One of the biggest topics of discussion for accountants at the moment is making the move from traditional compliance services to more value-added services such as advisory work.

In this episode, we chat with Jason Robinson, the Director of Future Advisory and co-host of The Numbers Game Podcast, to discuss this important topic. We chat about how Jason made the transition to offering advisory services, along with what worked well and what didn’t, so that you can take this next step in your practice.

This episode covers something that's on the mind of every business leader and IT professional: application modernization. From the 'why' to the 'how,' we get an insider’s perspective on the journey to the cloud and what it takes to build a truly modern enterprise.

Our guest is Jonathan Davidson, a Cloud Solutions Architect and Customer Engineer from Google. Jonathan helps companies move from the old to the new, transforming their legacy systems into nimble, powerful, and secure applications.

Rapid-fire recommendations:

• Software: Agentspace
• Key takeaway: If we’re thinking about the world of modernization, try to start small, learn the ropes, tread that path, and start to get a comfort feel for new technologies. Take that first step but take it slowly.
  

In today's episode, we're stepping out of the traditional boardroom and into the legal landscape. We know that as a business scales, managing legal risk is no longer just a "nice-to-have" – it's a critical component of growth.

That's why we're joined today by Gifty Okonkwo, Senior Legal Counsel at Xero UK and the winner of In-House Rising Star 2023 at the British Legal Awards. We'll be talking about how a company in the accounting tech space effectively manages legal risk, from protecting intellectual property to navigating data privacy regulations.

And for those of you considering a career in law, we'll also be getting a unique look at a part of the legal profession that many young entrants may not consider – the crucial role of in-house counsel in the tech world.

So whether you’re a business owner, an accountant or a future lawyer, get ready to gain a new perspective on the intersection of law, business, and technology.

Rapid-fire recommendations

• Software: ChatGPT
• Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Podcast: The Diary of a CEO
• One piece of legal advice for a scaling organization: Think repeat, think automate. Any document you make, make it a one-size-fits-all document if possible and make it automated. Make it easy to get it reviewed and signed quickly.
• Key takeaway: Lawyers are one of your best tools; they’re not the thorn in your side. They’re the people riding with you into battle and handing you your spear and shield, not the people getting in the way and stopping you mid-gallop.