# How to Change the Conversion Date in Xero

> To update your financial start period, go to Accounting, select Advanced, and open Conversion Balances in Xero. Click Conversion Date, choose the new month and year from the drop-down menus, and save your changes to successfully update the conversion date.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-the-conversion-date-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3242ab56e05a00fd5ddb/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
2. Select 'Advanced' from the list of options.
3. After that, find and tap 'Conversion Balances'.
4. Click 'Conversion Date' to proceed.
5. Subsequently, specify the new month and year you want to set. Simply tap their respective drop-down menus and pick one from the available choices.
6. Once done, click 'Save' to apply the changes.
7. After completing these steps, the conversion date in your Xero account will be changed accordingly.