Heather Smith

Heather Smith FCA, FCCA, FICB, is obsessed with how effective automation and integration can unlock and produce timely, clean data, to generate information for fast, informed analysis and decision making. She sits at the intersection of accounting, education and content creation; running a virtual management accounting practice, producing the Accounting Apps newsletter, and hosting the Cloud Stories podcast. Connect with HeatherSmithAU on your favourite platforms.

Articles & Books From Heather Smith

Xero For Dummies
Use Xero with confidence and keep your business finances on trackYou didn't start your business to spend hours wrestling with spreadsheets and paperwork. You started it to build something meaningful and profitable. With Xero For Dummies, managing your books doesn’t have to be a headache. Are you setting up Xero for the first time, switching platforms or just ready to unlock the latest features?
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-14-2026
Using the Xero cloud-based accounting system makes small business accounting fast, easy and enjoyable. This cheat sheet gives you extra tips and tricks for working with this collaborative accounting tool. Discover how to adjust settings on your computer and in Xero to make the most from working in the cloud, access Xero on the go, and find your way around the home dashboard.