# How to Add an Expense Account in Xero

> To add an expense account in Xero, navigate to Accounting, select Chart of Accounts, and click Add Account. Choose the expense type, enter the account details, and click Save to finish adding the new account.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-an-expense-account-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a0216243f01ed60a5000d/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
2. Select 'Chart of Accounts' from the list of options.
3. After that, click 'Add Account' to proceed.
4. Tap the 'Account Type' menu.
5. Under Expense, choose the ideal option you wish to use.
6. Subsequently, provide the other important details related to the new expense account. Enter them into their respective input fields.
7. Once done, review your input and click 'Save'.
8. After completing these steps, the new expense account will be added to your Xero organization.