AI-Powered Accounting Tech | Key Updates from Oracle, Dext, iplicit and Tugger

Stay ahead with the latest accounting tech news and fintech news on Digi-Tools in Accrual World. This episode (sponsored by Scoro), we dive deep into two critical areas: AI-driven forecasting and cost-effective client reporting. First, discover how to make budgeting smarter by removing human emotion and bias from your forecasts. We talk with Paul Sparkes about how iplicit's new AI tools are enhancing ERP systems to provide more accurate, data-driven financial projections. Later in the show learn how to unlock better client reporting and simplify your Power BI sharing process with Craig Morrall from Tugger. Plus, get caught up on the biggest headlines in the accounting tech space, including: M&A Alert: Dutch payments giant Mollie in talks to acquire GoCardless. Compliance Tech: How Firmcheck is preparing firms for new Companies House ID verification rules. Feature Updates: Dext introduces live VAT number validation to fight fraud. Industry Trends: Surprising research shows senior accountants are adopting AI faster than juniors. ERP Evolution: Oracle launches a new AI connector for NetSuite to enhance data integration. (00:00) Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World (03:47) Make Budgeting Smarter with AI Forecasting (14:59) App News Roundup (15:04) Mollie in Talks to Acquire GoCardless (17:15) Roveel Rolls Out Summer Platform Upgrades (19:01) Firmcheck Ready to Help Firms Meet New Companies House ID Rules (21:25) Dext Introduces Live VAT Checks (23:56) Accounting Seniors LEAD Juniors in AI Adoption (26:01) Clockwork.ai Partners with Thomson Reuters (29:45) Oracle Launches NetSuite AI Connector (33:22) Xero Urges Government for SME Digital Roadmap (36:59) Unlock Better Client Dashboards for Less (47:27) Leave a rating to help us grow the podcast! This episode's sponsors iplicit: https://www.iplicit.com Tugger: https://tuggerapp.com Scoro: https://www.scoro.com/