• Acquisitions, Banking & Canines | PLUS App News
    Nov 20 2024

    In this episode of 'Digi-Tools in Accrual World,' we dive into the latest news and trends while embracing the chaos! From monstrous acquisitions by Thomson Reuters, Simpro, Bright, and Access Group to the nostalgic nod to Excel's 40th birthday, this episode is packed with industry insights.

    Don't miss our deep dive into the rise of Finfluencers and the FCA's crackdown, as well as tips on strengthening those accountant-bank relationships from special guest Sophie Hossak from Allica Bank.

    00:00 Coming Up

    01:26 Intro

    App News

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    02:42 Thompson Reuters acquire LLM company

    04:44 Simpro Acquire Big Change

    06:20 Bright Acquire Inform Direct

    10:50 Access Group Acquire HireAra

    12:23 Nexly Launch for Auditors

    20:05 And in other news... Happy Birthday Excel

    20:45 Allica Bank - Building Bridges between Accountants and Banks

    31:27 Wuvvable Dogs

    34:47 Florentina Sandu - Good Judges and Bad Influencers

    39:40 Outro

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    40 mins
  • It's all about relationships... isn't it? || PLUS App News, Allica Bank, FreeAgent - sponsored by XLedger
    Nov 13 2024

    In this episode of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast, brought to you by The Digital Disruptors and sponsored by XLedger, we dive headfirst into the cutthroat world of business advisory - who has the edge, accountants or business coaches?

    The word on the street is banks may have lost their mojo with accountants, prompting a wild 47% to feel as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs when it comes to business banking.

    We have app updates galore from MIMO, Pleo, ApprovalMax, and Xero, and the lowdown on the Xero Beautiful Business Fund 2024 winners who are redefining awesomeness in business.

    Plus, discover why multi-banking is the new black for SMEs and a whole lot more!

    Don't forget to like, share, follow, and send us your thoughts! ✉️

    00:00 Coming Up…

    01:32 Welcome!

    App News

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    09:19 MTD Thresholds Dropping

    16:10 Xero Beautiful Business Fund 2024

    19:20 Mimo Release

    24:09 AML HQ Launches in the UK

    26:31 Pleo Releases

    27:40 Approval Max Pricing Updates

    28:49 New in the Xero App Store

    32:52 Allica - The growing chasm between accountants and bank relationship managers

    42:53 Drew Moyes - Friendliness, Community and Simplicity for MTD

    50:51 Outro

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    51 mins
  • £9 Billion Missing for UK SMEs - PLUS App News, Dan Cockerton and Johann Goree
    Nov 6 2024

    The £9 Billion Missing for UK SMEs - PLUS App News, Dan Cockerton and Johann Goree

    Join John, Ryan, and Indi as they review John’s creepy merch ideas, find out how SMEs are missing out on billions and share the latest app news, including updates from Adsum, Modulr, FreeAgent, and Firmcheck. Hear about Tide's strategic acquisition, Acumatica's new release, and more.

    Plus, find out why Engager.app's Johann Goree is celebrating their big win at the Digital Disruptor Awards and what it takes to overcome major life hurdles to deliver an industry defining event.

    And don't miss the banter, from bath time chat to ginger walrus facts, this episode has it all!

    There's more info on the savings interest SMEs are missing out on and the Allica Bank report here: https://www.savingssqueeze.com/

    00:00 Coming Up

    02:04 Welcome

    App News

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    09:25 Adsum Upcoming Beta Test

    11:31 Modulr Batch Management Release

    12:33 FreeAgent Binning Paper Notices

    13:36 MTD Updates

    20:18 Acumatica

    21:45 Tide Acquiring Again

    27:04 Allica - £9bn in missing interest

    42:31 Overcoming huge obstacles, to do what's never been done before - Dan Cockerton

    46:39 Where are the next tech innovations coming from? Release of the Year winner Johann Goree

    01:03:00 Rate the podcast!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Riding the Digital Transformation Wave with Eriona Bajrakurtaj PLUS App News and more!
    Oct 30 2024

    Join us for another laugh-filled yet insightful episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World from the Digital Disruptors!

    We cover the latest in accounting tech, featuring Caseware's AiDA digital assistant, Summa Tech's snazzy onboarding upgrades, and Dext's new approval functions. Plus, hear from the unstoppable Eriona Bajrakurtaj at her Volt launch, promising to make digital transformation easier for many accounting and bookkeeping firms.

    With quirky anecdotes, LEGO likenesses, and some 'instant banter', this episode is a rollercoaster of tech talk and humour. Don't miss out!

    00:00 Coming up…

    02:41 Welcome!

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    App News

    09:05 Caseware Digital Assistant

    11:47 Summa Tech Onboarding Enhancements

    16:36 Dext Senior Hire

    18:50 Dext Approvals

    21:09 The Payroll Site closing its doors

    24:43 Sage Research Insights

    27:53 IRIS Practice in a Box

    36:22 Banter Stimulant

    38:46 Eriona Bajrakurtaj - Digitally Transforming a Profession

    43:25 Leave a review!

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    44 mins
  • Why (Some) Firms are Implementing New Services Badly… Kayleigh Graham
    Oct 23 2024

    In this episode, we’re joined by Kayleigh Graham from Telleroo, who’s here to drop some serious knowledge bombs on scaling payments services, avoiding app disasters, and how not to detail your digital transformation.

    Kayleigh also gives her take on the 'influencer' debate which has continued since the Digital Disruptor Awards in September.

    We also bring you the latest app news — from Series A raises to HRMC and the EU making splashes in the fintech scene.

    00:00 Coming Up...

    03:01 Hello!

    App News

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    08:01 EU Action on AI Regulation

    11:49 Adfin Eyes Payments Pain

    15:55 NetSuite’s SuiteProjects Pro Offers AI Insights

    17:42 Digital Transformation at HMRC

    19:41 Ex-Revolut Team Raise Funds for New AI Startup

    22:23 Sage Adds Refunds + Partial Payments to Sage Accounting and more...

    23:52 CCH Unveils iFirm Validate Tool

    27:50 Kayleigh Graham - Payments, DEI & Influencers

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • What do you get when you cross a pitch slapper and a Digital Deity?
    Oct 18 2024

    Welcome to another thrilling episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World —the podcast where accounting meets tech trends, professional updates, and occasionally funny banter.

    In this episode, we’re blending personal milestones, with global business expansions, Intuit's shiny new enterprise suite, and the lowdown on fresh Xero apps like Cone Practice Management and Viable. We also talk funding—$28 million for Numeric to be exact—and sprinkle in some awards, like the Deity Award for Richard Sergeant (yes, a literal deity… sort of).

    We’re diving into AI, talking to industry rockstars like Matt Lewns from iplicit, and tackling everything from dashboards to... fashion critiques.

    All this while trying to be funny, insightful, and definitely a bit ridiculous…

    00:00 Coming Up… 02:00 Hello!

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ App News 05:24 Intuit Enterprise 07:39 New to the Xero Marketplace 09:04 - Xero + Klarna 12:48 - Xero Dashboard Update 15:25 - Active Workpapers Updates 16:37 - Client Window Update 17:30 - Numeric Raise

    31:41 AE Awards – Best Dressed

    35:35 Digital Deity – Richard Sergeant 44:14 Digital Marketer of the Year – Jordan Vickery

    59:39 Like and subscribe!

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    1 hr
  • How You Can Help Shape The Future Of Accounting - Heather Smith
    Oct 9 2024

    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!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Jon Gaunt and Aaron Patrick on their Digital Disruptor Awards + App News and mildly offensive accents
    Oct 2 2024

    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

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    30 mins