Digi-Tools In Accrual World

We’ve got the juiciest app news with the iconic Xero snapping up Syft Analytics, Starling Bank's shocking customer checks, and Apron serving up security enhancements like it's going out of style.

We talk with Heather Smith dishing about travel, ACCA elections and the rise of accounting influencers.

From modern ERP insights with Matt at iPlicit to John spilling the beans (or honey) on his anti-inflammatory concoction, we've got it all. Don't miss this whirlwind episode; it's got more flavour than Manuka honey and more buzz than a bee in a bonnet. Tune in, geek out, and learn how not to get shafted in the world of accounting tech!

00:00 Coming up...

02:32 Welcome!

App News

07:05 Xero Snaps up Syft

13:01 Classic Xero Invoice Clash

14:57 FCA Flying after Starling

19:10 Apron Security, feature updates and more cash!

22:45 Access Shopping Spree Continues

25:53 FreeAgent still full steam ahead on integrations

28:09 iplicit - Connectivity in modern ERP systems

34:39 John's Alternative Remedy

41:59 Shape the Future of the Profession - Heather Smith

01:03:44 Rate the pod!

Welcome to another episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World! This episode is jam-packed with award-winning geniuses, boundary-pushing fintech updates, and some seriously controversial banter.

Apron is now FCA authorised, Employment Hero has revamped its packages, and Karbon’s new marketplace is shaking things up!

Join John, Ryan, and the crew as they reveal the latest news, chat with the winners of the Digital Disruptor awards, and manage to keep keep Ryan’s accents under wraps.

00:00 Coming up…

01:24 Intro

App News

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04:03 Apron Banking License + Security Upgrades

08:41 Employment Hero Pricing Bundles

09:59 Roveel Reporting Enhancement

12:09 Modulr Partnerships Paying Off

13:37 Karbon 'Practice' Marketplace

16:20 - Check yo’ privilege

Digital Disruptor Award Winners

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18:41  Jon Gaunt

23:35 Aaron Patrick

29:27 Outro

Sore heads after the Digital Disruptor Awards (or anticipated sore heads. It’s like Back to The Future)

This episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World Podcast has it all! From the aftermath of our mind-blowing awards night to the mysteries of magnesium on feet (yes, you read that right).

Indi experiments with deep sleep tactics, while Ryan clowns around about winning the 'BWAM of the Year.'

Plus, we’ve got hot takes on Intuit's AI enhancements, ApprovalMax's new features, and Cin7's latest updates and Allica’s next step on taking over the world.

Don't miss Chris Downing from Sage and Vipul from Advanced Track giving the first of the post-award reactions.

Vipul also gives a sneak preview of the future of outsourcing...

00:00 Keep it professional, John

App News

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07:09 Intuit Doubling Down on AI

12:10 ApprovalMax Releases

15:11 Cin7 Releases

19:09 Allica: Bridging the gap between UK SMEs and funding

22:42 Mid-Tier Migration Migraine Mitigation - iplicit

Awards Interviews:

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29:33 Double Downing

35:09 AdvanceTrack Announcement

41:58 Rate the pod!

Welcome back to ‘Digi-Tools in Accrual World’ - the best place to stay up to speed on the world of finance, tech and accounting.

This episode we debate whether accountants and bookkeepers are leading the charge with AI, laugh about John's beer subscription dilemma, and discuss the magic of Indi’s vegan pies.

Plus, we geek out over Xero's latest updates, Revolut's new banking license, and iPlicit's rise in the mid-tier market.

Feast your ears on some witty banter, insightful app news, and tales from the world of digital disruption.

00:00 Intro

App News

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02:34 Sage's AI Report

10:11 Futrli Consolidates

11:02 Xero Technical Best Practice for Apps

12:17 Xero Mentor Match

14:12 Xero New Invoicing

18:50 Revolut Banking License

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21:39 iplicit - getting off entry level systems

28:09 Beer subscriptions

31:59 Rate the pod!

In this full-throttle episode of 'Digi-Tools in Accrual World,' hosts Ryan Pearcy, John Toon and Indi Tatla, dive into the latest happenings and app news in the UK digital accountancy space.

From the chilling tales of the North, magnesium foot rubs for better sleep, to rubbing vitamins into bald heads for that 'shiny and glossy' look, we’ve got it all.

Our guest this week is Phil Hobden who shares his fascinating career journey and insights into the Accounting Tech Forum - the ‘secret’ vendor slack group where accountants aren’t allowed. Sort of.

Ready for some accounting romance advice and the lowdown on vendor gossip? This episode’s got you covered. Enjoy the laughs and the insights!

00:00 Intro

App News

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04:30 Intuit Growth

06:01 Sage Intacct Enhancements

09:14 Xerocon Nashville Roundup

12:07 Xero Price Increase

14:36 New Apps in the Xero App Store

15:15 Dext Enhancements

17:50 Wig Wham Bam!

21:53 Night on the Toon

28:11 Interview: Phil Hobden - What do vendors talk about in their secret Slack Group?

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30:26 Phil's Industry Experience

39:16 AccountTech Forum

45:45 Blurred Lines and Xerocon Babies?

52:07 Event Fatigue

01:03:09  Outro

Back again with another pod and the latest App News from the accounting tech space - including everything from the much-anticipated Digital Disruptor Awards to the latest updates from Xero, QuickBooks, and more.

Ryan juggles the chaos of a newborn, while John reminisces about tent life and questionable camping experiences - in stark contrast to Indi's adventures with mostly-indoor Danish hospitality and colossal steaks.

All this, sprinkled with our usual tangents about mermaid statues, passionate embraces, and an egg-splitting science lesson.

Grab your ticket to the awards coming up in September! https://www.digital-disruptors.com/awards

00:00 Hello!

App News

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03:19 Bundle Blunder?

08:47 Intuit Making Trade Gecko Stick

12:40 XBert gets more expert

15:30 Dext Precision Customisation

19:22 Deputy Dawg

20:50 FreeAgent Timesaving update

21:56 Intercompany Turf War Brewing?

24:51 John's Tent Trip Debrief

33:10 Rate and subscribe!

The Digital Disruptors are back again (mostly) with another update on all things cloud accounting.

As we navigate the holiday madness, new tech debuts, recruitment Tinder and a plethora of “plethoras” - we’re asking for your support in nominating the great and good of the UK accounting tech scene.

Nominations for the Digital Disruptor Awards close tomorrow evening - get your nominations in here:

00:00 Intro

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App News

05:16 Silverfin Spotted Hunting in Australia

07:48 Sage Wars: The AI Awakens

10:35 I Love Lucy

11:29 Gary Potter and The Prisoner of AI-zkoban

13:53 Return of the Jack

15:20 QBO HMRC CIS API! (wtf?)

16:11 Please, Xero - Can I Have Some More Apps?

19:36 The Tinder for Recruitment - Employment Hero

27:54 Get off My Land!

51:32 Leave a review (and don’t forget to nominate!)

Are Fintechs moving too fast to keep cybercriminals out?

This time we’re talking compliance! And not your boring, garden variety compliance (although Indi probably has some of that on the grounds somewhere).

No, the kind that leaves the door open for some cockwomble in a server dungeon to steal tens of thousands of pounds if it’s not done properly.

Yeah - that’s sort of compliance.

Bad actors, or fintechs asleep at the wheel? Let’s find out…

Also - the question on everyone’s lips - what colour is Indi’s aura? All will be revealed in the pod!

0:00 Hello!

01:58 Foraging in Indi's back garden

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App News

04:05 Tech Layoffs - Intuit (and Dext?)

07:29 Dext Upcoming Releases

08:41 Allica way you move

10:24 New App: Briefcase

12:11  New App: Pinvo

13:44 Cone as you are

16:34 Free Market FreeAgent

17:41 45 mins of Xero Releases

20:50 BrightPay Cloud Enhancements

22:28 OpenTax from Adsum

26:01 New Advisory Service Opportunities - Employment Hero

31:32 I'm Auright, you're Auright

34:20 Fintech - Fast and Furious

40:22 Fintech - Fast and Furious- Alex Falcon

59:56 Rate the pod!

We quickly avoid Indi’s bunker to get the latest news in the accounting tech space for disruptors involved in digital transformation.

We also bring you a session from the Digital Digest - with a deep dive into practical AI tools for your accounting or bookkeeping practice.

Kevin Fitzgerald returns to chat about the huge opportunity in Outsourced Payroll and John’s aura remains a mystery.

00:00 It's not that big!

01:49 Intro

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App News

05:05 Bright Eyes My Workpapers

06:49 Yes, it's a Dextender!

09:36 AirWallex and QBO

11:20 Xero For Education

12:41 Netsuite for Healthcare

14:17 Xero App Marketplace Updates

16:22 Xeinadin: It's time for Sage and Onion... And I'm all Out of Onion.

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18:16 The HUGE Outsourced Payroll Opportunity - Employment Hero

25:33 John's Brown Aura

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28:55 AI in Practice Tools

30:28 Eliminate Email

32:33 Trash The Timesheets

33:47 Examples of a leading vendors in AI

35:52 Automated Audit?

39:56 Tackling Tax

42:14 Rumbles in America

44:24 Skynet for Accountants

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48:41 Rate the pod!

Wrapping up the events-season, we recap Xerocon and the Engage conference, as well as hearing from Kevin Fitzgerald at Employment Hero about their recent comms FUBAR, the usual App News and part two of Celso Pinto's revealing interview!

In this jam-packed episode, John Toon, Indi Tatla and Ryan Pearcy catch up on their latest misadventures at Engage in Vegas and Xerocon. 

From needing makeup (yes, really!) to debating podcast rivalries and innovations in the app world, strap in for another informative and hilarious ride!

Also, we dive into the future of AI in accounting (probably a different take to what you've already heard) from the eyes of successful tech founder. 

Don't miss out on app news, and updates you need to stay on top of your game! Join us, subscribe, and let's disrupt digital accounting together!

00:00 "Mr Pearcy to hair and makeup, please"

05:22 App News

41:58 Celso Pinto - Part 2

01:07:48 Leave a rating! 😃