Digi-Tools In Accrual World

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Digi-Tools In Accrual World episodes

June 09, 2025 Show me the money! Sage vs Xero Results || PLUS Accounting Tech News
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
📈 If you’re watching for insights on Sage FY25 results, Xero FY25 results, cloud accounting adoption, or UK fintech trends, this is one to watch.
👉 Subscribe for weekly updates on the latest in UK accounting and SaaS.
00:00 Coming Up
01:29 Hello and Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World
App News:
05:27 Sage reports FY25 profit jump amid global uncertainty
08:34 Xero FY25 delivers 23% revenue growth
12:07 Xero launches ‘Pay by Bank’ to expand payment options
17:12 New apps arrive in the Xero App Store – May roundup
18:23 Zoho Books earns ICB accreditation
21:39 OpenTax adds Self Assessment tracking
23:27 Major shake-up planned for digital accounts filing
26:20 Cloud accounting adoption in the UK – latest insights
33:27 Outro - Rate and Subscribe!
#AccountingTechNews #FintechNews #SageFY25 #XeroFY25 #CloudAccounting #UKAccounting #DigitalTransformation #XeroPayByBank #MTD #Karbon #ZohoBooks #Accountex #HMRC
35 min
June 02, 2025Sage, QuickBooks, iplicit & TrueLayer Making Power Moves | AI, MTD & £10bn Payments || Accounting Tech & Fintech News
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 they the new frontrunner?
TrueLayer processes £10bn in one month — open banking is now mainstream
iplicit + GoCardless = in-app Direct Debit and smoother mid-market workflows
Brieff expands its AI notetaker to in-person meetings
Briefcase now extracts data from Word and Excel files — not just PDFs
Allica Bank nearly doubles profit, hits £3bn lending milestone
IRIS Elements now FRS 102 compliant
Rippling vs Deel legal drama heats up amid a $450M raise
FreeAgent, Capium, and Bright continue pushing forward with niche tools

Whether you’re advising SMEs, scaling an accountancy firm, or just keen to stay ahead in fintech and software, this episode brings everything together — with commentary, context, and a bit of clarity.

Chapters:
00:00 Coming Up
02:00 Intro & Man Flu Drama

03:18 App News
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04:50 Brieff launches in-person AI notetaker
08:15 QuickBooks unveils AI-driven MTD tools
12:45 Sage Intacct adds AI-powered close tools
17:30 TrueLayer hits £10bn in monthly payments
21:00 Briefcase adds Word & Excel support
23:45 Allica Bank financial results
27:50 iplicit expands GoCardless integration
30:50 IRIS Elements now FRS 102 compliant
33:00 Wrap-up & what’s next
24 min
May 26, 2025 The One After Accountex || Accounting Tech & Fintech News
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
33 min
May 19, 2025 Accountants (Apparently) Optimistic About The Future || Accounting Tech News
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
1 hr 8 min
May 12, 2025 The AIgents are coming! || Plus all the latest tech news from the accounting world
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
50 min
May 07, 2025 "Compliance is dead"...and in other news, 3 cloud compliance tools receive major updates.
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
36 min
April 28, 2025 The Cloud Revolution Will Not Be Televised - It'll Be Streamed
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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39 min
April 21, 2025 Great SaaS updates. Maybe the greatest ever. Tremendous Features – Everyone’s Talking About Them. Beautiful.
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
50 min
April 14, 2025 It's tax, Jim, but not as we know it... || PLUS App News and FreeAgent
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
35 min
April 05, 2025 License to Bill: Corporate Espionage & App News Drama! (+ FreeAgent)
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
38 min

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