Parhaat Cloud Technology Podcastit (2024)

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Accounting Tech Updates Third QTR '24 1:14:45

17d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Join Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey as they share global insights from Xerocon, SuiteWorld, and beyond. Discover the latest in accounting tech—new features, strategic shifts, and practical tools to boost your practice. Here are the many reasons you should listen in! 🔹 Get Ahead with the Latest Accounting Tech: Key updates from Xerocon, SuiteWorld, …

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Transforming a Professional Services Firm to $130M | Mark Orttung 49:27

24d ago49:27

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Gain insights from an experienced leader who has successfully scaled multiple professional services and technology companies. Learn strategies for driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and providing real-time visibility for consulting firms. Understand how to leverage patents and intellectual property to differentiate your business.…

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Empowering Customers through AI Innovations | Brian Chess 24:18

1M ago24:18

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Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In this episode, I speak with Brian Chess, SVP Technology and AI, of Oracle NetSuite. Brian oversees the development and oper…

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Navigating the NetSuite Ecosystem with Approval Max's CRO, Matt Lowry 15:47

1M ago15:47

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Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In this episode, I speak with Matt Lowry, Chief Revenue Officer | GTM Leader at ApprovalMax. Matt is a commercially-minded an…

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How AI-Driven Efficiency Is Revolutionising Business Processes | James Chisham 21:53

1M ago21:53

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Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In this episode, I speak with James Chisham, Vice President Product Management at Oracle NetSuite. James has been instrumenta…

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Manufacturer's Journey to Modernise with NetSuite | Bruce Fitzgerald 21:15

2M ago21:15

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Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In this episode, I speak with Bruce Fitzgerald, CEO, Extel Technologies, a NetSuite customer. Bruce is keenly focused on syst…

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Unlocking Productivity Gains | Meredith Rowan 29:04

2M ago29:04

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Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In this episode, I speak with Meredith Rowan, Group Vice President ANZ + ASEAN, Applications, Oracle. Meredith leads the stra…

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Embracing AI Innovations in NetSuite | Scott Wiltshire 38:12

2M ago38:12

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Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In today’s episode, I speak with Scott Wiltshire, Vice President & GM, Oracle NetSuite ANZ. Scott is keen to help customers a…

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From Honky Tonks to Tech: Nashville Xerocon 2024 Recap 37:31

2M ago37:31

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Join me as I recount my journey through the vibrant Nashville Xerocon, where country spirit and tech innovation collided. In this episode, I cover: My personal takeaways from the conference Insights from the Nashville Xerocon and key product announcements Innovation from the exhibitor floor Behind the scenes of speaking at my first International Xe…

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Exploring Zoho's Integrated Platform🐝 | Val Steed 1:01:26

4M ago1:01:26

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Today I’m speaking with Val Steed, Director Accountants, Zoho Corporation In this episode, we talk about . . . Zoho Corporation's journey in the accounting technology industry, from its founding in 1996 to its current position as a leading provider of integrated business solutions The company's focus on privacy, security, and long-term vision, with…

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Accounting Technology Updates: 🌐 Bridging the Technology Learning Gap, Zoho Expansion, the Evolving Payroll Landscape, and More 1:02:05

4M ago1:02:05

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Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, Partner at The Bean Counters discuss features, functionalities and updates in the Accounting Apps from June July 2024. Highlights from this episode include: A discussion around the importance of Apps offering training, ongoing training and training to meet different learning styles. Zohos expansion plans into Austral…

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Developing and keeping a competitive advantage | TIF24 40:29

4M ago40:29

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Today I’m sharing with you a recording of a keynote entitled "Developing and Keeping a Competitive Advantage," given by Philip Fierlinger, co-founder of Upstock and co-founder of Xero. Philip Fierlinger discusses his experiences and insights on developing and maintaining a competitive advantage in the technology and accounting sectors. He shares hi…

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Navigating the Startup Ecosystem: How Accountants Can Thrive in the High-Growth Tech Space | TIF24 20:00

4M ago20:00

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Marc Orchard and Heather Smith discussed the importance of accountants and bookkeepers in high growth tech companies, highlighting the challenges of serving early stage companies with complex needs. They emphasised the need for upskilling and capability building, as well as the importance of building relationships in the startup ecosystem. Marc Orc…

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Building Your Startup's Profile with 📺Media | TIF24 26:35

5M ago26:35

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Join us for insightful discussion on how startups can effectively build their profiles through media. I’m sharing with you a recording of a panel session entitled “Building Your Startup's Profile with Media” This was recorded at the 2024 Tropical Innovation Festival that is held in Cairns in June. Here are the top five takeaways from our expert spe…

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Scaling to 7 Figure: 💡Enhancing Your Fractional CFO Services | Michael King 39:53

5M ago39:53

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Today I’m speaking with Michael King: Michael is the CEO of KFE Solutions, which is the top rated Fractional CFO firm in Dallas, Texas. He’s also the creator of The CFO Accelerator, where he helps Accountants and fractional CFOs start, scale, and optimise their advisory services. He is also the host of, The CFO Report, where he shares tips, tricks,…

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🌟 Scale your business on Xero without needing a dozen other Apps and Add-ons 45:01

5M ago45:01

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AI will increase software productivity and enable users to create their own apps, multiplying software abundance I’m sharing with you the audio from a session I hosted as part of the Australian CFO Summit 2024 produced by the Australian spend management platform Weel. It’s called: “Scale your business on Xero without needing a dozen other Apps and …

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How to protect your business with stronger financial controls | ApprovalMax + Xero 56:12

5M ago56:12

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Financial controls enable accountable growth by distributing responsibility across teams… Today I’m speaking with: Meena Berry, Senior Partnership Manager, Xero Cassandra Scott, Head of Bookkeeping, ApprovalMax Brendan Lucas, Head of Accounting, ApprovalMax In this episode, we discuss: - ApprovalMax & Xero survey results revealing many businesses l…

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🌍 A Global Journey in Accounting Technology Marketing | Damien Greathead 50:20

6M ago50:20

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Today I’m speaking with Damien Greathead Head of Marketing - Accountant & Advisor Group, Intuit Australia Our guest is a dynamic sales and marketing leader who excels in helping venture-funded software companies build robust sales and marketing functions. With a specialised focus on the accounting and fintech verticals, he has a proven track record…

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Unravelling the future of AccounTech Sydney Xerocon 2023 🌐 44:43

6M ago44:43

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Today, I’ve something exciting to share with you. You know how you get excited when a lost Beatle or Nirvana track is found, well the extraordinary Alexi Boyd uncovered the audio of a panel discussion from Sydney Xerocon PreXerocon 2023. I honestly thought I’d never hear it again, and then mid March she sent me a copy - making me a very happy podca…

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Accounting Tech Updates May’24 : 🛠️Exploring Inventory, Practice Management, and Must-Try Apps 58:08

6M ago58:08

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Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey discuss feature and functionality releases, new integrations, pricing adjustments, and acquisitions in the Accounting Apps space during March, April, May ‘24. Today I’m speaking with Tyler Caskey Partner at The Bean Counters. In this episode, we talk about . . . News and updates from Xero, QuickBooks & MYOB were discu…

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🔄 Automating and simplifying the complexities of Lease Accounting | Adam Riches 50:13

6M ago50:13

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Today I’m speaking with Adam Riches, CEO & Co-Founder of Netgain In this episode, we talk about . . . - Adam Riches discusses the new lease accounting standards IFRS 16 and ASC 842, and how Netgain helps clients navigate the complexities - Riches shares how Netgain automates lease data extraction from contracts using AI to save accountants time - T…

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Industry Disrupting CFO Advisor Kicking Goals ⚽ | Sarah Lawrance 36:04

7M ago36:04

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Today I’m speaking with Sarah Lawrance, Founder & CEO of Hot Toast. In this episode, we talk about . . . - Sarah Lawrance shares her journey from childhood fascination with business to becoming a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and founding her firm Hot Toast - Lawrance discusses her formative career experiences in Australia, London and fast-…

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🥊 Excel vs Software Battle: Fighting it Out Over the Future of Accounting Tech 29:39

7M ago29:39

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- Heather Smith moderates a debate between accounting software pioneer Michael Wood and tech strategist John Toon on the pros and cons of Excel vs Software - Michael argues that while Excel excels for individual tasks, software is better suited for collaboration and building efficient workflows for businesses - John counters that users, not the too…

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🤖💼 The FAB Debate: AI vs The Human Touch in Accounting | Samuel Green 24:25

7M ago24:25

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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 repeti…

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📣 Live from the Festival of Accountants and Bookkeepers! 34:53

7M ago34:53

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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(…

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Developing a Migration Strategy from WorkflowMax by Xero 58:23

7M ago58:23

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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 Matt Hayter Co-Founder at Project…

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Unlocking Accounting Innovations: Live Banking, Global Solutions, Reporting Updates, and Xero's Invoicing Evolution Unveiled 54:14

9M ago54:14

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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 …

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Full Stack Mastery – Elevate your Practice with Xbert | Cassandra Scott 1:17:32

9M ago1:17:32

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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.…

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Improving Data Quality and Practice Management through Innovation | Jonathan Gaunt 50:34

9M ago50:34

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Today I’m speaking with Jonathan Gaunt, co-founder of of Socket Digital, Xavier Analytics & FD Works In this episode, we talk about . . . Jonathan's transition from corporate accounting to entrepreneurship, embracing new opportunities and control over his career. Insights from working with Dragon's Den investor Richard Farleigh, focusing on solutio…

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The Devastating British Post Office's Point of Sale Scandal| Tom Herbert 42:06

10M ago42:06

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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 reconciliati…

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Accounting Industry Trends to Watch in 2024 | Tyler Caskey 49:34

10M ago49:34

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Today I’m speaking with Tyler Caskey, Partner at The Bean Counters In this episode, we talk about . . . Accounting industry trends in 2024 Crafting accounting stories for clients, marketing and career coaching. AI, Automation & ChatGPT in accounting. Remote work trends and virtual teams in the accounting industry. Pay raises, career progression, an…

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An Accountant's Manifesto: David Boyar's Journey to Transform the Profession 45:59

10M ago45:59

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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 refle…

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Kicking Off 2024: Adventures, Insights, and Changes from Heather Smith 10:01

10M ago10:01

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The big news is I'm rebranding the Cloud Stories podcast to the Accounting Apps podcast (fingers crossed) In this episode, I talk about . . . Summer adventures with family and Chester the Border Collie in Elanora and Crows Nest Catching up on admin backlog and office makeover Website update with recent photos and videos Rebranding Cloud Stories pod…

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Wrap up of 2023 36:42

11M ago36:42

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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 wi…

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Exploring Chat GPT in Accounting 19:27

12M ago19:27

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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 crea…

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Solving the Multi-Entity Problem: The Story Behind Translucent | Michael Wood 59:20

12M ago59:20

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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…

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Live from Sydney Accounting and Business Expo 46:10

12M ago46:10

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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. …

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MediaPhones to Accounting Dashboards to Digital Marketplaces : The Design Journey of Xero’s Co-Founder | Philip Fierlinger 1:02:40

1y ago1:02:40

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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 lev…

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Live from the Transformational TOACon ‘23 conference 1:45:08

1y ago1:45:08

1:45:08

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 o…

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From Clutter to Clarity: Resolving Your Business's Data Overwhelm 1:29:25

1y ago1:29:25

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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…

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Scaling a Boho Bridal Gown Business with NetSuite | Sarah Rynja 22:13

1y ago22:13

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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 h…

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Trends, Triggers, and Transformation: How NetSuite Helps Australian Businesses Grow| Scott Wiltshire 29:47

1y ago29:47

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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. Ne…

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From Pioneers to Partners: A 20 Years Journey with NetSuite | Don McLean 32:04

1y ago32:04

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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 a…

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Live from the Accounting & Finance Show Asia 1:23:51

1y ago1:23:51

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Join Alex and I as we walk around the floor of the Accounting and Finance Show Asia. We speak with: Namrata Goyal - Regional Manager Grab for Business Julian Sng - Head of Marketing & Communications - Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) David Hanna - Co-Founder & CEO Finmo Darius Fong - Automation Evangelist at Blue Sheets Kevin Fit…

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Elevating the Impact of Advisory Services | Ash Brown 42:05

1y ago42:05

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Today I’m speaking with Ash Brown, the Founder & CEO of Empiraa. Ash Brown, a former leader with 15 years of experience in SME management. Frustrated with the disconnect between business planning and execution, Ash created a solution to help businesses align their plans in a simple and effective way. With a strong belief that work should feel good,…

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The Tanda Story: From University Bar to Brisbane Skyline | Alex Ghiculescu 51:40

1y ago51:40

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Today I’m speaking with Alex Ghiculescu, co-founder of both Tanda and Workforce.com. Alex is known for blogging and has a Substack newsletter where he shares stories from his 10+ years of building Tanda. Additionally, through Keen Strategies, Alex invests in B2B SaaS companies offering early-stage investments alongside technical and operational exp…

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The Magic Change Management Playbook | Weel 44:51

1y ago44:51

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Today I’m sharing a panel discussion from the Weel CFO Summit ‘23. This discussion covered key considerations for finance technology procurement strategies, including expense management solutions, revenue collection processes, and spreadsheet vs reporting apps. The panellists provided advice on touching multiple solutions, negotiating pricing, and …

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Robot vs Human Content Creation 29:22

1y ago29:22

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In this episode, I’m sharing a talk I gave on Content Creation for Building your Brand at the Tropical Innovation Festival in Cairns on May 23. I talk about: Robot vs human-led content. How to leverage ChatGPT and other tools in your content creation process. Questions are a gift, how to leverage them in your content. Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose c…

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Prioritising User Voice to Drive Product Development at Dext | Sabby Gill 26:05

1y ago26:05

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Today I’m speaking with Sabby Gill, CEO of Dext. In this episode, we talk about . . . Sabby discussed his first 10 months as CEO of Dext and the changes he has implemented Sabby has been getting out to see accountants, bookkeepers and attending trade shows and regional shows. He has been listening to user feedback to better understand partners' nee…

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Tightening Your Internal Financial Controls | ApprovalMax 47:32

1+ y ago47:32

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Today I am sharing with you the audio from a recent webinar I hosted on behalf of Xero and Approval Max. The topic was "Tightening Your Internal Financial Controls: How to Develop and Enforce for Maximum Effectiveness" the experts joining the session were Simon Foster GM Product - eInvoicing @ Xero and Cassandra Scott Director Laurus Bookkeeping, a…

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