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Xero For Dummies

Heather Smith (Author)

9781394421084, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 18 June 2026

480 pages
23.4 x 18.5 x 3.6 cm, 0.68 kg

Use Xero with confidence and keep your business finances on track

You didn't start your business to spend hours wrestling with spreadsheets and paperwork. You started it to build something meaningful and profitable. With Xero For Dummies, managing your books doesn’t have to be a headache. Are you setting up Xero for the first time, switching platforms or just ready to unlock the latest features? Dummies shares simple, helpful ways to make Xero work harder for you.

In this fully updated 6th edition, accounting expert Heather Smith brings over two decades of hands-on experience in helping small business owners implement tech solutions. Inside, you'll find step-by-step guidance on Xero's latest tools and features. You’ll discover how to lean into automation and AI to support your work, leverage built-in compliance tools and collaborate effectively with your finance team.

  • Set up your new account or migrate seamlessly from another software
  • Enjoy clearer financial insight, from daily transactions to monthly reporting
  • Master your invoicing with updated templates and payment tracking
  • Streamline bills and payables with faster workflows and automatic duplicate detection
  • Use core financial reports, flexible reporting and visual insights to inform key decisions.

With over 4.6 million subscribers worldwide, Xero is the go-to platform for small business accounting. If you're tasked with managing a business’s finances, Xero For Dummies is your answer to efficient bookkeeping that helps you grow your business.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Xero 7

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Xero 9

Chapter 2: Getting Organised: Setting Up Xero from Scratch 27

Chapter 3: Converting to Xero from Another System 63

Chapter 4: Fine-tuning Your Set-Up 89

Part 2: Daily Activities 113

Chapter 5: Managing Your Contacts 115

Chapter 6: Managing Your Sales 131

Chapter 7: Managing Your Payables 179

Chapter 8: Reconciling Your Bank Accounts 217

Part 3: Making the Routine, Routine 257

Chapter 9: Generating Reports 259

Chapter 10: Mastering Your Weekly and Monthly Tasks 279

Chapter 11: End of Financial Year Reporting 317

Part 4: Getting the Most Out of Xero 335

Chapter 12: Monitoring Your Business 337

Chapter 13: Managing Your Inventory Items 383

Chapter 14: Working with Fixed Assets 397

Chapter 15: Working with Multi-Currency Transactions 413

Chapter 16: Exploring the Xero Marketplace 427

Part 5: The Part of Tens 443

Chapter 17: Ten (Plus One!) Tips for Long-Term Success with Xero 445

Chapter 18: Ten Common Mistakes Made in Xero and How to Avoid Them 451

Index 457

Subject Areas: Finance & accounting [KF]

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