I am feeling a buzz in the bookkeeping world right now — and no, it’s not just the sound of BAS deadlines creeping up again. It’s the Xero Supercharged Sessions, and I’m thrilled to be jumping in as part of the XPAC crew for the Brisbane and Melbourne “Supercharge Your Bookkeeping Practice” workshops.
I’ll be hands‑on at:
📍 Brisbane – Tuesday 24 February, Sofitel Brisbane Central
📍 Melbourne – Tuesday 3 March, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
These sessions are practical, interactive, and designed to help bookkeepers step confidently into the future. And yes… the future includes AI. Before you clutch your pearls or your bag of client receipts, hear me out — AI isn’t here to replace us. It’s here to supercharge us. Think of it like adding a turbo button to your practice, without the risk of blowing a gasket.
As XPAC‑ers, we’ll be on deck to share real‑world examples of how we’re using AI tools inside our own practices — not hypotheticals, not theory, but the actual workflows, shortcuts, and clever little efficiencies that are helping us work smarter, not harder. (Because honestly, who among us is looking for more hard work?)
Let’s clear something up: AI isn’t coming for your job. It’s coming for your busywork.
And frankly, it can have it.
Here’s what AI is already doing for bookkeepers:
✨ Reducing the repetitive stuff
Data entry, coding, drafting emails, summarising reports — AI can manage the boring bits so you can focus on the meaningful work. You know, the stuff that actually lights you up.
✨ Helping us deliver more value.
When you’re not drowning in admin, you have time to offer advisory, insights, and strategic support. That’s the work clients really value — and the work you can charge accordingly for.
✨ Keeping our brains engaged
Let’s be honest: compliance is important, but it’s not always thrilling. AI frees up space for more interesting, creative, problem‑solving work. It keeps our days varied and our minds sharp.
✨ Making our practices scalable
AI helps standardise processes, reduce errors, and streamline workflows. That means more capacity, more clients, and more growth — without burning out.
✨ Supporting better client experiences
Faster turnaround times, clearer communication, more proactive insights. AI helps us deliver the kind of service that makes clients say, “Wow, my bookkeeper is amazing.”
Don’t be scared of AI. Bookkeeping has evolved before — from paper ledgers (Hello Kalamazoo!) to desktop software to cloud accounting. Each shift felt big at the time, but every one of them made our work better.
AI is just the next evolution.
And the best part? It doesn’t replace the human touch. It amplifies it.
Clients don’t want a robot. They want you — your judgement, your experience, your calm presence when the ATO sends a letter with
too many words in bold.
AI simply gives you more time and headspace to be the brilliant bookkeeper you already are.
See It All in Action at the Supercharged Sessions
If you’re coming to Brisbane on 24 February or Melbourne on 3 March, I’ll be there — along with other XPAC legends — ready to roll up our sleeves and show you exactly how we’re using AI tools inside our practices.
These sessions are practical, interactive, and designed to give you real takeaways you can implement the moment you get back to your desk.
Think of it as a tune‑up for your practice… without the mechanic smell.
If you’ve been curious about AI, nervous about AI, or secretly hoping AI might magically make your clients answer you (same), this is the perfect place to explore what’s possible.
Let’s supercharge your practice — together.
Stay beachy!
