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 Iām 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.
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
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