Industry Disrupting CFO Advisor Kicking Goals ⚽ | Sarah Lawrance
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
Release Date: 05/15/2024
Accounting Bingo 2025
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
🎙️ Welcome to the Accounting Apps podcast, where we spotlight trends and tools shaping the world of accounting. I'm Heather Smith, and today we’re playing a little game of Accounting Bingo for 2025! What's on the bingo card for the year ahead? We’re talking about technology, tools, and trends that are transforming our profession. Let’s dive in! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here This is the ChatGPT podcast script I used for the episode Square 1: AI-Driven Automation 🤖 It’s no surprise that AI is at the top of our bingo card. In 2025, AI is automating...
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Empowering Multi-Entity Businesses: New Tools ⛏️ for Data Accuracy and Reliability | Michael Wood
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
Translucent CEO Michael Wood discusses the company's recent launch event, new features like automated intercompany reconciliation and custom tracking categories, and the importance of addressing data model issues for multi-entity businesses. Today I’m speaking with Michael Wood Founder & CEO of Translucent In this episode, we talk about . . . 🎯 Innovating for Multi-Entity Teams: Translucent unveils tools designed to tackle complex multi-entity challenges. 🛠️ New Features Highlighted: Granular permissions, tracking category audits, and intercompany auto-reconciliation take centre...
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Accounting Tech Updates Third QTR '24
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
Join Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey as they share global insights from Xerocon, SuiteWorld, and beyond. Discover the latest in accounting tech—new features, strategic shifts, and practical tools to boost your practice. Here are the many reasons you should listen in! 🔹 Get Ahead with the Latest Accounting Tech: Key updates from Xerocon, SuiteWorld, and other global events to keep your practice at the cutting edge. 🔹 Learn from Industry Insights: Heather and Tyler share real-world experiences, insights from speaking at major conferences, and practical tools they use. 🔹 Discover...
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Transforming a Professional Services Firm to $130M | Mark Orttung
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
Gain insights from an experienced leader who has successfully scaled multiple professional services and technology companies. Learn strategies for driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and providing real-time visibility for consulting firms. Understand how to leverage patents and intellectual property to differentiate your business. Get advice on effective leadership approaches, including the power of being a proactive listener. Today I’m speaking with Mark Orttung, CEO of Projectworks. The conversation provides a wealth of practical, hard-earned wisdom for anyone...
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Empowering Customers through AI Innovations | Brian Chess
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In this episode, I speak with Brian Chess, SVP Technology and AI, of Oracle NetSuite. Brian oversees the development and operations of NetSuite’s technology stack, platform, and AI-driven functionality. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering as well as more than a dozen patents related to integrated circuit design, web-based applications, and computer security....
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Navigating the NetSuite Ecosystem with Approval Max's CRO, Matt Lowry
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In this episode, I speak with Matt Lowry, Chief Revenue Officer | GTM Leader at ApprovalMax. Matt is a commercially-minded and proactive revenue leader with SaaS scale-up experience. Particular areas of expertise include GTM strategy, revenue operations, sales, special projects, and customer experience. Matt and I have known each other for a few years, and he was...
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How AI-Driven Efficiency Is Revolutionising Business Processes | James Chisham
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In this episode, I speak with James Chisham, Vice President Product Management at Oracle NetSuite. James has been instrumental in advancing NetSuite's international product offerings, particularly within the EMEA region. His leadership has helped shape NetSuite’s ERP and cloud solutions globally. We discuss: Key Innovations and Product Developments at Suite World The...
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Manufacturer's Journey to Modernise with NetSuite | Bruce Fitzgerald
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In this episode, I speak with Bruce Fitzgerald, CEO, Extel Technologies, a NetSuite customer. Bruce is keenly focused on systematising processes, implementing technology, and developing people, now to meet the growing demands of competitive manufacturing. We discuss: The selection process and decision to implement NetSuite The NetSuite rollout, and the importance of...
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Unlocking Productivity Gains | Meredith Rowan
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In this episode, I speak with Meredith Rowan, Group Vice President ANZ + ASEAN, Applications, Oracle. Meredith leads the strategic direction and execution of Oracle’s cloud application solutions across the region. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, she has a strong track record of driving digital transformation and helping businesses...
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Embracing AI Innovations in NetSuite | Scott Wiltshire
Accounting Apps Podcast | Accounting Technology | formerly Cloud Stories
Today's episode is part of a series of six interviews recorded at the Oracle CloudWorld and SuiteWorld conferences which were held in Las Vegas, September 2024. I encourage you to subscribe and add them all to your playlist! In today’s episode, I speak with Scott Wiltshire, Vice President & GM, Oracle NetSuite ANZ. Scott is keen to help customers and employees identify and solve business challenges that deliver real value. I interviewed Scott Wiltshire last year, We discuss some of the new feature announcements from NetSuite, which includes NetSuite...
info_outlineToday I’m speaking with Sarah Lawrance, Founder & CEO of Hot Toast. In this episode, we talk about . . .
- Sarah Lawrance shares her journey from childhood fascination with business to becoming a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and founding her firm Hot Toast
- Lawrance discusses her formative career experiences in Australia, London and fast-growth startups, and the inspiration for starting her own business
- Sarah describes her role as a CFO for rapidly growing businesses, helping clients scale through advisory services, reporting, and finance team development
- Sarah integrates technologies like G-Accon and SYFT to deliver data insights, and sees opportunities in AI and machine learning
"I'm a big fan of G-Accon. I really love that tool. It's such a beautiful little connector that we pull lots of data out. We use it with Google Sheets. The creatives love Google Sheets, and they love zeros. So to be able to just link those two up and then kind of manipulate those into our own kind of models is a massive win for us."
- When she could not find an age appropriate soccer club, she started her own women's soccer team. The team has since expanded to over 100 members in the eastern suburbs of Sydney.- Frustrated by a lack of female board opportunities she co-founded the Global Women's Accounting Influencers community
- The conversation covers mentoring the next generation, leveraging networks, and the power of community in the accounting industry
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Sarah Lawrance https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-lawrance-fcpa-83894516/
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