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

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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