What this article covers: How to connect your accounting system to BrizoConsol on first login — via Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or Zoho Books, manually, or using demo data. If you are adding a new entity to an existing group, see Adding a New Entity instead.

When you first log in to BrizoConsol you will see the Welcome Screen. Choose one of the three options below to get started.

# Option
1 Connect to Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or Zoho Books — automatic import, ready immediately
2 Create manually — for systems not directly supported
3 Use demo data — explore BrizoConsol before importing your own data

Option 1 — Connect to Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or Zoho Books

This is the fastest way to get started. BrizoConsol imports your data automatically — no manual entry required.

1
On the Welcome Screen, click your accounting systemChoose Connect to Xero, Connect to QuickBooks, Connect to MYOB, or Connect to Zoho Books.
2
Log in to your accounting systemYou will be redirected to Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or Zoho Books to authenticate.
3
Select the organisation to connectIf your account has multiple organisations, choose the one you want to import.
4
Authorise BrizoConsol to access your dataApprove the connection. BrizoConsol will begin importing your data immediately.

Once connected, BrizoConsol automatically imports:

  • Chart of Accounts
  • Last 2 years of Trial Balances
  • Invoices and Bills
  • Opening balances
💡 Tip: BrizoConsol supports a mix of Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, and manual entities within the same group. You do not need all entities to use the same accounting system.

Option 2 — Create an Organisation Manually

If your accounting system is not directly supported, you can create the organisation manually and upload data afterwards.

1
On the Welcome Screen, click Other SystemThis creates the organisation without connecting to an external system.
2
Enter your organisation name and saveThe organisation is created in BrizoConsol with no data synced. You can upload trial balances or transactions manually as needed.

Option 3 — Use Demo Data

Not ready to import your own data yet? The demo environment lets you explore BrizoConsol's full feature set instantly — no setup required.

What's included in the demo environment
  • Instant group structure — a pre-generated group of companies to showcase multi-entity management
  • 6 months of financial data — real-world scenarios with half a year of transactional history
  • Ready-to-go setup — a full chart of accounts and all mappings already prepared
  • Immediate reporting — explore consolidated P&L, Balance Sheets, and Dashboards right away

To get started, select Create New Company with Demo Data on the Welcome Screen. No imports or manual preparation are required.

🛈 Note: Demo data is for exploration only and does not affect your real data. When you are ready to switch to live data, connect your accounting system and your demo environment will be replaced.
🚀 Connected? What's next. Follow the First-Time Setup Checklist to verify your organisation details, review imported data, and get ready for your first consolidated report.