Accounting Apps Podcast| formerly Cloud Stories | Accounting Technology
*THE* podcast for accounting technology enthusiasts. Dive into the world of Accounting Apps with Heather Smith, a Chartered Accountant with a flair for storytelling and the engaging host of the Accounting Apps Podcast. Heather is obsessed with how effective automation and integration can produce timely clean data, to surface information for brave, fast data-informed decision making. Better data, better decisions, better business. She explores this topic with her guests, uncovering insights that offer you a competitive edge. Delve deeper into the Accounting Apps landscape and enhance your understanding. Hit that subscribe button now! Join the free Accounting Apps community to continue the conversations. https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind Brilliant guests include entrepreneurs, founders, business consultants, accountants, bookkeepers, small business owners, cloud advisors, developers, cloud integrators and solution providers. Each month guests share how they built their business and how your business or clients can use technology to be more effective and efficient. This may include exploring: *How you can implement and integrate business tools with your online accounting software to automate processes, improve productivity, and profitability; *How to build a business developing business apps; or *How to build a tech stack that meets your business needs or introduce your clients to them. If you have app overwhelm - this is an enjoyable podcast to listen to. Take it a step further and subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter: http://HeatherSmithAU.COM Contact details: Heather Smith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/
Episodes
Today I’m debating Samuel Green, UK Partnership Account Executive of Employment Hero on AI vs the human touch in accounting at the Festival of Accountants and Bookkeepers
- Smith argues the human touch is crucial for customer service and empathy while Greene emphasises AI's potential for efficiency and insights
- Both agree AI can streamline repetitive tasks but human oversight is still need...
Heather Smith shares interviews from the Festival of Accountants and Bookkeepers in Birmingham, including conversations about launching a UK version of XBert, the funding journey of a founder, updates on Sage products, and Richard Sergeant's advice for vendors. Insights cover compliance, automation, growth and more.
- Interview with Will Rush - GM(UK) for XBert discussing launching their platform in the U...
Today I’m sharing with you a webinar I hosted on behalf of Projectworks and WorkGuru that provides an overview of alternatives to WorkflowMax by Xero as it reaches end of life 26 June 2024.
The panellists who joined me were:
- Heidi Seal Ops Consultant at Business Sense (NZ)
- Matthew Peng Founder at Business Continuum
Tyler Caskey, Partner at The Bean Counters joins me in this episode. Here are five interesting insights we talk about in the show:
1. Live Banking and Direct Digital Receipting: Tools like Weel and Airwallex enable real-time banking transactions, while solutions like Slyp and Tyro streamline payment processes by sending receipt details directly to accounting systems, reducing manual dat...
Today I’m speaking with Cassandra Scott, Director of Laurus Bookkeeping
In this episode, we talk about . . .
- Delve into how Xbert leverages AI to scrutinise client accounting data, spotlighting over 80 potential anomalies and risks.
- Discover the power of automating routine tasks such as payroll, BAS, and bookkeeping with standardised workflows.
- Learn how Cassand...
Today I’m speaking with Jonathan Gaunt, co-founder of of Socket Digital, Xavier Analytics & FD Works
In this episode, we talk about . . .
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Jonathan's transition from corporate accounting to entrepreneurship, embracing new opportunities and control over his career.
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Insights from...
In this episode, Tom Herbert, technology editor at Accounting Web, shares his insights on the British Post Office scandal, which has been ongoing for decades, ruining the lives of many subpostmasters. Heather and Tom discussed the problems with the Post Office's Fujitsu Horizon point of sale system implementation, leading to unbalanced reconciliations and accusations of theft against subpostmasters. The Post Office used its prosecu...
Today I’m speaking with Tyler Caskey, Partner at The Bean Counters
In this episode, we talk about . . .
The biggest kept secret in the Australian accounting industry: The acquisition of Change GPS by Access Group.
This episode is kindly sponsored by
Employment Hero: The All in One HR, Payroll & Benefits Platform https://employmenthero.com/
Translucent The Multi-Entity Accounting solution https://www.translucent.io/
In this episode
- David Boyar reflects ...
The big news is I'm rebranding the Cloud Stories podcast to the Accounting Apps podcast (fingers crossed)
In this episode, I talk about . . .
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Summer adventures with family and Chester the Border Collie in Elanora and Crows Nest
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Catching up on admin backlog and office makeover
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2023 has been a brilliant technicolour year for me, and I’m delighted to end it on yet another high, hitting 20 000 podcast episode downloads during the year. As an accountant I do like a nice round number.
Thank you to the many listeners, especially those who hit the subscribe button.
Thank you to the many guests who graciously share their time with me on the Cloud Stories podcast over the l...
Heather Smith delves into the transformative role of ChatGPT in the accounting sector. The discussion begins with an early adopter's perspective, highlighting the initial challenges and the evolving capabilities of ChatGPT. She explores its practical applications in tasks like email drafting and webinar planning, emphasising its ability to add creativity and efficiency to mundane tasks.
The podcast then sh...
Michael Wood truly lives and breathes the title entrepreneur. Currently he’s Founder & CEO of Translucent. His LinkedIn profile reveals he’s also the founder of 4 other companies. The company that you’re likely to know him from is Receipt Bank. Michael was the original co-founder and was there till April 2021, when it was acquired by private equity group HgCapital.
Please be aware I strategically partner w...
I had a brilliant time at the Expo. I delivered four sessions on Apps, Ai, ChatGPT & Habits and honestly was shocked at how packed they all were. Expos give me an efficient opportunity to catch up with Sydney friends and, as it was not purely an accounting conference, but also a business conference, there were colleagues from different industries. As well as speaking with lots of people, I attended a few sessions, an...
Xero co-founder Philip Fierlinger shares the story behind building one of the world's most successful accounting platforms, Xero He discusses his early inspiration from car dashboards and the gamification of bank reconciliations. Fierlinger also reveals how his latest startup Upstock is transforming the inefficient B2B food ordering process and levelling the playing field for small suppliers.
Many of ou...
A collection of interviews from TOA Global clients, staff, and partners, including a special interview with the emcee Kat Davidson, who shares some tips on public speaking. Relive your time at TOACon ‘23, or get a taste for what happened.
Today I'm bringing you interviews from the TOA Global Transformational conference held at the Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast early November 23. I had the pleasure of a...
What are your options when your tech stack is bursting at the seams? You’re struggling to get visibility over what’s happening. You’re balancing multiple spreadsheets and you’re spending a lot of time consolidating data.
If you are trying to resolving your business's data overwhelm there are a number of options:
Spring cleans all the files, and all the data. Merge duplicates and expunge ...
Discover how Grace Loves Lace transformed their bridal gown business with a strategic NetSuite implementation. Learn insights on scaling operations and enhancing efficiency in the fashion industry.
Today I’m speaking with Sarah Rynja, Global Systems Manager of Grace Loves Lace
In this episode, we talk about . . .
- The NetSuite implementation she has been involved with at Grace Lo...
Trends, Triggers, and Transformation: How NetSuite Helps Australian Businesses Grow| Scott Wiltshire
Explore how NetSuite empowers Australian businesses to thrive. Scott Wiltshire delves into the transformative impact of NetSuite solutions on local SMEs, offering insights and success stories for business growth in Australia.
Today I’m speaking with Scott Wiltshire, Vice President & GM, Oracle NetSuite ANZ
In this episode, we talk about . . .
1. NetSuite was born in the cloud 25 y...
Explore the 20-year evolution of NetSuite partnerships through Don McLean's insights, highlighting key milestones and the future of cloud ERP solutions.
Today I’m speaking with Don McLean, CEO of PKF Digital, who shares insights and experiences from his 20 year journey with NetSuite.
In this episode, we talk about . . .
1. Don McLean's background and history with NetSuite over 20...
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