Accountants Daily Podcast Network
Business & Finance
About
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.auSubscribe 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
Episodes
- Under the Hood: The AI 'blueprint'
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Michael DePrisco, president and CEO of the Institute of Management Accountants, to discuss how accounting and finance professionals can begin adopting…
- Under the Hood: Why young accountants must find innovative ways to serve clients
In this episode of Under The Hood, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Bec Argent, director of Argent Tax & Advisory, about how in the days of the hour-based accountant, and in a time of voluminous change, emerging leaders in the accounting…
- Under the Hood: The AI opportunity and 'dumpster fire' budget
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily graduate journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Natalie Lennon, founder of Two Sides Accounting, to discuss her experiences running her accounting business since she was last on the show in…
- The tax advisory budget
In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with The Access Group, we reflect on the headline takeaways from and implications of the 2026 budget, and how much it will change the game for accounting practit…
- Under the Hood: Navigating recent changes to TASA
This week on UTH, Emma is joined by Arthur Athanasiou, tax lawyer and Principal at AGA Legal, to discuss the TPB's proposed sanctions reforms and how to stay compliant as tax agent regulations change at a dizzying pace. Tune in to hear mor…
- Under the Hood: What to do if you're tranche 2
This week on UTH, Emma is joined by lawyer and anti-money laundering specialist Fiona Halsey to discuss all things AML/CTF, why accountants have been brought into the regime, how to prepare for it, and the high stakes of non-compliance. Tu…
- Advisory Advantage: The shift to high-value, low-volume accounting
On this month's episode of Advisory Advantage, host Brent Szalay is joined by Noel Tiufino, chief executive of My Accounts, to discuss the benefits of building a client base with intention, the perks of specialising and how good conversati…
- Under the Hood: The nitty gritty of Division 296
This week on UTH, Emma and co-host Lee-Ann Hayes are joined by Mark Ellem, head of SMSF education at Accurium, to bust some myths about Division 296 and chat through some of the technical specifics of the recently passed bill. Tune in to h…
- Advisory Advantage: The AI-enabled strategic adviser
Accountants in the past have suffered from information overload from the vast amounts of financial information collected from clients, but AI is now allowing them to interpret this data into simple, meaningful insights. Leaders in Business…
- The AI-assisted future of accounting
On this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, Jerome is joined by Drew Pflaum, co-founder and chief executive of SavvyWise, to chat about how his company is helping accountants adapt to the AI-powered future. The pair cover: Why early AI a…
- Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q1 2026
This week on Under the Hood, we hear from our friends Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, co-hosts of the Accounting Apps Podcast. In this episode, Heather and Tyler cover the flurry of new AI tools emerging in Q1 2026, and other developments…
- Under the Hood: Scoping out the public practice hiring landscape
This week on UTH, Emma is joined by public practice accounting recruiter Christine Foggiato to talk about the current hiring landscape, the top perks her clients are looking for and how AI is shifting the skills firms are prioritising in c…
- Under the Hood: Inside Australia's political 'tax wars'
This week on UTH, Emma is joined by Grant Thornton's national head of technical tax, David Montani, to chat about his new book, Tax Wars, which tackles the political forces behind Australia's tax reform gridlock. Tune in to hear more about…
- Under the Hood: How do you structure an athlete's wealth?
This week on UTH, Emma is joined in the studio by Ben Johnston, director of Johnston Advisory, to talk through the challenges and highlights of advising unconventional clients, including entrepreneurs, athletes and creatives. Tune in to he…
- Under The Hood: 'Uncontroversial' tax proposals ahead of the SA state election
This week on UTH, Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Adrian Cartland, principal solicitor at Cartland Law, about what he sees as necessary taxation changes for South Australia, which formed the basis of a manifesto he published ahead of the stat…
- The disruptive era of AI
On this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, Imogen is joined by John Munden, chief strategy officer at Cloudoffis, to chat about the importance of curiosity in the evolving world of technology. Tune in to hear more about: John's expansiv…
- Advisory Advantage: The art of leaning into discomfort
On this month's episode of Advisory Advantage, co-hosts Imogen and Brent are joined once again by Dr Marli Watt to chat about how mindset can be the biggest barrier to advisory, the importance of leaning into discomfort and how perfectioni…
- Under the Hood: Behind the podcast
For Imogen's final UTH episode, she joins Emma in the studio to reflect on her journey growing the podcast, share behind-the-scenes stories and challenges, and to talk about what's next. Tune in to hear more about: Imogen's career journey…
- Under the Hood: Better practice, better life
This week on UTH, Imogen is joined in the studio by accounting practice coach, Amanda Gascoigne, to break down what it truly means to embody "better practice, better life". Tune in to hear more about: Amanda's career journey and how she go…
- Under the Hood: Beware the holiday home trap
This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by co-host Lee-Ann Hayes to chat about the upcoming changes to rental property and holiday home deductions put in motion by the ATO. Tune in to hear more about: What the rental property/holiday home chang…
- Advisory Advantage: Turning New Year clarity into strategic action
This month on Advisory Advantage, Brent and Imogen sit down to chat about the 'clarity window' and the crucial timing in turning dreams and goals into reality and strategic action. Tune in to hear more about: Brent and Imogen's holiday rec…
- Under the Hood: What you need to know ahead of looming AML/CTF obligations
This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by Tim Goodrick, financial crime and forensic team partner at KPMG, to talk about everything accountants need to know as AML/CTF rules come into play. Tune in to hear more about: What the anti-money laund…
- Under the Hood: 'Relatively quiet': The tax landscape in 2025
In this first episode of Under the Hood for 2026, Imogen is joined by co-host Lee-Ann Hayes to reflect on the "relatively quiet" tax landscape over the course of last year. Tune in to hear more about: Lee-Ann's perspective of the tax devel…
- Under the Hood: Accounting tech recap for 2025
On this week's Christmas episode of Under the Hood, we receive a contribution from our friend Heather Smith with an episode of her Accounting Apps Podcast. In this episode, Smith provides a look back on 2025 with a recap of the development…
- Advisory Advantage: Stop being the smartest in the room and start being the most valuable
On this month's episode of Advisory Advantage, co-hosts Imogen and Brent are joined by their first guest, Dr. Marli Watt. The trio chat about the skill that separates technical experts from true advisers, and the ability to communicate in…
- Under the Hood: Understanding the dark world of elder financial abuse
On this week's episode of Under the Hood, we are joined by Heather Smith, founder of Anise Consulting and host of the Accounting Apps Podcast host, to unpack and understand the severity of financial elder abuse. Disclaimer: This is a signi…
- What AI accounting firms are actually using and how they're doing it safely
This week on Accountants Daily Insider, Drew Pflaum, co-founder and chief executive of SavvyWise, joins Imogen in the studio to chat about his mission to revolutionise the AI landscape in accounting firms for tax professionals. Tune in to…
- Under the Hood: Growing your firm and kicking goals
This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by Sharon McClafferty, chief executive of Slipstream Group, to chat about growth, goals and identifying the right path forward. Tune in to hear more about: Sharon's background and journey to becoming CEO…
- Advisory Advantage: 12 traps stopping advisory from taking off
On the second episode of Advisory Advantage hosted by Brent Szalay and Imogen Wilson, the pair break down the 12 traps accountants often fall into when trying to jumpstart their advisory journey. Tune in to hear about: The three buckets th…
- Under the Hood: Super, SMSFs and buying property
This week on UTH we are joined once again by Miriam Holme and David Perrott of FAB Tax to chat about all things SMSFs and superannuation – what you can do, what you shouldn't do and what needs to change. Tune in to hear more: How Miriam bo…
- Under the Hood: Inside the mind of one of Australia's top liquidators
Jarvis Archer, Business Reset director and registered liquidator, joins us on UTH this week to share his renowned expertise in insolvency, SBR, and the small business landscape. Tune in to hear more about: Jarvis' current outlook on the in…
- Under the Hood: Building the firm for YOU and the future
This week on UTH, we are celebrating one year with Natalie Lennon, founder and director of Two Sides Accounting. Natalie shares the challenges and big wins involved with starting your own firm shaped around personal goals, values and ambit…
- The value of strategic relationships between accountants and brokers
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 Finan…
- What the f*** is strategic advisory?
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 Imog…
- How auditors can leverage the technological evolution to their advantage: ISACA
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…
- Under the Hood: The lowdown on Payday Super, Div 296 changes
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 anno…
- Under the Hood: Cheers! With Two Drunk Accountants
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 associa…
- Under the Hood: Here comes Bendel… again
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…
- Under the Hood: The future of business in the accounting industry
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 st…
- Helping business stay ahead of the curve and move with the times
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…
- Under the Hood: Hear from us: Accountants Daily v Accounting Times
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 wh…
- Under the Hood: FTDT – the sleeping giant awakes
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…
- How alternative financing is transforming SME growth: OptiPay
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…
- Under the Hood: How accountants and bookkeepers can strengthen their relationship
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 relationsh…
- Under the Hood: Challenging the trusted adviser myth
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…
- Under the Hood: Tax reform at the Economic Reform Roundtable
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…
- Under the Hood: Do you have a business exit strategy?
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: Wh…
- Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q2 2025
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…
- Your guide to QuickBooks Online Advanced
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 podcas…
- Under the Hood: Are you ahead of the ESG curve?
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:…