Ben Richmond, Xero's Country Manager for the United States, joins us to discuss new Xero product features like improved inventory management and AI integration, plans for the upcoming XeroCon 2024 conference, the future of the accounting profession, and Xero's sponsorship of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Ben provides an insider's look into Xero's roadmap and vision for transforming accounting with technology.
(00:00) - Intro and XeroCon Conference Plans

(02:15) - New Xero Product Features

(07:15) - AI in Accounting Software

(14:30) - Rebranding the Accounting Profession

(21:45) - Advice for Accounting Firms

(25:30) - Activating Brand Sponsorships

(30:15) - Xero's Small Business Fund

(37:00) - Diversity and Inclusion in Accounting

Meet Our Guest, Ben RichmondLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-richmond-ca-b8794220/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenRichmond1Learn more about Xerohttps://www.xero.com/us/Show Notes: Xero Beautiful Business Fund (applications close Oct. 6)AI guideXero's 2023 Money Matters Report Future Focus: Xero’s AI Guide for Accountants and Bookkeepers Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeGet in TouchThanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and, if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes, or Podchaser. Interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus, and NOW, you can see our smiling faces on Instagram! You can now call us and leave a voicemail, maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribe
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