January was about refining fundamentals: tighter operational control, streamlined integrations, and a realistic approach to AI risks. Dive into the most-clicked articles from the Accounting Apps newsletter during the month:
#1 Spotlight on Fresh Financials – Bookkeepers Tracking Time With MinuteDock | (MinuteDock Academy)
A real-world bookkeeper story that frames time tracking as margin protection, not busywork.
#2 2025 In Focus: A Year of Delivering Innovation for Everyone’s Business | (MYOB Pulse)
Check this useful product wrap for advisors who need clean talking points on what changed in 2025 (and why it matters).
#3 Announcing Fathom’s Integration With FreeAgent | (Fathom Blog)
Announcements are only useful if they save time. Portfolios get fewer spreadsheet detours and more consistent reporting across clients on different ledgers.
#4 The Cloudoffis Bulletin – December Edition | (Cloudoffis Insights)
Meet the roundup of workflow/product updates you can skim for practical what’s-new firm ops ideas.
#5 The Importance of Physical Stock Control for Your Business | (WorkGuru Blog)
Your straight-shooting reminder: inventory accuracy is a control issue first, a system issue second.
#6 How to Prepare for a SCHADS Payroll Audit (NDIS Providers Guide) | (PayCat Blog)
Find a practical audit-readiness lens for payroll-heavy NDIS providers (and the advisors supporting them).
#7 Businesses are Suffering Financial Losses from Faulty AI Advice | (City AM)
Caveat AI. Timely reality check on AI advice errors and the continued value of oversight.
#8 How Accountants Actually Turn Advisory Into $30k–$100k of Real Fees | (TaxFitness Blog)
Concrete pricing and packaging cues for turning advisory into referable, paid work.
#9 How to Reconcile Non-Bank Accounts in Xero Without the Spreadsheets | (AccountKit Blog)
A cleaner non-bank recon workflow in Xero for better audit trail and less spreadsheet creep.
#10 Client Focused, Tech Enabled: The Modern Practice | (#TOACon 2025)
Listen to a podcast full of practice insights grounded in reality: client outcomes first, tech as the enabler.
Which article resonates with you most?
