Localization

Localization settings control how dates, numbers, and currencies are formatted throughout Acusheet. Getting these right ensures your documents match local business conventions.

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How to Access Localization Settings

Go to Settings → Localization

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Settings Explained

Currency

Setting	Description
Default Currency	The primary currency for your business (e.g. AED, USD, GBP). Shown throughout the app.

Note: You can still invoice in foreign currencies — this is just your base currency for reporting.

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Financial Year

Setting	Description
Financial Year Start	The first day of your financial/fiscal year (e.g. 1 January or 1 April). Affects all year-based reports.

Important: Set this correctly before creating any transactions. Changing it later may cause report discrepancies.

Common financial year starts:

• 1 January — Most countries (UAE, USA, Germany, etc.)
• 1 April — UK, India, Japan
• 1 July — Australia, New Zealand

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Date Format

Setting	Options
Date Format	How dates appear on documents — e.g. DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD
Date Separator	The character between date parts — /, -, or .

Example combinations:

• DD/MM/YYYY → 25/01/2025
• MM-DD-YYYY → 01-25-2025
• DD.MM.YYYY → 25.01.2025

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Number Formatting

Setting	Description	Example
Thousand Separator	Character used to separate thousands	1,000,000 or 1.000.000
Decimal Separator	Character used before decimal places	1,500.00 or 1.500,00

Make sure the thousand and decimal separators are different characters.

Common combinations:

• English: comma thousands, period decimal → 1,500.00
• European: period thousands, comma decimal → 1.500,00

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Theme Colour

Setting	Description
Theme Colour	The primary accent colour used throughout the app interface

Enter a hex code (e.g. #0faa3f) or pick from the colour picker.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the currency after I've created transactions?
You can change the display currency, but existing transactions won't be converted. It may cause inconsistencies in reports. It's best to set the currency correctly before starting.

What if my country uses a different financial year to the default?
Update the Financial Year Start date. Reports will recalculate from the new start date.

Can I use multiple currencies?
Yes. While there is one default currency, individual invoices, bills, and payments can be created in any currency. Exchange rates are applied and gains/losses are tracked automatically.