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Accounting System Variables

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  1. To configure Accounting variables, on the navigational sidebar, select Setup.
  2. Once the Setup section expands, select System Variables.
  3. On the tabbed menu, select Accounting.

The page opens as follows:

Accounting Variables

The Accounting variables fall into the two groups, as follows:

  • Accounts Receivable
  • WIP

The Accounts Receivable group displays the following information:

Accounts Receivable Information
Income Account for Contact JobsClick the  icon and select the Xero income account for contact jobs.
Income Account for Speculative JobsClick the  icon and select the Xero income account for speculative jobs.

The WIP group displays the following information:

WIP Group Information
Work in Progress (Asset Account)Click the   icon and select the Xero account for tracking Work in Progress. This account may be also referred as Asset Account.
Opening WIP (Cost Sales)Click the   icon and select the Xero account for opening WIP. This account may be also referred as Cost Sales.
Closing WIP (Cost of Sales)Click the   icon and select the Xero account for closing WIP. This account may be also referred as Cost of Sales.

Unlocking Accounting Parameters

  1. To unlock the accounting parameters, click Modify. In the Authorization Required form, enter the authorization number and click Apply.
  2. Once you click the  icon, the Xero Chart of Accounts form opens.
  3. In the form, select the appropriate Xero account that will be mapped to the current account in the system.
  4. Click Select.

If you modify parameters, click Process to confirm modifications.

Updated on November 6, 2021

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