Blake and David leap into the latest updates from Xerocon, including new features like traditional bank reconciliations, embedded bill pay with BILL and AI capabilities through JAX (Just Ask Xero). They look at Xero's strategy to double and how it compares to Intuit's mid-market growth focus. They also touch on the potential impact of QuickBooks' pricing strategy.

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Chapters

(01:01) - Xerocon Highlights and New Features
(01:18) - Deep Dive into Xero's Bank Reconciliation
(06:13) - Xero's Strategic Focus: The Three by Three Initiative
(10:18) - Xero's Market Share and Competitive Strategy
(17:52) - Listener Questions and Advice for Aspiring Accountants
(21:37) - Xero's Upcoming Features and Integrations
(40:46) - Alternative Career Paths in Accounting
(41:16) - Xero's New AI Features and Bill Payments Experience
(45:53) - Exploring Xero's JAX AI and Its Functionalities
(54:04) - Xero's Market Strategy and Competition with QuickBooks
(01:01:51) - Xerocon Highlights and Nashville Adventures
(01:07:44) - The Mysterious Case of Mike Lynch
(01:14:27) - Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events

Show Notes

New features announced at Xerocon Nashville

https://blog.xero.com/product-updates/new-features-xerocon-nashville/

Intuit cut to Equal-Weight at Morgan Stanley, citing reliance on pricing lever

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4139926-intuit-cut-to-equal-weight-at-morgan-stanley-citing-reliance-on-pricing-lever

British entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/seven-missing-15-rescued-after-sailboat-sinks-off-sicily-2024-08-19/

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Xero Now Does Bank Reconciliations!

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