Accounting Apps Podcast

Xerocon 2025 Recap šŸšFrom Inside the Blue Kombi

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A vibrant wrap-up of Xerocon 2025 from a Kombi van, covering AI tools, new Xero features, community energy, and standout apps like SYFT Analytics, Cradle IO & Manage My Renewals.

Summary

On day 2 of Xerocon I jumped into a community group and asked people to join me at the van at 2pm, and 40 minutes later 5 people showed up. We squeezed into the Kombi and debriefed on the two day Xerocon conference. I can not quite believe that I managed to get 6 people into a Kombi van, and recorded what could possibly be the greatest Xerocon podcast recording ever!

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There have been a lot of post following Xerocon, about the strength of the community, and you can really feel a sense of community in this conversation. Today Iā€™m speaking withĀ 

  • Alex Falcon Huerta FCCA (Soaring Falcon),
  • Jolene Elliot of Karlaya Accounting & Business Advisory
  • Michelle Kvello of Lantern Partners
  • Emma Baxter of YouTax
  • Kyelie Baxter of IQ AccountantsĀ 

    • In this episode, recorded on Day 2 of #Xerocon 2025 inside a vintage Kombi van with six passionate accounting professionals, we talk about . . .

    • AI innovations including OpenAI, JAX, and the future of automation in accounting.
    • Hot app discoveries like Manage My Renewals, Cradle IO, SYFT Analytics, and Fishbowl Inventory.
    • Key product announcements from Xero: ATO Portal integration, Tax Manager, and Workpapers for individual tax returns.
    • Reflections on session highlights: resilience, time management, and generational engagement.
    • Talks about stage experiences, community strength, and the power of networking.
    • Trends ahead: more automation, younger entrepreneurial accountants, and the growing importance of soft skills.
    • Each guest shared a final thought on embracing innovation, avoiding conference fatigue, and staying connected.
      • šŸ§° Apps & Tools Mentioned:

      SYFT Analytics, Manage My Renewals, Cradle IO, Fishbowl Inventory, FYI, Translucent, XBert, Xero, Dext, ATO Portal, Xero Workpapers, RPA, JAX, RecHound

      Contact details:

      Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io/Ā 

      Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMindĀ 

      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/Ā 

      YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsultingĀ 

      X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU

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