Episode 14 - QBO Spotlight with Johann Goree

Take a walk on the white and green side with Johann Goree, one of six QBO Strategic Partners in the UK. Join Ryan as he delves into whether QBO is outpacing the competition and what else is coming from across the pond.

This week in app news: 

• QBO announces launch of tax filing software and MTD ITSA at QBO connect, working papers product and overhaul of payroll - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/accounting-software/quickbooks-announces-tax-prep-and-filing-intentions
• Xero dashboard getting a new look https://www.xero.com/blog/2022/03/new-look-xero-dashboard/
• Xero comments on reliability of bank feeds - https://www.xero.com/blog/2022/03/uk-bank-feeds-reliability/
• Xero and Meta create financial wellness program in Asia Pacific. Financial wellness if overall financial health of the business. https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/03/07/how-meta-and-xero-are-helping-smbs-improve-financial-wellness-through-technology
• Xero appstores purchases in AUS get Qantas points https://devblog.xero.com/earn-qantas-points-on-xero-app-store-purchases-f81298c1d64f
• Xero announces stance on Russia – halted Russian operations https://www.xero.com/blog/2022/03/our-position-on-ukraine-and-russia/
• G-Accon integration with Freshbooks https://blog.accon.services/2022/03/11/new-product-released-g-accon-for-freshbooks/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io
• A2X announces partnership with Rewind https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?zx=7wjrtkk9g0zw#inbox/FMfcgzGmvLQhqRqRXztCVXJlLVnplwXs
• Keypay integrates with SAGE https://support.yourpayroll.com.au/hc/en-gb/articles/4416419313039?sea=support@yourpayroll.co.uk
• IRIS and Revolut announce payroll partnership via staffology https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/tech-pulse/iris-and-revolut-hail-payroll-partnership-benefits
• Open banking - Natwest testing Variable recurring payments in Payit app in 2022 with commercial product 2023. Working with FreeAgent and will work with NatWest Rapid Cash https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/39805/natwest-preps-for-live-roll-out-of-variable-recurring-payments
• Payroll processing salaries to rise 15% https://www.accountancydaily.co/payroll-salaries-rise-15-hybrid-working-expands
• Tax Giant Ryan buts R&D specialist Catax in UK expanding into UK https://www.accountancydaily.co/us-tax-giant-ryan-acquires-rd-specialist-catax
• Atlantic money launches in London with funding round to take on Wise and Paypal https://www.cityam.com/exclusive-money-transfer-fintech-launches-in-london-to-take-on-wise-and-paypal/
• Lloyds invest £5m in Satago for 20% stake. Will roll out for single invoice finance and whole of book invoice factoring. Satago to get recurring fee per deal. Values Satago at £20m https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/39827/lloyds-bank-invests-5-million-in-working-capital-platform-satago
• Visa acquries Tink, an open banking platform https://usa.visa.com/about-visa/newsroom/press-releases.releaseId.18881.html
• Steadypay secures £3.8m series A https://www.uktechnews.info/2022/03/08/steadypay-secures-3-8-million-series-a-investment-led-by-digital-horizon/