AI, APIs and Accounting Shakeups in Q1 2026 🚀|Tyler Caskey

The first quarter of 2026 has delivered an extraordinary wave of AI-powered enhancements, mid-market strategy shifts and workflow automation upgrades across the accounting technology ecosystem. This session, presented at the Sydney Accounting and Bookkeeping Expo, dives deep into what matters, what is hype, and where firms should pay attention.

MYOB Solo, MYOB AI BAS checks and Intuit Accountant Suite signal strong practice management evolution

Xero Ultra beta, dashboard upgrades and API pricing changes reshape the mid-market and app ecosystem

Karbon recurring billing, AI agents and Uncat integration enhance workflow efficiency

Paidnice transforms debt collection automation, alongside major payroll innovation from Tanda

Fathom AI commentary, Dext AI Assist and Dashboard Insights BAS Pro elevate advisory conversations

As always, the key message is this: block time in your calendar and properly explore these features. Many of these releases can immediately improve efficiency, reduce risk and deepen client advisory if implemented thoughtfully.

Jump across to the blog here : https://www.heathersmithsmallbusiness.com/blog/ for all the links so you can deep dive into the details.

The podcast is also released on Accountants Daily Momentum Media’s Under The Hood brand : https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au/technology/22289-under-the-hood-accounting-tech-update-for-q1-2026

MYOB – https://www.myob.comMYOB Solo – https://www.myob.com/au/products/soloIntuit Accountant Suite – https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/Xero – https://www.xero.comXero Ultra – https://www.xero.com

Cloudoffis - https://cloudoffis.com.au/

Uncat – https://www.uncat.comKarbon – https://www.karbonhq.com