{"id":14268,"date":"2026-02-17T08:36:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T03:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/?p=14268"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T07:52:20","slug":"xero-certified-adviser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/xero-certified-adviser\/","title":{"rendered":"Xero Certified Adviser: Keep Your Business Profitable and Compliant"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14268\" class=\"elementor elementor-14268\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-684f1151 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"684f1151\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f80aa8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f80aa8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Is your Xero dashboard a source of clarity or confusion? With more than 1.8 million subscribers in Australia alone, Xero has become the most popular cloud-based accounting solution for Australian businesses. However, knowing how to operate Xero isn\u2019t the same as using it strategically to drive smarter financial decisions.<\/p><p>If Xero ever feels confusing or time-consuming, that\u2019s normal. Most business owners don\u2019t struggle because they\u2019re doing something wrong; they struggle because the system isn\u2019t set up properly.<\/p><p>For many business owners, doing it yourself results in broken bank lines, sloppy payroll data and compliance nightmares with the ATO. On the other hand, partnering with a certified Xero adviser turns Xero into a powerfully effective tool for increased financial clarity and strategic growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18f35e92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18f35e92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Xero and Who Can Benefit From It?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e1fd607 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e1fd607\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Xero is a cloud-based accounting software designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses. Xero is designed to make everyday business finances easier to manage and easier to understand. The key advantage is that your banking transactions flow into Xero automatically via real-time bank feeds, keeping your invoicing and records up to date and giving you, your accountant, and your team access to accurate financial information anytime.<\/p><p>Who benefits the most?<\/p><ul><li><strong>Tradies and Contractors:<\/strong> Mobile invoicing &amp; quote management.<\/li><li><strong>Retailers and E-commerce:<\/strong> Easily integrate with Shopify\/Vend.<\/li><li><strong>Professional Services:<\/strong> Recurring invoices, expense claims automation.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61015388 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61015388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When a company utilises Xero bookkeeping service, the Xero application becomes the central location for collecting bank information, running payroll, and fulfilling tax obligations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b65fd91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b65fd91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Is a Xero Certified Adviser?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79be99ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79be99ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A Certified Xero Adviser is a Xero trained financial professional who has passed Xero&#8217;s official certification exams. Importantly, they must renew this certification annually for new features like recent STP Phase 2 changes. This means your Xero file stays compliant even as tax rules, payroll laws, and reporting requirements change.<\/p><p>And unlike the average user, the &#8220;under the bonnet&#8221; mechanics of the system are understood by a Xero-certified bookkeeper or accountant. They repair broken bank feeds, create custom tracking categories for branch locations and update your conversion balances when you upgrade from another software.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3397e0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3397e0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Businesses Work With Xero Certified Accountants\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e858def elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e858def\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unsupervised use of Xero can produce &#8220;unreliable or misleading data&#8221;. Working with Xero certified accountants means your financial data is complete, compliant and useful.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Accuracy:<\/strong> They code every transaction to the proper Chart of Accounts &#8211; no messy clean-up jobs when tax time comes around.<\/li><li><strong>Efficiency:<\/strong> Advisers are trained to create &#8220;Bank Rules&#8221; which will automate as much as 80% of your daily transaction coding.<\/li><li><strong>Compliance:<\/strong> With the ATO going digital first, a certified adviser checks that your Xero files are in line with GST and <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/business-activity-statements-bas-ato-compliance-smes\/\">BAS lodgement requirements<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea4305 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ea4305\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many businesses also rely on professional <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/services\/accounting-outsourcing\/\">accounting services<\/a> to review reports, manage compliance, and support better financial decisions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-228457c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"228457c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Tasks Covered Under Xero Bookkeeping Services\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b58ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b58ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Xero is a powerhouse when configured correctly. Xero bookkeeping services typically cover:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Daily Bank Reconciliation:<\/strong> The famous &#8220;green tick&#8221; game\u2014matching statement lines to invoices and bills.<\/li><li><strong>Invoicing &amp; Debtor Management:<\/strong> Automating invoice reminders to get paid faster.<\/li><li><strong>Expense Management:<\/strong> Using tools like Hubdoc (included free with Xero) to snap receipts and push data directly into your accounts.<\/li><li><strong>BAS Preparation:<\/strong> Generating Activity Statements directly from the ledger for seamless ATO lodgement.<\/li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:<\/strong> Customizing Profit &amp; Loss and Balance Sheet reports to show exactly how your business is performing.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75c6076 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75c6076\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Businesses often use <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/services\/bookkeeping-outsourcing\/\">outsourced bookkeeping services<\/a> to keep transactions organized and reporting reliable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a52ff4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a52ff4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How a Xero Payroll Certified Expert Adds Value\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6188b61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6188b61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Payroll in Australia is incredibly complex. Between the 12% Super Guarantee and strict Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, errors can be costly.<\/p><p>A Xero payroll certified expert is essential for:<\/p><ul><li><strong>STP Phase 2 Compliance:<\/strong> Ensuring every allowance, overtime rate, and deduction is disaggregated and reported to the ATO correctly each pay run.<\/li><li><strong>SuperStream:<\/strong> Managing superannuation payments via Xero\u2019s Auto Super clearing house to ensure funds reach funds on time.<\/li><li><strong>Leave Accruals:<\/strong> Setting up complex leave rules (RDOs, long service leave) that standard settings often miss.<\/li><li><strong>Xero Payroll Services:<\/strong> Managing the entire pay run cycle, from timesheets to payslips, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33f6b5b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33f6b5b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Professional <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/services\/payroll-outsourcing\/\">payroll services<\/a> help businesses manage payroll, STP reporting, and super obligations correctly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfe662c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfe662c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical Tips to Get More From Xero\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-752b9f60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"752b9f60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even without an adviser, you can improve your Xero efficiency:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Activate Hubdoc:<\/strong> Xero owns Hubdoc, and it\u2019s free on most plans. Use it to scan bills and receipts\u2014it reads the data and creates the transaction in Xero for you.<\/li><li><strong>Use Bank Rules:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t manually code your monthly Telstra bill every time. Create a rule so Xero suggests the code automatically.<\/li><li><strong>Two-Step Authentication (2SA):<\/strong> Protect your financial data. Xero mandates 2SA, making it one of the most secure platforms for small business data.<\/li><li><strong>Connect Apps:<\/strong> Xero has an ecosystem of over 1,000 apps. Connect your CRM or inventory system to avoid double-handling data.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b536b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b536b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When It Makes Sense to Seek Professional Xero Support\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f6f544 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74f6f544\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While Xero is user-friendly, professional support becomes critical when:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Hiring Staff:<\/strong> As soon as you employ someone, Xero payroll services become necessary to navigate STP and Super obligations.<\/li><li><strong>GST Registration:<\/strong> Once your turnover hits $75k, you need accurate BAS reporting.<\/li><li><strong>Complexity Increases:<\/strong> You start trading in multiple currencies or opening new locations.<\/li><li><strong>Cleanup Needed:<\/strong> You realize your bank balance in Xero doesn&#8217;t match your actual bank account.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a64b51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32a64b51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69d7ceeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69d7ceeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tXero is a world-class tool, but it is not a substitute for accounting knowledge. By combining the software\u2019s capabilities with the expertise of a Xero Certified Adviser, you move from chaotic bookkeeping to clear, strategic financial control. Whether you need full-service outsourcing or a quarterly compliance review, professional support ensures your business remains profitable, compliant, and ready for growth.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a479a3a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a479a3a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6402715 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6402715\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-256682c elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"256682c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:300,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3920\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3920\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is Xero Certified Adviser? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3920\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4331f10 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4331f10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c36f0fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c36f0fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA Xero Certified Advisor is an Accountant\/Bookkeeper that has completed the Xero exams; they have advanced knowledge on the features of Xero, setting up in Xero, troubleshooting in Xero and are required to renew their certification annually to keep abreast of new releases such as STP Phase 2.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3921\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3921\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why do I need a Xero certified bookkeeper? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3921\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-229334e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"229334e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad7d6d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad7d6d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHaving a Xero certified bookkeeper will guarantee your file is set up correctly from day one. They will also prevent common errors (such as duplicate invoices, incorrect GST codes, etc.), and they will also automate your bank feeds and ensure your BAS is correct before submitting it to the ATO.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3922\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3922\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Is Xero Payroll Certified different from standard certification? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3922\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bc6827 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9bc6827\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26e4de3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26e4de3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Xero provides a special certification for payroll due to the complexity of Australian payroll legislation. A Xero Payroll Certified Expert understands how to manage STP, SuperStream, Modern Awards, etc. within the Xero Payroll Module, which reduces the risk of underpayment errors.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3923\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3923\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are Xero bookkeeping services? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3923\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8784d01 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8784d01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f32913 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f32913\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese are services that are provided by a professional to assist with your daily financial tasks within Xero. 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Your real-time data will always be accurate.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3924\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3924\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does Xero help with STP compliance? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3924\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff018cc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ff018cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba92993 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba92993\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tXero is STP-enabled software. 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