Revolutionising Accounting: The Automation Podcast

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Revolutionising Accounting: The Automation Podcast

Welcome to Revolutionising Accounting: The Automation Podcast! This podcast is your guide to using tools like RPA, Python, VBA, and MS PowerAutomate to simplify your accounting workflows. Each episode features real-world examples, step-by-step tips, and insights on how automation saves time, reduces errors, and lets you focus on strategic tasks. Whether you're new to tech or curious about what's possible, this podcast makes automation accessible and actionable. Elevate your career, work smarter—not harder. Subscribe now and start transforming your accounting game!

Épisodes

  1. 27 JANV.

    Automating SQL Queries, Data Cleaning, and Journal Processing with Python

    We discuss the use of Python programming to automate accounting tasks. It outlines how Python streamlines manual processes such as writing SQL queries, data cleaning, journal entry creation, and processing within cloud-based accounting software. The article highlights significant time savings, increased accuracy, and improved productivity as benefits of Python automation, showcasing a real-world example of a firm achieving over 70% reduction in task time. The overall message promotes Python as a tool to enhance efficiency and allow accountants to focus on more strategic work.

    6 min

  2. 13 JANV.

    07. Automating Accounting: A Change Management Guide

    This episode guides accountants and CFOs through the process of automating accounting processes, focusing on effective change management. It highlights key challenges, such as resistance to change and skill gaps, and offers a structured approach involving building a business case, engaging stakeholders, providing training, and monitoring progress. Real-world case studies illustrate successful automation implementations. The importance of securing buy-in from various stakeholders, including CFOs, CEOs, IT teams, and finance staff, is emphasised throughout. Ultimately, the article advocates for a strategic approach to automation that prioritises people and fosters innovation for long-term organisational growth.

    29 min

  3. 13 JANV.

    06. Automating Supplier Invoice Processing

    This case study details the automation of supplier invoice processing using PowerAutomate, Python, Selenium, and VBA. PowerAutomate handled email retrieval and storage; Python extracted data from invoices, employing OCR where necessary; Selenium automated data entry into the accounting system; and VBA generated reports. The automation significantly improved accuracy, efficiency, and provided better insights into spending. The study concludes with recommendations for implementing similar solutions, stressing a phased approach and thorough testing.

    15 min

  4. 8 JANV.

    05. Mastering MS Power Automate: Streamlining Workflows

    This podcast episode introduces Microsoft Power Automate, a cloud-based automation platform, explaining its capabilities for streamlining workflows. Specific examples illustrate how Power Automate can automate invoice approvals and document management, saving time and reducing errors. The episode provides a step-by-step guide to getting started, including identifying repetitive tasks and utilising pre-built templates, and offers pro tips for optimising workflows through conditional logic and app connectors. Finally, it highlights the benefits of automation for accountants, emphasising increased efficiency and focus on higher-value work.

    11 min

  5. 7 JANV.

    04. Automating Accounting with Excel Macros and VBA

    This podcast episode demonstrates how to automate accounting processes using Microsoft Excel macros and VBA. It explains the concepts of macros and VBA, providing several real-world examples such as automating journal entries, bank reconciliations, management account production, and invoice processing. The episode also briefly touches upon integrating Excel with PowerAutomate for approval workflows. It encourages listeners to start simply and gradually learn VBA to improve efficiency and reduce manual work. The overall message promotes the use of Excel as a powerful automation tool for accountants.

    16 min

  6. 30/12/2024

    03. Python for Accountants: Automate Your Workflow

    This podcast episode advocates for accountants to learn Python programming to automate repetitive tasks. Python's ease of use, even for beginners, is highlighted, showing how it can significantly improve efficiency and accuracy. A case study of an accountant, Jane, demonstrates how Python automated her report generation, saving hours of work and reducing errors. The episode encourages listeners to explore Python's potential for streamlining their accounting workflows and improving productivity. The podcast provides practical steps to get started with Python, emphasizing its accessibility and numerous online resources.

    25 min

  7. 30/12/2024

    02. Automating Accounting with RPA, Python, VBA, and PowerAutomate

    The episode explores how Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Python, VBA, and Microsoft Power Automate are transforming accounting. These tools automate repetitive tasks like data entry and report generation, boosting efficiency and accuracy. The article uses a real-world example to illustrate how these technologies can be combined to streamline workflows. It emphasises that these tools are accessible to accountants regardless of their technical expertise, promoting their adoption to improve productivity and focus on higher-value work. The overall message promotes automation as crucial for the future of the accounting profession.

    19 min

  8. 30/12/2024

    01. Automation for Accountants

    This episode, "Automation for Accountants," introduces automation tools like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Python, VBA, and MS PowerAutomate to accountants. It aims to demystify these technologies, showcasing their practical applications through real-world examples and step-by-step guides. The host assures listeners that automation enhances, rather than replaces, accounting roles, improving efficiency and freeing up time for higher-level tasks. The podcast is geared towards accountants of all experience levels and firm sizes, encouraging adoption of automation for a more streamlined and strategic career. Future episodes will provide more in-depth explanations and practical exercises.

    9 min
  • 8 épisodes

À propos

Welcome to Revolutionising Accounting: The Automation Podcast! This podcast is your guide to using tools like RPA, Python, VBA, and MS PowerAutomate to simplify your accounting workflows. Each episode features real-world examples, step-by-step tips, and insights on how automation saves time, reduces errors, and lets you focus on strategic tasks. Whether you're new to tech or curious about what's possible, this podcast makes automation accessible and actionable. Elevate your career, work smarter—not harder. Subscribe now and start transforming your accounting game!

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