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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!
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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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~07:15 HG Eyeing Visma IPO?08:57 Odoo Raise10:48 ReceiptBot Adds Line Item Extraction12:28 Billhop enables card payments for pay non-card suppliers14:54 Translucent Releases17:36 Metro Bank21:27 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!
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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
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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 Management and Viable. We also talk funding—$28 million for Numeric to be exact—and sprinkle in some awards, like the Deity Award for Richard Sergeant (yes, a literal deity… sort of).
We’re diving into AI, talking to industry rockstars like Matt Lewns from iplicit, and tackling everything from dashboards to... fashion critiques.
All this while trying to be funny, insightful, and definitely a bit ridiculous…
00:00 Coming Up…02:00 Hello!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~App News05:24 Intuit Enterprise07:39 New to the Xero Marketplace09:04 - Xero + Klarna12:48 - Xero Dashboard Update15:25 - Active Workpapers Updates16:37 - Client Window Update17:30 - Numeric Raise
31:41 AE Awards – Best Dressed
35:35 Digital Deity – Richard Sergeant44:14 Digital Marketer of the Year – Jordan Vickery
59:39 Like and subscribe!
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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 John spilling the beans (or honey) on his anti-inflammatory concoction, we've got it all. Don't miss this whirlwind episode; it's got more flavour than Manuka honey and more buzz than a bee in a bonnet. Tune in, geek out, and learn how not to get shafted in the world of accounting tech!
00:00 Coming up...
02:32 Welcome!
App News
07:05 Xero Snaps up Syft
13:01 Classic Xero Invoice Clash
14:57 FCA Flying after Starling
19:10 Apron Security, feature updates and more cash!
22:45 Access Shopping Spree Continues
25:53 FreeAgent still full steam ahead on integrations
28:09 iplicit - Connectivity in modern ERP systems
34:39 John's Alternative Remedy
41:59 Shape the Future of the Profession - Heather Smith
01:03:44 Rate the pod!
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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 reveal the latest news, chat with the winners of the Digital Disruptor awards, and manage to keep keep Ryan’s accents under wraps.
00:00 Coming up…
01:24 Intro
App News
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04:03 Apron Banking License + Security Upgrades
08:41 Employment Hero Pricing Bundles
09:59 Roveel Reporting Enhancement
12:09 Modulr Partnerships Paying Off
13:37 Karbon 'Practice' Marketplace
16:20 - Check yo’ privilege
Digital Disruptor Award Winners
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18:41 Jon Gaunt
23:35 Aaron Patrick
29:27 Outro
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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 around about winning the 'BWAM of the Year.'
Plus, we’ve got hot takes on Intuit's AI enhancements, ApprovalMax's new features, and Cin7's latest updates and Allica’s next step on taking over the world.
Don't miss Chris Downing from Sage and Vipul from Advanced Track giving the first of the post-award reactions.
Vipul also gives a sneak preview of the future of outsourcing...
00:00 Keep it professional, John
App News
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07:09 Intuit Doubling Down on AI
12:10 ApprovalMax Releases
15:11 Cin7 Releases
19:09 Allica: Bridging the gap between UK SMEs and funding
22:42 Mid-Tier Migration Migraine Mitigation - iplicit
Awards Interviews:
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29:33 Double Downing
35:09 AdvanceTrack Announcement
41:58 Rate the pod!
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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!
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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
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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!
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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!)
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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!
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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!
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