Introduction

What's changed

Why it matters

What to do next

Conclusion

New integrations, AI-powered features and deeper connections between software tools are rapidly reshaping the accounting tech landscape. 

In this episode of Small Firm, Big Impact Express, Heather Smith FCA, FCCA, FICB, founder of ANISE Consulting and host of the Accounting Apps podcast, breaks down what’s changed across common accounting platforms, why your tech stack has a direct impact on profitability, and the practical steps small firms can take to audit their tools for better efficiency. 

When systems don’t talk to each other, the cost isn’t just subscription fees. It’s duplicated effort, manual re-keying and billable time lost. 

In just five minutes, you’ll learn how to review your current stack, identify overlaps, activate underused integrations and prioritise the highest-impact improvements. 

If you want a clear, actionable check-in on whether your tools are helping or hindering your firm’s growth, this episode gives you the essentials without the overwhelm.  

 Resources and reading: 
View the full resource list and episode notes here
Explore more resources on the podcast page
Visit the Smaller Practices Centre for more information 

New integrations, AI-powered&nbsp;features&nbsp;and deeper connections between software tools are rapidly reshaping the accounting tech landscape.&nbsp;
In this episode of Small Firm, Big Impact Express, Heather Smith FCA, FCCA, FICB, founder of ANISE Consulting and host of the Accounting Apps podcast, breaks down what&rsquo;s changed across common accounting platforms, why your tech stack has a direct impact on profitability, and the practical steps small firms can take to audit their tools for better efficiency.&nbsp;
When systems&nbsp;don&rsquo;t&nbsp;talk to each other, the cost&nbsp;isn&rsquo;t&nbsp;just subscription fees.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s&nbsp;duplicated effort, manual re-keying&nbsp;and billable time lost.&nbsp;
In just five minutes,&nbsp;you&rsquo;ll&nbsp;learn how to review your current stack,&nbsp;identify&nbsp;overlaps, activate underused&nbsp;integrations&nbsp;and prioritise the highest-impact improvements.&nbsp;
If you want a clear, actionable check-in on whether your tools are helping or hindering your firm&rsquo;s growth, this episode gives you the essentials without the overwhelm.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;Resources and reading:&nbsp;
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Need regular small practice updates on the go? Small Firm, Big Impact Express&nbsp;(SFBI Express)&nbsp;delivers essential insights for&nbsp;Chartered&nbsp;Accountants in just 5 minutes.&nbsp;​&nbsp;
Each episode, we bring you the best minds across the accounting industry to share critical regulatory changes, compliance updates and emerging trends that&nbsp;impact&nbsp;you.​&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whether you are commuting, taking a coffee break,&nbsp;or&nbsp;between client meetings, SFBI&nbsp;Express&nbsp;helps you stay up to date. Listen to find out&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;changed, why it matters,&nbsp;and what you need to do next.&nbsp;
If&nbsp;you&rsquo;re&nbsp;looking for deeper conversations and bigger-picture thinking, explore our long-form podcast,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/news-and-analysis/news/podcasts/small-firm-big-impact">Small Firm, Big Impact,</a>&nbsp;where we unpack the ideas and issues influencing the future of smaller practices.&nbsp;