Digi-Tools In Accrual World

In this episode of ‘Digi-Tools in Accrual World’ - sponsored by Advancetrack Outsourcing - hosts Indi and Ryan bring you the latest news from the accounting tech space, with a big slant on fintech news this week, with Dext’s step into the fintech world with their Airwallex partnership, a major KYC misstep from Monzo, and Adfin shake a leg with DD payouts. Along with the regular news, including ‘pr...

THE accounting tech news round-up! Still at full strength again this week’s episode - Sponsored by FreeAgent - the Digital Disruptors crew (Ryan, Indi & John) cover a packed episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World – and there’s no shortage of opinion. Headlines this week: - The Big Four slash graduate intake – has AI killed the accounting career ladder? - RSM US pledges $1 billion to agentic AI...

We’ve got the band back together! After a run of solo gigs, Ryan, John and Indi reunite for a full-cast episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World – and just in time. This week - sponsored by iplicit - we’re riffing on Xero’s $2.5 billion acquisition of Melio, their biggest US push to date. But is this bold play a strategic masterstroke or just another vanity signing? Spoiler: The markets aren't convi...

This week on Digi-Tools in Accrual World - sponsored by FYI - we’re diving deep into the latest fintech news, with a close-up on the tools and platforms redefining the tech stack for accountants. From HMRC compliance and accounting tech consolidation to next-gen workflows and AI-powered innovation, we unpack how firms are adapting - and what’s coming next. Whether you’re watching accounting tech n...

AI for Accountants Is Getting Real – Are You Ready? This week on Digi-Tools in Accrual World, we’re looking at what might be the most significant tech shift the accounting profession has ever faced. AI agents are no longer just theory. Sage, QuickBooks, Karbon and others are now rolling out tools that automate accounting and bookkeeping workflows - with everything from categorisation and reconcili...

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...

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...

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.   🔍 Top stories: Sage Intacct launches powerful AI-driven period close tools for mid-market firms QuickBooks rolls out MTD ITSA tools powered by automation — are...

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 integratio...

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 updat...

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 highl...

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 th...

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 als...

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...

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 o...

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 wh...

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 G...

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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 0...

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 09:3...

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-power...

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 als...

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...

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.  ...

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 Tak...

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 ac...