Xero for Beginners

Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.

Xero is a cloud based accounting software system used to manage small business bookkeeping and accounts. In this workshop, you'll learn how to take control of your finances and provide accurate, real time data to your staff, bookkeepers, accountants and banking facilities for enhanced decision making.

You will also learn how Xero can help you monitor your business performance and streamline bookkeeping procedures

This topic covers:

• The basic concepts of accounting
• How Xero can help manage the finance function of your business
• Setting up a new Xero file and customise it to meet your business needs
• Core features of Xero
• Best practice tips for small business owners
• Generating reports to monitor and manage your business

This session is for small business owners who are new to Xero or are about to start using it to manage the bookkeeping and accounting for their business.

The facilitator of this topic, Accumulate Accountants and Business Advisors are a multi-award winning firm helping WA businesses grow through strategic advice, accounting and taxation. Passionate about delivering practical services that offer real solutions to everyday business issues, Accumulate equips business owners with skills and knowledge in the areas of finance and business improvement.

Important booking information

If this is your first workshop with us or you have any queries, check out our Workshop Frequently Asked Questions or get in touch with us at workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au.

Bookings are limited to two tickets each, however you can make more than one booking. If you are booking for more than one person, please provide each person's email address so they receive our emails with important links and downloads.

To book for larger groups, please contact us on 133 140 or email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

If you cannot attend, please cancel so your place can be made available to another business owner. You can cancel your booking from the update order button on your order confirmation email. Cancellations and refunds for paid workshops can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop starts.

Additional information for workshops

We are committed to supporting all WA small business owners, including those with diverse needs. Our workshops are delivered in a variety of buildings, locations and formats. If you would like further information about accessing a particular workshop, please email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au or call 133 140.