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What apps and plugins do you need for your accounting business? What's the crypto, AI, or automation technology that's going to be the next disrupter? Let's find out. It's Tech Time at Accounting High.

Episodes

  1. 02/06/2024

    Building a Technology Team

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Building a Technology Team  Season 1 Episode 8 FACULTY: Nicholas Pasquarosa CLASS: #TechTime TITLE: Building a Technology Team  In this podcast episode, Scott interviews Nicholas Pasquarosa, the Founder of Bookkeeper360. The conversation unfolds through various chapters, exploring Nick's background, the inception of Bookkeeper360, the growth trajectory of the business, the pivotal role of Xero in changing dynamics, and disruptive approaches to bookkeeping. Introducing NickHigh School with NickThe start of Bookkeeper 360How the business grewFinding XeroXero changing thingsFull integrationTechnology and peopleBuilding a management teamThe Board of directorsA big "mistake"Long-time employeesMentorsDifficulties articulating the vision and imagination gapThe grinding yearsGoing remoteJust getting started...Being disruptiveGoals and visions for the future Shout Outs: [00:02:43] Introducing Nick [00:03:59] High School with Nick [00:06:46] the start of Bookkeepper 360 [00:08:47] How the business grew [00:10:50] Finding Xero [00:12:48] Xero changing things [00:15:42] Full integration [00:16:28] Technology and people [00:19:03] Building a management team [00:20:36] The Board of directors [00:23:06] A big "mistake" [00:25:36] Long time employees [00:28:02] Mentors [00:29:46] Difficulties Articulating the vision and imagination gap [00:30:49] The grinding years [00:32:13] Going remote [00:35:23] Just getting started... [00:37:13] Being disruptive [00:41:26] Goals and visions for the future

    46 min
  2. Ignition Remix

    01/30/2024

    Ignition Remix

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Ignition Remix Season 1 Episode 7 FACULTY: Guy Pearson CLASS: #TechTime TITLE: Ignition Remix In this podcast episode, Scott interviews Guy Pearson, CEO of Ignition, delving into various facets of the company's journey, branding strategies, partnerships, integrations, organizational structure, challenges in growth, investor relations, the role of a CEO, emphasizing the significance of people within the organization, insights into pricing strategies facilitated by Ignition, and concluding advice. IntroBranding and PartnershipsIntegrationsIgnition is a Decentralized OrganizationGrowing PainsInvestorsBeing a CEOPeople are the PurposeIgnition Help with PricingFinal Advice Shout Outs: Dane Thomas, Craig Winkler, Jack Newton, William Z. McFarland, Richard Branson, Karbon, Gusto, Thomson Reuters, Xero, Intuit, Go Proposal, JMI, Tiger Global, EVP, Live Plan, Jirav 00:00:00 Intro 00:13:39 Branding and Partnerships 00:16:49 Integrations 00:21:10 Ignition is a Decentralized Organization 00:24:37 Growing Pains 00:28:08 Investors 00:32:13 Being a CEO 00:33:52 People are the Purpose  00:37:00 Ignition Help with Pricing 00:44:25 Final Advice

    47 min
  3. Active vs Passive Technologies

    01/23/2024

    Active vs Passive Technologies

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Active vs Passive Technologies Season 1 Episode 6 FACULTY: Kellie Parks CLASS: #TechTime TITLE: Active vs Passive Technologies In this podcast episode, Scott interviews Kellie Parks CPB from Calmwaters Cloud Accounting, exploring a range of topics related to accounting, technology, navigating change, and dispelling stereotypes in the industry. The conversation touches on Kellie's unconventional entry into accounting, change management, leveraging technology, incorporating fun into the profession, bridging generational gaps, involving everyone in the evolution of the industry, and assessing the right people for collaboration. Not an AccountantGoProposal AdChangeChange and AATechnologyThe Fun FactorThe Older GenerationBringing Everyone Along for the RideCalling in the right or wrong peopleStereotypes and Switzerland Shout Outs: Chad, Jason Staats, Blake Oliver, Matthew May, Kyle Turf, Splashtop, TeamViewer, Notion, Zapier, 17 Hats, Acuity Scheduling, Acuity CFOs 00:05:44 Not an Accountant 00:17:47 GoProposal Ad 00:19:16 Change 00:20:31 Change and AA 00:22:20 Technology 00:28:07 The Fun Factor 00:31:42 The Older Generation 00:37:22 Bringing Everyone Along for the Ride 00:42:29 Calling in the right or wrong people 00:44:16 Stereotypes and Switzerland

    46 min
  4. Products (feat. Tallyfor)

    01/16/2024

    Products (feat. Tallyfor)

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Products (feat. Tallyfor) Season 1 Episode 5 FACULTY: Shane Mason, Megan Justice, Nikole Mackenzie  CLASS: #TechTime TITLE: Products (feat. Tallyfor) In this podcast episode, Scott and Coach Mack interview Megan Justice, owner of Crayon Advisory, and Shane Mason, founder of Brooklyn Fi where they dive into the way they apply Tallyfor at their practices, insights into their heroes or role models, transitioning to the cloud, limitations and the prospects of Tallyfor, and considerations about Freshbooks. IntroductionsShane IntroBefore TallyforHeroesSaving Time With TallyforSwitching to Megan and the CloudHave more funLimitations and The Future of TallyforFreshbooksJournal EntriesMore Closing Statements Shout Outs: Peter Wen, Twyla Verhelst, Kristen Keats, Tallyfor, Freshbooks, Lacerte, Palantir, TD Ameritrade, Zapier, Karbon, XPAC, Xero, QBO, Thomson Reuters 00:02:26 Introductions 00:06:07 Shane Intro 00:08:19 Before Tallyfor 00:12:23 Heroes 00:16:51 Saving Time With Tallyfor 00:21:19 Switching to Megan and the Cloud 00:30:30 Have more fun 00:31:08 Limitations and The Future of Tallyfor 00:36:24 Freshbooks 00:39:51 Journal Entries 00:43:01 More Closing Statements

    47 min
  5. Cloud CEO to Desktop CPA

    01/09/2024

    Cloud CEO to Desktop CPA

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Cloud CEO to Desktop CPA Season 1 Episode 4 FACULTY: Teddy Sullivan, Jason Ackerman CLASS: #TechTime TITLE: Cloud CEO to Desktop CPA Scott and Jason interview Teddy Sullivan, the Owner of Human Accounting Partners, delving into various topics surrounding his journey from Xero to CPA, transitioning to cloud-based solutions, the challenges faced, and insights into his experiences buying and managing an accounting firm. Xero StuffWhat got Teddy into all of this?To CPA or not to CPA?Buying a FirmLocation, Location, Location/Remote FirmsNew Boss meeting new employeesFirst changesChallenges with going Cloud New Clients and Converting to cloud Not Acquiring Two FirmsBeing a Xero HomerEngageWhat's in the future? Advice for buying a firmGrowthFinal Thoughts  Shout Outs: Summit CPA, Xero, Quickbooks, Kenji Kuramoto   00:03:31 Xero Stuff 00:04:48 Scott's Firm 00:04:49 What got Teddy into all of this? 00:07:54 Buying a Firm 00:10:09 Location, Location, Location/Remote Firms 00:15:48 New Boss meeting new employees  00:18:14 First changes 00:21:35 Challenges with going Cloud   00:25:11 New Clients and Converting to cloud   00:26:17 Not Acquiring Two Firms 00:28:51 Being a Xero Homer 00:30:32 Engage 00:31:54 What's in the future?   00:33:33 Scott's Sales Process 00:33:36 Advice for buying a firm 00:34:29 Accounting High and Accounting U 00:34:36 Growth 00:37:29 Final Thoughts

    40 min
  6. Tech Partners

    01/02/2024

    Tech Partners

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Tech Partners Season 1 Episode 3 FACULTY: Kenji Kuramoto, Nikole Mackenzie CLASS: #TechTime TITLE: Tech Partners In this podcast episode, Scott interviews Kenji Kuramoto, CEO of Acuity, and Nikole "Choach Niks" Mackenzie, Founder and CEO of Momentum Accounting. They discuss their roles within their respective organizations, acquisitions shared visions and goals, and insights into the dynamics of partnerships. Introductions Kenji and His PartnersHow Kenji met Matthew Titles and RolesDealing with Conflict and Complementing PersonalitiesSize and GrowthProcess StreetAcquisitionsSharing the Goals and VisionPartnership is not for Everyone

    42 min
  7. The Grandma of Cloud Accounting

    12/19/2023

    The Grandma of Cloud Accounting

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube In this podcast episode, Scott interviews Rachel Fisch, the founder of Fischbooks Inc., delving into her journey in the accounting industry, her experiences with various accounting software, and her insights into modernizing tax practices. Journey to Fisch BooksRachel The Social ButterflyAccounting Software in CanadaModernizing TaxSelling Her FirmWorking at Sage and moving to High RockSoftware and the relationship with the usersAntics at High RockAuthenticity on Social Media Shout Outs: Liz Scott, High Rock Accounting Accounting High Tech Time is brought to you by Accounting High, and hosted by Scotty Scarano and Nix Mackenzie.

    45 min
  8. The Age of the Superapp

    12/11/2023

    The Age of the Superapp

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Scott interviews David Barrett, the Founder and CEO of Expensify. The conversation covers a range of topics including inspiration, lessons from failures, the role of altruism, fostering a positive work culture, talent identification, managing ambitious individuals, Expensify's compensation model, the concept of a "Superapp," and the limits associated with it. Who Inspires You?Tell us about something you f-ed upAltruism; The Root of All EvilHave FunHow do you identify Talent, Ambition, and Humility?How do you keep Ambitious people rowing in the same direction? Expensify's Compensation ModelExpensify PayrollWhat are the limits of a Superapp?S1 Announcement VideoSuperappAccounting High Tech Time is brought to you by Accounting High, and hosted by Scotty Scarano and Nix Mackenzie.

    43 min
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What apps and plugins do you need for your accounting business? What's the crypto, AI, or automation technology that's going to be the next disrupter? Let's find out. It's Tech Time at Accounting High.

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