Dustin Wheeler

Dustin Wheeler
Dustin is a technology-driven CPA in Las Vegas, Nevada.

CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 Honoree for 2012

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Set amount thresholds in Xero bank rules so fixed assets aren't expensed

One of my favorite things about Xero, an online accounting software, is its ability to automatically categorize transactions based on a customized set of rules.  While other accounting software have some built-in automation features (such as pre-filling information from the last entered transaction for a payee), Xero is unique in that it categorizes transactions when they match certain conditions for payees, amounts, references, etc.

While this automation can save a lot of time classifying transactions, it could also result in misclassifications if …

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Do you put social media links on your invoices? It's easy with Xero

A creatively designed invoice can be so much more than a collection tool.  Links to social media websites are simple additions to electronic invoices providing opportunites for increased visibility and contact with customers.  Plus, they add a little color and fun to an otherwise boring document.

While I was exploring settings in Xero, the social links area caught my attention.  When activated, it adds Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ icons to online invoices.  This is one of Xero’s many new invoicing …

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Bank rules in Xero for fixed amount checks

One of my favorite things about Xero, an online accounting software, is its ability to automatically categorize transactions based on a customized set of rules.  While other accounting software have some built-in automation features (such as pre-filling information from the last entered transaction for a payee), Xero is unique in that it categorizes transactions when they match certain conditions for payees, amounts, references, etc.

For example, I set up an automatic monthly payment on my bank’s online banking site for a …

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