Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories

Auteur(s): Heather Smith | Accountant & Storyteller
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  • Résumé

  • Exploring the intersections of accounting, technology and modern practice methodologies. Hosted by Heather Smith, an award winning Chartered Accountant with a flair for storytelling. 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. The podcast promises enlightening discussions in the fields of accounting, technology and artificial intelligence. Hit that subscribe button now! Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter: http://AccountingApps.io 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. Contact details: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/
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  • 🚀 Accounting Tech Updates 1st QTR 25: From AI to Automation

    🚀 Accounting Tech Updates 1st QTR 25: From AI to Automation
    Apr 2 2025

    My co-host Tyler Caskey Partner at The BeanCounters and I presented a taster of our quarterly Accounting Tech update podcast at the popular Accounting & Business Expo in Sydney.

    In this episode, we talk about . . .

    Big Software Moves: Xero retires classic invoicing and introduces drag/drop bill uploads; QuickBooks enhances Projects and Work area; MYOB adds new reminders; Easy Business adds ABA payroll.

    ERP & Practice App Upgrades: NetSuite introduces AI-powered “Text Enhanced,” while XonBoard simplifies Xero onboarding—praised as “worth its weight in gold.”

    Insights & Oversight Tools: Fathom launches Portfolio for client-wide metrics; Dext refreshes its dashboard; Spotlight Reporting pushes ESG advisory via Sustain.

    Standout Tools & Features: Modano’s online budgeting praised, Translucent adds 6 tracking categories & Deferred Revenue App, Karbon expands KPI reporting and integrates Chrome extension.

    Ecosystem Growth: Sharesight adds Drawdown Risk and improved cost reporting; Fergus integrates with Xero for builders; Workshop Software boosts mobile bookings; EZRentout enhances order pipelines.

    Contact details:

    Tyler Caskey : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercaskey/

    The Bean Counters : https://www.thebeancounters.com.au/

    Heather Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/

    Accounting Apps newsletter: http://HeatherSmithAU.COM

    Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting

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    23 min
  • 📢How to stay focused and productive | Andrew Sims

    📢How to stay focused and productive | Andrew Sims
    Mar 12 2025

    Today I’m speaking with Andrew Sims, CEO of SuiteFiles

    Key Learnings from this episode include:

    Understanding Fatigue: Decision, friction, and task fatigue impact productivity. Recognising them is the first step to overcoming them.

    Practical Boundaries: Setting clear work boundaries and minimising interruptions can dramatically improve focus.

    Calendar & Meeting Management: Colour-coded calendars, automated scheduling tools, and meeting transcribers save time and reduce cognitive overload.

    Digital Decluttering: Organised digital workspaces reduce friction fatigue and make information retrieval seamless.

    Deep Work Techniques: Methods like the Pomodoro technique, energy peak planning, and music-driven focus improve concentration.

    The Right Tech Tools: Document management, email organisation, and workflow automation enhance efficiency and reduce time wasted on repetitive tasks.

    Resources

    To find out more about SuiteFiles: https://www.suitefiles.com/

    Andrew Sims https://www.linkedin.com/in/adsims/

    Contact details:

    Accounting Apps newsletter: http://HeatherSmithAU.COM

    Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heathersmithau

    BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/heathersmithau.bsky.social

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    53 min
  • 💪Tech, Triathlons + Tenacity: Jo Hurley’s Inspiring Story

    💪Tech, Triathlons + Tenacity: Jo Hurley’s Inspiring Story
    Mar 5 2025

    As a female founder in fintech, Jo Hurley shares her journey as a tech entrepreneur learning from other sectors, selling her business to Deloitte, and how endurance sports fuel her personal growth.

    Today I’m speaking with Jo Hurley Chartered Accountant Motivational Speaker and Triathlete

    Key learnings from this episode include:

    • Tech in Finance: How Jo leveraged technology to transform audit processes.

    • Women in Tech: Facing industry pushback & building networks beyond finance.

    • Selling a Business: The realities of selling to Deloitte & unexpected retirement.

    • Mindset & Endurance: How Ironman training fosters discipline & deep reflection.

    • Storytelling & Speaking: Using experience to connect with and inspire others.

    Resources

    The Light Year Docs 25 event

    https://www.lightyeardocs.com.au/event-details/lyd25-unstoppable-growth-conference-online-2

    LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_lyd25-lyd25-accountingandaccountants-activity-7296297019323691009-etYO/

    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_lyd25-accountingandaccountants-lyd-activity-7294927985101393920-lT6K/

    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_accountingandaccountants-lyd25-futureofaccounting-activity-7294962990074765313-5JxZ/

    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/heathersmithau_accountingandaccountants-lyd25-futureofaccounting-activity-7295609805522489344-pK6r/

    Contact details:

    Accounting Apps newsletter: http://HeatherSmithAU.COM

    Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heathersmithau

    BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/heathersmithau.bsky.social
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    30 min

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