With Accountex close at hand, Valme Claro presents a special Tech Insights that rounds-up the latest news and updates you can expect from the trade show.
While some vendors save their latest releases and news until the trade show doors open, a number of exhibitors have already teased what you can expect if you visit their stands.
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Wolters Kluwer launches CCH OneClick
Wolters Kluwer will be showcasing CCH OneClick at Accountex. The new product consists of an adviser workspace, and the client workspace, which provides an area for document approval and exchange and messaging.
CCH OneClick offers tools that connect the software with other systems such as the Open Integration Programme. Through this CCH OneClick can access live transactional data of a client’s business, the MTD toolset or the Client Workspace, which allows the secure exchange of documents and messages with a tax adviser’s clients, as well as secure document approval compliant with the GDPR requirements.
Where to find them at Accountex: Stand 960
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Pleo launches its partner programme
Following user feedback, Pleo is launching a structured partner program for accountants. To complement the launch, the company payment card solution has also announced a new feature that enables accountants the option to switch between accounts, so they can access and review all spending data and export it to their accounting software.
Where to find them at Accountex: Stand 584
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PracticeWEB offers a free website
PracticeWEB will be giving a free website at Accountex to celebrate their move to WordPress. To participate, visitors need to have their badge scanned by the PracticeWEB team. The winner will also receive two years of free hosting, updates and client support.
Where to find them at Accountex: Stand 670
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Tax Cloud will be showcasing their R&D online platform
Tax Cloud will be demonstrating their online tool, which helps small businesses through the R&D Tax Credits claim process. The tool enables any company in any industry who are eligible for R&D Tax Credits to make sure they receive their full entitlement.
Where to find them at Accountex: Stand 290
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Onkho gives free use of its Cloud Practice Management System for life
To celebrate its official launch, Onkho is organising a Roald Dahlesque golden ticket search at Accountex. The golden tickets will be hidden in the reusable coffee cups that will be given away at the Onkho stand.
The finders of the six golden tickets will win free use of Onkho for life. There are also six silver tickets that offer a year-long free trial, and a number of grey tickets bring their finders a 14-day free trial.
Where to find them at Accountex: Stand 976
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Futrli on advisory services
Futrli will be at their stand at Accountex and the Futrli Advisory Theatre, with panels, presentations and discussions and the presentation of their 12-month roadmap.
Futrli brings their “Is advisory the future or just hype?”session from the Accounting Business Expo in Sydney. Moderated by Futrli’s founder and CEO, Hannah Dawson, the panel of experts include Andrew Perrett from Taylorcocks, Peter Stamps from FD Business LTD, Debbie Whitaker from Not Just Numbers Ltd, and Mark Tickel from Hilton Sharp & Clarke.
Where to find them at Accountex: Stand 1141
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MyFirmsApp free Accountex guide and app
MyFirmsApp has produced a One Stop Guide for Accountex 2018, including sections on planning your visit, tips and advice on hotels, travel and food and drink as well as the must-see sessions and an Accountex 2018 floor plan.
An app for iOS and Android has also been developed to work in combination with the guide. The app includes information on all the keynote sessions, seminars and workshops and where to find exhibitors along with useful tools such as a mileage tracker and receipt manager to keep track of receipts and prepare expenses claims from the show.
Where to find them at Accountex: Stand 798
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BrightPay live demos
BrightPay will be giving live demos of their payroll software and new Bright Connect cloud offering, an add-on product with an employer portal for clients and an employee self-service facility that enables users to backup payroll information to the cloud automatically.
Where to find them at Accountex: Stand 430