Author Archives: Cindy Hovig

Xero the Hero: Keyboard Shortcuts

Xero is always coming out with new features.  Most of their features are designed around saving time and entering data efficiently and accurately. One of the most recent new features is keyboard shortcuts. We love how the new keyboard shortcuts save us time and make us more productive. In this article, we will discuss how […]

Xero the Hero: Running the 1099 Report

book running 1099 report

January is here and with it comes the task of determining who requires a 1099-MISC form. Running a 1099 report in Xero is very useful in the review process. It is designed to help you locate contacts and payments that qualify for 1099 reporting. Note: To run the 1099 Report, you must have Advisor access […]

Xero the Hero: Attach documents to bills

attach documents to bills

Entering transactions in your accounting system regularly is important, but what if you want to attach supporting documentation to your purchases? Xero gives users the ability to attach documents to bills. When a document is attached to the bill, it can be referenced with a single click. Let’s see how. How it works First, navigate […]

Xero the Hero: Reconciling Bank Accounts

We really love doing reconciliations. Most people do not. Manual, paper-based account reconciliation can take some time. If you have struggled with reconciling in the past, be assured that it can get better. With the help of Xero, you can come to enjoy reconciling your bank accounts. Xero’s tools make reconciling much easier than it used […]

Xero the Hero: Using Products and Services

If you are using Xero, you likely have learned it contains many features to simplify invoicing to customers. One of those features is Products & Services. In this article, we will discuss how using Products & Services in Xero can automate your invoicing to save time. Setting up products and services is fairly simple In […]

Using the Discuss Feature in Xero

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Xero contains many features that enable multiple users to work together with ease. One such feature is the Discuss tab on the bank reconciliation screen. Within this tab, users can save notes regarding any unreconciled bank statement line. The result is that issues can be resolved and questions answered much more quickly. Let’s take a […]

User Roles in Xero: How to Define Them

teamwork user roles in xero

If you were using a paper accounting system, it’s unlikely that you would let everyone dig through file folders, peer at your checkbook register, or look at other employees’ pay stubs. Xero knows this, so it provides an easy way to assign employees through user roles. By requiring everyone to sign in using their own […]