using a combination of salary and dividends. While it’s often the most tax-efficient way to withdraw money, be careful! Dividends have different tax rules compared to a normal salary. Don’t worry – we’re going to walk through what they mean for your business and how

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FINANCIAL ADMIN

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