Released on: June 24, 2008, 6:32 pm

Press Release Author: Lucy Whittington

Industry: Accounting

Press Release Summary: At a glance: Xero, online accounting, web tools, SME,
finance, bookkeeping, start up, small business, MAC and PC, accounting made easy,
online software, accreditation, Institute of Chartered Accountants, assessment

Press Release Body: Online accounting software Xero (http://www.xero.com), has
earned the tick of approval from the accounting authority, the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales . Xero is the first Mac and PC-capable
online accounting software to have ICAEW quality accreditation.

"ICAEW accreditation involves a tough assessment process. We never doubted that we'd
get through, but it's great that we can now be extra confident when we say that Xero
is a top quality small business accounting product," says Hamish Edwards, co-founder
and UK MD of Xero.

Hamish acknowledged that online accounting is a new concept for some people, but has
taken off with early adopters.

"We're confident that this recognition will help the next tier of businesses to
understand that Xero is just as safe as traditional software packages that you
install on your computer, but with massive added advantages. We provide much greater
flexibility because the user and their accountant can access up-to-date information
anywhere, anytime using their favourite internet browser."

Xero provides small businesses and their advisers with one, up to date, easy to use,
instantly accessible set of accounts and business information.

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