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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 âFreeAgent rolls out CIS features for contractors
13:49 â 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 âCountingup introduces new product features
30:55 WorkflowMax shares latest product updates
33:39 Joiin unveils new features in âJoiin Unwrappedâ
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37:11 From Outsourced Finance Provider to Partner: Winning Against the In-House Trend: Xledger
47:29 Outro
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In this episode, we chat about Indieâs 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 Vinylâs private beta and iplicitâs client manager.
Hold on tight as we geek out over Jack 3.0âs cool features and crack up at the idea of being AI's guinea pigs. Donât miss our convo with FreeAgentâs Tony Stevenson on their latest integrations!
00:00 Intro
02:37 App News
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02:41 FreeAgent takes MTD to new heightsâliterally
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 ÂŁ20K 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
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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 đĄ Rippling / Deel legal handbags
07:39 đĄ What's new in Xero
08:32 đĄ Xero + Syft enhancements (vs Fathom)
11:14 đĄ JAX expands
12:24 đĄ Access buy Geo
14:21 đĄ BrightPay to discontinue desktop
15:41 đĄ AIQ launches new workflow approvals
17:04 đĄ Apron launches expense card
24:36 FreeAgent's Journey from 'Contractor Tool' to 'Full Practice Solution' to... space?
36:58 Outro
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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 â đ Digits debuts AI accounting tool
07:50 â đ iplicit Gocardless partnership
09:06 â đ Mimo raise $8.5m
11:18 â đ Oaknorth to be parent of CUB
14:16 â đ Services as software
17:40 â đ Tugger releases partner program
18:26 â đ Transplants not deemed exempt
20:36 FreeAgent: Integrations Progress
25:09 Dan Cockerton: DAS and beyond
36:29 See you at DAS!
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Making Tax Digital is back on everyoneâs radar as we chat to Tony from FreeAgent and hear some of the highlights from Johnâs 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 Indiâs analysis on embedded finance.
00:00 Coming UpâŠ
01:00 Intro
App News
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04:01 Adfin lands $8m
07:36 âAllica launches buy to let mortgages
12:21 Allica rebrand
13:58 Gocardless partners with Pipe
18:12 FreeAgent integrate with Mimo
18:56 âTranslucent launches prepayments and deferred revenue
22:04 CAS360 launches in the UK
23:29 iplicit (once again) fastest growing firm
26:04 âExpensify opens travel management tool
30:25 MTD - Not Going Away (FreeAgent)
40:08 Absolutely FABulous
01:00:59 Like and subscribe!
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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 Up01:28 Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~App News09:33 â2025 Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report16:33 Jenesys launch Jackpod19:09 âXero launches Xero Simple22:55 âXero launches Reconcile period24:32 Xero offers commission for referrals26:35 Xero âFebruary apps of the month28:28 âDext SSO30:06 US DOGE fires free tax-filing team in US~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
30:59 Boring but Sexy: Controls and Procedures - Stuart Hurst45:10 Rate the pod!
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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 itâs core âapprovalsâ 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, NetSuiteâs massive platform migration, and Casewareâs shiny new acquisitions and AI assistants. Get ready to be amazed by Blake Oliverâs killer use case for AI in pricing decisions and catch an insightful chat.
00:00 Coming upâŠ
00:50 Welcome!
App News
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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
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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 Up00:50 Intro~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~App News03:05 FreeAgent Update: Line by line property split 03:53 GoCardless to provide BACs payments04:58 Linkmybooks joins Visma07:34 Ignition introduces autopricing09:44 Modulr Nomi integration11:19 Ecologi acquires Net Zero Now~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~16:36 Combatting Fraud - ApprovalMax23:44 Like and Subscribe
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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 UpâŠ
01:17 Intro
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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 âXero API increase~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
22:55 Streamlining Bank Automation with Xledger
30:05 Accounting Skills Gap - Finance Takes The Piste Part 3
49:44 Outro
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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
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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!
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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
ChatGPTDeepseekClaudePerplexityWeâve 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
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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 ÂŁ25m
21:05 Xero App Store Updates
23:44 Hedgeflows secures expanded FCA approval
25:42 Accurise on Delivering Outsourced Finance for Mid-Tier Businesses
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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!
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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 Indiâs health tips are back - but is it enough to save Ryanâs fragile frame?
00:00 Coming Up
01:49 Intro
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App News
03:36 Bench Pressed Out of Business
10:14 FYI Launch ânew integration with companies house
10:57 Thomoson Reuters Acquire SafeSend
13:51 âNumber Ninja Launches 'With Otto'
16:01 Capitalise integrates with Plaid
19:06 OpenTax Adds Notifications
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19:58 XLedger: UK vs Norway
25:49 Ryan's Aging Vessel
28:39 Like and rate the pod!
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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
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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!
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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 Truewindâs $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
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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 â€ïž Airwallex
22:36 Leave us a review
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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 upâŠ.
01:48 Intro
App News
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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!
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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
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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!
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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! đ đ
00:00 Coming Up
01:24 Intro
2024 App News Retrospective
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05:45 Oompa, Loompa, doompa-dee-do, I've got an AI Assistant for You
08:41 Hyper-Growth Players
10:31 Acquisition News
13:24 Xero's Ups and Downs
15:54 Intuit's 2024
18:09 Dext to IRIS
21:01 Payables, Payables, Payables
24:56 FreeAgent Making a Big Steps
26:21 Quiet Year for Practice Management?
28:36 The Big One
30:39 Podsourcing - AdvanceTrack
39:28 Give us your feedback so we can be even better in 2025!
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In this weekâs 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 Odooâs 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 FreeAgentâs 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 accountingâŠ
00:00 Coming Up...01:54 Intro
App News~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~07:15 HG Eyeing Visma IPO?08:57 Odoo Raise10:48 ReceiptBot Adds Line Item Extraction12:28 Billhop enables card payments for pay non-card suppliers14:54 Translucent Releases17:36 Metro Bank21:27 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!
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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 Nookâs 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
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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!
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Welcome to today's 'Digi-Tools in Accrual World' episode and this week weâre 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 âŹ45 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 âŹ45m
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!
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