At Xero, our connection to the accounting and bookkeeping community is critical, and XPAC (the Xero Partner Advisory Council) plays a big part in that.

We’re excited to introduce the new Australian XPAC FY26–27 cohort: 14 partners from across the industry who will work closely with us over the next year, providing invaluable insights to help shape how we continue to support our partner community.

The role of XPAC and why it matters

XPAC brings together a dedicated group of accountants and bookkeepers who meet with the Xero team quarterly and stay in close contact throughout the year. They share what they’re seeing in the industry, including the challenges, opportunities, and tools that are helping firms succeed, along with honest feedback on how we can better support our partners and build a great product to help accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses.

These ongoing conversations help us test ideas, stay focused on what matters most, and make well informed decisions grounded in real-world experiences and insight.

A huge thank you to the XPAC AU FY24–25 team!

Our XPAC AU FY24–25 group has been instrumental in helping us move in the right direction over the past twelve months.

Some members are returning as mentors for FY26–27, while others are concluding their time with XPAC. Together, their input has shaped important conversations, challenged our thinking, and made a real difference. So, on behalf of Xero and our entire community, we want to say a big and sincere thank you to:

• Aly Garrett – All In Advisory
• Amar Latif – MAD Wealth
• Beau Gaudron – GrowthWise
• Cassandra Scott – Laurus Bookkeeping
• Grace Occleshaw – BYO Group
• Jarrod Morris – Bolden
• Jason Robinson – Future Advisory
• Michele Grisdale – Rainforest Bookkeeping
• Natalie Lennon – Two Sides Accounting
• Sarah Lawrance – Hot Toast
• Sarah Pilling – Bramble and Briar
• Zac Hayes – HA Accounting

Meet the new XPAC AU FY26–27 cohort

The new XPAC AU group includes seven returning mentors and seven new members, bringing a wide range of experience and perspectives across the accounting and bookkeeping industry.

We’re looking forward to working with this group over the coming year, kicking off with our first quarterly meeting in July.

Returning mentors:

• Sarah Lawrance – Hot Toast
• Michele Grisdale – Rainforest Bookkeeping
• Beau Gaudron – GrowthWise
• Aly Garrett – All In Advisory
• Natalie Lennon – Two Sides Accounting
• Jason Robinson – Future Advisory
• Amar Latif – MAD Wealth
  

New members:

• Katie Williams – The Vault Bookkeeping
• Krishan Sharma – KNS Accountants & Business Advisors
• Martine Hoosen – Bookwiz
• Davie Mach – Box Advisory Services
• Shaun Stubley – Air Accounting
• Tracey Rubens – Bookkeeper Connect
• Rebecca Buchanan – Straight Up Bookkeeping

Thanks again to everyone who applied for XPAC, and to our partner community for continuing to share your feedback, ideas and perspectives with us. We’ll keep the updates coming as the new XPAC chapter gets underway.