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Implementing Tech & Software in Accounting Firms

It's the "Best Practice in Accounting" show, every Thursday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.

In today's episode 21, "Implementing Tech and Software in Accounting Firms" with special guest Lucy Cohen, founder of innovative UK accounting firm Mazuma. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucycohen

You can also watch this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/pcus3njbo8c

Key takeaways from this episode include:

☑ the challenges accounting professionals face in making decisions on which tech and software to choose

☑ the importance of a peer group, community and a trusted network to help make better tech decisions for better ROI

☑ dealing with the lure and persuasive selling techniques of software vendors with sales targets

☑ why the hardest part of making a tech decision is the adoption and integration into the business

☑ the critical steps in a software implementation plan for accounting firms

☑ tips for dealing with the people side of tech implementation in accountancy practices

☑ what happens when accountants and accounting firm leaders get things wrong with their tech decisions

Mentioned in this show: "App and Tech Overwhelm - the Lure of Software Vendors" featuring Lucy Cohen - check out episode 22 of our show UK Matters in Accounting and watch it here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IB8K0raG_HY

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5 great shows in the Accounting Influencers Podcast Network:

❶ Success in Accounting - MONDAYS. Our flagship main show features panels, live interviews and replays of our most popular shows.

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❸ Influencers in Accounting - WEDNESDAYS. Deep dive 1-1 interviews with leaders, experts, influencers from around the world.

❹ Best Practice in Accounting - THURSDAYS. Practice development, growth, management, consulting, examples, stories and practical here's what works stuff for accountants, bookkeepers and the fintech/software people who serve them.

❺ UK Matters in Accounting - FRIDAYS. A UK focused show featuring UK related topics, news items, events and interviews.

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Broadcast on:
30 Dec 2023

This is the Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown. Formerly known as the Best Practice in Accounting Podcast, this show asks and answers critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals.

In today's episode 21, "Implementing Tech & Software in Accounting Firms" with special guest Lucy Cohen, founder of innovative UK accounting firm Mazuma.

You can also watch this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/pcus3njbo8c

Key takeaways from this episode include:

  • the challenges accounting professionals face in making decisions on which tech and software to choose
  • the importance of a peer group, community and a trusted network to help make better tech decisions for better ROI
  • dealing with the lure and persuasive selling techniques of software vendors with sales targets
  • why the hardest part of making a tech decision is the adoption and integration into the business
  • the critical steps in a software implementation plan for accounting firms
  • tips for dealing with the people side of tech implementation in accountancy practices
  • what happens when accountants and accounting firm leaders get things wrong with their tech decisions

Tune into more on this daily show for short, sharp episodes that keep you informed of what's happening in the accounting world and the whole ecosystem of consultants, organizations, vendors and advisors who serve them.

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