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6 days ago
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
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
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!
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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
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
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
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
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
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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!
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Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
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
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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’
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37:11 From Outsourced Finance Provider to Partner: Winning Against the In-House Trend: Xledger
47:29 Outro
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
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
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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
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26:00 The FreeAgent Universe is Expanding
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
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
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02:51 🟡 Rippling / Deel legal handbags
07:39 🟡 What's new in Xero
08:32 🟡 Xero + Syft enhancements (vs Fathom)
11:14 🟡 JAX expands
12:24 🟡 Access buy Geo
14:21 🟡 BrightPay to discontinue desktop
15:41 🟡 AIQ launches new workflow approvals
17:04 🟡 Apron launches expense card
24:36 FreeAgent's Journey from 'Contractor Tool' to 'Full Practice Solution' to... space?
36:58 Outro
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
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 📍 Digits debuts AI accounting tool
07:50 📍 iplicit Gocardless partnership
09:06 📍 Mimo raise $8.5m
11:18 📍 Oaknorth to be parent of CUB
14:16 📍 Services as software
17:40 📍 Tugger releases partner program
18:26 📍 Transplants not deemed exempt
20:36 FreeAgent: Integrations Progress
25:09 Dan Cockerton: DAS and beyond
36:29 See you at DAS!
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
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
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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!
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
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!
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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
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30:59 Boring but Sexy: Controls and Procedures - Stuart Hurst
45:10 Rate the pod!