How To Use XERO | Accounting Software Tutorial for Small Business (Beginners Overview)

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июл 2024
  • In this Xero tutorial for beginners, I guide you through how to get started and leverage Xero to manage your day-to-day accounting and business tasks. I walk you through Xero accounting software from the perspective of a small business owner (ME - not an accountant).
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    Xero is a leading, user-friendly online accounting software designed for small business. Xero is a great option for small business owners that would like to streamline their business operations and transactions. Essentially, Xero takes the hard work out of daily accounting requirements.
    Talk to your accountant about the best plan for your small business. You also have access to a 30-day free trial to see if Xero is the right option for your small business.
    If you're interested in reading our full article on how to get started with Xero, you can do so here:
    stewartgauld.com/how-to-use-x...
    ► In this Xero tutorial for beginners we cover the following:
    0:00 Intro
    01:40 What is Xero?
    03:18 Business Settings
    06:03 Connect Business Bank Accounts
    08:25 Xero Dashboard
    12:08 How To Reconcile Items
    14:58 Business Options
    15:42 Invoice
    16:48 Bills
    17:59 Accounting Options
    19:47 Payroll Options
    20:34 Project Options
    21:08 Contact Options
    21:38 Xero Apps
    22:22 Xero Pricing
    22:44 Outro
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    Let me know if you found this Xero tutorial helpful. Also, if you have any questions make sure to drop them down below.
    Thanks for watching and enjoy!
    #xero #accountingsoftware
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Комментарии • 238

  • @tshepokgogome7982
    @tshepokgogome7982 2 года назад +10

    I'm so thankful I am watching this vid🙏😭. All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦💃.My new client uses xero and I was so scared of using it, after this vid I'm definitely going to familiarize myself with xero. It looks very use friendly👌

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад +2

      Hey mate! Go for it. Extremely user friendly.

    • @mpilozimpizet8466
      @mpilozimpizet8466 Год назад +1

      Hey Tsepo please assist me im in Kzn South Africa

  • @Vanessab075
    @Vanessab075 2 года назад +8

    Great video with clear explanation! Thank you!

  • @Starlyne30
    @Starlyne30 2 месяца назад +2

    Fantastic video. I didn’t know this software and in 23mins I learned a lot. Thank you 😊🥳👏👏

  • @cydu
    @cydu Год назад +5

    As someone who is from NZ I am proud and grateful for this video, unfortunately my school that I go to only teach us things that are needed to pass, so I am just blindly following instructions without even knowing what things mean, Thanks for the video

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  Год назад

      Sorry to hear that! I'm glad you got some value from this video though!

    • @kidogenteensvibez
      @kidogenteensvibez 8 месяцев назад

      I understand that feelings. I was in that same shoe sometime ago.

  • @user-hm5dn8fh1f
    @user-hm5dn8fh1f Год назад +1

    This is awesome! Thank you...Well done for the presentation and very clear to understand.

  • @maloumagno7918
    @maloumagno7918 2 года назад +5

    Hi, Stewart! Great video, very detailed and clearly explained! Watching from the Philippines. Liked the video and subscribed already. 🥰

  • @CoreyHinde
    @CoreyHinde 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for the tips, Xero has been awesome for our businesses.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад +1

      Hi Corey! It's great right. We moved from Google sheets to this a few years back!

  • @lancejacob357
    @lancejacob357 5 месяцев назад +2

    Attended a training on this software but I didn't understand now watching your video is more easy and xero is user friendly thank you

  • @stuartessex4535
    @stuartessex4535 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Stewart, dreading the move from paper to computer as hate the ruddy things! My diary and folder cant crash or be hacked either!😄😄Thanks for introduction, very useful thank you!

  • @user-mm9kh4et4z
    @user-mm9kh4et4z 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you, that's really well explained and informative.

  • @compassioneducation
    @compassioneducation 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. This was clear and fruitful

  • @andrewross3293
    @andrewross3293 Год назад +2

    Inspirational. Well presented. Thank you.

  • @Narinderkchahal
    @Narinderkchahal 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for good info. 🙂 i have just finished my degree 😎 getting info. About the accounting softwares before applying jobs. 😇 this video is awesome.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful! All the best!

  • @graceyalvarez5700
    @graceyalvarez5700 2 года назад +4

    Hi Stewart, detailed learning, thank you so much. Watch from start to finish.🤗

  • @c.g.9522
    @c.g.9522 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the great overview of XERO

  • @StuartMacadam
    @StuartMacadam 3 года назад +1

    Awesome once again Stewart.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Thanks for that Stuart! Catch up soon!

  • @Mphostel
    @Mphostel 2 года назад +1

    thank you for the detailed tutorial Stewart

  • @DanteTanteras
    @DanteTanteras Год назад +2

    I am an accountant but I learn a lot from you thanks

  • @MyrnaBoco
    @MyrnaBoco 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for a very nice video, i learned a lot!

  • @applecajes1637
    @applecajes1637 Год назад +1

    wow! thank you so much, it was really informative ❤

  • @minimisewithme613
    @minimisewithme613 2 года назад

    great overview! Thank you!

  • @KOAMOVES
    @KOAMOVES 3 месяца назад

    Amazing. You are a fantastic tutor. God bless you.

  • @kinlian
    @kinlian 8 месяцев назад +1

    You have given an excellent explanation. I understand Xero accounting software now. I find it very suitable for a small business.

  • @kikamanzq8508
    @kikamanzq8508 Год назад +1

    Hi Stewart, thanks for this very informative video! 😊

  • @ionmarketing8615
    @ionmarketing8615 3 года назад +1

    Great vid, great deals taking place with that field recently

  • @mennamcdonnell1784
    @mennamcdonnell1784 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the video. Good clear explanation.

  • @annettecastro9835
    @annettecastro9835 3 года назад +1

    Thankyou. Very clear!

  • @zerostudiosalon1734
    @zerostudiosalon1734 2 года назад +1

    Hi stewart. Lovely video and very educational. Well explained.....

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад +1

      Thanks 😊 glad you got value

  • @YInMnVR
    @YInMnVR 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you, we used this for how to navigate xero in my accounting class lol

  • @ariefrahmansyah742
    @ariefrahmansyah742 Год назад

    I just got an interview call and the company i have applied requires me to understand the use of xero. Andd omg, just reach out this video and iam like i already understand the basis of this sofware. Beside this software is a user friendly, your explanation is really go through my understanding and make me easy to see all the basic function of xero. Thanks man, you are really helping me.

  • @rachelkidd5338
    @rachelkidd5338 2 года назад +3

    Crystal clear , thank you so much.

  • @hakhakhimanngo9366
    @hakhakhimanngo9366 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful. Thank you

  • @mytvfacts5014
    @mytvfacts5014 Год назад

    Thanks for the video. I learned a lot.

  • @wendyalexanderwilson8837
    @wendyalexanderwilson8837 2 года назад

    Really helpful- thank you

  • @desaishivam400
    @desaishivam400 5 месяцев назад +1

    Very well explained
    Well done

  • @barbararuiz4774
    @barbararuiz4774 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing video thank you so much❤

  • @michaelpagett8969
    @michaelpagett8969 Год назад

    Thank You - good start point

  • @hnaveenkumar
    @hnaveenkumar Год назад +3

    Your explanation is so nice. Only a small mistake you did. Instead of a Spent (Dr) you thought it as Receipt (Cr). Apart from this you are exceptionally presented. Here in India majority of the Small and Medium businesses will use Tally accounting software. Lots of Love from India. ❤

  • @evemsm6119
    @evemsm6119 Год назад

    Thank you u made it so easy to understand ❤

  • @adeolufasilattemitope9487
    @adeolufasilattemitope9487 8 месяцев назад +1

    Interesting . Thanks you

  • @rinkykapoor3419
    @rinkykapoor3419 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great explanation

  • @nelsonmugambe5839
    @nelsonmugambe5839 2 года назад

    Great stuff. thankyou so much

  • @Marina-jm1ci
    @Marina-jm1ci Год назад +1

    big thanks, sir!

  • @Sarasarasara-w1h
    @Sarasarasara-w1h Год назад

    thanks!!! very helpful :)

  • @hazaroony
    @hazaroony Год назад

    Good overview. Thank you

  • @deborahharvey931
    @deborahharvey931 3 месяца назад

    Excellent

  • @allisonwillcox9393
    @allisonwillcox9393 Год назад

    Thanks Stewart!

  • @ryanwaugh1
    @ryanwaugh1 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much

  • @taskthegang342
    @taskthegang342 2 года назад

    Thanks mate helped alot

  • @ZanetDesign
    @ZanetDesign 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Stewart, I agree Xero is awesome, very intuitive
    Hope you are doing well
    Zanet

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi Zane! It's fantastic, been a game changer for us. Thank you too mate!

  • @rosannasarmiento2323
    @rosannasarmiento2323 2 года назад

    THANKS USEFUL

  • @audjimachoosuwan9628
    @audjimachoosuwan9628 Год назад

    thank you so much

  • @syawarabbas
    @syawarabbas 2 года назад

    Thanks for video

  • @johnfernandes89
    @johnfernandes89 2 года назад +9

    Nice video, thanks for taking the time. Just wondering whether at 13:13, (bank reco) it was an expense incurred of 4500 rather than a sales receipt in the bank.

  • @gab0infinity563
    @gab0infinity563 10 месяцев назад

    my teacher Bernie used your video for class today

  • @Nzchimeran
    @Nzchimeran 2 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for your time and help, great information.

  • @SR-cs6sw
    @SR-cs6sw Год назад

    Good Explanations 👍

  • @kathleenuren5687
    @kathleenuren5687 3 года назад +1

    Very well explained, thank you

  • @lindashaw5883
    @lindashaw5883 2 года назад

    Very Good 👍

  • @twobrothersunited7294
    @twobrothersunited7294 3 года назад

    Thanks, great video. I wish the exploration was a bit slower, as I found it hard to follow.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate, glad to hear. Thanks for your feedback ☺️

  • @MehediHasan-hk9mk
    @MehediHasan-hk9mk 9 месяцев назад

    Great

  • @mdashrafali4539
    @mdashrafali4539 Год назад

    Nice Video indeed.

  • @deedeesmash
    @deedeesmash 3 года назад +1

    Great way to explain, can you do one on G.S.T :)

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Thanks for that! Will look into it. Cheers!

  • @sophiemujuru118
    @sophiemujuru118 3 года назад +1

    Hi Stewart, hank you so much for this video it was really helpful. I have just opened a new business of servicing cars and wanna use xero software. Looking forward to many tutorial videos.
    Do you have the one that shows how to raise journals?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi Sophie,
      All the best with your new venture.
      No I do not sorry. We are looking at bring out more updated tutorials covering each section of Xero shortly!

  • @nennethdeleon5113
    @nennethdeleon5113 2 года назад +1

    Hi Mr. Steward Gauls the video was good and well understood. Is it possible to have have multiple companies with different type of business?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад +1

      Yes you can multiple accounts in Xero.

  • @Nestutus
    @Nestutus Год назад

    thanks for the awesome videos you make! i want to ask you, what app in your oppinion is more friendly for bookkeeping for an llc ? xero , wave, or quikbooks ?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  Год назад +1

      Hey mate,
      We prefer and have had more experience with Xero. However, I do love how wave makes accounting easy for small businesses too.

  • @Issada163
    @Issada163 10 месяцев назад

    Nice Video, Sir, please would it be possible to have the same video and explanation for Dashboard, Business, Accounting, Payroll projects, all the features like the way you are doing here. Thanks

  • @marketbuy
    @marketbuy 7 месяцев назад

    Great video. Do you have a video how to transfer our data from 2023 Quickbooks to Xero? I’m sure a lot of us want to close out Quickbooks due to how expensive it is to use. Thx

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  7 месяцев назад

      I do not! Good question though. I will look into this.

    • @marketbuy
      @marketbuy 6 месяцев назад

      @@StewartGauldCan you please create a new video on how to transfer data from QB desktop to Xero? I would love to start creating my 2024 entry journal.
      Also, is there a coupon code for new signups? 🙏

  • @pamelagriffiths6256
    @pamelagriffiths6256 2 года назад

    Hi Stuart, Did you add a payment to an income account in that reconciliation demo?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

      Hey Pamela,
      I'll have to double check. Updated tutorial coming soon.

  • @tigerrider3903
    @tigerrider3903 2 года назад +1

    hello Stuart in creating an invoices do I need to input all the information needed such as the date of invoice, amount,particulars and so forth , thanks ?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

      Hey mate,
      In the invoice not all the information is required. Just what is relevant.

  • @kyliecampbell4552
    @kyliecampbell4552 2 года назад

    Thanks this was a great video.
    Hoping you can help, I have opened a new Xero account how do I transfer a previous organisation from my old account with all the data still in tact?
    Thanks in advance.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

      Hey Kylie,
      You will need to get in touch with Xero for support with that.

  • @muhammadluqman6113
    @muhammadluqman6113 3 года назад +1

    Hello Stewart Gauld, the video was good, and like it. Could you please let me know how to access all companies in a single Xero account. I have 12 Companies and how can I manage it daily basis.... Urgent and waiting for your reply......

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад +3

      Hi mate you can connect all your companies to one Xero account so you can access them all. Simply click your business name on the left and 'Add a new organisation' to connect all your other businesses.

  • @Bernadette888
    @Bernadette888 2 года назад

    Great filming quality !! What did you use to film it ??

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! Filmora wondershare 9

    • @Bernadette888
      @Bernadette888 2 года назад

      @@StewartGauld Thank You but what camera ?

  • @minibudhwani8950
    @minibudhwani8950 3 года назад

    Really helpful ❤❤❤❤

  • @sivantravelholic
    @sivantravelholic 9 месяцев назад

  • @dubiousjesse
    @dubiousjesse 3 месяца назад

    What if we used our business account for personal transactions and our personal bank for business transactions? Do we have to manually adjust those transactions?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 месяца назад

      Hey!
      You can just label those drawings.

  • @marketbuy
    @marketbuy 7 месяцев назад

    In regards to bank account reconciliation, let’s say I pump gas 7x monthly. Can this software lump all 7 gas expenses as ONE monthly entry vs 7 different entries? Thx

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  7 месяцев назад

      It will be 7 individually for reconciliation.

  • @rockymphahlele
    @rockymphahlele 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this lesson, so i want to ask? if I am a bookkeeper for a small business, does the business owner have to be the one to buy the licence for Xero? and add me as a user? or can I set up my own account but manage the operations of the business?
    Also, if the business already has management software that assists the business in debit orders, collections, and marketing can we use Xero as the accounting software for the business?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  5 месяцев назад

      Hey!
      You can go into a partnership with Xero and manage multiple accounts through your accounting dashboard. Yes, you sure can. Xero integrates with many external apps and tools.

  • @danielbascombe4790
    @danielbascombe4790 3 года назад +3

    Hi Stuart, looking at purchasing the software for my startup business. Just one question if I set my salary at 20k but decide the out goings were too high. How would I reduce my salary for that month when doing payroll?
    Thanks in advance

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад +2

      Hi Daniel,
      You can simply edit and adjust each element within your reports. We are putting together a more advanced walkthrough when it comes to amending reports and reconciliations. We have added this question to our notes. This should be released in a few weeks. Cheers!

    • @danielbascombe4790
      @danielbascombe4790 3 года назад

      @@StewartGauld thank you very much Stuart will hit the subscribe button 👍

    • @danielbascombe4790
      @danielbascombe4790 3 года назад

      @@StewartGauld Hi Stuart sorry to be pain, so let's say this month i want to pay my self $500 would i just have the change the salary to $6,000?

  • @1STBUCKLEY
    @1STBUCKLEY 2 года назад +1

    Am looking at applying for a bookkeeping PT job that's asked for Xero. Is it possible to teach myself in a short time lol going to wing it. Did use pulsar accounts over 30years ago! This looks more user friendly

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

      Hey mate,
      There is a small learning curve. I suggest signing up and practicing with the test company account you can access.

  • @vickyeastwood9368
    @vickyeastwood9368 Месяц назад

    Hi the plan are you giving us a tutorial on?? What plan is this ? Because the cheaper version 1&2 doesn’'t have this configuration that you are teaching us.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  Месяц назад

      Hey!
      This is an older version using the basic plan. We will be updating this soon

    • @vickyeastwood9368
      @vickyeastwood9368 Месяц назад

      @@StewartGauld thanks Stewart

  • @dharamveernijamkari24
    @dharamveernijamkari24 3 года назад

    Hey Hi Gauld hope you are doing gud.. i need help on Posting or invoice k-off (paid invoice from customer) specially Bulk upload process in Xero ..

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate!
      I will keep this in mind for a more in-depth tutorial. Cheers!

  • @fuckinalvarez
    @fuckinalvarez 3 года назад +1

    Does it send invoices automatically via email for subscriptions?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад +1

      Hi mate,
      Yes you can set this up to automate invoices for reoccurring work.

  • @PKRPerambra
    @PKRPerambra 8 месяцев назад

    How can we create a cash in hand account or petty cash account in Xero and under which head

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  8 месяцев назад +1

      I'll have to look into this.

  • @user-tz8pd9gw4e
    @user-tz8pd9gw4e Год назад

    Hi i know zero streams your expenditure from your bank account but does it stream your incomings too please?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  Год назад

      Hey mate,
      Yes debit and credit. You can reconcile both income and expenditure.

  • @officemanager3401
    @officemanager3401 3 года назад

    How can I delete a bill that I have already marked paid? And How do I change the amount for payment once the bill is already approved and in AWAITING status? for instance I have put 50 but I have to pay 75

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hey mate thanks for the question, we are going to release a more detailed tutorial based on everyones questions.

  • @aloksingh-rd2un
    @aloksingh-rd2un 11 месяцев назад

    first of all, nice and informative video so can you help me to learn about xero software. because I am from Thailand so I need the jobs.

  • @chr1s621
    @chr1s621 3 года назад

    Should tax deductions that doesn’t come out of any business account as an expense be recorded, and if so, how?
    For example, I claim a portion of my personal phone bill as an expense on my taxes for business use, as well as a daily DOT per diem deduction for being away from home.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate! This is something you will need advice on from your accountant. Cheers!

    • @muhammadluqman6113
      @muhammadluqman6113 3 года назад

      Exampted

  • @Hellofaman100
    @Hellofaman100 6 месяцев назад

    Im having trouble manually entering bank statements into xero. My bank statement comes with date, paeyer/payee, debit, credit and balance. How on earth do i manually enter this into Xero?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  6 месяцев назад

      Hey mate,
      You can upload manually if you like. Is Xero connect to you back too?

  • @Majka929
    @Majka929 2 года назад

    Hi Stuart, would this be possible to have a private call/conference regarding this software, so I can initiate it in my all small business companies. I manage about 10 small companies?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

      Hey Maja,
      I suggest engaging with an accountant that is familiar with the software.

  • @travisniles6800
    @travisniles6800 2 года назад

    I'm about to get started as an amazon seller and I just want an easy way to keep track of cost of goods vs total sales. I don't have a business account yet, can I use my personal bank account with this software?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

      Hey Travis,
      You can but I would advise against that. At least get a seperate account to set up with Xero. This will make your life a lot easier when it come to sorting out your taxes.

  • @owenmartin3307
    @owenmartin3307 2 дня назад

    why would you enter a sales account for money spent ?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 дня назад

      You wouldn't! I must have selected the wrong account.

  • @ramanjaneyarajumudunuri6745
    @ramanjaneyarajumudunuri6745 2 года назад

    Hii Stewart. I want day book. How can we get day wise transactions in Xero?

  • @idashapievsky9355
    @idashapievsky9355 2 года назад

    I have received a GST refund from purchases made and i can see that amount in my bank statement, how do i record properly.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

      Hey Ida,
      You will need to talk to your account about this.
      Cheers,

  • @i-temedia1212
    @i-temedia1212 Год назад

    Thanks sterwart, I've looking about it I'm planning to applying a bookkeeper.
    But I don't have knowledge about xero.
    Can you also make a video about the quickbook.

  • @tjtinaj83
    @tjtinaj83 Год назад

    I added my bank account but it would let me enter a big date range. Would only upload from beginning of the month. I need to upload my bank account details since last July 😢

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  Год назад

      Hey Tina,
      You should be able too.

    • @tjtinaj83
      @tjtinaj83 Год назад

      @@StewartGauld no it won’t let me at all. I’ll have another look today as I think there is something it says. But yes it won’t load.

  • @naziukwm4151
    @naziukwm4151 Год назад

    Hi. I am iranian and I am studying accounting in London .Can you help me more about this software😊🙃🙃

  • @JohnBrekke
    @JohnBrekke 2 года назад

    FYI, this video starts at 3:15

  • @sadiyyahsheikdawood2283
    @sadiyyahsheikdawood2283 Год назад

    Does it requires a license???

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  Год назад

      Hey mate! No you just need to signup to a subscription.

  • @rubina4411
    @rubina4411 Год назад

    Where can I get a free Xero software for leaning purposes?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  Год назад

      Have you looked at using Wave accounting?

    • @rubina4411
      @rubina4411 Год назад

      No, as anytime I tried any free software it mess up my computer
      What is Wave accounting?