Our friends at Farm Focus and Xero have once again been busy making updates to their software this quarter.
Farm Focus
Simplified Matching for Faster Reconciliation: A new one-to-one direct matching feature that allows you to quickly review and confirm invoice-to-transaction matches within the Matching screen. This enhancement speeds up reconciliation, reduces manual effort, and lowers the chance of errors.
Interactive Tutorials to Support Planning: New guided tutorials are now available directly on the Planning page. These movable and resizable guides offer helpful prompts exactly where you need them, without the hassle of switching screens.
Cashflow Tracking Made Easy: A new comparison line on the Dashboard cashflow graph shows how your financials are performing this year versus last year. This visual insight helps you identify trends, monitor progress, and make informed decisions throughout the season.
Smart Variance Insights for Better Oversight: Keep on top of your budget with variance insights that spotlight significant overspending compared to your Working Plan or last year’s actuals. Click into any variance to watch a short video explanation and understand the value of proactive planning.
Xero
Improved Invoicing Experience: Xero has rolled out several updates to enhance the invoicing process. The refreshed invoice screen now displays more information without the need to scroll, thanks to better text wrapping. You can also add and rearrange invoice rows more easily, helping streamline the creation process.
Step-by-Step In-App Guides: Xero has launched new guides in the Accounting App. These step-by-step walkthroughs help you get set up quickly and confidently. A dedicated invoicing guide helps you issue your first invoice with ease, while a customisation tutorial walks you through setting up your logo, payment terms, and tax information—right from your device.
Secure, Effortless Logins with Passkeys in Xero Me: Xero Me now offers Passkeys as a secure multi-factor authentication (MFA) option, so you can log in using your device’s Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN, making access faster and more secure.
If you’d like help or want to talk about how to best use these new features, get in touch with your Client Manager.
