In this episode, the team gathers in the studio to wrap up a massive year in accounting tech news.
We break down the most controversial and exciting stories of 2025, from Xero and QuickBooks Online introducing strict usage caps to the explosion of fintech news surrounding AI agents and automated ledgers. We also cover major acquisitions, including the TaxCalc and Engager merger, and discuss the latest feature drops from Dext and FreeAgent.
Finally, we gaze into the crystal ball to share our predictions for 2026. Will AI replace compliance? Is e-invoicing about to change everything? Tune in to find out.
In this episode, we cover:
00:00:00: Welcome to the Christmas Special
00:02:41: Xero and QBO Fair Use Policies & Usage Caps
00:05:48: MTD for Income Tax Product Releases
00:07:22: FreeAgent Files MTD from Space
00:09:28: The Launch of Vinyl & AI Advisory
00:12:13: Digits Releases AI-Powered Ledger
00:14:23: Major Dext Feature Updates
00:17:25: TaxCalc Acquires Engager & Pricing Controversy
00:20:36: Intuit Platform & New AI Agents
00:23:58: CIS Features for QBO and FreeAgent
00:24:56: iplicit and Cin7 Integration
00:25:51: The Impact of API Charges 00:28:43: Digital Disruptor Awards Recap 00:30:50: Predictions for 2026
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