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Accountants Daily Podcast Network
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The Accountants Daily Podcast Network brings together the best of the Australian accounting profession within one dedicated platform – delivering the latest headlines and insights directly to you.
Lead by Accountants Daily team, the Accountants Daily Podcast Network includes a number of focused programs, including:
Accountants Daily Insider, and the Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase.
Get in touch with us on Twitter via @AcctsDaily and join conversations with your peers on accountantsdaily.com.au
Subscribe today and receive each new podcast direct to your podcast player.
For further information visit www.accountantsdaily.com.au or email editor@accountantsdaily.com.au
Lead by Accountants Daily team, the Accountants Daily Podcast Network includes a number of focused programs, including:
Accountants Daily Insider, and the Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase.
Get in touch with us on Twitter via @AcctsDaily and join conversations with your peers on accountantsdaily.com.au
Subscribe today and receive each new podcast direct to your podcast player.
For further information visit www.accountantsdaily.com.au or email editor@accountantsdaily.com.au
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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.
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