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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!
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 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
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
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!
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
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!)
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
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!
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
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!
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
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! 😃
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
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! 😃
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
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!!
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
#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/