#16 Zoho Books Digest
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I hope you're having an awesome day!
We're back with the 16th edition of Zoho Books Digest. Here's what we have in store for the community this month.
Upcoming Events
Zoholics Dubai
We believe everyone deserves to thrive at work. So, why not join us at Zoholics to learn how digital transformation can add to greater productivity, efficient resource management, and a smooth customer experience.
When?
February 15-16, 2023
Where?
Asateer - Atlantis Palm Jumeriah, Crescent Rd, Dubai
Zoho Books @ ZATCA 2023 Conference
ZATCA 2023 conference is coming! This conference is based on the theme "An integrated digital system for the sustainability of the economy and enhance security" and is organized by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Finance, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan.
Join us at booth D41 at the Ritz Carlton in Riyadh, Feb. 8-9, 2023, to interact with our experts on domain & product related topics including e-invoicing, accounting, VAT, and other leading Finance Industry trends.
Upcoming Webinars
Switch to TIMS (Tax Invoice Management System) with Zoho Books Kenya
Given the recent announcement of TIMS compliance in Kenya from September 30, 2022, it is imperative for all taxpayers in the country to have adopted e-invoicing.
Join our product expert for the free webinar on, Switch to TIMS with Zoho Books Kenya, to learn how you can smoothly transition your business to TIMS.
When?
Feb. 7, 2023 | 3 PM EAT
Feature Spotlight
Advanced Multi-currency
Most businesses engage with clients across the globe and it can be difficult to collect payments in their preferred currencies. But not with Zoho Books!
Our Advanced Multi-currency Handling can:
- Manage payments in various currencies
- Record multi-currency transactions for a contact
- Apply exchange rates automatically
- Produce a statement summary
- Generate reports for more visibility
Note: This feature is available under the Elite and Ultimate plans of Zoho Books only.
Whats New
New and refreshed themes
Have you noticed the new classic, yet vibrant, color themes and redesigned icons in your Zoho Books organization? We are thrilled to bring a refreshed design along with enhancements to the user interface. You can change the theme color to suit your needs and reflect your brand better, too. Follow our Whats New portal to stay up to date on our latest releases.
In case you missed it
Union Budget 2023: What it means for Indian businesses and tax payers (India)
The final comprehensive budget before the approaching national elections in 2024 was presented by India's honourable finance minister on February 1, 2023. The financial policies were highly anticipated, with a primary focus on tax payer income levels, job possibilities, rural economy growth, and international and domestic investments.
In order to educate our Indian audience about the impacts of new budget, we hosted a webinar on Feb. 6, 2023 where CA Siddanna Biradar and CA Guruprasad, from the Bengaluru-based chartered accounting company Guru & Jana, demystified the Union Budget 2023. In case you had missed attending the session, please find the recording here.
Customer Corner
In this edition of the Zoho Books community digest, we are thrilled to share the success story of inBe, a Canadian Front End of Innovation solution. Read the case study to see what Sebastine Leduc, Partner and Head of Strategic Development, had to say about Zoho Books.
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