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Thank you to those of you who took the time to respond to our survey. By now, you should have received an invitation to our upcoming group training session scheduled for Wednesday, 30 August 2023. This training session presents an excellent opportunity for you to upskill in Xero, master the art of building custom reports, and receive invaluable assistance with cyclical maintenance, fixed assets, budgeting, and much more! We understand that not everyone will be able to attend the session in person, so we will be recording the session and making it available to everyone at a later date. This way, you can still benefit from the valuable content and insights shared during the session.
To reserve your seat at our training session, simply click on the registration button below. |
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Audit: Recording Personal Detail Change Requests
Schools are now required to, upon request, provide Auditor(s) a list of Personal Detail Change instructions received and processed throughout the year. This information had previously been available through EdPay, but this is no longer the case and the 'responsibility' to record such requests falls on the school.
If you are using Payroll Toolkit, this can be done easily. To access a quick 2-minute video on how to record requests to change personal details, simply click on the button below. |
REMINDER: APPLICATIONS FOR CREATIVE IN SCHOOLS CLOSING 21 AUGUST |
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Last call for schools and kura: What skills, gaps, or opportunities exist for creativity in your school and community? Submit a proposal for the Creatives in Schools programme (2024 projects) before the closing date of 21 August 2023 at 11:59 pm. If your proposal is successful, your school could receive up to $17,000 in funding per project.
For more information about Creatives in Schools, including tips, inspiration, and checklists to support your planning, click the button below. |
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VISIT US AT THE UPCOMING NZPF CONFERENCE
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We're all set to attend the upcoming 2023 NZPF Conference in Queenstown from September 11 - 13. Will you be there too? If so, we'd love to meet you at stand #24, where Allison Henderson and Ben Duflou will be waiting to connect with you! As always, we'll be bringing along a wide selection of goodies, including our popular native seed growing kits and fan-favourite chocolates. But that's not all there is to look forward to! Be among the first to grab our freshly printed brochure on Budgets!
We can't wait to share our new resource with you during this exciting event. We'll see you there! |
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XERO TIP OF THE MONTH: DOWNLOAD THE XERO APP TO DO MORE ON THE GO
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Did you know that you can access Xero on the go using your smartphone device? Xero has a fantastic mobile app available that can be downloaded from the iOS App Store or Google Play for Android users.
The Xero Accounting app provides you with real-time access to school information and the ability to manage financial transactions from a mobile device.
With the Xero Accounting app, you can effortlessly capture snapshots of your receipts and easily attach them to transactions within Xero, all through your mobile device. No more missing receipts! |
RESOURCE: CALENDAR OF KEY MINISTRY DATES |
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Are you taking advantage of the Calendar of Key Ministry Dates?
This calendar is a great tool which provides up-to-date information on the 2023 key dates for the school sector, carefully curated and shared directly by the Ministry. By subscribing to this calendar, you'll stay informed with timely updates as events unfold.
To integrate these essential dates to your own personal calendar, follow the instructions below. Stay organized and never miss an important event again! |
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Subscribe to the calendar: For Gmail users: 1. Open Google Calendar. 2. On the left, next to "Other calendars," click the + icon and select From URL. 3. Copy and paste this URL: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/bulletinschool%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics 4. Click Add calendar. The calendar appears on the left, under "Other calendars."
Tip: It might take up to 24 hours for changes to show in your Google Calendar.
For Outlook, Apple iCal or Mozilla Lightning calendar users, you can also subscribe directly from your calendar by following these instructions below. 1. Open your calendar.
2. Select add or open a new calendar and select the from internet option. 3. Copy and paste this URL: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/bulletinschool%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics |
HEADS UP: 2024 ANNUAL BUDGET |
It's time to start thinking about your 2024 annual budget!
As in previous years, we will be preparing the budget templates once the Ministry has provided the provisional entitlement letters.
Following this, a special Budget Chalkboard will be sent, which will provide further information about how to complete it, including the additional wages calculations.
If you are not one of the schools we generally assist around the budget, but would like us to prepare a Budget Template report for your School, please contact Allison Henderson via admin@afsl.nz. |
WELCOME TO THE TEAM: RAXIT CHAUHAN |
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| Meet Raxit, our new Business Services Accountant. Raxit will be responsible for preparing monthly reports and providing you with crucial financial and accounting services while supporting your school.
With a passion for numbers, Raxit is looking forward to working closely with our schools, providing a more comprehensive, jargon-free, and tailored service to address the financial challenges your school may face.
Outside of the office, Raxit enjoys playing football and watching Formula One motorsports. |
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On Tuesday, August 15, you may have received an email from NZ Petrol Tax Refunds, a tax refund company. This email was centered around potential unclaimed excise duty refunds for the petrol used in the upkeep of school grounds. |
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Here's what you need to know: -
The standard procedure for obtaining a refund involves submitting an application through NZTA, which can be done quarterly.
- NZ Petrol Refunds is a tax refund company that specializes in claims processing; however, this service does come with an associated fee.
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The eligible petrol expenses are limited to plant and machinery only, i.e. lawnmowers. Expenses related to vehicles driven on roads do not qualify. As a result, the rebate value is likely to be relatively modest.
If your school is considering submitting a claim, it is essential to take into account the time investment required to complete the rebate application, as it may be quite intricate. This should be balanced against the anticipated rebate amount.
If you would like to discuss this further, or if you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us at 04 909 7729. Our team is here to provide assistance.
Lastly, we would like to emphasize the importance of exercising caution when encountering unfamiliar emails. It is essential to refrain from clicking on any links included in such emails, as they could potentially be fraudulent. |
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