# today speaking (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover today speaking. Page: Feed: --- ## [Inside Xerocon London 2026⚡Announcements with Diya Jolly](https://accountingapps.podbean.com/e/inside-xerocon-london-2026%e2%9a%a1announcements-with-diya-jolly/) _2026-07-29 · Accounting Apps Podcast_ Discover the biggest announcements from XeroCon London 2026, including Xero Force, Partner Hub, Smart Document Capture, AI-powered automation, and what's next for accountants. At XeroCon London 2026, Xero unveiled a wave of AI-powered innovations designed to help accountants and bookkeepers work more efficiently while supporting the needs of increasingly complex businesses. In this episode,… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c3b4m7xx4qhxvsds/Inside_Xerocon_London_2026_Announcements_with_Diya_Jolly_1_8seoz.mp3) ## [289 Accounting Tech Updates Q2 2026 🚀](https://accountingapps.podbean.com/e/289-accounting-tech-updates-q2-2026-%f0%9f%9a/) _2026-07-29 · Accounting Apps Podcast_ The second quarter of 2026 has delivered another wave of innovation across the accounting technology landscape. In this episode, Heather Smith is joined by Tyler Caskey from The Bean Counters to unpack the recent product releases, AI developments, payroll changes, reporting enhancements, and practice management updates shaping the profession. Alongside practical commentary on the latest features… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dvqyxgi5nn2vddtt/289_Accounting_Tech_Updates_QTR_2_20267q7sj.mp3) ## [🌟 Why the Best Opportunity Might Be One You Pass On](https://accountingapps.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8c-why-the-best-opportunity-might-be-one-you-pass-on/) _2026-07-08 · Accounting Apps Podcast_ Not every opportunity that lands in your inbox is the right fit. In this episode, Heather (me!) explores the concept of "handball referrals" and why passing opportunities to the right person can strengthen relationships, build trust, and create value across the accounting profession. Drawing on real-world examples from speaking engagements, networking experiences, and community involvement, she… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/anm74vfkb7pwguc9/288_Why_the_Best_Opportunity_Might_Be_One_You_Pass_On71ubd.mp3) ## [🧩 Simplifying Your Firm’s Tech Stack for Better Workflow Visibility](https://accountingapps.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%a7-simplifying-your-firm-s-tech-stack-for-better-workflow-visibility/) _2026-07-01 · Accounting Apps Podcast_ Technology should make accounting firms more efficient, but many firms have accumulated layers of disconnected tools that create complexity rather than clarity. In this discussion, Heather Smith is joined by Tyler Caskey from The Bean Counters and John Munden from Cloud Office to explore how firms can simplify their technology stack, improve workflow visibility, reduce manual work and make better… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hdd79whzuyxmjbkp/287_Simplifying_Your_Firm_s_Tech_Stack_for_Better_Workflow_Visibilityb16sk.mp3) ## [🌍 From Hawke’s Bay to Canada: Ben Richmond on Accounting, Tech & Leadership](https://accountingapps.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8c-from-hawke-s-bay-to-canada-ben-richmond-on-accounting-tech-leadership/) _2026-06-24 · Accounting Apps Podcast_ Accounting technology leader Ben Richmond joins the podcast to discuss his remarkable journey from regional accounting practice in New Zealand to becoming President and CEO of WagePoint in Canada. Drawing on decades of experience across public practice, corporate finance, Xero’s international expansion and payroll technology, Ben shares lessons on leadership, customer relationships, change… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hthc785fjt2axt3y/289_BenRichmond.mp3) ## [Inside Dext’s 2026 Roadmap: AI, Payments and Practice Insights 📊](https://accountingapps.podbean.com/e/inside-dext-s-2026-roadmap-ai-payments-and-practice-insights-%f0%9f%93/) _2026-06-18 · Accounting Apps Podcast_ I sat down with Paul Wittich, General Manager APAC at Dext, to explore how the platform is evolving beyond document capture into a fully automated bookkeeping workflow. We discuss AI Assist, payments, underused features, pricing transparency and what 2026 looks like for the profession. Paul’s career journey from management accountant to APAC leader at Dext Dext’s evolution from OCR tool to… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rw6numntvsyib6ti/285_DextRoadmap.mp3) ## [The Fake Coursera Collaboration🚨: How a Scammer Groomed Me for Weeks](https://accountingapps.podbean.com/e/the-fake-coursera-collaboration%f0%9f%9a-how-a-scammer-groomed-me-for-weeks/) _2026-06-11 · Accounting Apps Podcast_ This episode is a personal and confronting reflection on how quickly even a cyberaware professional can lose control of a long-standing Gmail account. What began as a seemingly legitimate brand collaboration unfolded into a carefully orchestrated phishing attack that removed all security measures within seconds. The experience highlights how modern cybercrime blends patience, credibility signals,… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zm6esrri2d28q6wg/The_Fake_Coursera_Collaboration_How_a_Scammer_Groomed_Me_for_Weeks733b9.mp3) ## [The Only Chartered Accountant to ever Compete on Survivor: Purpose Beyond the Jungle🌴| Josh Hickford](https://accountingapps.podbean.com/e/the-only-chartered-accountant-to-ever-compete-on-survivor-purpose-beyond-the-jungle%f0%9f%8c-josh-hickford/) _2026-05-13 · Accounting Apps Podcast_ This episode explores how a Chartered Accountant can move beyond traditional finance roles to create meaningful community impact. Josh Hickford shares his journey from Big Four accounting and banking to founding a cancer support app and leading Taranaki Foundation. It is a conversation about resilience, technology, philanthropy and the evolving role of accountants in a digital world. Josh… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rpabudvrmcc2wax5/283_JoshHickford_TaranakiFoundation.mp3) ## [The Accounting Tapestry: Weaving Systems, Software and Strategy Together 🧵| Trent Yesberg](https://accountingapps.podbean.com/e/the-accounting-tapestry-weaving-systems-software-and-strategy-together-%f0%9f%a7-trent-yesberg/) _2026-05-06 · Accounting Apps Podcast_ In this episode, I sit down with Trent Yesberg, founder of Twine Apps and director of Regional Business Services in Townsville. We explore the realities of subscription billing, SaaS development, and what AI means for accounting firms today. This conversation moves from practical billing frustrations to the future of automation in our profession. Trent’s journey from banking to building Regional… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a6u3s33n526tm7bx/282_AAP_TrentYesberg.mp3) ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JsCAmBEWVsgW) _2026-05-06 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [AI, APIs and Accounting Shakeups in Q1 2026 🚀|Tyler Caskey](https://accountingapps.podbean.com/e/ai-apis-and-accounting-shakeups-in-q1-2026-%f0%9f%9atyler-caskey/) _2026-04-29 · Accounting Apps Podcast_ The first quarter of 2026 has delivered an extraordinary wave of AI-powered enhancements, mid-market strategy shifts and workflow automation upgrades across the accounting technology ecosystem. This session, presented at the Sydney Accounting and Bookkeeping Expo, dives deep into what matters, what is hype, and where firms should pay attention. MYOB Solo, MYOB AI BAS checks and Intuit Accountant… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ndctnev4pb6nr4ex/281_AAP_TechReviewQTR1.mp3)