It is very easy to add departments in Xero through tracking categories. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to do it:
- On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
- Choose 'Advanced' from the list of options.
- After that, find and tap 'Tracking Categories'.
- Click 'Add Tracking Category' to proceed.
- Come up with a unique department name, then type it into the 'Tracking Category Name' field.
- Subsequently, provide several category options. Enter them into the provided input fields.
- If you want to add more category options, simply tap 'Add Another Item'.
- Once done, review your input and click 'Save'.
- After completing these steps, the new department will be added to your Xero organization.