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How to End the Wild West of Cloud Integrators ⚙️ | Ryan Pearcy

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Today I’m speaking with Ryan Pearcy, founder of Digital Transformers and co-host of the Digi-Tools in ACCruel World podcast.

Background: From theoretical physicist to chartered accountant with a passion for cloud technology

From Theory to Tech: Ryan shares his journey from theoretical physics to founding Digital Transformers, helping accounting firms streamline systems and gain smarter insights

Digital Transformation vs. App Advisory: Why true transformation is about processes, not just plugging in apps

Fixing the Wild West: Ryan’s mission to bring quality, accreditation, and structure to digital advisory services within the profession

Partnering with ICAEW: Efforts to integrate digital transformation into formal accounting practice standards

AI’s Impact: How AI is reshaping client relationships—from advice to assurance—and why pricing models need to evolve

Top Tools Mentioned:

  • FYI, FuseSign, Xero – for practice and financial management

  • ApprovalMax – to streamline approvals and bring in purchase order controls

  • Addfin – flexible payment options

  • Fathom – advanced reporting

  • Active Workpapers – modernising workpaper processes

Pro Tips for Firms: Start with expense management automation, consider phased system rollouts, and never underestimate the value of post-implementation support

Stay Ahead: Ryan recommends using tools like Feedly and following communities like Digital Disruptors to keep pace with evolving tech

Get Involved:

Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io/

Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting

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