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!