In this episode of Digi Tools in Accrual World we discuss the evolving skills required in today's AI-driven environment, focusing on the importance of retaining human advisory roles amidst technological disruption. We hear from more of the though leaders at the Finance Takes the Piste event - including though from Alastair Barlow, Krissy Chapleo, G…

Welcome back, digital disruptors! In this explosive episode of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast, we take AI models head-to-head to see which one might best for accountants in practice ChatGPT Deepseek Claude Perplexity We’ve also got the latest App News and exclusive inside gossip and insights from the recent Finance Takes the Piste ski trip…

In this episode of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast we cover the recent shocking acquisition of Bench and what it means for AI in bookkeeping, Ryan Pearcy's gets his Jackanory on with the rest of App News Plus, hear about Capitalise's game-changing collaboration with Plaid, the new automation marvel 'With Otto,' and Pete Hucker from Xledger …

We dive into App News with multiple stories coming from the Government - but will their involvement help or hinder business and tech? Still missing our third wheel, John Toon, Ryan and Indi bring you a shorter, but perfectly formed update from the world of accounting tech. 00:00 Coming Up 01:43 Intro App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 04:23 UK AI Growth Pl…

Easing back into the year, Ryan and Indi tackle the usual latest App News, the shift towards multi-entity and intercompany accounting, the latest in accounting AI with Truewind’s $13M Series A funding, and how businesses can now bid goodbye to AvaTax on Shopify Plus. Also, find out about the cool new tools from Translucent, Active Workpapers, and B…

Welcome back to Digi-Tools in Accrual World for 2025! While John is away globetrotting, Indi and Ryan look over the latest accounting tech news which broke over the turn of the year. From new App Store releases to old pricing problems - this is the perfect way to kick off your accounting tech awareness for 2025. 00:00 Coming up…. 01:48 Intro App Ne…

Welcome to the future, tech enthusiasts! Start 2025 on the right foot with our mystic meg themed episode, as John and Ryan reveal their predictions for 2025. Wondering if Access will keep us guessing with their acquisitions, or if Sage open their war chest again? Curious about the AI renaissance, open banking's comeback, and the dawn of Cloud 3.0? …

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 innovatio…

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 s…

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 t…

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 accounti…

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 challe…

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…

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…

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 r…

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, pr…

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 …

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 Man…

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 J…

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…

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 arou…

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 upd…

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 …

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 Ind…

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 …

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.…

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 Pa…

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 Engag…

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 …

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…

#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 Pl…

The legendary Tony Stevenson from FreeAgent joins us on the podcast this week. Voted the friendliest accounting tech software, we're putting the spotlight on the host of new features they're releasing over the last few months. Watch this space to hear and see more! Also Jordan Vickery reveals the growth playbook for accounting techs looking to shor…

Have you caught the news on the latest apps in the market? There are some new kids on the block in payment automation apps, and we're keen to hear from some of the OGs to find out their perspectives and lessons learned on market trends/adoption over the last two years. We spend some time with Joe Lines, CEO of Nook, to talk about tech innovations, …

Apron, the AP accounting tech focusing on all things payable, has been on a mission for some big software releases since it burst onto the scene late last year post their Series raise. We catch up with Bogdan Uzbekov about his plans to service the accounting market and plans to go into banking, carding or lending. Hear more here. Don't forget to bo…

Join John while he interviews Vidya Peters on her time so far with Datasnipper. Ex-Marqeta COO, Vidya was appointed CEO of Datasnipper, an intelligent automation platform that recently raised $100 million in a Series B funding round at a valuation of $1 billion. John catches up with Vidya to find out the plan for growth in the UK and all things acc…

This week we are joined by MD of Major's Accounts, Eriona Bajrakurtaj, who talks about her entrepreneurial journey from very humble beginnings to being one of the most enterprising female entrepreneurs in the accountancy industry. If you're looking at how to shake up your Practice and press a hard reset, give this a listen to see if Eriona's playbo…

This week we're joined by the super impressive Sabby Gill who talks to us about how Dext has levelled up on its core product, Bookkeeping Data Automation. We cover latest changes and priorities for the business as well as Dextension and the application of AI in the roadmap. Also in this week's app news: End of QB desktop in US? - https://insightful…

Hear the latest app news with Ryan, John and Indi: HMRC mandate payrolling benefits https://www.accountancyage.com/2024/01/25/hmrc-to-mandate-payrolling-of-benefits-from-april-2026-implications-and-preparations-for-accountants/ Launch of Receipt Bot - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/accounting-software/receipt-bot-targets-accounting-data-revol…

Ryan, John and Indi spend a bit of time popping the hood of Johnny Gaunt’s new venture, Socket. Hidden in stealth for the best part of a year, JG has re-emerged and taking Linked In by storm with his recent spate of social influencing on speed. Hear more about his latest venture and how he’s helping to remove friction points and avoid the Frankenst…

Join our Digital Disruptors community to keep updated on the latest app news and events we'll be running this year. This week we have a bumper app news to kick off 2024 and we take a look back at 2023 on apps we would bed, buy, bin based on their releases and forward plans. In app news this week: GI and Advancetrack settle - https://www.accountancy…

End of the year and that's a wrap for 2023. We end on the same note as we started with AI, or as Daniel Lawrence of Bots For That puts it, "Intelligent Automation". Have you considered RPA or using AI of manual tasks such as bank reconciliation rather than hiring? Well this tidy interview gives you an idea of how other accounting firms are using in…

Latest app news covering the numerous software and business updates, this week we feature: Sage results - https://www.sage.com/investors/investor-downloads/press-releases/2023/11/full-year-2023-results-22-november-2023/ Xero results - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kirstygodfreybilly_today-we-reported-xeros-half-year-earnings-activity-7128196997060…

In this episode John spends some time with Sam O'Connor, GM at Oak North and ex-Co-Founder of Coconut, for a post mortem on the exit of Coconut. As most will recall Coconut exited earlier this year to GoSimpleTax - thanks to a delayed MTD for ITSA. But we hear all about how Oak North, one of the fast growth and profitable Banks in the UK is working…

In this episode we're joined by Alex Von Schirmeister, Xero's EMEA MD, who talks all things small business fresh off the back of the Small Business Accounting Report released by Xero earlier this month. Hear about the work being done by Xero in Number 10 on rooting out late payments aka unapproved debt as well as news on the big priorities in Xero …

A very juicy episode - in just over an hour we cover app news, the latest from QuickBooks conference and a pod collab with Aaron Patrick and Johan Goree, as well as a hop over to the other side of the world to join Alex Falcon from Soaring Falcon on her latest Practice priorities. Kicking off with Damon from Employment Hero on whether how real time…

In this episode we're joining Damon Anderson to talk data security in payroll tech. Followed by a flashback interview with Will Farnell post the launch of his book The Human Firm earlier this year - we talk tribalism, kindness and commercialising accounting. App News this week has run a little off schedule but in this week we cover a range of topic…

Seems only fitting Heather Smith joins us for the introduction of our new network, the Digital Disruptors, to talk about the value of networks, introverts and peer learning opportunities. What networks are you part of? Do you have a unique perspective to share? Come and join our Digital Disruptors network. In this week's app news: Intuit posts grea…

We are rolling on with episode 2. In this episode we throw back to the time where John was incapacitated and locked in a Flinder chalet - left to his own devices he pondered life's big questions... and mainly what Jon Gaunt would do next post his exit from Dext. Joined by some friendly faces, Alex Bond Burnett, Pamela Phillips, Luke Streeter and Da…

It's Season 3 and we're all set for another season with our new editor in tow, thanks to Leigh at Nomad Video. In this episode we cover app news, the big pricing debate and an intro to Damon from Employment Hero. In app news this week: Xero and Dext price increases (also Sage) - Dext pricing change from today | AccountingWEB Fathom – budget release…

Switching things up in this episode with the introduction of a rant of the week, top tips in the form of networks we think are worth joining. Also a mini intro to Conrad Ford, ex Founder of Funding Options and now CPO/CSO of Allica Bank who is looking to shake the accounting tech market back up. As always leave us some feedback, a review or share t…