What cloud-based accounting software company was founded by Rod Drury in Wellington in 2006?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Xero, pioneering online subscription accounting for small and medium-sized businesses globally
- Step 1: Drury founded Xero to free small businesses from clunky desktop accounting software. Step 2. Its cloud model allowed accountants and business owners to view real-time bank transaction feeds concurrently. Answer: Xero, pioneering online subscription accounting for small and medium-sized businesses globally. Why not the others: Xero grew into one of New Zealand's most valuable tech companies, serving millions of subscribers worldwide.
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