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Jeff Phillips isn’t your typical bookkeeper. He’s trekked some of the world’s most famous mountain trails and survived near death experiences. He believes the same mental stamina that gets him to the top of mountains also helps him get to the bottom of his client’s business problems.

It’s Global Bookkeeping Week, so we’ve asked bookkeepers from around the world for their industry insight and view on the future of the industry. Ken Bell, who founded Ken Bell Accounting, tells us his story, from classroom to bookkeeping practice.

Bourbon, BBQ and bats – an unusual combination, but these are just some of the things that make Austin the quirky, cultural mecca it is. The eccentricity of the city is just one of the many reasons we’ve made Austin the site of this year’s Xerocon US.

For the second year running Xero staff will don their best lycra shorts and head to the hills in an effort to raise vital funds for Can4Cancer. The three-day cycling event aims to raise money for cancer research, support and prevention.

From October 24th, when you log in to Xero as a Xero Partner, you’ll land straight into Xero HQ as your default experience. But don’t wait until then, Xero HQ has everything you need right now – dive right in and check it out!

When you move house there’s a lot to deal with, when you move offices it’s a little less stressful but there’s still a bit to get your head around. Who do I run to when I’ve spilled my coffee all over my laptop?

It was with the promise of a reimagined roadmap and a vision of accounting for the future that 2000 attendees from 24 countries descended on the ExCeL Centre for Xerocon London.

Denver is home to a community of smart, eager and hard working small businesses and accountants, and a thriving tech scene. They’re just some of the reasons why we’re proud to call the city home.

After an incredible few days spent probing, challenging and celebrating the future of the industry, what better way to conclude Xerocon London than to recognise the winners of our annual awards?