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Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
AI Assistants, Acquisitions & Christmas Chaos: 2024 in Review!
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Welcome to the Christmas Day special of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast!
In this festive retrospective episode, our tech-focused trio dives into the biggest highlights of 2024, from AI advancements and major acquisitions to payroll innovations and practice management updates.
We also discuss the rise of AI (mostly meeting tools), touch on outsourcing trends with special guest Vipul from AdvanceTrack, and even launch the most coveted Digital Disruptor Awards. Plus, there's banter, branded Christmas hats, and John being a Scrooge.
Drop us a note if you're tuning in on Christmas Day, and let's dive into the tech world wrapped up in festive fun! 🎅🎄
00:00 Coming Up
01:24 Intro
2024 App News Retrospective
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05:45 Oompa, Loompa, doompa-dee-do, I've got an AI Assistant for You
08:41 Hyper-Growth Players
10:31 Acquisition News
13:24 Xero's Ups and Downs
15:54 Intuit's 2024
18:09 Dext to IRIS
21:01 Payables, Payables, Payables
24:56 FreeAgent Making a Big Steps
26:21 Quiet Year for Practice Management?
28:36 The Big One
30:39 Podsourcing - AdvanceTrack
39:28 Give us your feedback so we can be even better in 2025!
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
In this week’s episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World, we jump headfirst into the latest accounting technology and app news, covering everything from rumours of Visma's potential IPO to Odoo’s skyrocketing valuation.
Grace Hardy joins us to share her bold journey as a 21-year-old accounting entrepreneur making waves on TikTok and beyond, tackling sexism, and disrupting industry norms.
We also discuss FreeAgent’s latest report - with concerning stats around discrimination - and talk with Vipul Sheth from AdvanceTrack about burnout in senior practitioners.
This episode really is a tour of the dark side of of accounting…
00:00 Coming Up...
01:54 Intro
App News
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07:15 HG Eyeing Visma IPO?
08:57 Odoo Raise
10:48 ReceiptBot Adds Line Item Extraction
12:28 Billhop enables card payments for pay non-card suppliers
14:54 Translucent Releases
17:36 Metro Bank
21:27 FreeAgent Accounting Talent Research
33:05 AdvanceTrack - Challenges Attracting Grads into the Profession & Pressure on Practice Leaders
39:09 Grace Hardy - Accounting for TikTok
58:17 Rate and Subscribe!
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World! This week, we share into the hottest news in the fintech world, from the big Dext-Iris acquisition bombshell to fresh releases from Sage, Datamolino, and Fathom. And guess what?
We've got Joe Lines from Nook spilling the beans on Nook’s acquisition of Modulr.
Plus, we tackle the juicy topic of AI's impact on accounting and why 50% of firms are still twiddling their thumbs. Joined by our regular hosts Indi Tatla, John Toon and Ryan Pearcy (recovering from 'man flu,' of course), this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and a hint of tech-induced panic. Don't miss it!
00:00 Coming Up
02:14 Intro
App News
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07:47 Iris acquires Dext
13:17 Sage Results
17:28 Sage Releases and Updates
18:25 Datamolino Release
18:51 Fathom Bulk Update Facility
20:28 New Apps in the Xero App Store
22:48 AdvanceTrack - AI's role amid the talent shortage
30:07 Joe Lines - The next chapter for Nook (and the payments space)
46:43 Rate and subscribe!
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Welcome to today's 'Digi-Tools in Accrual World' episode and this week we’re looking at the real impacts of AI on practice and the labour market.
In App News we look at Xero extending classic invoicing, Agicap's €45 million funding, and the fall in demand for freelance jobs due to AI.
Ruben from Briefcase shares exciting insights on making accounting great again!
Get the lowdown on talent shortages, TaxCalc's big investment, skyrocketing salaries, impressive partnerships, and a hint on future AI recruitment. Hit play, stay ahead!
AdvanceTrack's accounting Talent Index: https://www.advancetrack.com/talent/ Find out more about Briefcase at: Briefcase.so
00:00 Coming Up...
02:16 Intro
App News
05:23 Xero Classic Invoicing
11:16 Agicap Raise €45m
17:14 TaxCalc Receive Investment
21:35 Studies show AI's impact on labour markets
23:51 Roveel x Joiin
26:09 Moss x Airwallex
29:39 46% of firms struggling with client deliverables - AdvanceTrack
35:43 AI in Practice - Reuben Steenkamp
55:17 Leave a Review!
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Join us in today's episode of 'Digi-Tools in Accrual World' as we dive into the latest buzz in the accounting tech industry!
From Nook's acquisition by Modulr and FreeAgent's updated smart capture functionality to TrueLayer's big layoffs – we've got all the juicy details.
Lucy Cohen spills the beans on Mazuma's bold acquisition plans and the challenges both boomers and Gen Z are facing around exiting and entering practice ownership.
We're also featuring an insightful chat with Sophie Hossack from Alloca Bank with more on mixing digital banking (at scale) with a human touch. And also - despite the controversy around Jag’s rebrand - is there a lesson there for accountants and bookkeepers?
00:00 Coming Up
App News
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03:17 Nook Acquired
07:17 Modulr Powering HMRC
08:35 FreeAgent Smart Capture Expanding
09:33 FreeAgent still officially friendly
10:42 ApprovalMax Raise £10m
11:38 Dext Payments Teaser and more
13:26 Truelayer lays off 25% of it's team
15:41 Allica - Relationships and Scale
23:57 What can accountants learn from the Jag rebrand?
30:36 Lucy Cohen - The generational shift in practice ownership
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday 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
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday 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
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 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!
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday 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!
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday 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