Xero Training Day
A Xero training opportunity for existing group of on-farm bookkeepers.
Capacity to Deliver - LP025-08
The issue
A group of interested on-farm bookkeepers approached the NWPSG to help facilitate a Xero (accounting software) training day. Interest in this training was driven by an increasing number of accountants requiring their clients to use Xero, as well as Xero having increasingly sophisticated abilities. Although Xero offers a help section, few face to face training opportunities exist within reasonable travelling distance from Walgett.
The solution
C & W Accounting, Wee Waa ( NWPSGs Accounants) created and presented a six hour training session for the group. It was held at Walgett on Feb 25th 2022 and was designed to help those using Xero to increase their confidence and efficiency. Participants were able to practice and complete various Xero procedures using their own unique information, not pre-made examples. Time was given to also explore additional programs such as Hubdocs and Xero Me to help assist with efficiency of user time.
Participants travelled from Walgett, Goodooga and Collerenebri for the day.
**image from C & W Accounting
The impact
The groups Xero capabilities were strengthened. Their existing group bonds were renewed, as well as offering a welcomed catch up and lunch spent together. A series of follow-up information documents and 'cheat sheets' were shared to the group. The group discussed holding another training event later in the year (their 3rd).
Key facts
- On-farm bookkeeping
- 2nd Training Session
- Xero Accounting Software