This week on Digi-Tools in Accrual World, we’re unpacking the biggest headlines in accounting tech news — from game-changing AI features to major payments milestones and strategic acquisitions shaking up the UK accounting software space.

🔍 Top stories:

• Sage Intacct launches powerful AI-driven period close tools for mid-market firms

• QuickBooks rolls out MTD ITSA tools powered by automation — are they the new frontrunner?

• TrueLayer processes £10bn in one month — open banking is now mainstream

• iplicit + GoCardless = in-app Direct Debit and smoother mid-market workflows

• Brieff expands its AI notetaker to in-person meetings

• Briefcase now extracts data from Word and Excel files — not just PDFs

• Allica Bank nearly doubles profit, hits £3bn lending milestone

• IRIS Elements now FRS 102 compliant

• Rippling vs Deel legal drama heats up amid a $450M raise

• FreeAgent, Capium, and Bright continue pushing forward with niche tools

Whether you’re advising SMEs, scaling an accountancy firm, or just keen to stay ahead in fintech and software, this episode brings everything together — with commentary, context, and a bit of clarity.

Chapters:

00:00 Coming Up

02:00 Intro & Man Flu Drama

03:18 App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

04:50 Brieff launches in-person AI notetaker

08:15 QuickBooks unveils AI-driven MTD tools

12:45 Sage Intacct adds AI-powered close tools

17:30 TrueLayer hits £10bn in monthly payments

21:00 Briefcase adds Word & Excel support

23:45 Allica Bank financial results

27:50 iplicit expands GoCardless integration

30:50 IRIS Elements now FRS 102 compliant

33:00 Wrap-up & what’s next