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

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @StewartGauld
    @StewartGauld  2 месяца назад

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  • @tshepokgogome7982
    @tshepokgogome7982 2 года назад +14

    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 2 года назад +1

      Hey Tsepo please assist me im in Kzn South Africa

  • @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 Год назад

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

  • @lancejacob357
    @lancejacob357 10 месяцев назад +3

    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

  • @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.

  • @DanteTanteras
    @DanteTanteras Год назад +2

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

  • @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. ❤

  • @Starlyne30
    @Starlyne30 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @aleksandraniemczyk9578
    @aleksandraniemczyk9578 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video, you have such a good way of explaining things. So clear and straight to the point. Thank you!

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 месяца назад

      @@aleksandraniemczyk9578 I’m glad you got value 🤗 thanks!

  • @kinlian
    @kinlian Год назад +1

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

  • @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!

  • @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. 🥰

  • @Vanessab075
    @Vanessab075 3 года назад +8

    Great video with clear explanation! Thank you!

  • @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!

  • @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!

  • @JudeSuarez-w2k
    @JudeSuarez-w2k Год назад +1

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

  • @Mphostel
    @Mphostel 2 года назад +1

    thank you for the detailed tutorial Stewart

  • @IleneNadela
    @IleneNadela 10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @YInMnVR
    @YInMnVR 9 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @compassioneducation
    @compassioneducation 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. This was clear and fruitful

  • @louism.4980
    @louism.4980 28 дней назад +1

    This is gold, thank you so much! :). Out of curiosity, do you really need an accounting software if you are a youtuber, as I imagine the transactions are few and far between.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  27 дней назад +1

      Welcome!
      Depends, I run an agency and sell digital products so it's important that I use a tool like Xero.

  • @MyrnaBoco
    @MyrnaBoco 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @andrewross3293
    @andrewross3293 Год назад +2

    Inspirational. Well presented. Thank you.

  • @benudas
    @benudas 12 дней назад +1

    very good video, explanatory and clear,.

  • @desaishivam400
    @desaishivam400 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very well explained
    Well done

  • @KOAMOVES
    @KOAMOVES 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @graceyalvarez5700
    @graceyalvarez5700 2 года назад +4

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

  • @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

  • @c.g.9522
    @c.g.9522 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the great overview of XERO

  • @kikamanzq8508
    @kikamanzq8508 2 года 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

  • @user-dc6rj1xb5y
    @user-dc6rj1xb5y 4 месяца назад

    👍👍👍 clear explanation, thank You!

  • @mennamcdonnell1784
    @mennamcdonnell1784 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the video. Good clear explanation.

  • @shelleywinkel
    @shelleywinkel 3 месяца назад

    Wow ... I started trying to understand Xero from Xero's text based training guides and got in a hot mess. Your video is fantastic. You outdid Xero at it's own game. Thanks a tonne.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 месяца назад

      You're very welcome! Amazing feedback thank you!

  • @StuartMacadam
    @StuartMacadam 3 года назад +1

    Awesome once again Stewart.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Thanks for that Stuart! Catch up soon!

  • @applecajes1637
    @applecajes1637 2 года назад +1

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

  • @rachelkidd5338
    @rachelkidd5338 2 года назад +3

    Crystal clear , thank you so much.

  • @gab0infinity563
    @gab0infinity563 Год назад

    my teacher Bernie used your video for class today

  • @rinkykapoor3419
    @rinkykapoor3419 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great explanation

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @khoapham6157
    @khoapham6157 3 месяца назад

    BRILLIANT VIDEO! MANY THANKS

  • @hazaroony
    @hazaroony Год назад

    Good overview. Thank you

  • @jeptoolagat5564
    @jeptoolagat5564 16 дней назад +1

    You nice teacher. Thank you

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  16 дней назад

      @@jeptoolagat5564 thanks ☺️

  • @marketbuy
    @marketbuy 11 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  11 месяцев назад

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

    • @marketbuy
      @marketbuy 10 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? 🙏

  • @adeolufasilattemitope9487
    @adeolufasilattemitope9487 Год назад +1

    Interesting . Thanks you

  • @Chris-xu6wy
    @Chris-xu6wy 3 месяца назад

    hello great video i have a few questions, i'm wondering with edit dashboard . you hide the accounts, then if you want to enable the account again do you go back to edit dashboard and enable? also i am wondering as revenue comes into business bank account, pay expenses etc. Would the balance sheet, profit and loss statement automatically update in Xero? would the accountant only look at balance sheet and P&L statement or is there other accounts they look at ? thanks chris

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 месяца назад

      Hey!
      Sure. Yes, everything is updated automatically following the reconciliation process. Depends, what they need to access. Most financial statements are helpful.

  • @Marina-jm1ci
    @Marina-jm1ci 2 года назад +1

    big thanks, sir!

  • @michaelpagett8969
    @michaelpagett8969 2 года назад

    Thank You - good start point

  • @mytvfacts5014
    @mytvfacts5014 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video. I learned a lot.

  • @dubiousjesse
    @dubiousjesse 8 месяцев 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  8 месяцев назад

      Hey!
      You can just label those drawings.

  • @annettecastro9835
    @annettecastro9835 3 года назад +1

    Thankyou. Very clear!

  • @evemsm6119
    @evemsm6119 Год назад

    Thank you u made it so easy to understand ❤

  • @barbararuiz4774
    @barbararuiz4774 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing video thank you so much❤

  • @vickyeastwood9368
    @vickyeastwood9368 6 месяцев 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  6 месяцев назад

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

    • @vickyeastwood9368
      @vickyeastwood9368 6 месяцев назад

      @@StewartGauld thanks Stewart

  • @ryanwaugh1
    @ryanwaugh1 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much

  • @rockymphahlele
    @rockymphahlele 10 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  10 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.

  • @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.

  • @F.D.Matrix
    @F.D.Matrix Месяц назад

    Question? can I import previous invoices that I have created with MS Excel in the last few months or years into Xero?

  • @aleksandraniemczyk9578
    @aleksandraniemczyk9578 2 месяца назад

    Could you please do a video on Simpro software for trades/building industry? Thank you

  • @Nzchimeran
    @Nzchimeran 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Venture_Hire
    @Venture_Hire 4 месяца назад

    this i great!! thank you.

  • @minimisewithme613
    @minimisewithme613 3 года назад

    great overview! Thank you!

  • @nelsonmugambe5839
    @nelsonmugambe5839 2 года назад

    Great stuff. thankyou so much

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @SR-cs6sw
    @SR-cs6sw Год назад

    Good Explanations 👍

  • @marketbuy
    @marketbuy 11 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  11 месяцев назад

      It will be 7 individually for reconciliation.

  • @allisonwillcox9393
    @allisonwillcox9393 2 года назад

    Thanks Stewart!

  • @Nestutus
    @Nestutus 2 года 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  2 года 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.

  • @Sarasarasara-w1h
    @Sarasarasara-w1h 2 года назад

    thanks!!! very helpful :)

  • @wendyalexanderwilson8837
    @wendyalexanderwilson8837 3 года назад

    Really helpful- thank you

  • @Bernadette888
    @Bernadette888 3 года назад

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

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! Filmora wondershare 9

    • @Bernadette888
      @Bernadette888 3 года назад

      @@StewartGauld Thank You but what camera ?

  • @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.

  • @Issada163
    @Issada163 Год 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

  • @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.

  • @taskthegang342
    @taskthegang342 2 года назад

    Thanks mate helped alot

  • @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.

  • @mdashrafali4539
    @mdashrafali4539 Год назад

    Nice Video indeed.

  • @deborahharvey931
    @deborahharvey931 7 месяцев назад

    Excellent

  • @user-tz8pd9gw4e
    @user-tz8pd9gw4e 2 года назад

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

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

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

  • @PKRPerambra
    @PKRPerambra Год назад

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

  • @usmanthowfeek
    @usmanthowfeek 10 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  10 месяцев назад

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

  • @Almalyn-Bags2
    @Almalyn-Bags2 2 года назад

    thank you so much

  • @syawarabbas
    @syawarabbas 3 года назад

    Thanks for video

  • @Maria-z6g2t
    @Maria-z6g2t 2 месяца назад

    Done subscribe. Thank you for this tutorial

  • @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?

  • @lindashaw5883
    @lindashaw5883 2 года назад

    Very Good 👍

  • @kathleenuren5687
    @kathleenuren5687 3 года назад +1

    Very well explained, thank you

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @aloksingh-rd2un
    @aloksingh-rd2un Год 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.

  • @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!

  • @rosannasarmiento2323
    @rosannasarmiento2323 3 года назад

    THANKS USEFUL

  • @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

  • @MehediHasan-hk9mk
    @MehediHasan-hk9mk Год назад

    Great

  • @fungiwedlakavu2662
    @fungiwedlakavu2662 8 дней назад

    I've had Xero since 2021 but I don't have the "Projects" - how does one access this?

  • @ramanjaneyarajumudunuri6745
    @ramanjaneyarajumudunuri6745 2 года назад

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

  • @owenmartin3307
    @owenmartin3307 4 месяца назад

    why would you enter a sales account for money spent ?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 месяца назад

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

  • @Respectwheresigmathere
    @Respectwheresigmathere 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!