“I have four young girls of my own, and I’ve enjoyed a close affiliation with their school having been the Home and School Treasurer for four years. I’ve come to understand the trials, difficulties, and challenges that schools face, and the lack of funds they have to provide the resources they want for their students. That’s where we can really help – stretching that dollar a little bit further, so Kiwi kids can get the best education possible.”
– Ben Duflou - Director, Accounting For Schools
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New Resource Alert! We’re pleased to share that the Accounting for Schools Revenue Finance Handbook is now available for download from the Resources Hub on our website! https://www.afsl.nz/Resources This practical, easy-to-read guide is designed to help school leaders and finance staff manage revenue more effectively and explore alternative income opportunities. Whether you're aiming to boost revenue or build financial resilience, the handbook offers clear, actionable strategies to strengthen your school’s financial position. Thank you for being part of our community. As always, we welcome your ideas for future resources - get in touch at marketing@afsl.nz!

We know that we’ve shared this tip before, but it’s so handy we think it’s worth highlighting again - especially for new admin staff or anyone who may have missed it the first time around. Instead of printing and manually entering invoices, you can email them directly into Xero. This will allow you to send invoices from your email directly to your Xero inbox, saving you time and hassle. To access your Xero email address, follow the instructions below: Login to Xero and click on the business tab - bills to pay Click the " Create bill from email" tab Copy the email address into your address book Email all invoices to this email address so that they will be waiting for you in Bills to Pay - Draft Now, whenever an invoice comes in, just forward it to that email address. Xero will automatically create a draft bill for you—ready to be coded and submitted for approval. Give it a go if you’re not already using this feature—it’s a simple step that makes a big difference!

View our Chalkboard - June 2025: - 2024 Annual Accounts - Important Notices - Xero Tip of the Month: Reminder - Use Xero’s Automate Bill Entry Feature - Xero Assistance Programme (XAP) Ending 31 July 2025 - School Heatpump Servicing: Peter Flower - Arctic Systems Wellington - Welcome to the Team: Josh & Nik - Farewell to Allison Henderson - Looking ahead https://public2.bomamarketing.com/email/NxdP