Practical Xero Accounting for Irish Businesses & Accountants – Global Careers

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About Course

A hands-on, compliance-focused Xero training course aligned with Irish accounting standards, VAT rules, and Revenue requirements.

Target Audience

Aspiring and junior accountants in Ireland
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
Small business owners using Xero in Ireland
Practice staff transitioning from manual or other accounting software

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Confidently use Xero for Irish bookkeeping and accounting
Set up and manage Irish VAT correctly in Xero
Handle payroll, bank reconciliation, and reporting in compliance with Irish regulations

Produce accurate financial reports suitable for Irish businesses and accountants

Course Content

Introduction to Xero & Irish Accounting Context

1.1 Overview of Xero for Irish Businesses
1.2 Differences Between UK and Irish Accounting Structures
1.3 Key Irish Regulatory Bodies (Overview Only)
1.4 Understanding the Irish Chart of Accounts
Module 1 Learning Outcomes
Module 1 Quiz

6 Topics

Xero Interface & Core Navigation

2.1 Xero Dashboard Overview
2.2 Organisation Settings for Irish Entities
2.3 Financial Year Setup (Irish Tax Year Considerations)
2.4 User Roles and Access Control
Module 2 Learning Outcomes
Module 2 Quiz

6 Topics

Setting Up an Irish Business in Xero

3.1 Business Details and Registration Information
3.2 Chart of Accounts Aligned with Irish Accounting Standards
3.3 Opening Balances (Including VAT and Bank Balances)
3.4 Multi-Currency Setup (Where Applicable)
Module 3 Learning Outcomes
Module 3 Quiz

6 Topics

VAT in Ireland Using Xero

4.1 Overview of the Irish VAT System
4.2 VAT Rates in Ireland
4.3 Setting Up VAT in Xero for Ireland
4.4 VAT on Sales and Purchases
4.5 VAT Adjustments and Corrections
4.6 Preparing VAT Reports for Revenue
Module 4 Learning Outcomes
Module 4 Quiz

8 Topics

Sales, Invoicing & Receivables

5.1 Creating and Customising Irish-Compliant Invoices
5.2 VAT-Inclusive and VAT-Exclusive Invoicing
5.3 Credit Notes and Refunds
5.4 Customer Statements
5.5 Managing Aged Receivables
Module 5 Learning Outcomes
Module 5 Quiz

7 Topics

Purchases, Bills & Payables

6.1 Recording Supplier Bills
6.2 VAT on Purchases
6.3 Supplier Credit Notes
6.4 Managing Payment Runs
6.5 Tracking Expenses Accurately
Module 6 Learning Outcomes
Module 6 Quiz

7 Topics

Bank Feeds & Bank Reconciliation

7.1 Connecting Irish Bank Accounts to Xero
7.2 Understanding Bank Feeds
7.3 Manual vs Automatic Reconciliation
7.4 Handling Discrepancies and Unmatched Transactions
7.5 Best Practices for Month-End Reconciliation
Module 7 Learning Outcomes
Module 7 Quiz

7 Topics

Payroll Basics in Xero (Irish Context)

8.1 Overview of Payroll Obligations in Ireland
8.2 Setting Up Employees in Xero
8.3 PAYE, USC, and PRSI Overview (Conceptual, Non-Legal)
8.4 Running Payroll in Xero
8.5 Payroll Reports
Module 8 Learning Outcomes
Module 8 Quiz

7 Topics

Fixed Assets & Depreciation

9.1 Setting Up Fixed Assets in Xero
9.2 Irish Depreciation Considerations
9.3 Asset Disposal
9.4 Reporting on Fixed Assets
Module 9 Learning Outcomes
Module 9 Quiz

6 Topics

Financial Reporting for Irish Businesses

10.1 Profit & Loss Reports
10.2 Balance Sheet
10.3 Cash Flow Statements
10.4 VAT Reports
Module 10 Learning Outcomes
Module 10 Quiz

6 Topics

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