Digi-Tools In Accrual World

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Digi-Tools In Accrual World episodes

August 21, 2024 Digital Disruptor Awards, AI to CREATE jobs?! and a class-clash on holidays || PLUS Employment Hero
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:
https://forms.gle/8L3JZ4KNq7D5NGS49
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!

34:32 Interview - Silverfin & MYOB, Sitting in a Tree

51:32 Leave a review (and don’t forget to nominate!)
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August 14, 2024 Fintech Fraud - Too Fast, Too Furious || PLUS App News and Employment Hero
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!
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August 07, 2024 AI Practice Tools and John's Leaky Aura - PLUS Employment Hero
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!
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July 31, 2024 Will AI eat bookkeepers' breakfasts? PLUS Xerocon recap, App News and Employment Hero Blooper
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"
01:00 Welcome to Digi Tools in Accrual World!
05:22 App News
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05:29 Xerocon Announcements
09:38 ...more Xero updates
10:52 Intuit keeps eyes on the road
12:19 MailChimp 👉 MailChamp?
14:12 Quickbooks - new invoice send method
15:20 Sage for Accountants: Lots of updates
16:46 FreeAgent Mobile Update
17:53 Syft AI Launched
19:07 Accounts IQ gassing up the tanks to keep the mid-market interesting
23:27 ApprovalMax taking it to the... Max
26:53 Dext Collects
27:58 Silverfin - FRS105 and CH sync
29:40 "There are only two ways to make money in business..."

33:57 Employment Hero - Comms SNAFU
41:05 US Podcast Beef

41:58 Celso Pinto - Part 2
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42:22 Raising Seed Money
44:57 Emerging Competitors
47:14 How could AI shock the profession
58:02 Exiting Pixie
01:00:06 Finding the right leaders at the right time
01:07:48 Leave a rating! 😃
1 hr 9 min
July 24, 2024 What it Takes to Grow A Finance Tech Startup... PLUS the latest App News! || Sponsored by FreeAgent
Buckle up and join us for a rollercoaster episode straight from the sizzling streets of Las Vegas with the latest in accounting and finance tech!
John Toon navigates Eurovision vibes, European-style sunbathing and sky-high Starbucks prices at Engage conference.
Along with the latest App News and updates from FreeAgent, do not miss Pixie co-founder Celso Pinto's insights on starting, building and exiting from Pixie in the noisy, noisy marketplace of accounting tech.
00:00 Looney Toon's Vegas Adventure
03:47 Intro
App News
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07:26 Intuit's Impressive Quarterly Results
10:41 Xero's Strong Financial Year
15:00 Sage's Net Zero Targets and ESG Reporting
20:10 Sage Partnering with DonerPerfect
21:27 Sage Intact's New Features and Updates
25:28 Xero's Pricing Plan Changes
32:04 HG's Acquisition of AuditBoard
33:55 FreeAgent - Tony Stevenson: Why Digital Transformation is a Team Sport
39:38 What Happens in Vegas Better Stay in Vegas
Interview: Celso Pinto
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42:12 Celso's Origin Story
49:24 Starting Pixie
53:33 Making Tough Product Decisions
01:10:08 Like, subscribe and rate the pod! 😃
1 hr 11 min
July 10, 2024 It Takes A Village To Transform A Profession - PLUS FreeAgent's Secret Admirer & The Latest App News
Welcome back to the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast!

Join us as we throwback to Accountex, where Ryan decided to desert us for the peaceful woods.
Indy lost her voice, John was knackered - but thankfully we had some stellar help from the Systems Advisory Network.
As always, this episode covers the latest in app releases, raises and acquisitions
Plus, we see which of us can delay mastication the longest.
Special shoutouts to our Accountex saviours: Dayle, Julie, and Keaton.

00:00 Intro
App News:
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02:09 Lightyear Acquired
03:19 Access Group's Acquisition Strategy and Ecosystem
05:00 Canopy + Practice Management AI Innovations
08:22 Layer's Ambitious Goal to Replace QuickBooks
10:21 FreeAgent's New Integrations and Updates
11:54 FYI Elite: A New Era in Practice Management?
13:03 Why iplicit are a great employer
14:06 Everyone’s favourite Xero update…
14:51 Quickbooks Ledger
15:18 Valid8me… validated
15:51 Sage's CoPilot and AI Developments
18:01 AirWallex Bill Pay Solution Integrated with Xero
19:36 Mercia and Inflo's Partnership
21:15 Ember and HSBC UK's Embedded Finance Partnership
22:35 TaxCalc Expands with Group Reporting
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24:25 FreeAgent Tortoise or Hare?
29:42 Delayed Marshmallow Mastication
System Advisory Network: Accountex Retrospective
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32:58 Introduction
33:32 Insights from Dayle and Julie
34:42 Keaton's Experience and Reflections
35:39 Diverse Queries and Solutions
36:54 The Digital Disruptors Network
37:35 Conversations and Networking at Accountex
43:16 Exploring New Technologies and Vendors
51:27 Outsourcers As Far As The Eye Can See!
55:39 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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01:02:56 Rate the pod!!

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June 19, 2024 Human Connection in a Digital World - Lauren Harvey + App News and FreeAgent
#S4E10

Wading through the post-conference blues (before the big blue conference) we’re back with another episode!

In App News:
0:04:28 Allica Bank's New Partnerships Team
0:05:50 Closure of Influential Women's Tech Network
0:07:40 Highlights from the Xero Awards
0:09:42 New Features and Updates from Xero
0:10:54 Xero Small Business Index
0:12:29 Planday AU
0:14:07 Payhawk + Amex
0:15:04 Soldo + Triver
0:15:45 WorkflowMax Data Transition Issues
0:17:06 Client Engager and Tax on Demand Partnership
0:17:51 NetSuite's Generative AI Features
0:20:00 Funding News: Tabs and Sumday
0:23:47 Acquisition of Inventoro by Cin7
0:25:10 Active Workpapers' New Features

This episode’s guest is (now former) Xero MVP Lauren Harvey from Full Stop Accounts. Lauren shares some incredible stories, from her unique career journey and significant industry shifts to promoting better human connections and tackling menopause challenges in a high performance environment - something everyone should know more about.

Less inspirational is Ryan’s funky spunky garden problem and bringing the ‘tone’ back up again is our friendliest sponsor - FreeAgent!

Be sure to rate, like and subscribe to the podcast and get in touch with us at www.digital-disruptors.com/
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May 22, 2024FreeAgent the Friendliest Accounting Software & Journey'ing with Jordan on Growth
The legendary Tony Stevenson from FreeAgent joins us on the podcast this week. Voted the friendliest accounting tech software, we're putting the spotlight on the host of new features they're releasing over the last few months. Watch this space to hear and see more!
Also Jordan Vickery reveals the growth playbook for accounting techs looking to shore up adoption success post the host of accounting events.
And in app news this week is a skinny:
HMRC to replace government gateway - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/tech-pulse/hmrc-to-roll-out-government-gateway-replacement
Government fund for AI skills - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/tech-pulse/government-fund-offers-accountants-ai-skills-upgrade
Employment Hero acquires - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/employment-hero-wants-give-employers-time-back-so-we-company-ben-tlxkc/
Mimo launched - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexander-gernandt-segerby-31818a6b_extremely-proud-to[…]041588203521-Om8u?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Iplicit for housing associations - https://www.iplicit.com/blog/iplicit-helps-housing-associations-as-they-face-digital-transformation
Iplicit updates partical vat calculations - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/community/industry-insights/iplicit-unveils-more-time-saving-features-to-help-charities-tackle
1 hr 18 min
April 30, 2024Accounts Payable Automation: Who will win out? We catch up with Nook, one of the OGs of AP automation
Have you caught the news on the latest apps in the market?
There are some new kids on the block in payment automation apps, and we're keen to hear from some of the OGs to find out their perspectives and lessons learned on market trends/adoption over the last two years. We spend some time with Joe Lines, CEO of Nook, to talk about tech innovations, future features and the appetite from SMEs for more.
Tune in if you're looking to compare the market on AP or AR automation.
We also spend some time with Vipul Sheth, whose upcoming pre Accountex event is imminent. If you're not on his list and want to see whether you'd benefit then here's 8 minutes from the man himself.
Finally app news this week:
Phil Hobden joins Silverfin - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/philhobden_accountex-accountants-fintech-activity-7181574519524839424-FrEF?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
Diya Jolly promoted to CPTO - https://www.xero.com/uk/media-releases/diya-jolly-promoted-chief-product-and-technology-officer/
Five vendors for MTD ITSA release - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/tech-pulse/five-vendors-available-as-hmrc-readies-mtd-itsa-testing-relaunch
Spendesk acquires Okko - https://www.pymnts.com/acquisitions/2024/spendesk-adds-procurement-to-spend-management-platform-with-okko-acquisition/
Xero new invoicing - https://blog.xero.com/product-updates/xero-invoicing-smarter-flexible-future/
Syft updates
Scrutton Bland acquired by Sumer - https://www.accountancyage.com/2024/04/10/sumer-expands-scottish-and-northern-english-footprint-with-merger-of-eq-and-douglas-home-co/
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April 13, 2024All things AP with Bogdan Uzbekov, CEO of Apron. Plus bumper app news
Apron, the AP accounting tech focusing on all things payable, has been on a mission for some big software releases since it burst onto the scene late last year post their Series raise. We catch up with Bogdan Uzbekov about his plans to service the accounting market and plans to go into banking, carding or lending. Hear more here.
Don't forget to book your ticket for our upcoming event - we hope to see you at the Digital Accountancy Show on the 16th and 17th of April.
And this week in app news:
Iplicit – 18th fastest growing UK business - https://www.ft.com/ft1000-2024?utm_content=284715055&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-10141131
Iplicit is best MAT tool – MAT awards - https://www.iplicit.com/blog/iplicit-secures-tech-company-of-the-year-accolade-at-na[…]tm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-10141131
Allica bank integrates with Sage and Xero - https://www.assetfinanceinternational.com/index.php/technology/technology-archive/technology-articles/23570-allica-bank-announces-integrations-with-sage-and-xero-accounting-platforms
Coconut acquires MyPAYE https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/accounting-software/coconut-owners-acquire-cloud-payroll-tool-mypaye
Xero announces exciting payroll changes - migration made easy - https://blog.xero.com/product-updates/new-changes-in-xero-payroll-uk/
Capium releases new time and fees - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/practice-software/capium-releases-new-time-and-fees-tracking-module
Zahara custom fields and payments
Dext due dates extraction - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephenedginton_we-now-extract-due-dates-via-ai-dext-used-ugcPost-7170766424586588160-5sX3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
Nook app updates - payment run resolutions & ability to change scheduling dates on payments and rules & pre-warning of shortage of funds. Payments for payroll via the app!
BBC AI taking grind out of accountancy https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68553123
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