As Statler said to Waldorf, the witty old blokes in the VIP box on the Muppet show;“There’s a lot to be said about this program.”To which Waldorf quipped back;“Too bad you can’t say it on a family show!” The bothed harrumphed and probably cu

Joseph Boyar Z"L

Aug 31st, 2023 45m 20s

My Father was a public practitioner for 40 years and my family lost him this year. One day, everyone of your families will be in this position. This episode, might be important to them. At some point in your life, it might be important for you

Death of Accountants Exemption | Economic Own Goals | Xero's state of the union

Mar 14th, 2023 37m 55s

This show was recorded in mid February but thanks to Dave being busy getting the ChangeGPS new TaxPlan Advanced product ready we had a delay getting it out. Oh how we long for the days 6 years ago when we'd record and publish in a 2 minute work

What are going to see in '23?

Feb 1st, 2023 38m 15s

While the entire world changes in response to war, inflation, the Covid Era work habits that are sticking round and Jim Chalmers attempt to alter the course of capitalism, our pertinacious host Paul Meissner proudly declares that TECH WILL NOT

CAANZ Can Canvass (during the AGM) | Trenches Awards | RIP Simple Fund Desktop

Nov 11th, 2022 34m 25s

We are brought to you by ChangeGPS LIVE FROM BRISBANE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/changegps-live-from-brisbane-tickets-460588100407 Best on GroundTrenches Award Finalists https://awards.fromthetrenches.com.au/ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW and en

CAANZ AGM a "Sales Pitch" says 25 year member

Oct 28th, 2022 13m 56s

Today's CAANZ AGM was a "Sales Pitch" According to 25 year member Thomas O'Brien. Thom asked a question at the AGM, he got a response but doesn't feel he got an answer, in fact he doesn't feel heard at all. In this episode Thom gives his time

Action Required: Does CAANZ deserve a pay rise? (DEADLINE: 10.00AM Wednesday)

Oct 24th, 2022 39m 8s

This is one of the hardest episodes we've recorded. Both David and Paul have such pride in achieving our CA designations, the quality of the CA program and the effort it took to complete the program.We feel that the current CAANZ doesn't repre

Why did we launch the Australian Accounting Industry Awards?

Oct 6th, 2022 31m 48s

The Australian Accounting Industry Awards looks to celebrate hard-working accountants, bookkeepers, and leaders of the industry for 2022.Hailed as the Brownlow medal night for the accounting industry. These awards highlight the efforts and gri

What Happens When Xero Goes Down? With Xero CTO Mark Rees

Sep 19th, 2022 11m 12s

When Xero goes down does CTO Mark Rees get a red alert alarm in the middle of the night? Is it red flashing lights and blaring alarms? Listen to find out as Paul Meissner goes 1:1 with Mark Rees at XeroconSee omnystudio.com/listener fo

What are financial services and why does Xero have them with Leigh O'Neill EGM - Global Financial Services @ Xerocon

Sep 13th, 2022 14m 10s

There are so many new payment apps now. Some of them are payments but cheaper and other build great workflows to solve business problems you currently have. And there is a ton of work being done to help banks understand Xero data. And the pe

4 Minutes and 31 Seconds with Jo Lyons @Xerocon

Sep 13th, 2022 4m 32s

New Xero APAC Managing Director Jo Lyons has the energy one needs to take on this enormous job.In this 4 minutes and 31 second floor walk interview Jo and Paul capture the energy of Xerocon. Check out our other Xerocon interviewsFinancial Se

Xerocon: Coachella or Community for Accountants?

Sep 2nd, 2022 41m 18s

It's a nervous feeling as we get ready for for the biggest gathering of the industry in 3 years with the 3,000 odd attendees slightly eclipsing the 13 odd people who went to the IPA crypto conference. This is the retail junket we have all been

CA's Review Rollercoaster | Workplace TV | Nonsense Mission Statements

Aug 26th, 2022 29m 38s

Best on GroundTyler Casky takes the Moral High ground on paid influencers https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tylercaskey_i-love-little-innovations-like-this-they-activity-6964724147667025920-k72D/?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_deskto

Cheating at KPMG | Ethical Difference Makers?| Xero Reports

Jul 22nd, 2022 45m 40s

What a week to make worst on ground. No matter how hard you tried, some other company did it worse.Xero are pulling their much loved version 1 reports. That was a show until…KPMG got caught cheating and CA did barely anything about it. That w

The Dext Generation | Interview with Dext CRO, Alistair Newman

Jun 15th, 2022 36m 59s

The orange, and widely loved Dext (Previously Receipt Bank) has had an interesting run.Widely regarded as the best technical product for receipt automation, it's been a different couple of years for this fast paced start-up!Dext Chief Revenue

IPlAte | Xero still the big pull? | Tech Staff Changes

May 30th, 2022 30m 48s

Best on GroundAccounting Coaches that prove their value – with a p and l!https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sharonsnetwork_business-accounting-coaching-activity-6923203081497182208-EN8M/?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=android_appEven when

Systemic Failure of the Accounting Bodies | Tinder for Tax | Fast Collapse

Apr 28th, 2022 49m 43s

Best on GroundPaulTech wont change your life much in the next ten years - here’s why https://twitter.com/sweatystartup/status/1505125330817802244 Fast Collapse:https://www.axios.com/fast-checkout-startup-collapse-029d1601-6d4f-43a4-b816-bd4

5 Year Anniversary Special LIVE | What should have changed | What will change

Mar 29th, 2022 27m 20s

5 years ago Paul Meissner stood in the door frame of David Boyar's office at the fancy co-working space WorkClub on Collins St Melbourne. It was so fancy, by co-working standards that it hard original parquet floors.Arguing about something Xer

Change the reason your firm exists | ReckonOne growth |TikTok Regulators | IPA's Junket strategy

Mar 24th, 2022 33m 31s

Listen to learn:-The major announcement - the trenches team is expandingHow changing your firms purpose can win the war of talent in the accounting industry Why it is hard to establish relationships in the accounting sectorHow the world wo

$1,000 for a demo | Fake Resignation | Too many accountants

Feb 10th, 2022 43m 19s

Welcome To 2022 - where all you need to do is not stay at home and live a little to start enjoying life again. Best On GroundDavidThe cool young accountants are sharing their salaries on Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/AustralianAccounting

Men Vs Women: The Gender Pay Gap Convo That Is So Hard to Have.

Dec 24th, 2021 1h 2m

2022 has produced a focus on gender inequality in the accounting industry with both CAANZ and Intuit producing detailed reports about the current state of play. Sometimes the story is told as a battle of Men v Women and that likely won't produ

Elon Musk is an Accountant | Award Winners Go to Jail | Stop Polling Us

Dec 15th, 2021 41m 13s

Listen to hear Paul Meissner flinch as someone who clearly isn't an accountant get's called on and these other fine stories.Best on Ground DavidThere are a lot of acquisitions going onhttps://www.datadear.com/blog/2021/09/we-are-pleased-to-

Want 8x ROI? Invest in Mental Health for Staff

Sep 9th, 2021 14m 1s

David chats to ICB CEO Amanda Linton and Beyond Blue Deputy Chair Kate Carnell about why we should view investment in Mental Health training the same way we view investment in technology. Register for their Summit Session https://summit.fromth

What Happened To Receipt Bank?

Sep 3rd, 2021 22m 55s

What happened? It was Orange, it was loved, now it's Dext, it's three things not one and got dealt a savage hand by pockets of the social media world. But the strategy makes sense if you dig in to it. Listen to David Boyar ask Paul Lodder - P

Trenches Summit: 54 Speakers / 5 Industry Bodies/1 Government Agency/19 partners

Aug 12th, 2021 16m 49s

54 Speakers5 Industry Bodies19 Event Partners2 Plucky Hosts 1 Awards sessionStupid amounts of CPD September 13 and 14 2021https://summit.fromthetrenches.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.