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- No Accounting for Taste ep213: AI confidence takes centre stage
As Tom Herbert returns from sunny San Francisco, he reflects on his time at Sage Future and the event’s focus on building trust in artificial intelligence (AI). He shares the research from the conference, the push to improve user confidenc…
- Sage CEO: Accountants won’t trust black-box AI
Speaking to AccountingWEB technology editor Tom Herbert at Sage Future, Sage’s annual user conference in San Francisco, chief executive Steve Hare argued that artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in accounting will depend less on flashy g…
- The Progressive Firm Podcast - S2E4: Dealing With Difficult Clients
How does an accounting firm navigate the breakdown of a relationship with a difficult client and what’s the cost of letting such a scenario play out for far too long? Muntazir Bhimji and Natasha Millward join The Progressive Firm Podcast t…
- No Accounting for Taste ep212: Why AI keeps stealing the spotlight
There is just under a month to go until entries for the Accounting Excellence Awards close on 20 May. Matthew Ord shares more on this year’s awards, including the new categories, while Tom Herbert outlines the trends he expects to see in t…
- No Accounting for Taste ep211: MTD is finally here
Making Tax Digital (MTD) has finally become a reality, more than a decade after it was first announced. Richard Hattersley reflects on the journey so far, from the highs and lows to where MTD stands today, including the National Audit Offi…
- Software shopping season: Less sizzle, more substance
While MTD and AI dominated the chatter at the Finance, Accounting and Bookkeeping Show, one theme kept surfacing above the noise: accountants are still searching for software that solves real problems rather than just adding another shiny…
- The Progressive Firm Podcast - S2E3: Evolving Without Risking Relationships
How can a firm broadening their horizons improve a relationship with a client? Aaron Patrick and Eriona Bajrakurtaj join The Progressive Firm Podcast to discuss the journey of introducing a new service line and knowing when the time is rig…
- No Accounting for Taste ep210: Tech security at Companies House and HMRC
Tom Herbert opens the podcast with two tech stories from Companies House and HMRC. First, he unpacks a security flaw at Companies House that left confidential details linked to more than five million companies exposed, explaining what happ…
- Inside the Numbers: Chris Sharp, CFO
In the latest episode of our Inside the Numbers podcast – which pulls back the curtain on the KPIs of finance leaders – Chris Sharp of Intercity Technology sees out series one with the three main metrics that help him navigate his work, as…
- No Accounting for Taste ep209: The Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping Show
Recorded live on day two of FAB, the team discuss the sessions they hosted, the conversations happening across the show floor and hot topics, from artificial intelligence (AI) to Making Tax Digital (MTD). They also unpack the insights from…
- Can banks become the front door to accounting data?
The government’s Making Tax Digital programme has prompted a rush of banks to release tools to handle its new quarterly filing requirement through basic accounting functionality, without the complexity of a full-scale accounting platform.…
- Bright’s CEO reflects on practice pain points
Stephen Murdoch, CEO of Bright, joined the No Accounting for Tech podcast to discuss the group’s ambitious journey toward a "one-stop shop" for accounting firms, and acknowledged that the initial communication around moving BrightPay custo…
- No Accounting for Taste ep208: Rebecca Benneyworth on MTD and tax
With our technology editor, Tom Herbert, off on holiday, we have parachuted in Rebecca Benneyworth, an upcoming speaker at FAB to offer her thoughts in the run up to the event. Ahead of her first session, MTD Accountability Club Live, Benn…
- The Progressive Firm Podcast - S2E2: Growth Lessons From Leaders
In this special episode, Sam Gooding, Nikki Adams and James Bennett - all of whom are speaking at the Finance, Accounting and Bookkeeping Show (FAB) - discuss some of the lessons learned on their growth journeys.
- Inside the Numbers: Alton Nutile, FD
In the latest episode of our Inside the Numbers podcast – which pulls back the curtain on the KPIs of finance leaders – Alton Nutile of GeoAcoustics reveals the three main metrics that help him navigate his work, as well as how the role is…
- No Accounting for Taste ep207: Post-acquisition tech integration
Tom Herbert opens the podcast by looking at accounting firm consolidators and the difficulty of integrating acquired practices. Following news that the sale of Xeinadin has collapsed after its private equity owners failed to land a £1bn-pl…
- The Progressive Firm Podcast - S2E1: How To Navigate Self Assessment
The new series of the show sees Emma Reid of Cottons and Paul Attridge of Gerald Edelman look at how to keep client relationships strong during the sometimes difficult-to-navigate self assessment season.
- No Accounting for Taste ep206: Audit reform pulled from the agenda
At the end of last year, Matthew Ord may or may not have made a glowing prediction about the positive direction audit reform will take in 2026… Anyway, this week he discusses the Audit Reform Bill being scrapped, almost eight years since C…
- Inside the Numbers: Kay Chaplin, FD
In the latest episode of Inside the Numbers – which pulls back the curtain on the KPIs of finance leaders – Kay Chaplin of Mantle Space reveals the three main metrics that help her navigate her work, as well as discussing skills, software…
- No Accounting for Taste ep205: Self assessment season crunch time
January means one thing for accountants: self assessment season. Richard Hattersley opens the podcast with the latest filing statistics. He compares these to the figures from previous years and reveals the statistics from the festive perio…
- No Accounting for Taste ep204: A look back at 2025
It’s that time again as the team reunites for their final podcast of the year, reviewing the biggest stories of 2025 and finishing with some juicy predictions.
- Accounting technology year in review 2025 – AI, APIs, and MTD
As the dust settles on the accounting tech landscape for another year, guests Billie Mcloughlin and John Toon join AccountingWEB technology editor Tom Herbert to discuss the impact of AI, run the rule over the major players in the professi…
- Inside the Numbers: Michael Burgess, CFO
In the latest episode of Inside the Numbers – which pulls back the curtain on the KPIs of finance leaders – Michael Burgess of DJH reveals the three main metrics that help him navigate her work, and also discusses his transition to becomin…
- No Accounting for Taste ep203: Chris Maslin on employee ownership trusts
Chris Maslin, a speaker at The Finance, Accounting and Bookkeeping Show (FAB), joins the podcast to discuss selling a controlling stake in his firm to an employee ownership trust (EOT). He explains why he chose this route, how the transiti…
- Why ‘AI orchestrator’ might be the next job title in practice
Silverfin co-founder Joris Van Der Gucht tells AccountingWEB technology editor Tom Herbert that AI can automate 80% of accounting tasks, but warns the 'human in the loop' must evolve. Welcome to the age of the 'AI Orchestrator'. For full s…
- No Accounting for Taste ep202: Budget 2025 special
The team recorded the podcast straight after the Budget to share their instant reactions. They covered the Office for Budget Responsibility’s early report release and the pre-Budget leaks. Richard Hattersley shared his view on the announce…
- Duane Jackson on AI, suite wars and the fight for future talent
Accounting tech founder Duane Jackson lifts the lid on the limits of artificial intelligence in accounting, the suite-vs-best-of-breed battle, and why he’d be “very surprised” if he sold a third business to IRIS. The Kashflow and Staffolog…
- Inside the Numbers: Clare Elliott, CFO
In the first episode of the new Inside the Numbers podcast - which pulls back the curtain on the KPIs of finance leaders - Clare Elliott of NetSupport reveals the three main metrics that help her navigate her day-to-day, and also discusses…
- No Accounting for Taste ep201: Intuit’s Nick Williams on AI and growth
Nick Williams, global product director at Intuit opens the podcast by announcing the global availability of AI agents on the Intuit platform. He explains how it works, why they’re launching now, and risks and reactions. The team discusses…
- New firms, lean stacks: How startup practices can dodge accounting tech’s ‘magic beans’
Accounting firm founders Emily Vass of Nourished and Dean Shepherd of Eat, Sleep, Excel, Repeat join AccountingWEB technology editor Tom Herbert to discuss their practice tech setups, the tools that have saved them time, and the false star…
- No Accounting for Taste ep200: FCA will become the AML supervisor
The AccountingWEB team celebrates the 200th podcast episode by looking back in time at some notable moments and reflecting on the first episode. Matthew Ord takes a look at the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new role as anti-money lau…
- Caseware chief on audit’s next tech leap
Caseware CEO David Marquis tells AccountingWEB technology editor Tom Herbert about the company's UK priorities: cloud parity, safer AI, platform consolidation and a shift from compliance to advisory – and why firms shouldn’t sit on their h…
- No Accounting for Taste ep199: MTD special with Craig Ogilvie
HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme director Craig Ogilvie joins the team to share the latest updates on MTD testing and why joining early is the best way to prepare. The team also discusses the exemptions process and who qualifies,…
- No Accounting for Taste ep198: AEA winners shed light on the profession
The team had a wonderful evening at the Accounting Excellence Awards (AEA) and we hope everyone who joined did too! They share their highlights, with Richard Hattersley reflecting on how the winners shed light on trends shaping the profess…
- The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E5: Wilson Partners' Growth Journey
As the first series of The Progressive Firm Podcast comes to an end, we profile the rise of Wilson Partners and how it navigated recruitment, M&A, branding and tech to become the multi-office operation it is today.
- No Accounting for Taste ep197: Are clients putting too much trust in AI?
Richard Hattersley recalls his chats with Dan Heelan, director at Heelan Associates, and Ria-Jaine Lincoln, the founder of the Beauty Accountant, who have both found themselves having to correct AI-generated misinformation brought in by cl…
- No Accounting for Taste ep196: Budget speculations begin
A date has finally been announced for the Autumn Budget – 26 November. Richard Hattersley looks at the political kite flying that has happened over the summer and what we can potentially expect from the Budget. With the government’s pledge…
- The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E4: Rebranding For Growth
On the latest episode of The Progressive Firm Podcast, Emma Reid and Ana Dima of Cottons and Dougie Todd of HaysMac discuss how a rebrand can aid a firm’s growth plans.
- No Accounting for Taste ep195: The future of accounting firms
With Matthew Ord and Tom Herbert having some well-earned holiday, Richard Hattersley called in some back up for this week’s episode of No Accounting for Taste. He is joined by Wes Rashid, co-founder and CEO of Accountancy Cloud, Nikki Adam…
- AI accounting’s generation gap: Seniors plug in, juniors log off
Lisa Miles-Heal, CEO of Silverfin, joins AccountingWEB's technology editor Tom Herbert to unpack research showing senior accountants are embracing AI faster than their younger peers. They explore the surprising trend, from access and trust…
- No Accounting for Taste ep194: Further delays to audit reform
After seven years of waiting, audit reform faces yet another delay. Matthew Ord reports that business minister Justin Madders has confirmed the draft Audit Reform and Governance Bill won’t move forward for pre-legislative scrutiny. He shar…
- The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E3: Expanding Through M&A
On the latest episode of The Progressive Firm Podcast, James Gosling of AJ Chambers and Tim Halford of Xeinadin discuss adopting an M&A approach to growth, the ongoing influence of private equity and the importance of developing a gut feel…
- No Accounting for Taste ep193: What is happening with P&L filing?
After enjoying a week in Tenby, Richard Hattersley returns to the podcast to discuss Companies House reforms. While Companies House confirmed small companies will be required to file their profit and loss (P&L) accounts, doubts quickly fol…
- EY digital leader on the concerns, transparency and ethics of AI
Marc Jeschonneck of EY joins AccountingWEB technology editor Tom Herbert to discuss the importance of addressing AI concerns, ensuring buy-in from auditors and accountants who aren’t up to speed with the latest developments, and the ongoin…
- No Accounting for Taste ep192: Insights into MTD readiness
AccountingWEB’s MTD Accountability Club is in full swing. In association with Sage, it follows accountants and bookkeepers preparing for the first mandation date. Richard Hattersley goes through the early results from our recent survey (wh…
- The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E2: Recruitment and the Skills Gap
On the latest episode of The Progressive Firm Podcast, Leanne Wilkins of MHA and Jorgia Hatton of JS discuss the importance of recruitment in a growing firm, why communication is key and bridging the skills gap.
- No Accounting for Taste ep191: Tech adoption isn’t all about the technology
Tom Herbert returns from the Sage Future user conference in Atlanta and spills all. He shares Sage’s artificial intelligence insights, classified into waves, and explores what each means. While discussing tech adoption, he argues that it’s…
- Sage CEO: AI is the future, but we’ll always need accountants
When Steve Hare first qualified as an accountant, he never imagined presenting to 4,000 people as chief executive of the UK's largest technology firm, steering it into the age of AI. However, he believes his accounting background will prov…
- No Accounting for Taste ep190: Apprenticeship cuts, mid-market software and a new podcast
With the cut to Level 7 apprenticeship funding now confirmed, Richard Hattersley explains what it means for firms and training across the profession. He shares reactions from professional bodies and considers the long-term impact of the de…
- The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E1: Why Go for Growth?
In the first episode of The Progressive Firm Podcast, Laura Leslie of DSG and Scott Heath of DJH pull back the curtain on their growth journeys, looking at how such an idea is born and subsequently implemented.