How to update Zato after correcting a transaction in Xero

The two methods for refreshing GL balances or workpaper figures after making a correction in Xero.

If you have corrected a transaction or made an adjustment in Xero, there are two ways to update Zato depending on which balance needs to change.

To update Balance per General Ledger (GL)

  1. Navigate to the Client Screen.

  2. Click the Sync with Partner button.

  3. Select Xero from the list of available partners.

  4. Select the Re-Sync COA from Xero option for the Client you want to update Chart of Accounts and Trial Balance.

Note: Do not use manual CSV/XLSX uploads via the "Gear Icon" to add account codes for Xero-linked jobs.

To update Balance per Workpaper

If the Balance per Workpaper needs updating, edit it manually within the workpaper using Edit Mode.

Recommended approach

Rather than correcting rounding differences in Xero and syncing back, consider posting a rounding correction journal directly in Zato. This keeps all workpapers in sync without needing to re-upload the Trial Balance.

Tips

  • Uploading the Trial Balance refreshes the GL balances across all workpapers in the job.

  • Manual workpaper edits only affect the individual workpaper, not the GL.