• 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
  • Post-awards comedown with teabags and magnesium – The Wild World of Accounting Tech!
    Sep 25 2024

    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!

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    42 mins
  • Accountants leading AI adoption?!
    Sep 11 2024

    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!

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    33 mins
  • Digital Disruptor Awards, App News, and Scandalous Show Shenanigans!
    Sep 4 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 4 mins