This is the Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown. Formerly known as the Best Practice in Accounting Podcast, this show asks and answers critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals.

In today's episode 21, "Implementing Tech & Software in Accounting Firms" with special guest Lucy Cohen, founder of innovative UK accounting firm Mazuma.

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Key takeaways from this episode include:

• the challenges accounting professionals face in making decisions on which tech and software to choose
• the importance of a peer group, community and a trusted network to help make better tech decisions for better ROI
• dealing with the lure and persuasive selling techniques of software vendors with sales targets
• why the hardest part of making a tech decision is the adoption and integration into the business
• the critical steps in a software implementation plan for accounting firms
• tips for dealing with the people side of tech implementation in accountancy practices
• what happens when accountants and accounting firm leaders get things wrong with their tech decisions

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