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86. Tech Adoption Vs. Tech Innovation

David takes Paul to task on his Linked In (nearly viral) post where he boldly asserted that Tech Innovation has stalled. The response: Who cares, tech adoption is the challenge.

And we really want to hear from listeners in the UK about MTD and the real impact on your firm.

Best on Ground

Royal Commission into Banking Vs Management Speak '"It sounds so complicated when you say it, but you're a bank. Presumably your purpose is to be a bank. Is it?"'https://www.afr.com/brand/chanticleer/banking-royal-commission-nab-chief-andrew-thorburn-steps-through-haynes-pay-trap-20181126-h18cj2

ACCA's new emotional intelligence support program https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/professional-insights/pro-accountants-the-future/emotional-quotient-in-a-digital-age.html

Xero's new navigation changes https://www.xero.com/blog/2018/11/xeros-new-navigation-harnessing-power-change/

Lessons in marketing https://www.littlevillagecreative.com.au/blog/accountkit-xerocon-case-study

Worst on Ground

UK's House of Lords has won a battle against Making Tax Digital providing more evidence that Australia https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tax/hmrc-policy/lords-slam-making-tax-digital-rollout

Australia isn't ready for a cashless society https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/economy/cash-dead-problems-digital-ecosystem/

Australia's Kodak Moment? Really?? http://www.pubacct.org.au/blog/accountants-embrace-change-will-flourish?utm_source=IPA&utm_campaign=IPA_Bulletin02_11_18&utm_medium=email

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