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Agents of Change

Tech workshops for building innovative, high-performing firms

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Hi, we are Inbal Rodnay (technology strategist, ex-BlueRock) and Sholto Macpherson (veteran tech journalist and expo programmer). We have spent decades investigating, experimenting and reporting on accounting technology – and now we're doing it for you.

In Agents of Change, we look at the latest AI and automations and how they fit in a tech roadmap for improving specific processes in your firm.

Members say...

"A very clear and concise overview of the market. You touched on things that I don't think everyone was aware of. Really enjoyable and highly recommended."

- Michael Trimble, AFS Bendigo
"We found it riveting. It's really got us thinking about how we can use AI in a positive way rather than fearing where AI can take us. "

- Nada Taylor, Connolly & Assoc.
“I've been online watching previous workshops, the Onboarding workshop was incredible, just listening in to the Practice Management one now. Thanks for having me, really love your work."

- Andrea McKenna, Aintree Group

Coming up

All workshops run live at 12pm AEST/AEDT and are recorded for on-demand viewing.
30 August            
20 September  
27 September    
11 October          
25 October      
8 November  
22 November
20 December
Workshop: Workpapers - Recording available to subscribers
Training: Power Query
 - Recording available to subscribers
Workshop: Practice management
- Recording available to subscribers  
Training: Power BI
 - Recording available to subscribers          
Workshop: Client reporting
 - Recording available to subscribers
Training: Use Cases in AI
- Recording available to subscribers
Workshop: Client onboarding
Workshop: AI in compliance

2024

31 January            
21 February 
13 March
17 April
15 May
12 June
10 July
7 August
Workshop: Workpapers - Recording available to subscribers
Training: Power Query
 - Recording available to subscribers
Workshop: Practice management
- Recording available to subscribers  
Training: Power BI
 - Recording available to subscribers          
Workshop: Client reporting
 - Recording available to subscribers
Training: Use Cases in AI
- Recording available to subscribers
Workshop: Client onboarding
Workshop: AI in compliance

Coming up

All workshops run live at 12pm AEST/AEDT and are recorded for on-demand viewing.
Workshop: Workpapers - Recording available to subscribers
Training: Power Query  - Recording available to subscribers
Workshop: Practice Management  - Recording available to subscribers  
Training: Power BI  - Recording available to subscribers          
Workshop: Client Reporting  - Recording available to subscribers
Training: Use Cases in AI - Recording available to subscribers
Workshop: Client Onboarding - Recording available to subscribers
Training: Custom GPT - Recording available to subscribers
Workshop: Tax, Compliance and AI - Recording available to subscribers

2024

Training: Power Query Returns - Recording available to subscribers
Workshop: Staff Experience - Recording available to subscribers
Workshop: Document Management
Workshop: Single Customer View
Workshop: Business Accounting Apps
Workshop: CRM/Email Marketing
Workshop: Discover Your Microsoft Platform
Workshop: Task Management
Workshop: Multi-Service Firm

FAQ

Are you independent?

Yes! Agents of Change is not sponsored in any way. These workshops are funded by members so we can provide independent opinions on the software, the software vendor and what we see in the market.
We will always discuss multiple solutions and make recommendations based on we believe is best for you. And we will always explain why.  

Why isn't this free?

We invest 30+ hours in research and preparation for each workshop. By charging a subscription we can spend more time interviewing vendors, testing software and studying roadmaps. We can then bring you the latest and greatest ideas, already tested and evaluated, and save you more time.

What if I can't make the time?

While you are subscribed, you get emailed a link to the recording of each workshop.
If you are on the +Training or +Mentoring subscription, you get access to all past recordings of workshops and training sessions and to downloadable materials such as workbooks, templates etc.

How many users  are in a firm licence?

Each subscription includes up to five users. If you want more licences for multiple locations and offices, please get in touch.

Who is this best for?

Agents of Change is for anyone in a firm who is interested in increasing performance through technology. This can be a partner responsible for innovation, a practice manager, or an accountant or bookkeeper who likes to experiment with the latest.

Do you offer a guarantee?

All plans come with a 100% money-back guarantee. If you don't think there's enough value after the first workshop, just email us for a refund – no questions asked.

Workshop

$195

per firm*/month
inc. GST
Get Started
  • Monthly workshop including a process deep dive, an experiment, tech news and head-to-head comparisons
  • Access to recordings of workshops if you can’t attend
* Up to five users are included in each firm licence.

+Mentoring

$985

per firm*/month
inc. GST
Get Started
Everything in the Training plan plus:
  • Regular one-on-one mentoring sessions with Inbal/Sholto to support your innovation projects
* Up to five users are included in each firm licence.

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DigitalFirst.com is published by Sholto Macpherson, a veteran technology journalist and commentator, based in Sydney, Australia. DigitalFirst.com has covered the impact of cloud computing on ERP and accounting software since 2011.


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