Self Learning Technology & Robotics in Accounting Software - Accounting Voices Podcast

Episode 71

Self Learning Technology & Robotics in Accounting Software

Published on: 10th October, 2019

Markus Mantere

Markus Mantere is Deputy Managing Director of Arkimera Robotics, a deep technology company based in Sweden. At the very front line of accounting tech innovation, he is convinced there is a place for people with skills and knowledge in the future of accounting – and that emerging technologies with give these very people an edge.

His background is in sales. Before joining Arkimera Robotics, he was on a journey to digitise Swedish healthcare at pharmacy E-commerce start up success ApoEx. Going from five people in a small room to an annual turnover of £250m in just five years, he knows a bit about growth. He is a strong believer in a combination of two focus areas: (1) Building great relations with customers while (2) keeping your tech stack top notch. Shownotes:

  • How robotics helps accounting software to perform more efficiently
  • The definition of self learning technology when it comes to accounting software
  • Why self learning is a better description than artificial intelligence
  • How Tesla creates autonomous self driving vehicles using self learning plus human intelligence
  • How accounting software learns greater accuracy by observing data sources and the human interaction with it
  • Receipt apps and similar accounting softwares heavily use machine learning algorithms and automation to predict human behaviour
  • Will self learning software replace or empower accountants?
  • How technology has replaced sales people but has also increased demand for them in the accounting and software world
  • How to increase demand for your skills and expertise in a technology driven world
  • There is a cost to making accounting software so easy to use that anyone can work it
  • There is no learning curve with self learning accounting software as it teaches itself
  • How self learning accounting software leads to more end value for accounting and bookkeeping clients
  • Accounting software companies need self learning experts whose skills are hard to replicate inhouse
  • The accounting profession’s use of AI is comparable to other industries
  • There’s a thick jungle of marketing buzzwords around robotics, IA and self learning in the accounting world.

Discover the world of robotics and self learning in accounting software in this fascinating interview with @EnarMantere and @therobbrown on the #Accounting Influencers #Podcast #accountex #accountinginsight

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When not working, Markus is a city kid turned hobby farmer, spending his out of office ours on the island of Öland. The move away from Sweden´s capital Stockholm offered new lessons in life; switching the suit and tie to farmers boots while taking care of chicken, geese and steers. The mission to become self-sustainable on vegetables succeeded within two years and combining cutting edge technology in the daytime while cleaning out the chicken coop in the evening proved to be a perfect balance in life.. You can call him directly on +46706871891 or below:

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Accounting Voices Podcast
Accounting Voices helps people in the accounting world stay relevant visible and vocal. Host Rob Brown interprets trends reshaping the profession and gives listeners insight to build authority influence and a stronger voice in firms and markets.
Accounting Voices, hosted by Rob Brown, helps decision makers and leaders in accounting and finance stay relevant, visible and vocal in a profession being reshaped by technology, private equity, regulation and shifting client expectations. Each episode interprets the trends disrupting accounting and finance such as AI, automation, M&A, talent and the move to advisory and translates them into practical insight that strengthens authority and influence.
Accounting Voices is also a platform for the wider ecosystem of networks, associations, educators, consultants, software vendors and technology experts who serve accountants and finance professionals worldwide. It extends into regular Accounting Voices networking sessions that connect this audience and amplify ideas that move the profession forward. With its international reach and long shelf life the show delivers credibility and commercial value for listeners and sponsors alike. Search for "Accounting Voices" on YouTube for all episodes and connect with Rob Brown on LinkedIn to find out more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown

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Rob Brown

ob Brown is the creator and host of the Accounting Voices Network, a media platform that includes the flagship solo podcast Accounting Voices and the panel shows Accounting M&A and Accounting Tech. He chairs conferences, panels and virtual events worldwide and is recognised as a leading advocate for the accounting profession.

He is an accomplished speaker and authority on trust, reputation, employer brand, talent, succession, executive presence and the forces shaping the future of accounting. Rob is the author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and his TEDx talk The Personal Brand of You has been viewed more than 400,000 times.

A former co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable, Rob now focuses on amplifying the voices of leaders, firms, networks, vendors and influencers across the global accounting ecosystem.

Outside of work he is a stroke survivor, lives with epilepsy, holds a black belt in kickboxing and is based in Nottingham, UK. He plays chess and backgammon, loves orange chocolate and is allergic to grapefruit.