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!

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

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!

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!)

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!

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!

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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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! 😃

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 ~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~ 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! 😃