GST and PAYE changes in New Zealand
25 August 2010
On 1 October 2010, the New Zealand GST rate will increase from 12.50 to 15.00% and new tax scales come into effect. Attaché Accounts and Attaché Payroll version 1.02, due for release in September, will include the updated IRD GST Return, utilities to assist you to manage the rate change and the new Attaché Payroll tax scales.
Over the coming weeks, and with the forthcoming release, we will provide further information and resources to assist you through this transition. Check the secure Attaché Members website for the latest advice and updates.
Attaché ClearView upgrade now available
16 July 2010
A new version of Attaché ClearView is now available from the Attaché Members website.
The Attaché ClearView suite includes ClearView dashboards, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Reports Designer. Secure and customisable, with centralised tasks and reminders and instant on-screen searches, ClearView provides a "top down" view of your operations, helping you to reduce debtors, stock and expenses, increase sales and manage employees.
Australian tax scales 2010/11
18 June 2010
Attaché Payroll tax scales for the Australian 2010/11 financial year are now available free of charge for licensed Attaché users. Tax scales can be automatically downloaded from your Attaché system or you can download them manually from the Attaché Members website.
- Find out more and download the tax scales from the Attaché Members website
Australian Attaché End-of Year 2009/10 Training — annual seminars
28 May 2010
This year we are bringing our popular end-of-financial-year training to you in the form of online seminars (webinars) throughout June and July. With separate webinars for Accounts and Payroll and over 20 dates and times to choose from, you'll be able to join the sessions that are most convenient for you.
At each webinar you'll learn how to confidently process the end of year (EOY) and each participant will be sent an EOY kit which contains detailed EOY Notes and Checklists and an Attaché CD.
Attaché over the internet — anytime, anywhere
18 May 2010
With Attaché Remote Access you can use your Attaché system via the internet. By simply logging on via a web browser, you gain all the benefits of Attaché with full security and local printing capabilities.
Remote Access helps maximise productivity by enabling staff to have the freedom to access your Attaché system from home or on the road from any web-enabled PC or NetBook.
- To find out more about Attaché Remote Access, talk to your Attaché Consultant or contact us
Free EMA briefings for employers with operations in NZ
13 May 2010
In May the Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern) of New Zealand, in conjunction with the Australian Industry Group, will be presenting update briefings on the New Zealand business environment. The seminars will address topics such as tax reform, wage and salary trends and employment law. Attendance is free for businesses using Attaché and all attendees will receive a free copy of Attaché’s Payroll Efficiency Guide which includes a specific section on New Zealand payroll.
- To find out more, contact Attaché
Attaché ClearView is now available to download
27 April 2010
Secure and customisable, with centralised tasks and reminders and instant on-screen searches, Attaché ClearView provides a "top down" view of your operations as never before, helping you reduce debtors, stock and expenses and increase sales. Attaché ClearView version 1.00 is now available to download from the Attaché Members website. Attaché Software recommends that you contact your Attaché Consultant to install and set up ClearView for the first time.
New Attaché Accounts and Attaché Payroll release
24 April 2010
Attaché Accounts and Attaché Payroll version 1.01 is now available to download from the Attaché Members website. Enhancements to Australian Payroll include multi-page payment summaries and electronic employee Tax File Number Declarations. For New Zealand Payroll, a new version of the EMS file is now available and Payroll Options has been updated due to a change in the ACC Earners Levy thresholds. You can read about the all the features in the Release Notes for this version.
New Zealand tax scales 2010/11
26 March 2010
Attaché Payroll tax scales for the New Zealand 2010/11 financial year are now available for licensed users of Attaché Software to download from the Attaché Members website. New tax scales for Fiji payroll are also available to download.
These tax scales are also included in the upcoming release of Attaché Payroll version 1.01, due in April. Look out for the email bulletin announcing this release or check the Attaché Members website.
Update 2010 — free seminars for Accounts and Payroll
12 February 2010
During March and April, we will be visiting capital cities and major regional centres throughout Australia to showcase the latest Attaché releases, including many software enhancements and our new business intelligence applications. With so much to see, this year we’re holding two sessions — one for Accounts and another for Payroll.
Session 1 — Accounts: new features and business intelligence applications including ClearView dashboards, CRM, Remote Access and more.
Session 2 — Payroll: new features and legislative changes including superannuation and salary sacrifice reporting, Fair Work Australia and End-of-Year 2009/10.
Attaché sponsors EMA Northern (NZ)
5 February 2010
Attaché Software has announced a three-year sponsorship contract with Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern) of New Zealand. EMA Northern is New Zealand’s largest business association serving more than 8,000 members with over 300,000 employees. The organisation promotes the success of business by seeking to create the most desirable environment for business and adding value through representation, knowledge and support.
Mike Rich, Managing Director of Attaché Software, said, “We are delighted to support the EMA in its position as an educator and supporter of the New Zealand SME (small to medium sized enterprises)... We look forward to the positive impact that our sponsored briefings will have on the New Zealand SME sector.”
- Read more about Attaché sponsoring EMA Northern.
Attaché MD addresses EMA Debtors Reduction Conference - Auckland
23 October 2009
Attaché Software's Managing Director, Michael Rich, addressed the 12th Annual Credit Management & Debt Recovery Conference presented in Auckland, New Zealand, by the Employers and Manufactures Association (Northern) Inc. The address followed a practical ‘case study’ approach that demonstrated how productivity, revenue, debtors, stock control, expenses, customer loyalty and reporting can all be improved, to help businesses use the downturn to build a better business.
Attaché Accounts All-In-One Seminars
21 October 2009
Throughout November Attaché is running an Australia wide series of user events to introduce Attaché Accounts and bring users up to date with our all-in-one business intelligence solution. Aimed at business owners and decision makers, these seminars highlight the latest offerings from Attaché including business intelligence (BI) dashboards, customer relationship management (CRM), financial management tools and customisable reports. Invitations will start arriving via email and fax from October 21.
- For more information visit the Attaché Accounts All-in-One Seminars website.
Semester 2 training commences
13 July 2009
Semester 2 training courses at our North Sydney Training Centre are now underway. Courses are available for novice as well as experienced Attaché users in Payroll, Accounts and specialist subjects such as Attaché ODBC, GST and General Ledger. This semester also sees the introduction of a new Superannuation with Attaché Payroll course.
Australian tax scales 2009/10
22 June 2009
Attaché Payroll tax scales for the Australian 2009/10 financial year are now available free of charge for licensed Attaché users. Tax scales can be automatically downloaded from within Attaché 7 or you can download them manually from the Attaché Members website.
- More information on tax scales and downloads from the Attaché Members website
Debtors Reduction Strategies Report featured on dynamicbusiness.com
16 June 2009
Attaché Software's Debtors Reduction Strategies report was recently featured in a news article in the dynamicbusiness.com website. The online article discussed how the report can help businesses reduce the impact of outstanding debts and increase working capital.
New Attaché 7 upgrade
9 June 2009
A new Attaché 7 upgrade, with over 30 new features, is now available. Attaché 7 version 7.01.200 includes updates to Attaché Payroll resulting from legislative changes (such as the new reporting requirements for payment summaries and Reportable employer super contributions as well as a new payment schedules feature for employee allowances, deductions and contributions. In Accounts, new features include date-driven balances in masterfile enquiry, foreign currency invoicing, multiple supplier delivery addresses and enhanced security for general ledger account codes. There's also a new Customer Risk Analysis tool to help you better manage your debtors.
- The new release is available to download from the Attaché Members website.
Attaché participates in SBR Conference
1 June 2009
Attaché Software participated in the Australian Government's Standard Business Reporting (SBR) conference, held in Sydney on May 26-27. The two-day conference brought together national and international experts to discuss global financial reporting trends, including open standards such as XBRL, and consider what SBR means to business, accountants and software developers.
Due for release in 2010, SBR is a multiagency initiative that will simplify business-to-government reporting. According to the Australian government, SBR is expected to save Australian businesses $800 million per year on an ongoing basis, freeing up resources for more profitable activities.
Australian tax scales 2009/10
14 May 2009
From 1st July 2009 new tax scales will be required for Australian payroll users. The new scales will include updates to various thresholds for tax, Medicare, HELP and SFSS. The new tax scales will be made available free of charge to licensed Attaché software users. Email subscribers will be notified of their availability through our email news bulletins. Until then, you should continue to use the 2008/09 tax scales.
- Subscribe to email news bulletins at the Attaché Members website.
End of financial year in Australia — annual seminars
24 April 2009
Our popular end-of-financial-year seminars will be held throughout Australia during May and June. Each seminar includes sessions on Accounts and Payroll where you'll learn how to confidently process the end of year (EOY), and you'll receive detailed guides and checklists. This year's seminars also include a special workshop entitled Using Attaché 7 to Reduce Your Debtors.This workshop will show you how to use your Attaché system to identify and tackle problem customers and minimise declining revenue caused by debt blowout — essential in today's tough economic climate.
Attaché MD discusses the importance of financial software
3 April 2009
Attaché Software Managing Director, Mike Rich, was recently interviewed on cpe.tv, an online video education service for tax practitioners presented by Macquarie Group Services. Mike discussed the importance of financial software in effectively managing a business and how Attaché's Plain English Guide to Next Generation Software can help business owners determine whether their software needs assessment, based on the type, size and stage of their business.
Click the image below to watch the interview.
Kick Off '09
16 February 2009
The last week of January saw Kick Off '09 touch down in major cities around Australia and New Zealand, as the Attaché team spread the good news about the year ahead to the Attaché Consultant community. Attaché Software managers (Mike Rich, David New, Tony Gorham and Duc Tran) visited cities in both countries to introduce Attaché Consultants to the new range of products, new pricing and exciting bonuses for both new and established users of Attaché accounting and payroll solutions. As part of the process, consultants underwent relationship training and were introduced to the Attaché Debtors Reduction Strategy.
Update '09 free information seminars
2 February 2009
In March and April Attaché Software will be hosting Update '09 — a series of free information seminars that will introduce the exciting new features of our recent and upcoming upgrades to Attaché 7. The current release is full of great new features — many requested by users, for both Attaché 7 Accounts and Payroll, making the seminars a must for all users of Attaché products. Invitations will be arriving in mailboxes in the next few weeks.
Attaché celebrates Australia Day in true international style
28 January 2009
Attaché Software staff proved what a truly international firm this local company is when they celebrated Australia Day with a great Aussie barbie and international food tasting. As well as the traditional steak and sausages, Attaché staff enjoyed tasting plates from the 21 different nationalities represented by staff. Team members enjoyed a truly international feast, with dishes including chorizos from Argentina, boerworst from South Africa, and biriyani from India, to name a few.
Semester 1 training timetable now available
9 January 2009
Dates and times for the 2009, semester 1 training courses in North Sydney and Perth have been set. Courses range from introductory training in Attaché 7, to payroll and accounts. A new course, Products — Suppliers and Customers will also be available, focussing on inventory management. See the Training area for a full listing of the available courses and detailed descriptions.