Digital DisruptorsMay 12, 202500:49:21

The AIgents are coming! || Plus all the latest tech news from the accounting world

In this episode of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World Podcast, we discuss the rapid advancements in AI and their impact on the accounting profession, looking at an insightful report by LinkedIn predicting that 70% of workforce skills will be replaced by AI within five years, and touch on the significant replacement of the bookkeeping workforce.

Updates and innovations from FreeAgent, Xledger, and Dext are highlighted, alongside an engaging interview with Dom Gibbs from S&W and Laura from Xledger, covering strategic outsourcing and technology's role in transforming finance functions.

PLUS previews of what we’re up to at Accountex this year!

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00:00 Coming Up
01:04 Intro
02:25 Accountex Previews

05:46 App News
05:51 The Accountant 2
07:46 Agentic AI edges closer to mainstream accounting adoption
16:25 FreeAgent expands integrations with Stripe and more
18:32 Dext launches Vault for AI-powered document storage
21:24 Dext rolls out supplier statement matching features
24:04 BILL expands into procurement and cashflow management
26:30 BILL powers Xero’s US online bill payments
28:41 Xero highlights April’s newest app integrations

31:15 Process Outsourcing at scale
48:28 Outro