This article refers to the sync status for Xero found under the Xero sync settings. We'll look at each status and what it does for a bill/expense and invoice/income. In short, it changes the area in Xero that the item lands in and what the next steps are.
NOTE: The settings here control both bill/expenses and invoices/income together you cannot select different settings for each.
Draft
The item will land in the draft folder in Xero and the next step is approving the draft.
Bill/Expense
Invoice/Income
Submitted
The item will land in the awaiting approval section in Xero and the next step is to approve.
Bill/Expense
Invoice/Income
Authorized
The item will land pre-approved in the awaiting payment area, the next step is payment or reconciliation.
Bill/Expense
Invoice/Income