Tax, tech, and other stuff

In this episode of Tax, Tech & Other Stuff, Russell is joined by Mike Vorndran, founder of TP Accurate, to discuss his journey from Big Four transfer pricing specialist to tax technology founder.

They explore the realities of building and scaling enterprise tax software, the lessons learned along the way, and how AI is changing software development and transfer pricing. The conversation also tackles an increasingly important question: just because you can use AI, does that mean you should?

From deterministic calculations and enterprise-grade technology to acquisitions, consolidation and the rise of smaller AI-enabled advisory firms, it’s a practical look at how technology is reshaping transfer pricing and the wider tax profession.
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In this episode, Russell is joined by Pippa Booth, Tax Operations and Managed Services Partner at Unity Advisory, to discuss how AI, technology and new operating models are reshaping the way tax functions work.

They explore why traditional advisory models are evolving, how AI is enabling tax professionals to focus on judgement rather than manual processes, and why embedding tax into the wider finance function is becoming increasingly important. The conversation also looks at how firms can build AI into their operating models from day one, rather than bolting it onto legacy processes.

It's a practical discussion on the future of tax operations, the growing importance of connected technology, and why making tax easier - not just faster - will define the next generation of tax functions.
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In this episode, Russell is joined by is joined by Alphatax's Chris Pankhurst for a special Pillar Two-focused discussion, recorded just days before the first major filing deadline.

Rather than diving into the technical detail of the legislation itself, they explore what Pillar Two teaches us about technology adoption in tax, how multinational businesses have prepared for one of the most significant compliance changes in recent years, and why many organisations are now rethinking their broader tax processes.

The conversation covers the evolution of Pillar Two from legislation to reality, the challenges of data collection and compliance, the role of software in mandate-driven markets, and how AI is helping tax professionals navigate increasingly complex rules.

It's a timely look at how tax technology evolves when regulation drives change — and what the profession can learn from the largest global tax transformation in decades.
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In this episode of Tax, Tech & Other Stuff, Russell is joined by Jordan Vickery — co-founder of Vinyl and long-time Digital Accountancy Show contributor — to explore how AI is changing the accounting profession from the ground up.

They discuss the rise of AI-native accounting firms, how tools like Claude Co-Work are reshaping productivity, and why smaller, highly leveraged firms may have a major advantage in the years ahead. The conversation also dives into the evolution of the Digital Accountancy Show, the shift from AI note-takers to full meeting assistants, and how firms are starting to rethink workflows, client relationships, and operational scale.

It’s a fast-moving, practical discussion about where accounting technology is heading — and what happens when AI becomes embedded into the day-to-day running of firms.
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In this episode, Russell is joined by Rags Sathanandan and Simon Arnett, who have recently stepped away from the Big Four to launch an AI-led platform for accountants.
They explore how AI is reshaping the accounting profession - from automating complex workflows like iXBRL tagging to fundamentally changing how accountants deliver value. The conversation covers the shift from manual processing to AI-assisted decision-making, why accuracy isn’t the only metric that matters, and how trust, guardrails, and human judgment remain critical.

It’s a practical and forward-looking discussion on what accountants should be doing now - and why the next five years will redefine how the profession works.
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