Saturday 6th May 2023 | No. 54
XU Biweekly
The independent user news source for accounting apps and their ecosystems
TOP 50 WOMEN IN
ACCOUNTING FOR 2023
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RUM ROLL, PLEASE! INTRODUCING THE TOP 50 WOMEN IN ACCOUNTING FOR 2023!.
Here, we celebrate the success and confidence of women in accounting and bookkeeping from around the world who are making a significant impact in the accounting industry. This year, we received a whopping 1,292 nominations from 14 countries, with 939 unique nominees! From this impressive pool, our esteemed judging panel has selected 50 exceptional accounting women who are true leaders in their field. The Top 50 Women in Accounting program is more than just a celebration of these accomplished women accountants; it’s a testament to the progress taking place towards creating a more diverse and inclusive industry. Our winners come from all corners of the globe, and they are using their leadership and mentorship to inspire and elevate the next generation of female accountants and accounting professionals as a whole. We want to extend our sincerest thanks to each and every one of our nominees and Top 50 for participating in this year's awards.
Your work and dedication to the accounting industry are influencing change that will last for generations to come. The community is grateful for your contributions and for the positive waves you’re making in the industry. This year's awards theme, ‘sparking lasting confidence’, is particularly apt. We know that recognizing a woman's achievements can ignite real change in confidence, both in herself and in those around her. As we celebrate the success of our Top 50 Women in Accounting, we hope to inspire women everywhere to feel confident in their abilities, their leadership, and their potential to make a difference. Whether it's having the confidence to run a business in times of uncertainty, building self-assurance as a leader, instilling confidence in others through mentorship, or providing equal opportunities to all, we know that confident women leaders have a positive influence on both profitability and productivity. And as we celebrate the Top 50 Women in Accounting for 2023, we know that these women in accounting are leading the way for a more confident, diverse, and inclusive industry.
So, without further ado, we invite you to join us in giving a huge round of applause to the Top 50 Women in Accounting for 2023. These remarkable female accountants are breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and changing the face of the accounting industry. Let their achievements inspire us all to strive for greater success, confidence, and inclusion in our work and in our lives.
From the judging panel Rebecca Mihalic - Head of Accounting (APAC) at Ignition and Director @ businessDEPOT “What was particularly inspiring this year was the diversity of roles represented in all the submissions. There were women from all facets of accounting going out of their way to invest in the next generation of accountants – everything from tax accountants, bookkeepers… women in public practice and women in C-suite roles.” Charlene Rhinehart - Founder @ Wealthy Women Daily...
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Karbon Launches Accounting Practice Management AI Tool
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ARBON TODAY ANNOUNCED KARBON AI, A GPT-POWERED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOL EMBEDDED WITHIN THE INDUSTRY-LEADING ACCOUNTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE USED BY OVER 3,000 ACCOUNTING FIRMS GLOBALLY. KARBON AI WILL INITIALLY HAVE A BETA RELEASE BEFORE BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. Karbon AI will initially focus on making accountants more efficient with their email while improving the client experience they offer. Functionality includes the ability to summarize long email conversations and in-
ternal discussions, adjust the tone of email, assess the priority of inbox emails, and compose email drafts based on prompts and from within workflow tasks. Karbon Chief Executive Officer, Mary Delaney, said that Karbon’s collaborative practice management software is uniquely placed to help accountants unlock the benefits of artificial intelligence to increase productivity. “Artificial intelligence and GPT technology are most useful when integrated into the tools that you already work with,” said Delaney. “When artificial intelligence is in the context of your workflow, it can be prompted
by your existing data without relinquishing privacy or security. As a truly connected practice management solution, Karbon is home to more context than any other tool in an accounting firm’s workflow, and is open to vast possibilities with AI. It’s where client management, communication, collaboration, work, and planning all take place.” Karbon Chief Product Officer, Sara Goepel, said that the email management enhancements Karbon AI offers at launch are an important first step, but there is much more planned. “Large parts of an accountant’s day are...
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ODAY, XBERT ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF ITS INNOVATIVE AI-POWERED ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE SOLUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA. This platform will help businesses of all sizes stay compliant with VAT regulations, prevent costly accounting errors and reduce the risk of fraud. The founders of XBert, Troy Brown and Aaron Wittman, have firsthand experience with the financial impact of accounting errors and fraud in their previous business ventures. They created XBert with the vision of empowering businesses and accounting professionals to automate their accounting processes, streamline compliance, and stay ahead of potential problems with real-time alerts. "XBert is designed to be the ultimate solution for businesses looking to improve accuracy, reduce fraud, and stay compliant with VAT regulations," said Troy Brown, Founder of XBert. "Our advanced machine learning algorithms detect anomalies, discrepancies, and potential fraud in real-time, before they become bigger problems. Plus, our centralized dashboard streamlines workflow and simplifies compliance, making XBert the ultimate tool for managing VAT regulations and keeping your business running smoothly." XBert integrates seamlessly with top accounting software platforms like Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB, making it accessible to businesses regardless of what software they use. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, and XBert's team of experts is always available to provide world-class support and guidance.
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