What happens when you send an invoice through Xero?

When an invoice is sent through Xero, it generates a complete and comprehensive audit trail that tracks the invoice's status throughout its lifecycle. This includes when the invoice is created, sent, viewed by the recipient, and any changes made to it thereafter. Having an audit trail is vital for financial accountability and management, as it allows users to see the history of interactions related to the invoice, ensuring transparency in transactions. This feature assists in tracking overdue invoices and understanding client interactions, contributing to better financial management and communication.

Other options imply conditions about the invoice that are either inaccurate or don't represent Xero's capabilities. For example, invoices are not automatically deleted after a month nor do they become uneditable in a way that would prevent necessary modifications. Similarly, there is no default setting for issuing automatic discounts when sending invoices, as discounts would need to be set up and applied manually based on the business's pricing strategy.