A bids and tender specialist has seen a dramatic increase in small to medium accounting firms bidding for government contracts in the past year. In this episode, Jason Cooney, director at The Tender Team, explains why smaller accounting firms

Business stress testing critical as economic conditions worsen

Mar 15th, 2024 20m 23s

Michael Fingland explains the vital role that stress testing can play for businesses in an economy "teetering on the edge of recession". In this latest episode, Vantage Performance chief executive Michael Fingland gives a rundown on the concept

First quarter tech update for accountants

Mar 8th, 2024 49m 4s

Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey delve into the latest technology transformations and feature and functionality updates for the start of the year. In this episode, accounting apps specialist Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, partners at TheBeanCoun

Women in Finance: Building a brand that lasts

Mar 8th, 2024 26m 21s

There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditionally male-dominated industry. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we want to help m

Spike in succession planning an opportunity for virtual CFOs

Dec 15th, 2023 26m 46s

Family businesses ripe to pass on often need help after getting stuck in their ways, says the principal of a financial advisory firm. A spike in succession planning in the wake of COVID-19 has created a wealth of opportunities for advisers and

Accountants look in vain for talent shortage silver bullet

Dec 8th, 2023 36m 33s

Outsourcing will be part of the answer for some, but finding a senior locally will remain a problem, says Trent McLaren. The accountancy profession looks in vain for a talent shortage silver bullet and some firms face a tough decision about wh

Women in Finance: How diversity provides a competitive advantage

Nov 24th, 2023 20m 15s

Following the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. In this episode, we chat to Rebecca Warren, executive general manager of small-business banking at CommBank

Women in Finance: The power of having strong female role models

Nov 17th, 2023 28m 12s

Following the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. In this episode, we chat to Suzanne Wood, state general manager residential broker Victoria/Tasmania at Wes

States need to tread carefully with land taxes, rental freezes

Nov 17th, 2023 28m 1s

Undermine the long-term confidence of big institutional investors at your peril, says Charter Hall chief executive. States need to tread carefully with taxes and policies designed to free up housing supply because they risk having the opposite

Cyber crims quick to exploit AI sophistication

Nov 10th, 2023 35m 5s

Grammatical errors and other easy signs of fake messaging are gone and “wealthy, trusting” Australia has become a favourite target. AI has taken the rough edges off cyber scams and removed the easy “tells” in fake messages such as typos or gram

Financial advice regime leaves SMSFs out in the cold

Nov 3rd, 2023 31m 58s

The financial advice regime has failed to deliver guidance to SMSFs through its licensing rules and the Quality of Advice Review offers little prospect for change, according to the CEO of two fintechs aiming to bridge the gap. George Haramis sa

Women in Finance: The importance of showcasing diversity at all levels

Nov 3rd, 2023 33m 36s

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. In this episode, we chat to Anjali Crossette, manager of motor operations at non-bank lender Liberty, about

Women in Finance: The Olympian financial planner balancing passion and profession

Oct 27th, 2023 18m 26s

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. In this episode, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic is joined by Olympian and financial adviser at HLB Mann Judd,

Women in Finance: How Mortgage Choice is working to create inclusive workplaces

Oct 20th, 2023 26m 59s

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Deslie Taylor, principal at Mortgage Choice Ormeau in Queensland, is one of the top brokers in the country,

Economic downturn now insolvency driving force

Oct 13th, 2023 29m 32s

Tax debt hangovers from the pandemic are behind the rise in SME insolvencies but adverse economic conditions now drive company wind-ups and it will only get worse, say two specialists in the area. Speaking on the latest Accountant Daily podcast

Women in Finance: Why Joanna James believes in visualising and emotionalising success

Oct 13th, 2023 41m 29s

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Joanna James is an advocate for constant reinvention and resilience, having adapted to change over her care

Women in Finance: Why Tanya Sale believes support is key to being a female leader

Oct 6th, 2023 41m 17s

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Tanya Sale co-founded mortgage aggregation group outsource Financial with Andrea Tassis 13 years ago, with T

‘Depleted savings, credit card debt leave economy on last legs’

Sep 15th, 2023 38m 45s

Maxed-out credit cards together with household savings at a 20-year low are alarming portents for the looming recession, says turnaround specialist Michael Fingland. The founder and CEO of Vantage Performance said the increased costs of servic

ATO strikes without warning in harder line on debt

Sep 8th, 2023 30m 10s

Enforcement action without warning is an unmistakeable sign that the ATO has adopted a tougher line on debt recovery, says a tax debt specialist. “We’re absolutely seeing an increase in enforcement action, an increased focus on individuals – so

‘Technology throws up fresh ethical challenges for accountants’

Aug 18th, 2023 31m 49s

Artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies throw up fresh ethical challenges for accountants who need to be aware of the pitfalls, says RMIT honorary professor of accounting Brendan O’Connell. Speaking on the latest Accountants Da

‘AI only a threat to firms which renounce it’

Aug 11th, 2023 30m 36s

Artificial intelligence will never usurp accountants, although firms that fail to embrace the technology have the most to fear, according to the marketing leader for accounting and advisory at Intuit QuickBooks, Damien Greathead. “I don’t thin

We’re in a recession – we just don’t know it yet

Aug 4th, 2023 37m 7s

We are effectively in a recession already with near-zero GDP growth and many industries under pressure, says turnaround specialist Michael Fingland. Mr Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance, said its focus on helping to save troubled businesses

TaxSmart Cafe duo navigate studied routes to success

Jul 28th, 2023 25m 4s

A 90-degree turn from healthcare to financial health turned out to be a winning move for Isagani Manaois of TaxSmart Cafe, who was named Property Specialist Accountant of the Year at the recent Australian Accounting Awards. “When I moved to Au

Awards ‘vital to boost image of profession’

Jul 21st, 2023 26m 27s

Awards are vital to boost accounting in the eyes of students, says Mazars Sydney managing partner Matthew Ashley, because attracting talent to the profession is a key challenge. Mr Ashley, who won Partner of the Year at the recent Australian Ac

‘Never give up!’ says Excellence Award winner

Jul 14th, 2023 29m 49s

“Never give up!” is the message from Natalia Clack, winner of the Excellence Award at the recent Australian Accounting Awards, who overcame the challenge of learning a specialty and setting up her own business after moving here from Russia 20 y