Digi-Tools In Accrual World

In this week's Digi-Tools in Accrual World - sponsored by Xledger, we ask the big question: What has AI actually done for us?  ...Well so far anyway. How are accountants and bookkeepers actually using these tools to make their work and lives better? From smarter tax tools to automated audit prep, the answer might surprise you. Tune in for real-world examples of AI adoption in UK accountancy, plus the latest accountant news:  • How accounting firms are using AI (email triage, Excel coding, audit docs, tax memos)  • Countingup's SmartTax AI trained on £10bn of data  • IRIS buys Instead – US-based AI tax prep platform  • Ravical raises €7.3m to challenge Silverfin with AI-native tooling  • Caseware acquires LeaseJava to boost lease accounting automation  • Airwallex lands £300m Series F for global expansion  • Builder.ai collapses after revelations it's not really AI… We also introduce Scoro's PSA platform (think.. operating system for your business)  and what it offers scaling firms trying to ditch disconnected spreadsheets. If you're an accountant wondering how to approach AI adoption or curious what AI for accountants actually looks like, this one's for you. 00:00 Coming Up… 01:03 Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast App news 05:32 Real-life examples of AI in accountancy 14:07 Airwallex raises £300m to build global banking future 16:43 Caseware acquires LeaseJava to boost lease accounting 19:41 IRIS invests in AI-powered tax management platform Instead 23:15 Puzzle and Joiin team up for multi-entity consolidation 24:52 Ravical tipped to challenge Silverfin in practice tech 28:22 Ravical secures €7.3m to develop AI-native firm tooling 35:23 Countingup unveils Smart Tax AI assistant 37:36 Introducing Scoro 49:22 Outro #AIAdoption #AIAccountants #AccountantNews #AccountingTech #FintechNews #SmartTax #PracticeManagement #Scoro #Airwallex #IRIS #Caseware #BuilderAI #Ravical #DigiTools #AccrualWorld

In this episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World, we break down the biggest stories in accounting tech and fintech news. Sage posts a 16% profit increase, with 97% of revenue now recurring—what does this mean for cloud-based adoption in the UK? Meanwhile, Xero reports an impressive 23% revenue growth in FY25 and launches ‘Pay by Bank' to streamline payments for SMEs. We also cover:  • Cloud adoption stats: 81% of UK firms now using cloud accounting  • The FRC shake-up for digital filing under the Economic Crime & Transparency Act  • New Xero App Store additions including Karbon  • Zoho Books earns ICB accreditation  • Adsum expands with Self Assessment data integration

This week on Digi-Tools in Accrual World, we're unpacking the biggest headlines in accounting tech news — from game-changing AI features to major payments milestones and strategic acquisitions shaking up the UK accounting software space.  

No break for us at Digi-Tools in Accrual World, we we're back straight after Accountex to cover the biggest developments in accounting tech news and fintech innovation fresh off the back of Accountex 2025. Headlines: •TaxCalc acquires Engager in a bold play to power up its practice management suite. •Bright snaps up TimeKeeper to bolster its payroll game — targeting summer 2025 for full integration. •Capium 365 launches to support MTD ITSA, offering a simplified, client-facing bookkeeping tool. •FreeAgent drops multiple updates, including Find & Fix, Management Reporting, and AI-powered invoice capture via Jenesys. •Dwayne Jackson returns with a free CIS compliance app — smart move or Trojan horse? Or both? •QuickBooks introduces usage caps across plans — time to check your limits. •Rippling raises $450m, but the Deel lawsuit adds drama to their $16.8B valuation. •Xero launches Tap-to-Pay via Stripe — now your phone is your card reader.   We also recap our own Accountex circus antics, explore community feedback on our upcoming Digital Transformation Certification, and tease what's next for accountants looking to modernise.   Perfect for accountants, CFOs, and tech-curious bookkeepers looking to stay ahead of the curve.   00:00 Coming Up 01:05 Intro   09:27 App News 09:31 TaxCalc acquires Engager to boost practice management offering 14:10 Bright acquires TimeKeeper to enhance payroll offering 15:50 Capium launches Capium 365 to tackle MTD complexity 18:28 FreeAgent and Powdr partner on financial modelling for startups 18:57 FreeAgent integrates with Jenesys for AI-powered insights 19:16 FreeAgent unveils new features and AI partnership at Accountex 2025 21:04 KashFlow founder launches CIS compliance app 25:07 QuickBooks introduces usage limits across plans 26:39 Rippling raises $450m at $16.8bn valuation 29:34 Xero launches Tap to Pay for UK businesses      32:23 Close

In this episode of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World Podcast, we jump back int the latest accounting tech news. trends and updates, including Xero and QuickBooks integrations, revenue and profit growth statistics, and the impact of automation and AI.  Join us as we explore new research from Credence Research, the market valuation of the small business accounting software market, and the latest updates from leading providers like Canopy and WorkflowMax. Additionally, we have an insightful interview with Monica Odysseos from Grant Thornton Cyprus, who shares her journey in AI and its transformative effects on the accounting field.  Don't miss out on the essential tech news and expert advice to stay ahead in the industry! 00:00 Coming Up 00:55 Welcome! 03:38 App news 03:43 Small business accounting software market forecast to 2032  08:35 Xero releases 2025 accounting industry report 15:55 HMRC seeks new CRM to replace Salesforce    20:00 MTD proving more expensive for businesses than expected 23:07 Canopy raises $70m to scale AI-powered accounting platform  26:21 Xero and BGL announce Workpapers integration partnership 29:08 QuickBooks enhances sole trader features for accountants 31:57 WorkflowMax delivers March 2025 product updates 34:37 AI in Accounting: Regulation, Implementation and Ethics - Monica Odysseos

In this episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World, we discuss the rapid advancements in AI and their impact on the accounting profession, looking at an insightful report by LinkedIn predicting that 70% of workforce skills will be replaced by AI within five years, and touch on the significant replacement of the bookkeeping workforce.  Updates and innovations from FreeAgent, XLedger, and Dext are highlighted, alongside an engaging interview with Dom Gibbs from S&W and Laura from Xledger, covering strategic outsourcing and technology's role in transforming finance functions.  PLUS previews of what we're up to at Accountex this year! Accountaxe: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accountaxe-2025-london-tickets-1235998257059 How to effectively partner with vendors: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-transformation-training-tickets-1338884693159 00:00 Coming Up 01:04 Intro 02:25 Accountex Previews  05:46 App News 05:51 The Accountant 2 07:46 Agentic AI edges closer to mainstream accounting adoption 16:25 FreeAgent expands integrations with Stripe and more 18:32 Dext launches Vault for AI-powered document storage 21:24 Dext rolls out supplier statement matching features 24:04 BILL expands into procurement and cashflow management 26:30 BILL powers Xero's US online bill payments 28:41 Xero highlights April's newest app integrations 31:15 Process Outsourcing at scale 48:28 Outro

In this episode, we unpack the latest in accounting tech news and fintech developments for UK firms and beyond. We kick off with OpenTax's new feature for tracking corporation tax deadlines — a smart move for firms managing multiple client obligations. Then it's over to Wolters Kluwer's long-awaited cloud tools rollout, where existing customers face dual-platform fees and usage-based pricing as they migrate. Mid-market ERP is booming. We speak with Xledger and Moore Insight about the tier-two ERP explosion and what makes this segment increasingly attractive for growing businesses and charities.  Plus, there's a full preview of AccountAxe 2025 — now hosted at Fairgame London with support from Karbon, FreeAgent, Employment Hero, Advancetrack,  iPlicit, Xledger and Scoro Book your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accountaxe-2025-london-tickets-1235998257059 Also in the mix: • Airwallex is pursuing banking licences in the UK and US — signalling a major shake-up for cross-border payments, lending, and SME banking. • Xero's online bill payments go global, now supporting 25+ currencies through Crezco. • Intuit acquires HR platform GoCo, deepening QuickBooks' suite for SMBs with payroll and human capital management. • Caseware launches Validate, its new financial check automation tool. We wrap up with ERP consultancy insights and why scalable, cloud-based systems are making Tier 1 look bloated. A must-listen for anyone tracking the future of accounting tech. 00:00 Coming Up 00:35 Intro 05:16 App News 05:20 OpenTax launches first stage of Corporation Tax tracking 07:38 Airwallex to pursue UK and US banking licences 12:52 UK online bill payments from Xero go global 15:01 Wolters Kluwer rolls out cloud tax and accounts production tools 18:44 Caseware launches Validate to automate financial checks 20:11 Intuit to acquire HR platform GoCo 23:30 Moving on up from Tier 3: Xledger

Digi-Tools in Accrual World - The place for accounting tech news! In this episode of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World Podcast by Digital Disruptors, we discuss the nuanced landscape of CEO salaries, with a special focus on gender biases and the contrast between different markets.  We take a closer look at MHA's IPO, exploring their growth strategies and valuation concerns. Regulatory issues are also a key topic, with Revolut facing a significant fine for anti-money laundering violations.  Additionally, we delve into the evolving role of technology, sector specialisation in accountancy, and the impact of AI on the profession.  Our episode is sponsored by Advancetrack, and we're excited to share insights on how MTD public beta testing, voluntary ID checks for directors by Companies House, and news from XLedger are shaping the future of accounting. 0:00 Coming Up 1:10 Intro 03:05 App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03:10 MTD public beta goes live, Excel (not) dead, One Login security woes 05:51 Companies House rolls out identity verification 10:35 Xero's $25m CEO pay package under scrutiny 16:07 MHA confirms float date and £269m valuation 22:51 UK tech start-up vows to ‘do to Sage what Netflix did to Blockbuster' 26:22 Revolut fined €3.5M over money laundering failings 30:02 Showcase your sector expertise with the right finance tech: Xledger 37:17 Don't forget to leave a like or rating! Join our newsletter: https://digitoolsinaccrualworld.substack.com

Welcome to the Digi-Tools in Accrual World Podcast - your place for accounting tech news!   This episode is sponsored by FYI, the new practice management challenger, John and Ryan bravely soldier on without Indi to keep them in line.   They dive deep into Xero's new API-like MCPs, discuss the eye-watering $2.2 billion valuation of Penny Lane, and share updates from a huge week of product releases - from FreeAgent, Intuit TaxCalc Joiin, Workflow Max and Countingup.     00:00 Intro 02:49 App News   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 02:52 Xero adds MCP server for smarter integrations 08:34 Pennylane doubles valuation to $2.2bn 11:27  FreeAgent rolls out CIS features for contractors 13:49   Intuit adds project tools to enterprise suite 16:39 TaxCalc bridges the MTD spreadsheet gap 25:32 Xero and Sumday partner on free carbon accounting tools 28:20  Countingup introduces new product features 30:55 WorkflowMax shares latest product updates 33:39 Joiin unveils new features in ‘Joiin Unwrapped' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 37:11 From Outsourced Finance Provider to Partner: Winning Against the In-House Trend: Xledger   47:29 Outro

In this episode, we chat about Indie's hollibobs, the exciting space venture by FreeAgent, and mind-blowing AI tools in the accounting world - sponsored by Employment Hero.   Plus, we'll dive into some juicy app news on Xero and discuss the intriguing launch of Vinyl's private beta and iplicit's client manager.   Hold on tight as we geek out over Jack 3.0's cool features and crack up at the idea of being AI's guinea pigs. Don't miss our convo with FreeAgent's Tony Stevenson on their latest integrations!   00:00 Intro   02:37 App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 02:41 FreeAgent takes MTD to new heights—literally 05:26 Vinyl launches private beta and lands Google backing 08:22 iplicit unveils BPO-focused client manager tool 10:50 Jenesys introduces AI tools to boost trust and transparency 15:19 Adsum announces OpenTax partner programme. 18:13 MTD for ITSA threshold to drop to £20K in 2028 21:54 Xero highlights new apps in March App Store roundup 24:04 Xero unifies global app partner awards into one programme ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   26:00 The FreeAgent Universe is Expanding

This episode of the Digitals and Accrual World Podcast is a rollercoaster ride through the latest, juiciest app news. From Rippling's 50-page lawsuit against Deel alleging corporate espionage (yes, we said SPY!) to groundbreaking updates from Xero, Access Group, Bright Pay, and FreeAgent, there's enough drama to rival a Hollywood thriller.   Plus, discover how MTD can now be done from SPACE and why accountants everywhere should be keeping a close eye on Apron's new expense card.   Join Ryan, Indi and John for a wild journey through the ever-accelerating world of accounting technology.   00:00 Coming Up 00:48 Intro   02:46 App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 02:51

Join us for this special DAS episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World - with the inside scoop from Dan Cockerton on the sale of the show, latest integrations from FreeAgent and the very latest in AI and App Accounting News. A perfect companion for your train / plane / drive to Battersea!   00:00 Coming Up 01:02 Welcome back!   App News 04:17  

Making Tax Digital is back on everyone's radar as we chat to Tony from FreeAgent and hear some of the highlights from John's chats at FAB, with Tom Herbert, Jenesys, FYI. Love it or loathe it - MTD is coming. Outside of the fascinating world of MTD, we have the usual updates in App News, including Indi's analysis on embedded finance.   00:00 Coming Up… 01:00  Intro   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 04:01 Adfin lands $8m 07:36  Allica launches buy to let mortgages 12:21 Allica rebrand 13:58 Gocardless partners with Pipe 18:12 FreeAgent integrate with Mimo 18:56  Translucent launches prepayments and deferred revenue 22:04 CAS360 launches in the UK 23:29 iplicit (once again) fastest growing firm 26:04  Expensify opens travel management tool   30:25 MTD - Not Going Away (FreeAgent) 40:08 Absolutely FABulous 01:00:59 Like and subscribe!

In this episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World is all about control. Controls for accelerating - not slowing - a scaling business, DOGE clampdowns, visits to Westminster and making the bold choice to identify as a person with hair. Ever thought implementing controls would slow your biz down?  Think again! 00:00 Coming Up 01:28 Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ App News 09:33  2025 Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report 16:33 Jenesys launch Jackpod 19:09  Xero launches Xero Simple 22:55  Xero launches Reconcile period 24:32 Xero offers commission for referrals 26:35 Xero  February apps of the month 28:28  Dext SSO 30:06 US DOGE fires free tax-filing team in US ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 30:59 Boring but Sexy: Controls and Procedures  - Stuart Hurst 45:10 Rate the pod!

As the end of Q1 is in sight, we start to question what can be achieved once the baseline goal of increasing efficiency is solved?   Indi shares her view on the one-person, AI-powered Unicorn and Alex Kesselman talks about how ApprovalMax has evolved from it's core ‘approvals' fortress in response to customers developing needs.   As ever, we have all the updates form our space, including: AI-powered 24/7 support by FYI Docs, NetSuite's massive platform migration, and Caseware's shiny new acquisitions and AI assistants. Get ready to be amazed by Blake Oliver's killer use case for AI in pricing decisions and catch an insightful chat.   00:00 Coming up… 00:50 Welcome!   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03:37 IRIS confirms Taxfiler sunset 04:03 Netsuite migrates to Oracle Autonomous for AI 05:29 FYI launches 24/7 support 08:43 CaseWare acquires Extractly.ai 11:38 How to validate your pricing with AI   15:22 Evolving Product for Evolving Needs - ApprovalMax 22:58 Science Fiction becoming closer to reality? 26:49 Like and subscribe

Welcome to another exciting episode of Digitals in Accrual World! This week, we're dissecting the latest tech updates in the accounting world. FreeAgent introduces property ownership splitting for the MTD rollout, GoCardless partners with Form3 to enhance BACS payment connectivity, Link My Books joins the Visma family, and Ignition debuts auto-pricing tools to streamline revenue operations. We also delve into Modulr's integration with Nomi for seamless payroll payments and Ecologi's acquisition of Net Zero Now to help businesses achieve net-zero emissions. Plus, an insightful interview with Matt Lowry from ApprovalMax on combatting fraud in the age of AI. Stay tech-savvy and fraud-free, folks!   00:00 Coming Up 00:50 Intro ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ App News 03:05 FreeAgent Update: Line by line property split  03:53 GoCardless to provide BACs payments 04:58 Linkmybooks joins Visma 07:34 Ignition introduces autopricing 09:44 Modulr Nomi integration 11:19  Ecologi acquires Net Zero Now ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16:36 Combatting Fraud - ApprovalMax 23:44 Like and Subscribe

Get ready to dive back into the world of tech in accounting with the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast! In this episode, the team tackles everything from e-invoicing and how it's revolutionising the industry (or not), to the Sage Copilot data blunder that even got America's attention.   We've got updates from Xero, memorable moments from mid-market maestro Laura Jolly from Xledger, and a serious discussion on pushing the limits with tech and risk-taking in the accounting world. Tune in for the insights, stay for the laughs, and leave with some actionable takeaways to rock your accounting game!   00:00 Coming Up… 01:17 Intro ~~~~~~~~~~ App News 02:49 The UK government launches a consultation on E-invoicing 08:57 Sage Updates 13:02 Sage Copilot Data Breach 15:06 Updates From Xero 18:47 Xero's most popular apps of 2024 20:59  Xero API increase ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 22:55 Streamlining Bank Automation with Xledger 30:05 Accounting Skills Gap - Finance Takes The Piste Part 3 49:44 Outro

In this episode of Digi Tools in Accrual World we discuss the evolving skills required in today's AI-driven environment, focusing on the importance of retaining human advisory roles amidst technological disruption.   We hear from more of the though leaders at the Finance Takes the Piste event - including though from Alastair Barlow, Krissy Chapleo, Gavin Spencer, Sam Jennings and Antoaneta Pop.   We also have key updates and leadership changes in App News from leading accounting tech firms like Ignition, WorkflowMax, and Dext, and take a deeper look into the innovations in ESG reporting by Xledger.   00:00 Coming Up... 01:09 Welcome!   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 05:02 Ignition appoint new CEO & CFO 08:15 Workflow Max Releases 11:03 Aslan gets $5m seed investment 14:31 Companies House agent filing system launches 18:34 Intuit launches QBO & Mailchimp interface 21:32 Dext integrates with Zoho 22:29 Brieff launches AI notetaker   26:39 ESG Reporting - Xledger   34:16 John's Hazy Ski Trip Memories 35:13 Finance Takes the Piste - Pt 2 - The skills the profession needs next 43:26 Rate and subscribe!

Welcome back, digital disruptors! In this explosive episode of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast, we take AI models head-to-head to see which one might best for accountants in practice ChatGPT Deepseek Claude Perplexity We've also got the latest App News and exclusive inside gossip and insights from the recent Finance Takes the Piste ski trip!   00:00 Coming Up 02:27 Hello! 05:18 Finance Takes The Piste Recap 06:47 Agent AI   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~ 08:35 AI Models for Accounting Firms 12:44 Sage CoPilot Misfire 14:21 Vertice Raise $50m 17:24 AI Line Item Extraction From Briefcase 19:00 iplicit secure £25m 21:05 Xero App Store Updates 23:44 Hedgeflows secures expanded FCA approval   25:42 Accurise on Delivering Outsourced Finance for Mid-Tier Businesses   Piste Artists ~~~~~~~~~~~ 33:36 Paul Barnes - The right EBIDTA… for your practice 34:43 Fraser Campbell - The right EBIDTA… for PE 36:24 Paul Barnes - Timesheets, yes or no? 37:28 Pete Everett - Skills of the 'firm of tomorrow' 41:57 Graeme Tennick - Finding the skills we already have 44:40 Jonathan Gaunt - Rockstars vs Superstars   47:24 Like and Subscribe!

In this episode of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast we cover the recent shocking acquisition of Bench and what it means for AI in bookkeeping, Ryan Pearcy's gets his Jackanory on with the rest of App News   Plus, hear about Capitalise's game-changing collaboration with Plaid, the new automation marvel 'With Otto,' and Pete Hucker from Xledger gives us insights into the difference between accounting in Norway and the UK.   And Indi's health tips are back - but is it enough to save Ryan's fragile frame?   00:00 Coming Up 01:49 Intro   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ App News 03:36  Bench Pressed Out of Business 10:14 FYI Launch  new integration with companies house 10:57 Thomoson  Reuters Acquire SafeSend 13:51  Number Ninja Launches  'With Otto' 16:01 Capitalise integrates with Plaid 19:06 OpenTax Adds Notifications ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   19:58 XLedger: UK vs Norway 25:49 Ryan's Aging Vessel 28:39 Like and rate the pod!

We dive into App News with multiple stories coming from the Government - but will their involvement help or hinder business and tech?   Still missing our third wheel, John Toon, Ryan and Indi bring you a shorter, but perfectly formed update from the world of accounting tech.   00:00 Coming Up 01:43 Intro App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 04:23 UK AI Growth Plans 08:39 Gov't announce 'new' MTD Sage deal 10:09 Xero Award Win 11:16 Silverfin Docusign Integration 12:57 Caseware Appoint new CEO 15:50 AccountsIQ acquire ExpenseIn   17:50 Rate and subscribe!

Easing back into the year, Ryan and Indi tackle the usual latest App News, the shift towards multi-entity and intercompany accounting, the latest in accounting AI with Truewind's $13M Series A funding, and how businesses can now bid goodbye to AvaTax on Shopify Plus.   Also, find out about the cool new tools from Translucent, Active Workpapers, and Bright's shiny new accounts production tool.   00:00 Coming Up 01:44 Intro   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 06:17 Truewind Raise $13million 09:29 Translucent 11:14 Active Workpapers 15:45 Shopify Binning AvaTax 16:49 Bright Accounts Production 20:20 WorkflowMax ❤️ Airwallex   22:36 Leave us a review

Welcome back to Digi-Tools in Accrual World for 2025!   While John is away globetrotting, Indi and Ryan look over the latest accounting tech news which broke over the turn of the year.   From new App Store releases to old pricing problems - this is the perfect way to kick off your accounting tech awareness for 2025.   00:00 Coming up…. 01:48 Intro   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03:58 Allica Milestone 06:56 Intuit and Amazon Partnership 09:19 QuickBooks Online Advanced New Features 10:53 QBO Tags on the way out 12:29 Adsum VAT refunds inside QBO 14:35 6 updates from Sage 15:56 Xero Pricing Backpedal 17:31 Xero Marketplace New Releases   20:38 Rate the pod!

Welcome to the future, tech enthusiasts! Start 2025 on the right foot with our mystic meg themed episode, as John and Ryan reveal their predictions for 2025.   Wondering if Access will keep us guessing with their acquisitions, or if Sage open their war chest again?   Curious about the AI renaissance, open banking's comeback, and the dawn of Cloud 3.0?   Plus, who else thinks a new finance ledger player (Hammer with a Z, anyone?) will drop this year? And the boldest call of all: could Xero go private?!   Tune in for laughs, crazy forecasts, and the inevitable man flu outbreak. Don't miss the first Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast of 2025!   00:00 Coming Up 01:19 Intro   2025 Predictions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03:33 Acquisition Sprees 05:12 New OCR hitting its stride 08:15 Open Banking v2 10:51 AI Agents 15:19 Cloud 3.0 17:56 Digital Transformation Agencies 20:03 Wildcard predictions   24:12 Join us in 2025!

AI Assistants, Acquisitions & Christmas Chaos: 2024 in Review!   Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!  Welcome to the Christmas Day special of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast! In this festive retrospective episode, our tech-focused trio dives into the biggest highlights of 2024, from AI advancements and major acquisitions to payroll innovations and practice management updates. We also discuss the rise of AI (mostly meeting tools), touch on outsourcing trends with special guest Vipul from AdvanceTrack, and even launch the most coveted Digital Disruptor Awards. Plus, there's banter, branded Christmas hats, and John being a Scrooge.   Drop us a note if you're tuning in on Christmas Day, and let's dive into the tech world wrapped up in festive fun!

In this week's episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World, we jump headfirst into the latest accounting technology and app news, covering everything from rumours of Visma's potential IPO to Odoo's skyrocketing valuation.  Grace Hardy joins us to share her bold journey as a 21-year-old accounting entrepreneur making waves on TikTok and beyond, tackling sexism, and disrupting industry norms.  We also discuss FreeAgent's latest report - with concerning stats around discrimination - and talk with Vipul Sheth from AdvanceTrack about burnout in senior practitioners. This episode really is a tour of the dark side of of accounting… 00:00 Coming Up... 01:54 Intro App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 07:15 HG Eyeing Visma IPO? 08:57 Odoo Raise 10:48 ReceiptBot Adds Line Item Extraction 12:28 Billhop enables card payments for pay non-card suppliers 14:54 Translucent Releases 17:36 Metro Bank 21:27 FreeAgent Accounting Talent Research 33:05 AdvanceTrack - Challenges Attracting Grads into the Profession & Pressure on Practice Leaders  39:09 Grace Hardy - Accounting for TikTok 58:17 Rate and Subscribe!

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World! This week, we share into the hottest news in the fintech world, from the big Dext-Iris acquisition bombshell to fresh releases from Sage, Datamolino, and Fathom. And guess what? We've got Joe Lines from Nook spilling the beans on Nook's acquisition of Modulr. Plus, we tackle the juicy topic of AI's impact on accounting and why 50% of firms are still twiddling their thumbs. Joined by our regular hosts Indi Tatla, John Toon and Ryan Pearcy (recovering from 'man flu,' of course), this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and a hint of tech-induced panic. Don't miss it!   00:00 Coming Up 02:14 Intro App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 07:47 Iris acquires Dext 13:17 Sage Results 17:28 Sage Releases and Updates 18:25 Datamolino Release 18:51 Fathom Bulk Update Facility 20:28 New Apps in the Xero App Store   22:48 AdvanceTrack - AI's role amid the talent shortage 30:07 Joe Lines - The next chapter for Nook (and the payments space) 46:43 Rate and subscribe!

Welcome to today's 'Digi-Tools in Accrual World' episode and this week we're looking at the real impacts of AI on practice and the labour market.   In App News we look at Xero extending classic invoicing, Agicap's €45 million funding, and the fall in demand for freelance jobs due to AI.   Ruben from Briefcase shares exciting insights on making accounting great again!   Get the lowdown on talent shortages, TaxCalc's big investment, skyrocketing salaries, impressive partnerships, and a hint on future AI recruitment. Hit play, stay ahead!   AdvanceTrack's accounting Talent Index: https://www.advancetrack.com/talent/ Find out more about Briefcase at: Briefcase.so   00:00 Coming Up... 02:16 Intro   App News 05:23  Xero Classic Invoicing 11:16 Agicap Raise €45m 17:14 TaxCalc Receive Investment 21:35 Studies show AI's impact on labour markets 23:51 Roveel x Joiin 26:09 Moss x Airwallex   29:39 46% of firms struggling with client deliverables - AdvanceTrack 35:43 AI in Practice - Reuben Steenkamp   55:17 Leave a Review!

Join us in today's episode of 'Digi-Tools in Accrual World' as we dive into the latest buzz in the accounting tech industry! From Nook's acquisition by Modulr and FreeAgent's updated smart capture functionality to TrueLayer's big layoffs – we've got all the juicy details. Lucy Cohen spills the beans on Mazuma's bold acquisition plans and the challenges both boomers and Gen Z are facing around exiting and entering practice ownership. We're also featuring an insightful chat with Sophie Hossack from Alloca Bank with more on  mixing digital banking (at scale) with a human touch. And also - despite the controversy around Jag's rebrand - is there a lesson there for accountants and bookkeepers? 00:00 Coming Up App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03:17 Nook Acquired 07:17 Modulr Powering HMRC 08:35 FreeAgent Smart Capture Expanding 09:33 FreeAgent still officially friendly 10:42 ApprovalMax Raise £10m 11:38 Dext Payments Teaser and more 13:26 Truelayer lays off 25% of it's team   15:41 Allica - Relationships and Scale 23:57 What can accountants learn from the Jag rebrand? 30:36 Lucy Cohen - The generational shift in practice ownership

In this episode of 'Digi-Tools in Accrual World,' we dive into the latest news and trends while embracing the chaos! From monstrous acquisitions by Thomson Reuters, Simpro, Bright, and Access Group to the nostalgic nod to Excel's 40th birthday, this episode is packed with industry insights.   Don't miss our deep dive into the rise of Finfluencers and the FCA's crackdown, as well as tips on strengthening those accountant-bank relationships from special guest Sophie Hossak from Allica Bank.   00:00 Coming Up 01:26 Intro App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 02:42 Thompson Reuters acquire LLM company 04:44 Simpro Acquire Big Change 06:20 Bright Acquire Inform Direct 10:50 Access Group Acquire HireAra 12:23 Nexly Launch for Auditors 20:05 And in other news... Happy Birthday Excel   20:45 Allica Bank - Building Bridges between Accountants and Banks 31:27 Wuvvable Dogs 34:47 Florentina Sandu - Good Judges and Bad Influencers 39:40 Outro

In this episode of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast, brought to you by The Digital Disruptors and sponsored by XLedger, we dive headfirst into the cutthroat world of business advisory - who has the edge, accountants or business coaches? The word on the street is banks may have lost their mojo with accountants, prompting a wild 47% to feel as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs when it comes to business banking.   We have app updates galore from MIMO, Pleo, ApprovalMax, and Xero, and the lowdown on the Xero Beautiful Business Fund 2024 winners who are redefining awesomeness in business. Plus, discover why multi-banking is the new black for SMEs and a whole lot more! Don't forget to like, share, follow, and send us your thoughts! ✉️   00:00 Coming Up… 01:32 Welcome!   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 09:19 MTD Thresholds Dropping 16:10 Xero Beautiful Business Fund 2024 19:20 Mimo Release 24:09 AML HQ Launches in the UK 26:31 Pleo Releases 27:40 Approval Max Pricing Updates 28:49 New in the Xero App Store   32:52 Allica - The growing chasm between accountants and bank relationship managers 42:53 Drew Moyes - Friendliness, Community and Simplicity for MTD 50:51 Outro

The £9 Billion Missing for UK SMEs - PLUS App News, Dan Cockerton and Johann Goree   Join John, Ryan, and Indi as they review John's creepy merch ideas, find out how SMEs are missing out on billions and share the latest app news, including updates from Adsum, Modulr, FreeAgent, and Firmcheck. Hear about Tide's strategic acquisition, Acumatica's new release, and more.   Plus, find out why Engager.app's Johann Goree is celebrating their big win at the Digital Disruptor Awards and what it takes to overcome major life hurdles to deliver an industry defining event.   And don't miss the banter, from bath time chat to ginger walrus facts, this episode has it all!   There's more info on the savings interest SMEs are missing out on and the Allica Bank report here: https://www.savingssqueeze.com/   00:00 Coming Up 02:04 Welcome   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 09:25 Adsum Upcoming Beta Test 11:31 Modulr Batch Management Release 12:33 FreeAgent Binning Paper Notices 13:36 MTD Updates 20:18 Acumatica 21:45 Tide Acquiring Again   27:04 Allica - £9bn in missing interest 42:31 Overcoming huge obstacles, to do what's never been done before - Dan Cockerton 46:39 Where are the next tech innovations coming from? Release of the Year winner Johann Goree   01:03:00 Rate the podcast!

Join us for another laugh-filled yet insightful episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World from the Digital Disruptors!   We cover the latest in accounting tech, featuring Caseware's AiDA digital assistant, Summa Tech's snazzy onboarding upgrades, and Dext's new approval functions. Plus, hear from the unstoppable Eriona Bajrakurtaj at her Volt launch, promising to make digital transformation easier for many accounting and bookkeeping firms.   With quirky anecdotes, LEGO likenesses, and some 'instant banter', this episode is a rollercoaster of tech talk and humour. Don't miss out!   00:00 Coming up… 02:41 Welcome! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ App News 09:05 Caseware Digital Assistant  11:47 Summa Tech Onboarding Enhancements 16:36 Dext Senior Hire 18:50 Dext Approvals 21:09 The Payroll Site closing its doors 24:43 Sage Research Insights 27:53 IRIS Practice in a Box   36:22 Banter Stimulant 38:46 Eriona Bajrakurtaj - Digitally Transforming a Profession   43:25 Leave a review!

In this episode, we're joined by Kayleigh Graham from Telleroo, who's here to drop some serious knowledge bombs on scaling payments services, avoiding app disasters, and how not to detail your digital transformation. Kayleigh also gives her take on the 'influencer' debate which has continued since the Digital Disruptor Awards in September. We also bring you the latest app news — from Series A raises to HRMC and the EU making splashes in the fintech scene. 00:00 Coming Up... 03:01 Hello!   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 08:01 EU Action on AI Regulation 11:49 Adfin Eyes Payments Pain 15:55 NetSuite's SuiteProjects Pro Offers AI Insights 17:42 Digital Transformation at HMRC 19:41 Ex-Revolut Team Raise Funds for New AI Startup 22:23 Sage Adds Refunds + Partial Payments to Sage Accounting and more... 23:52 CCH Unveils iFirm Validate Tool   27:50 Kayleigh Graham - Payments, DEI & Influencers

  Welcome to another thrilling episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World —the podcast where accounting meets tech trends, professional updates, and occasionally funny banter.   In this episode, we're blending personal milestones, with global business expansions, Intuit's shiny new enterprise suite, and the lowdown on fresh Xero apps like Cone Practice Management and Viable. We also talk funding—$28 million for Numeric to be exact—and sprinkle in some awards, like the Deity Award for Richard Sergeant (yes, a literal deity… sort of). We're diving into AI, talking to industry rockstars like Matt Lewns from iplicit, and tackling everything from dashboards to... fashion critiques. All this while trying to be funny, insightful, and definitely a bit ridiculous… 00:00 Coming Up… 02:00 Hello! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ App News 05:24 Intuit Enterprise 07:39 New to the Xero Marketplace 09:04 - Xero + Klarna 12:48 - Xero Dashboard Update 15:25 - Active Workpapers Updates 16:37 - Client Window Update 17:30 - Numeric Raise 31:41 AE Awards – Best Dressed 35:35 Digital Deity – Richard Sergeant 44:14 Digital Marketer of the Year – Jordan Vickery 59:39 Like and subscribe!

We've got the juiciest app news with the iconic Xero snapping up Syft Analytics, Starling Bank's shocking customer checks, and Apron serving up security enhancements like it's going out of style.   We talk with Heather Smith dishing about travel, ACCA elections and the rise of accounting influencers.   From modern ERP insights with Matt at iPlicit to John spilling the beans (or honey) on his anti-inflammatory concoction, we've got it all. Don't miss this whirlwind episode; it's got more flavour than Manuka honey and more buzz than a bee in a bonnet. Tune in, geek out, and learn how not to get shafted in the world of accounting tech!   00:00 Coming up... 02:32 Welcome!   App News 07:05 Xero Snaps up Syft 13:01 Classic Xero Invoice Clash 14:57 FCA Flying after Starling 19:10 Apron Security, feature updates and more cash! 22:45 Access Shopping Spree Continues 25:53 FreeAgent still full steam ahead on integrations   28:09 iplicit - Connectivity in modern ERP systems 34:39 John's Alternative Remedy 41:59 Shape the Future of the Profession - Heather Smith 01:03:44 Rate the pod!

Welcome to another episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World! This episode is jam-packed with award-winning geniuses, boundary-pushing fintech updates, and some seriously controversial banter.   Apron is now FCA authorised, Employment Hero has revamped its packages, and Karbon's new marketplace is shaking things up!   Join John, Ryan, and the crew as they reveal the latest news, chat with the winners of the Digital Disruptor awards, and manage to keep keep Ryan's accents under wraps.   00:00 Coming up… 01:24 Intro   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 04:03 Apron Banking License + Security Upgrades 08:41 Employment Hero Pricing Bundles 09:59 Roveel Reporting Enhancement 12:09 Modulr Partnerships Paying Off 13:37 Karbon 'Practice' Marketplace   16:20 - Check yo' privilege     Digital Disruptor Award Winners ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 18:41  Jon Gaunt 23:35 Aaron Patrick   29:27 Outro

Sore heads after the Digital Disruptor Awards (or anticipated sore heads. It's like Back to The Future) This episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World Podcast has it all! From the aftermath of our mind-blowing awards night to the mysteries of magnesium on feet (yes, you read that right). Indi experiments with deep sleep tactics, while Ryan clowns around about winning the 'BWAM of the Year.' Plus, we've got hot takes on Intuit's AI enhancements, ApprovalMax's new features, and Cin7's latest updates and Allica's next step on taking over the world. Don't miss Chris Downing from Sage and Vipul from Advanced Track giving the first of the post-award reactions. Vipul also gives a sneak preview of the future of outsourcing...   00:00 Keep it professional, John   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~ 07:09 Intuit Doubling Down on AI 12:10 ApprovalMax Releases 15:11 Cin7 Releases 19:09 Allica: Bridging the gap between UK SMEs and funding 22:42 Mid-Tier Migration Migraine Mitigation - iplicit   Awards Interviews: ~~~~~~~~~~~ 29:33 Double Downing 35:09 AdvanceTrack Announcement   41:58 Rate the pod!

Welcome back to ‘Digi-Tools in Accrual World' - the best place to stay up to speed on the world of finance, tech and accounting. This episode we debate whether accountants and bookkeepers are leading the charge with AI, laugh about John's beer subscription dilemma, and discuss the magic of Indi's vegan pies. Plus, we geek out over Xero's latest updates, Revolut's new banking license, and iPlicit's rise in the mid-tier market. Feast your ears on some witty banter, insightful app news, and tales from the world of digital disruption.   00:00 Intro   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 02:34 Sage's AI Report 10:11 Futrli Consolidates 11:02 Xero Technical Best Practice for Apps 12:17 Xero Mentor Match 14:12 Xero New Invoicing 18:50 Revolut Banking License ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   21:39 iplicit - getting off entry level systems 28:09 Beer subscriptions 31:59 Rate the pod!

In this full-throttle episode of 'Digi-Tools in Accrual World,' hosts Ryan Pearcy, John Toon and Indi Tatla, dive into the latest happenings and app news in the UK digital accountancy space.   From the chilling tales of the North, magnesium foot rubs for better sleep, to rubbing vitamins into bald heads for that 'shiny and glossy' look, we've got it all.   Our guest this week is Phil Hobden who shares his fascinating career journey and insights into the Accounting Tech Forum - the ‘secret' vendor slack group where accountants aren't allowed. Sort of.   Ready for some accounting romance advice and the lowdown on vendor gossip? This episode's got you covered. Enjoy the laughs and the insights!   00:00 Intro   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~ 04:30 Intuit Growth 06:01 Sage Intacct Enhancements 09:14 Xerocon Nashville Roundup 12:07 Xero Price Increase 14:36 New Apps in the Xero App Store 15:15 Dext Enhancements 17:50 Wig Wham Bam!     21:53 Night on the Toon     28:11 Interview: Phil Hobden - What do vendors talk about in their secret Slack Group? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 30:26 Phil's Industry Experience 39:16 AccountTech Forum 45:45 Blurred Lines and Xerocon Babies? 52:07 Event Fatigue     01:03:09  Outro

Back again with another pod and the latest App News from the accounting tech space - including everything from the much-anticipated Digital Disruptor Awards to the latest updates from Xero, QuickBooks, and more.   Ryan juggles the chaos of a newborn, while John reminisces about tent life and questionable camping experiences - in stark contrast to Indi's adventures with mostly-indoor Danish hospitality and colossal steaks.   All this, sprinkled with our usual tangents about mermaid statues, passionate embraces, and an egg-splitting science lesson.   Grab your ticket to the awards coming up in September! https://www.digital-disruptors.com/awards   00:00 Hello!   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03:19 Bundle Blunder? 08:47 Intuit Making Trade Gecko Stick 12:40 XBert gets more expert 15:30 Dext Precision Customisation 19:22 Deputy Dawg 20:50 FreeAgent Timesaving update 21:56 Intercompany Turf War Brewing?   24:51 John's Tent Trip Debrief 33:10 Rate and subscribe!

The Digital Disruptors are back again (mostly) with another update on all things cloud accounting.   As we navigate the holiday madness, new tech debuts, recruitment Tinder and a plethora of “plethoras” - we're asking for your support in nominating the great and good of the UK accounting tech scene. Nominations for the Digital Disruptor Awards close tomorrow evening - get your nominations in here: https://forms.gle/8L3JZ4KNq7D5NGS49 00:00 Intro ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ App News 05:16 Silverfin Spotted Hunting in Australia 07:48 Sage Wars: The AI Awakens 10:35 I Love Lucy 11:29 Gary Potter and The Prisoner of AI-zkoban 13:53 Return of the Jack 15:20 QBO HMRC CIS API! (wtf?) 16:11 Please, Xero - Can I Have Some More Apps?   19:36 The Tinder for Recruitment - Employment Hero   27:54 Get off My Land! 34:32 Interview - Silverfin & MYOB, Sitting in a Tree   51:32 Leave a review (and don't forget to nominate!)

Are Fintechs moving too fast to keep cybercriminals out? This time we're talking compliance! And not your boring, garden variety compliance (although Indi probably has some of that on the grounds somewhere). No, the kind that leaves the door open for some cockwomble in a server dungeon to steal tens of thousands of pounds if it's not done properly. Yeah - that's sort of compliance. Bad actors, or fintechs asleep at the wheel? Let's find out… Also - the question on everyone's lips - what colour is Indi's aura? All will be revealed in the pod!     0:00 Hello! 01:58 Foraging in Indi's back garden   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ App News 04:05 Tech Layoffs - Intuit (and Dext?) 07:29 Dext Upcoming Releases 08:41 Allica way you move 10:24 New App: Briefcase 12:11  New App: Pinvo 13:44 Cone as you are 16:34 Free Market FreeAgent 17:41 45 mins of Xero Releases 20:50 BrightPay Cloud Enhancements 22:28 OpenTax from Adsum   26:01 New Advisory Service Opportunities - Employment Hero   31:32 I'm Auright, you're Auright   34:20 Fintech - Fast and Furious 40:22 Fintech - Fast and Furious- Alex Falcon   59:56 Rate the pod!

We quickly avoid Indi's bunker to get the latest news in the accounting tech space for disruptors involved in digital transformation.   We also bring you a session from the Digital Digest - with a deep dive into practical AI tools for your accounting or bookkeeping practice.   Kevin Fitzgerald returns to chat about the huge opportunity in Outsourced Payroll and John's aura remains a mystery.   00:00 It's not that big! 01:49 Intro   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ App News 05:05 Bright Eyes My Workpapers 06:49 Yes, it's a Dextender! 09:36 AirWallex and QBO 11:20 Xero For Education 12:41 Netsuite for Healthcare 14:17 Xero App Marketplace Updates 16:22 Xeinadin: It's time for Sage and Onion... And I'm all Out of Onion. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   18:16 The HUGE Outsourced Payroll Opportunity - Employment Hero 25:33 John's Brown Aura   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 28:55 AI in Practice Tools 30:28 Eliminate Email 32:33 Trash The Timesheets 33:47 Examples of a leading vendors in AI 35:52 Automated Audit? 39:56 Tackling Tax 42:14 Rumbles in America 44:24 Skynet for Accountants ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   48:41 Rate the pod!

Wrapping up the events-season, we recap Xerocon and the Engage conference, as well as hearing from Kevin Fitzgerald at Employment Hero about their recent comms FUBAR, the usual App News and part two of Celso Pinto's revealing interview! In this jam-packed episode, John Toon, Indi Tatla and Ryan Pearcy catch up on their latest misadventures at Engage in Vegas and Xerocon.  From needing makeup (yes, really!) to debating podcast rivalries and innovations in the app world, strap in for another informative and hilarious ride! Also, we dive into the future of AI in accounting (probably a different take to what you've already heard) from the eyes of successful tech founder.  Don't miss out on app news, and updates you need to stay on top of your game! Join us, subscribe, and let's disrupt digital accounting together! 00:00 "Mr Pearcy to hair and makeup, please" 01:00 Welcome to Digi Tools in Accrual World! 05:22 App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 05:29 Xerocon Announcements 09:38 ...more Xero updates 10:52 Intuit keeps eyes on the road 12:19 MailChimp

Buckle up and join us for a rollercoaster episode straight from the sizzling streets of Las Vegas with the latest in accounting and finance tech!  John Toon navigates Eurovision vibes, European-style sunbathing and sky-high Starbucks prices at Engage conference. Along with the latest App News and updates from FreeAgent, do not miss Pixie co-founder Celso Pinto's insights on starting, building and exiting from Pixie in the noisy, noisy marketplace of accounting tech. 00:00 Looney Toon's Vegas Adventure 03:47 Intro App News ~~~~~~~~~~~ 07:26 Intuit's Impressive Quarterly Results 10:41 Xero's Strong Financial Year 15:00 Sage's Net Zero Targets and ESG Reporting 20:10 Sage Partnering with DonerPerfect 21:27 Sage Intact's New Features and Updates 25:28 Xero's Pricing Plan Changes 32:04 HG's Acquisition of AuditBoard 33:55 FreeAgent - Tony Stevenson: Why Digital Transformation is a Team Sport 39:38 What Happens in Vegas Better Stay in Vegas Interview: Celso Pinto ~~~~~~~~~~~ 42:12 Celso's Origin Story 49:24 Starting Pixie 53:33 Making Tough Product Decisions 01:10:08 Like, subscribe and rate the pod!

Welcome back to the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast!   Join us as we throwback to Accountex, where Ryan decided to desert us for the peaceful woods.  Indy lost her voice, John was knackered - but thankfully we had some stellar help from the Systems Advisory Network.  As always, this episode covers the latest in app releases, raises and acquisitions Plus, we see which of us can delay mastication the longest. Special shoutouts to our Accountex saviours: Dayle, Julie, and Keaton.    00:00 Intro App News: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 02:09 Lightyear Acquired 03:19 Access Group's Acquisition Strategy and Ecosystem 05:00 Canopy + Practice Management AI Innovations 08:22 Layer's Ambitious Goal to Replace QuickBooks 10:21 FreeAgent's New Integrations and Updates 11:54 FYI Elite: A New Era in Practice Management? 13:03 Why iplicit are a great employer 14:06 Everyone's favourite Xero update… 14:51 Quickbooks Ledger 15:18 Valid8me… validated 15:51 Sage's CoPilot and AI Developments 18:01 AirWallex Bill Pay Solution Integrated with Xero 19:36 Mercia and Inflo's Partnership 21:15 Ember and HSBC UK's Embedded Finance Partnership 22:35 TaxCalc Expands with Group Reporting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 24:25 FreeAgent Tortoise or Hare? 29:42 Delayed Marshmallow Mastication System Advisory Network: Accountex Retrospective ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 32:58 Introduction 33:32 Insights from Dayle and Julie 34:42 Keaton's Experience and Reflections 35:39 Diverse Queries and Solutions 36:54 The Digital Disruptors Network 37:35 Conversations and Networking at Accountex 43:16 Exploring New Technologies and Vendors 51:27 Outsourcers As Far As The Eye Can See! 55:39 Final Thoughts and Future Plans ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 01:02:56 Rate the pod!!  

#S4E10   Wading through the post-conference blues (before the big blue conference) we're back with another episode!   In App News: 0:04:28 Allica Bank's New Partnerships Team 0:05:50 Closure of Influential Women's Tech Network 0:07:40 Highlights from the Xero Awards 0:09:42 New Features and Updates from Xero 0:10:54 Xero Small Business Index 0:12:29 Planday AU 0:14:07 Payhawk + Amex 0:15:04 Soldo + Triver 0:15:45 WorkflowMax Data Transition Issues 0:17:06 Client Engager and Tax on Demand Partnership 0:17:51 NetSuite's Generative AI Features 0:20:00 Funding News: Tabs and Sumday 0:23:47 Acquisition of Inventoro by Cin7 0:25:10 Active Workpapers' New Features   This episode's guest is (now former) Xero MVP Lauren Harvey from Full Stop Accounts. Lauren shares some incredible stories, from her unique career journey and significant industry shifts to promoting better human connections and tackling menopause challenges in a high performance environment - something everyone should know more about.   Less inspirational is Ryan's funky spunky garden problem and bringing the ‘tone' back up again is our friendliest sponsor - FreeAgent!   Be sure to rate, like and subscribe to the podcast and get in touch with us at www.digital-disruptors.com/

The legendary Tony Stevenson from FreeAgent joins us on the podcast this week. Voted the friendliest accounting tech software, we're putting the spotlight on the host of new features they're releasing over the last few months. Watch this space to hear and see more! Also Jordan Vickery reveals the growth playbook for accounting techs looking to shore up adoption success post the host of accounting events.  And in app news this week is a skinny: HMRC to replace government gateway - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/tech-pulse/hmrc-to-roll-out-government-gateway-replacement Government fund for AI skills - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/tech-pulse/government-fund-offers-accountants-ai-skills-upgrade Employment Hero acquires - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/employment-hero-wants-give-employers-time-back-so-we-company-ben-tlxkc/ Mimo launched - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexander-gernandt-segerby-31818a6b_extremely-proud-to[…]041588203521-Om8u?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Iplicit for housing associations - https://www.iplicit.com/blog/iplicit-helps-housing-associations-as-they-face-digital-transformation Iplicit updates partical vat calculations - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/community/industry-insights/iplicit-unveils-more-time-saving-features-to-help-charities-tackle

Have you caught the news on the latest apps in the market? There are some new kids on the block in payment automation apps, and we're keen to hear from some of the OGs to find out their perspectives and lessons learned on market trends/adoption over the last two years. We spend some time with Joe Lines, CEO of Nook, to talk about tech innovations, future features and the appetite from SMEs for more.  Tune in if you're looking to compare the market on AP or AR automation. We also spend some time with Vipul Sheth, whose upcoming pre Accountex event is imminent. If you're not on his list and want to see whether you'd benefit then here's 8 minutes from the man himself. Finally app news this week: Phil Hobden joins Silverfin - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/philhobden_accountex-accountants-fintech-activity-7181574519524839424-FrEF?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios Diya Jolly promoted to CPTO - https://www.xero.com/uk/media-releases/diya-jolly-promoted-chief-product-and-technology-officer/ Five vendors for MTD ITSA release - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/tech-pulse/five-vendors-available-as-hmrc-readies-mtd-itsa-testing-relaunch Spendesk acquires Okko - https://www.pymnts.com/acquisitions/2024/spendesk-adds-procurement-to-spend-management-platform-with-okko-acquisition/ Xero new invoicing - https://blog.xero.com/product-updates/xero-invoicing-smarter-flexible-future/ Syft updates Scrutton Bland acquired by Sumer - https://www.accountancyage.com/2024/04/10/sumer-expands-scottish-and-northern-english-footprint-with-merger-of-eq-and-douglas-home-co/

Apron, the AP accounting tech focusing on all things payable, has been on a mission for some big software releases since it burst onto the scene late last year post their Series raise. We catch up with Bogdan Uzbekov about his plans to service the accounting market and plans to go into banking, carding or lending. Hear more here. Don't forget to book your ticket for our upcoming event - we hope to see you at the Digital Accountancy Show on the 16th and 17th of April. And this week in app news: Iplicit – 18th fastest growing UK business - https://www.ft.com/ft1000-2024?utm_content=284715055&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-10141131 Iplicit is best MAT tool – MAT awards - https://www.iplicit.com/blog/iplicit-secures-tech-company-of-the-year-accolade-at-na[…]tm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-10141131 Allica bank integrates with Sage and Xero - https://www.assetfinanceinternational.com/index.php/technology/technology-archive/technology-articles/23570-allica-bank-announces-integrations-with-sage-and-xero-accounting-platforms Coconut acquires MyPAYE https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/accounting-software/coconut-owners-acquire-cloud-payroll-tool-mypaye Xero announces exciting payroll changes - migration made easy - https://blog.xero.com/product-updates/new-changes-in-xero-payroll-uk/ Capium releases new time and fees - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/practice-software/capium-releases-new-time-and-fees-tracking-module Zahara custom fields and payments  Dext due dates extraction - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephenedginton_we-now-extract-due-dates-via-ai-dext-used-ugcPost-7170766424586588160-5sX3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios Nook app updates - payment run resolutions & ability to change scheduling dates on payments and rules & pre-warning of shortage of funds. Payments for payroll via the app! BBC AI taking grind out of accountancy https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68553123