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As regulations get more complex, accounting firms are teaming up with brokerages to give their clients better financial outcomes. Tune in to this episode of Accountants Daily Insider to hear from Tom and Ben Hawley, founders of Azura Financial, to find out how brokers and accountants can create strategic relationships to help clients and drive further business. 

Tune in to hear more about:

• Why should there be strategic collaboration between the broking and accounting professions?
• How accountants can lean on, and leverage, brokers.
• Differences in finances that accountants and brokers need to be aware of.
• The outlook of the accountant-broker relationship over the next five years.

This week on the Accountants Daily Podcast Network we are introducing Brent Szalay, managing director of Leaders in Business, to the first episode of a new 12-month series. Over the next 12 months, Szalay will be chatting with co-host Imogen about all things 'advisory', sharing what the f*** it actually is, and how accountants can be doing it better.

Tune into the first episode to hear more about:

• What advisory actually means.
• Why accountants aren't actually doing it.
• The unique needs of clients and why they need to be listened to.
• The impact of being strategic, rather than reactive.
• Szalay's first game-changer move.

Leaders in Business: Don't guess where you sit on the advisory spectrum – test it. Take the Client Advisory Readiness Quiz. It'll show you where you're already thriving, and where the right structure, tools and clarity could take you further, beyond the numbers.

Artificial intelligence is the topic the entire accounting industry can't get enough of, with it likely to impact every aspect of the profession. On this insightful episode of the Accountants Daily Insider, ISACA director of event content development, Paul Phillips, joins all the way from the US to share professional expertise and advice about how ISACA is revolutionising the audit profession alongside AI.

More Australian auditors can now pursue the world's first and only audit-specific artificial intelligence certification, with ISACA expanding eligibility for its ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) certification to include CPAs and FCPAs from CPA Australia.

Built on ISACA's trusted expertise in IT audit and the rigorous standards behind these renowned credentials, AAIA validates expertise in conducting AI-focused audits, addressing AI integration challenges and enhancing audit processes through AI-driven insights. The credential covers the key domains of AI governance and risk, AI operations, and AI auditing tools and techniques.

Phillips shares this and more in the latest episode of The Accountants Daily Insider. Tune in!

On this co-hosted episode of Under the Hood, Imogen and Lee-Ann talk about the various changes in the super landscape as of late. From the introduction of Payday Super legislation to parliament to Treasurer Jim Chalmers' shock Div 296 announcement, the pair unpack it all.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Payday Super and its current timeline.
• A deep dive into how Payday Super will impact businesses, employers and employees.
• Details on the ATO's practical guidance.
• How Lee-Ann felt about shock Div 296 changes.
• What the changes were and what they will mean for the super and tax space.
• Lee-Ann's professional perspective, thoughts and opinion on the two subject areas.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on Under the Hood, Imogen is joined by the podcast legends themselves, Tim Garth and Dan Osborne, aka Two Drunk Accountants. Tim and Dan share their own business story, their perspective of AI, and the wins and challenges associated with running a small business.

Tune in to hear more:

• How the Two Drunk Accountants came to be.
• How Tim and Dan feel towards AI.
• Expectations of where the accounting industry is headed.
• Xerocon product announcement recaps.
• A 'cheers' or two.

If you would like to contact Imogen and the Accountants Daily team, you can reach her at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by co-host Lee-Ann Hayes and guest Tiffany Douglas, tax training team lead at TaxBanter, to recap the infamous Bendel case. As the High Court is set to hear the case once again on 14 October, Lee-Ann and Tiffany unpack all possible outcomes.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Recap of the Bendel case, and what has happened so far.
• Why this case is so popular and well-known throughout the tax community.
• What would happen if the taxpayer won.
• What would happen if the ATO won.
• Lee-Ann & Tiffany's professional perspective of the case, its implications, and their predictions.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

Joining UTH this week is My Accounts managing partner, Noel Tiufino, to chat about all things business, technology, guided strategy and human leadership. With multiple laughs along the way, Noel shares his insights into what it means to stay ahead of the curve.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Noel's career path and how it led him to where he is today.
• Noel's thoughts and feelings about the rapid technology transition.
• Projects Noel is working towards, plus some upcoming events.
• Why human leadership is the key characteristic all businesses must keep intact.
• How My Accounts has adapted to the evolving landscape.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

On this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, we hear from head of growth and customer success at Pinch Payments, Joe McCord. Joe delves into Pinch's business strategies, goals and achievements and how it helps businesses seamlessly manage their cash flow.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Innovative marketing channels.
• Payment options that help decrease cash flow overhead.
• How to leverage AI to become a 'Swiss army knife' of growth.
• What motivates and drives next-gen employees and how to get the most out of the new-era workforce.

This week on Under the Hood, Imogen invites colleague and fellow accounting journalist, Emma Partis, onto the podcast to delve into the ins and outs of Accounting Times. Emma shares the core difference between the two titles and details what makes her day in the accounting news world.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Key differences between Accountants Daily and Accounting Times.
• Overarching themes and topics Emma is reporting on frequently.
• An insight into what she looks for, what topics she enjoys and where she goes to when she needs professional insight.
• Imogen's summary into what Accountants Daily has been reporting on recently.
• Xerocon recap!
• What both Imogen and Emma have learnt during their time in the accounting news space.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Imogen learns the ins and outs of family trust elections and family trust distributions tax with Robyn Jacobson, senior advocate at The Tax Institute.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Why there is increased interest in family trusts and family trust elections.
• The key features of family trust elections.
• FTE, FTDT, IEE, and what they all mean.
• Why Robyn describes FTDT as "unforgiving".
• Cases where FTDT liabilities are arising unexpectedly and/or impacting the ability to make distributions.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

On this episode of the Accountants Daily Insider, Angus Sedgwick, chief executive of OptiPay, unveils the transformative potential of alternative financing, not just as a solution to cash flow challenges, but as a strategic tool for growth. As businesses and accountants navigate an increasingly complex economic landscape, the insights shared in this conversation serve as a valuable guide for leveraging financial innovation to drive success.

Tune in to hear more about:

• What OptiPay does and how it supports businesses.
• OptiPay's 'ideal client'.
• Misconceptions and stigma surrounding alternative financing.
• How accountants play a role within the business and alternative financing space.

This week, Kathi Tait, founder of Tradie Books and winner of Bookkeeper of the Year at the Australian Accounting Awards 2025, joins Imogen on UTH to share her views on how accountants and bookkeepers can strengthen their working relationship.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Kathi's career journey and business story.
• Her win at the Australian Accounting Awards 2025.
• A step-by-step guide on how bookkeepers and accountants can work more collaboratively.
• Kathi's plan to evolve and grow her business.
• How this small business is tackling and leveraging AI.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by business adviser Eddie Senatore to challenge the meaning and value provided by 'trusted advisers'. Eddie conducted comprehensive research into the advisory space and shares his findings behind the UTH mic.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Eddie's research and why he conducted it.
• The four key themes found within the research.
• What accountants do well and what they can do better.
• Case studies from Eddie's 35+ years in business.
• What needs to be done to fix the 'trusted adviser' myth.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, John Ioannou, national head of tax at Macpherson Kelley, jumps on to talk about tax reform, why it's needed, and what he expects the Economic Reform Roundtable to deliver.

Tune in to hear more about:

• John's perspective on tax and tax reform as an expert within the legal field.
• His recent appointment to The Tax Institute's National Council.
• What he believes needs to happen to deliver the best outcome for the tax community.
• The main challenges Australia faces with tax reform.
• His suggestions for the policymakers on the Economic Reform Roundtable.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Sonia Gibson, founder of Accounting Heart, joins Imogen to chat about the importance of business succession, exit strategies, and why more business owners need to take the concept seriously.

Tune in to hear more about:

• What business succession means and why it's important.
• Why such a big gap in business succession knowledge exists.
• Succession and exit strategy advice.
• How accountants can facilitate smoother transitions between business owners.
• Pros and cons of selling to a third party v. family members or employees.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on Under the Hood, we hear from our friends Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, co-hosts of the Accounting Apps podcast. Heather and Tyler share all the insider information you need to know about the technology space over the course of Q2 2025.

Tune in to hear more about:

• The latest in the accounting tech space over April, May and June 2025.
• Upcoming 'must go to' tech events.
• Airwallex x Wheel x NetSuite integration.
• Employment Hero v. Seek.
• Discussion on MYOB's recent development, Solo Money.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

As businesses expand, their accounting needs evolve. In this episode we explore QuickBooks Online Advanced, the new and improved solution built for growth.

Is your client's business outgrowing their current accounting solution? This podcast dives into QuickBooks Online Advanced, the robust solution designed specifically for growing businesses with increasingly complex needs. We'll explore how Advanced offers unparalleled automation, customisation, and control, differentiating it from other QuickBooks Online versions. 

Tune in to discover the ideal client profile for Advanced and equip yourself with the knowledge and resources to help your clients maximise their growth potential.

This week Sarah Lawrance, founder and chief executive of Hot Toast, joins UTH to talk about how she is staying ahead of the sustainability curve, welcoming AI and countless industry opportunities with open arms!

Tune in to hear more about:

• Sarah's recent dou at the Australian Accounting Awards 2025.
• How Hot Toast is approaching sustainability to help broader environmental goals.
• How Sarah is helping other practices, sole traders and accounting bodies prepare for sustainability changes.
• Where Sarah sees the accounting industry heading in the next five to 10 years.
• What's on for the rest of the year.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

On this week's episode of UTH, Ankit Sharma, partner at Pitcher Partners, jumps on to talk about the tax and practical implications associated with becoming a partner in a professional services firm. With the promotion comes great responsibility – and a "lumpy" tax bill!

Tune in to hear more about:

• What it means to be promoted to partner.
• The considerations, training and learning it takes to 'make it' as a partner.
• Practical and tax implications that come hand-in-hand with the role.
• What this means for superannuation.
• Sharma's advice on how to tackle the role and promotion.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week Miriam Holme and David Perrott from Fab Tax join Imogen on UTH to chat about their thoughts on GST reform, its history and if it is a framework that needs to be revised. Their take on GST might surprise you!

Tune in to hear about:

• Why GST was first introduced.
• How GST was first proposed to the Australian community and the history beforehand.
• Why GST is effective and why your clients should stop worrying about it.
• The complications surrounding GST and the valid argument for reform.
• Other taxes and topics that should be revised first.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Alan FitzGerald, founder of Practice Connections Advisory, and Matthew Peng, managing director of Business Continuum, join Imogen to share their thoughts on the IT knowledge gap in accounting firms, why it needs crucial attention and what they're doing to fix it. As the technology space rapidly evolves, accounting firms are being left in the dust at a time they need to pick up their game.

Tune in to hear more about:

• What the IT knowledge gap is and why it exists.
• Why accounting firms are struggling with the fast-paced evolution of technology.
• Common misconceptions about technology within firms.
• How Alan and Matt plan to help close the IT knowledge gap.
• How closing the gap would improve the broader profession.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

Peter de Cure, chair of the Tax Practitioners Board, is this week's guest on UTH. Delving into the requirements and obligations of the newly enforced Professional Code of Conduct changes, de Cure shares what he has been seeing, as well as what practitioners can and can't expect.

Tune in to hear more about:

• The changes to the code, what they mean and how they will impact the profession.
• What the TPB expects from small and large firms.
• Breach reporting and whistleblower protections.
• What this process has been like for the TPB.
• What de Cure expects to happen from here.

Should you opt out of small business depreciation rules?

This week on UTH, host Imogen is joined by Skye Francis, founder and director of 2PR, to chat about small business depreciation rules, how they apply and common misconceptions surrounding them. Skye personally chooses to opt out of these rules for the running of her business – tune in to find out why.

Imogen and Skye also cover:

• What the small business depreciation rules are and how they apply.
• Instant asset write-off and the small business depreciation pool v. section 40.
• How Skye feels personally and professionally about the instant-asset write off.
• Common traps and misconceptions associated with the rules.
• Advice for small business owners when looking to adopt/forego the rules.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

On this episode of Under the Hood, Cameron Anderson, general manager of XBert, jumps on to share his journey about being a chartered accountant in tech and the opportunities and benefits it has given him.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Cam's career journey in the accounting profession and how that led him to the world of tech.
• The biggest mindset and skill shifts he made when transitioning from traditional accounting to a tech-oriented role.
• The core accounting skills most transferable to the tech industry.
• Common misconceptions about accountants in the tech industry.
• Where Cam sees the future of accounting heading with the rise of tech.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

Hank de Jonge, executive director of de Jonge Read, joins AD Insider to bring a rare combination of technical expertise and personal experience. After losing his own business more than 20 years ago, Hank spent the last two decades helping business owners across Australia avoid the same fate. In this episode, he shares what business owners and their advisers need to know when it comes to dealing with ATO debt, and why locking into a payment plan isn't always the best move.

Tune in to hear more about:

• How Hank's personal experience has shaped the work he does at de Jonge Read.
• Why ATO payment plans aren't always the best long-term solution.
• The role accountants play in de Jonge Read's process.
• Why small business restructuring is so popular.
• Advice for accountants and advisers with clients heading down the insolvency route.

You can contact Hank and his team at de Jonge Read at their website.

This week on UTH, we are back with co-host Lee-Ann Hayes, who delves into her upcoming session at the ACE25 Accounting Conference & Expo based on the ATO's draft compliance guideline PCG 2024/D2 and Part IVA. Lee-Ann shares what can be expected on the day and what takeaways the attendees will leave with.

Tune in to hear more about:

• The details of the ACE25 Accounting Conference & Expo.
• The history and timeline behind the ATO's draft compliance guideline PCG 2024/D2 and Part IVA.
• Why the guidance is significant for personal services businesses.
• Part IVA and the ATO's role.
• Where the ATO will likely be targeting its compliance resources.

Tickets for the ACE25 Accounting Conference & Expo can be purchased here. 

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

Did you know that accountants have certain benefits when looking to buy property? Cullen Haynes and Andrew Johnson, directors at Accounting Home Loans, join Imogen on UTH this week to talk about the benefits and opportunities available to accountants when looking to secure a home loan.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Recent cash rate decisions and what they mean for the housing market.
• The origin story behind Accounting Home Loans.
• Why accountants can access certain home loan benefits.
• The process behind securing a home loan and how accountants can do it.
• Why accountants should leverage their home loan opportunities.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

On this week's episode, host Imogen dives into the trends and insights of the insolvency landscape with expert and partner at Wexted Advisors, Chris Sequeira. Australian businesses are being challenged in the current market and Chris shares his perspective on what can be expected next.

Tune in to hear more about:

• What has happened in the insolvency space over the beginning of the year and where it will likely go next.
• Notable trends and patterns.
• The ATO and its role in the insolvency landscape.
• Small business restructuring and safe harbour provisions.
• Key indicators for when a business is headed for insolvency.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

On this episode of UTH, Imogen is joined by Kylie Denton, director of Performance Advisory Group, to chat about accidental leadership and how it can impact a firm and its employees.

Tune in to hear more about:

• What an accidental leader is and how it occurs.
• The 25 core leadership competencies.
• Advice on how accidental leaders should tackle their new position to lead effectively.
• Biggest challenges accidental leaders often face.
• Kylie's personal and professional experience with leadership and mentorship.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, we are back with another co-hosted episode to chat through the election and what we can expect to see, or not see, within the tax landscape. Imogen and Lee-Ann provide a recap of the front-of-mind tax issues and conversations being had around them.

Tune in to hear more about:

• The election outcome and what this means for the accounting profession.
• The $1,000 standard tax deduction.
• Division 296 and payday super.
• Division 7A and the Bendel case.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on Under the Hood, we hear from our friends Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, co-hosts of the Accounting Apps podcast. Heather and Tyler share all the insider information you need to know about the technology space throughout Q1 2025.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Accounting technology events.
• Recent feature and functionality updates made to various accounting tech platforms.
• Personal experiences and opinions of particular updates.
• What is on the horizon for the technology landscape in Q2.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

On this episode of UTH, Joyce Ong, founder of Tax Nuggets Academy, shares her journey of learning and development within the accounting space. According to Joyce, education within the tax space needs to be delivered in an engaging and entertaining manner to add enjoyment to the crucial learning area.

Tune in to hear more about:

• How and why Joyce started Tax Nuggets Academy.
• What the start of her year has looked like and the daily challenges of running a business.
• Her passion for teaching, learning and development in the tax space.
• Her inspiration behind her 'Billie Jean' Bendel case parody and what's on the horizon for her next one.
• Joyce's advice when dealing with negative feedback and running a business as your "most authentic self".

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by Brad Beer, chief executive of BMT Tax Depreciation, to dive into the world of tax depreciation and how it can be claimed on investment properties. Often engaged by accountants, quantity surveyors can help save thousands of dollars each year at tax time if individuals know what to claim.

Tune in to hear more about:

• What tax depreciation is and why it is important.
• Why accountants are not responsible for depreciation, what a quantity surveyor is and how a depreciation schedule is utilised.
• Difference in depreciation between new and old properties, and residential and commercial properties.
• How depreciation works when a property has been renovated.
• Tools accountants can use to aid the depreciation process.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH Imogen is joined by Joanna Perry, industry advocate and ex-business adviser turned business owner. After taking the social media world by storm with her strong passion for the accounting industry, Joanna shares her career journey and why she thinks all young people should consider accounting.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Joanna's personal career journey and where it has led her.
• How she has utilised LinkedIn to grow a national and international following of over 10,000.
• Why she is passionate about advocating for the accounting industry.
• What she is doing differently to change the narrative and grow the profession.
• Her new business journey and how that has been enabled by her background in accounting.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

On this co-hosted episode of UTH, Lee-Ann and Imogen are joined by Ani Tuna, head of tax advisory at BlueRock. Ani delves into her passion for tax, specifically in the small business CGT concession space, and why they are a crucial tool for the SME community.

Tune in to this episode to hear more about:

• The definition of a small business CGT concession and why they're important.
• Why Ani views small business CGT concessions as her "first love".
• Common and recurring errors she sees when applying the concessions.
• Missed opportunities.
• What clients need to know and what they should ask.

We want to hear from you! Contact Imogen Wilson at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au or Lee-Ann Hayes at lhayes@accurium.com.au if you believe there is a topic that needs to be delved into further.

On this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, Amanda Newton, group manager for the accountant segment at Intuit QuickBooks, sits down with Imogen to delve into the increasingly essential partnership between accountants and small- to medium-sized businesses.

This episode explores the Intuit QuickBooks SMB Navigator Report 2025, which provides a data-driven perspective on this evolving dynamic. Conducted by Agile Market Intelligence between December 2024 and January 2025, the study gleaned insights from 506 Australian SMBs and 404 accountants, offering a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trajectory of accountant-SMB relationships.

On this episode of the UTH, Joe Kaleb, founder of Make Accounting Great Again, joins Imogen to share his passion for the profession and his mission to attract the younger generation to the accounting industry.

Tune in to this episode to hear more about:

• What inspired Joe to start Make Accounting Great Again.
• Debunking political stigma and stereotypes around the slogan choice.
• The process of creating a business and movement from scratch.
• Joe's thoughts on why the accounting profession is having difficulty attracting talent.
• What the wider profession can do to help the movement.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Andy Hough, partner at Pitcher Partners, shares his work and expertise in the Australian M&A space. According to Andy, the main sentiment from all dealmakers for 2025 is "cautiously optimistic".

Tune in to this episode to hear more about:

• Findings from a recent Pitcher Partners report on the M&A landscape.
• How dealmakers are feeling about 2025 and why.
• Andy's career, experience and personal thoughts on the M&A market.
• How deals are viewed, worked through and finalised.
• Risks dealmakers are often posed with.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

On this episode of the Accountants Daily Insider, Jared Brintz, senior marketing manager at Intuit QuickBooks, dives into the evolving world of AI and the horizon of opportunities for accountants. Brintz said AI is here and AI is now urging accountants to "ride the wave".

Tune in to this episode to hear more about:

• The history and future of AI.
• The different types of AI and how to harness them.
• How accountants can use it to their advantage.
• Tips, tricks, and tools that will help elevate the AI experience.
• The professional benefits of harnessing technology. 

This week, Kyelie Baxter, managing director at IQ Accountants, joins UTH to talk Imogen through the process of establishing a governance structure and why it is crucial to business success. Kyelie shares the need-to-know tips and tricks on how to develop a governance structure effectively and sustainably.

Tune into this episode to hear more about:

• Kyelie's career journey and how she likes to run her business.
• What is a governance structure?
• How can governance be established and how can an individual make it work for their business?
• Why a business should utilise governance.
• The crucial link between decision making, risk management and accountability.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by Miranda Brownlee, editor of Accountants Daily and Accounting Times. Miranda provides an insight and recap into what the AD team has been seeing in the news as the federal election looms. Holistic tax reform and opposing major party policies seem to be the common themes as we anticipate the election date announcement.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Common themes and topics the AD team is writing about.
• Coalition and Labor tax policies.
• Tax policies and independent stances.
• Tax reform and legislation that has been "left in the air".

You can contact the Accountants Daily team at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au and miranda.brownlee@momentummedia.com.au.

David Boyar joins Imogen once again on Accountants Daily Insider to chat about all things AI strategy and thought leadership, why they are crucial, and upcoming projects in the pipeline for The Access Group.

Tune in to find out more about:

• What is AI decision making and how should it be approached?
• What is Access Evo and what makes it different?
• How is The Access Group upskilling in AI to create an evolving product useful for the accounting industry?
• What is an AI strategy and why should it be implemented?

"The answer is that at Access, we're not going to leave anybody behind. We make products for accountants … and we'll keep investing in Australian accountants."

Co-hosts Imogen and Lee-Ann are joined once again by Michael Messner to bring you part two in this two-episode tax residency special. In this episode, the trio delve into the rules of tax residency, what they are, how they work, and the requirements.

Tune in to hear more about:

• A recap of what tax residency is and who it applies to.
• What the term 'domicile' means and how it applies.
• The four rules or 'tests' of tax residency.
• What the double tax agreement is and when it applies.
• Michael and Lee-Ann's professional views on the future of the tax residency landscape.

We want to hear from you! Contact Imogen Wilson at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au or Lee-Ann Hayes at lhayes@accurium.com.au if you believe there is a topic that needs to be delved into further.

Have you ever wondered if your workplace culture is as good as you think it is? Goodwork HR director, Steven Ford, joins Imogen on this episode of UTH to highlight the importance of a happy, positive workplace culture.

Tune in to find out more about:

• How to identify if you need to outsource a HR professional.
• Steven's experience "ripping off the Band-Aid" and exposing toxic cultures.
• Tips on how to unlock high performance by nurturing employees properly.
• Why you should avoid motivating quotes in the workplace.
• How employees can effectively engage in workplace culture.
• How to approach a workplace and create a more cohesive, healthy environment.

Co-hosts Imogen and Lee-Ann bring on Michael Messner to UTH for a two-episode special focused on tax residency. An increasingly complex and intricate topic, Lee-Ann and Michael break down what tax residency is, how it applies and how it can be interpreted in multiple ways, in multiple jurisdictions!

Tune into this first episode to hear more about:

• What tax residency is and who it applies to.
• How and why it applies to residents all over the world.
• What is the purpose of it and why is it so outdated?
• What should we do to tackle and modernise tax law?
• What the profession wants and suggests.

Stay tuned for episode two on this topic coming in early March!

We want to hear from you! Contact Imogen Wilson at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au or Lee-Ann Hayes at lhayes@accurium.com.au if you believe there is a topic that needs to be delved into further.

This week on Under the Hood, host Imogen is joined by Amy Fox to unpack all things small business.

Founder of Goldi Group and known as the fractional CFO for female founders, Fox opens up about how she became a small business owner within the industry, how she has structured her business and why she believes it is important to have distinct boundaries.

Tune in to find out more about:

• Fox's journey from university days to now.
• What she does as the fractional CFO for female founders.
• The how and why behind how her business and team are structured.
• Why she chose to work with women only.
• Her client base, how she found her 'sweet spot', and her advice for other small business owners struggling to find theirs.

Get in touch! Contact Imogen Wilson at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au or Lee-Ann Hayes at lhayes@accurium.com.au if you believe there is a topic that needs to be delved into further.

Senior tax accountant Jimmy Nguyen joins the Insider podcast to delve into the importance of AI and technology skills and how young accountants can leverage these to propel their career.

Tune into this AD Insider episode to hear more about:

• The benefits of learning how to master cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Strategies on how to effectively grow a small business.
• The importance of recognising the talent and work of young accountants.
• Cloud-based accounting platform recommendations. Is it worth it?
• Essential advice all young accountants need and should hear.

And so much more!

On this first episode of UTH for 2025, co-host Imogen is joined by transfer pricing expert, Shannon Smit. Smit is well-known for her years of international and local experience, expertise in niche areas, small business tactics and her recruitment process for young up-and-comers.

Tune into this first episode of 2025 to hear more about:

• Smit's expansive career and how it took her abroad.
• Her personal achievements over the years.
• How and why she runs her businesses the way she does.
• How she recruits, mentors and nurtures young talent.
• Her experience as a woman in finance.

And so much more!

We want to hear from you! Contact Imogen Wilson at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au or Lee-Ann Hayes at lhayes@accurium.com.au if you believe there is a topic that needs to be delved into further.

Trace CEO and co-founder Cat Long joins us on this episode of Accountants Daily Insider to provide a snapshot of the climate reporting landscape and how companies and accountants can prepare for it.

With mandatory climate reporting requirements looming for the majority of Australian organisations, Long dives into the critical nature and overarching goal of climate reporting and why it needs to be taken seriously.

With accountants at the centre of the newly enforced legislation, Trace provides support and a digital platform dedicated to helping businesses calculate their carbon emissions as well as decarbonisation plans, business progress reports and adopting a culture of sustainability.

Interested to hear about how mandatory climate reporting will impact you and your business? Tune in!

On this Christmas special of UTH, host Imogen is joined by CA ANZ president Tinashe Kamangira, who shares details about his achievements during his presidential term.

When asked how he found himself as the CA ANZ president for 2024, Kamangira's answer was "a lot of luck."

Tune in to this bonus 2024 episode to hear about:

• Kamangira's final outlook for the year as president on a personal and on a broader industry level.
• What Kamangira's term as CA ANZ president was like, including the highlights.
• His achievements and passions.
• Kamangira's approach to educating and connecting with high school and university students.
• How to support and bolster smaller accounting practices and sole practitioners.
• The horizon for the accounting industry in 2025.