In this episode of Tax, Tech and Other Stuff, Russell chats with Bilal Mansoor, tax technologist at Dhruva Consultants. From the fast-paced rollout of VAT and corporate tax in the UAE to the evolving role of automation and AI in advisory, Bilal shares honest reflections, war stories (including when Excel was the better option), and a grounded vision for the future. If you're curious about where tax tech is heading—and what it means for the people doing the work—this one's not to be missed.

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In this episode of Tax, tech and other stuff, Russell chats with Kyle Hunter, Customer Training Lead at Tax Systems. They dig into the real value of training—not just ticking boxes but creating confident users who understand the “why” behind the tools. Kyle shares his journey from Big 4 operations to leading training strategy, and how empathy, curiosity, and good storytelling shape better learning experiences. If you’ve ever sat through a dry compliance session, this one’s for you. 

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In this episode of tax, tech and other stuff, Russell chats with Rob De La Rue, Tax Technology Partner at RSM UK. They explore how tax tech is about empowering people, not replacing them, and how AI supports their workflows—from sparking ideas to drafting content. Plus, they tackle the great dashboard debate: do they boost productivity or just add noise? Tune in for a smart, practical take on the future of tax and technology.

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We’re back with a brand-new episode, and this time we’re welcoming our first-ever returning guest to the mic. Bruce Martin, CEO of Tax Systems, rejoins Russell to dive into the evolving role of private equity in the accountancy world. The two also unpack what’s next for Tax Systems following the exciting new partnership with Providence Equity Partners. Plus, they explore how AI is no longer just a buzzword, but a powerful tool reshaping how we live and do business.

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We’re back with a new episode and Russell puts Dhruv Patel, Tax Systems’ Head of Solutions Consulting, in the hot seat. The two discuss everything from the role of solution consultancy within the customer journey, Dhruv’s Alphatax tips and tricks and whether Alpha Hacks might return for another session, to Pillar Two and even some insider Tax Systems history! 

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Russell is back for another episode of tax, tech and other stuff – this time joined by Laurence Kiddle, a partner at Evelyn Partners. Russell gives another tax and tech news update, including his first insights into DeepSeek and some OpenAI updates, before the two discuss business partnerships and their value adds to organisations, the focuses and impacts of Pillar Two, the changes and growth of technology in the industry and how we’ve all predicted self-driving cars to be taking over the roads by now! 

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We’re back with another exciting episode of tax, tech and other stuff in 2025! Join Russell as he gets together with Nora Hakim, one of our very own Product Managers, to discuss what’s been going on in the tax and tech space, the busy nature of Pillar Two, a detailed look at what it means to be a Product Manager and the most important thing – the ultimate food recommendation from 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)! 

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Join Russell as he speaks with David Benaim, Founder of Xlconsulting about every accountants favourite tool…Excel! They discuss everything from tips and tricks to excel vs Google Sheets, Microsoft MVPs and beyond.

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Russell is joined in this episode by Jane MacKay, Tax Partner at Crowe U.K, where they discuss her fantastic win of Tax Mentor of the Year at the Tolley’s Taxation Awards, the changing landscape of the tax profession over the last 30 years and the role generative AI has played in those changes. Jane also shares her insights into mentorship, the career path for new tax professionals and what a future in tax might hold.

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This episode Russell has Mark Hart in the hot seat to discuss the growing development of RPA and automation within the tax landscape. Join them as they take a deep dive into tax technology, starting your own business, the role generative ai might play within automation processes and the future of tax technology! 

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