In this episode of Digi‑Tools in Accrual World (sponsored by Xledger) we dive into the latest accounting tech news, covering everything from MTD developments to Sage’s newest moves, plus updates on tooling that matters to modern practices.
We speak with Ian Gregory, CTO of Advancetrack, about the future of outsourcing in accounting, how AI reshapes compliance, and the critical role Advancetrack plays in supporting firms through systemic change. Advancetrack
Later, Craig Morrall joins us to introduce Tugger, a cheekily named, no‑code solution for businesses that securely aggregates data from systems like Xero, HubSpot, Harvest—and delivers it straight into Power BI or Tableau. Tugger
This episode is perfect for:
Accounting firms navigating Making Tax Digital (MTD) and digital transformation
Practice managers and technology leads monitoring Sage, BrightPay, Xero, and Webexpenses updates
Firms seeking smarter outsourced workflows and reporting solutions
SaaS partners, vendor teams, and tech consultants who support accountants on their advisory journey
0:00 Intro | 5.33
1:43 AI, Outsourcing & the Future of Accounting – Advancetrack
App News
11:23 Xero Small Business Index – June Decline
13:53 Avalara introduces AI tax-query bot
17:12 Sage acquires Fyle for expense automation
20:06 Sage explores automating the financial close
26:45 BrightPay adds new payroll tools
30:50 Xero App Store – July releases
34:05 Xero UK now supports SMS invoicing
35:48 Webexpenses launches digital payment cards
38:11 Introducing Tugger – smarter reporting
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