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.auSubscribe today and receive each new podcast direct to your podcast player.For further information visit www.accountantsdaily.com.au or email [email protected]
Episodes
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Under the Hood: How GST reform can work in Australia
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Matt Nolan, economist and senior research manager at the e61 Institute, to explore why GST reform is back on the economic agenda. Carlos and Matt discuss the economic case for GST reform, including how...
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Under the Hood: Before the storm on discretionary trusts
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Matthew Burgess, co-founder and director at View Legal, to unpack the government's proposed 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts and why comprehensive reform of Australia's trust taxation system is...
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Under the Hood: The restrictive family control test
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by David Montani to unpack the complexities of family trust distribution tax (FTDT), the challenges accountants face when navigating family trust rules, and why reform is needed to address unintended tax...
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The $500m equity strategy
How can accountants play a more strategic role in their clients' wealth journey? In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with InvestorKit, we explore Arjun Paliwal's strategies for wealth creation and the role of accountants in supporting clients' growth.…
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Under the Hood: Specialising in the accounting business
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Eddie Senatore, principal at Eddie Senatore Advisory and fellow at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, to explore how accountants can move beyond traditional compliance work to...
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Under the Hood: Accounting in the news
In this episode of Under the Hood, journalist Carlos Tse is joined by his colleague, Malavika Santhebennur, to unpack the growing pressures facing accountants and their small-business clients. Carlos and Mal discuss the cost, complexity, and consultation concerns surrounding the proposed 30 per...
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Choosing the right platform in the current climate
In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with SavvyWise, we reflect on the current landscape for AI for tax research, the current state of affairs for practitioners on the ground, and how firms can make educated decisions about which tech platforms to onboard....
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Under The Hood: Being a digitally-nomadic accountant
Since she was a teenager, Heather Smith has viewed accounting as a "global language", and a vocational pathway that she could travel the world with. Here, she reflects on her experiences in different jurisdictions, what she's learned, and how other accountants can take advantage of the myriad...
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Accountants are at an inflection point
MYOB's Accounting Industry Monitor findings have shown that, if accounting professionals have not already made a strategic pivot to being trusted business advisers to clients, they urgently need to get on board. In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with...
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Under the Hood: Answering the most-asked CGT questions
In this episode of Under the Hood, journalist Carlos Tse is joined by tax experts Lee-Ann Hayes and Michael Carruthers to unpack some of the most asked questions about the government's CGT changes. Exploring the practical challenges surrounding option arrangements, instalments versus earnouts,...
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Under the Hood: Emerging risks with small business debt in the current environment
In this episode, Jarvis Archer, founder of Business Reset, discusses the current state of small business debt in Australia with the ATO recently indicating that small business debts are still on the rise. Tune in to hear about: The implications of Payday Super and what effect this may have on...
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Why it's time to move off property spreadsheets
In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with The Property Accountant, we explore how the property tax changes flagged in the 2026 federal budget mean that accountants can and must move away from traditional processes: property spreadsheets, document folders,...
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Under the Hood: Why Australia's policy settings are holding SMEs back
In this episode of Under the Hood, journalist Carlos Tse is joined by CPA Australia policy adviser Gavan Ord to unpack the growing pressures facing Australian businesses, from increasing compliance costs and regulatory complexity to a lack of policy co-ordination and support for productivity. Ord...
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Under the Hood: Winning with the offshoring beast
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Nomeeta Mistry, chartered accountant and co-founder of Slingshot Solutions, to discuss the growing talent shortage facing Australian accounting practices and small businesses and how a well-implemented...
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Under the Hood: Talent challenges and building sustainable businesses
In the face of myriad talent challenges facing accounting practices, identifying and implementing ways to operate in a more sustainable fashion has become paramount. Here, two leading CFOs unpack how. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Pallas founder and CEO Shaye Thyer and Lantern Partners…
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Under the Hood: Small businesses and the 'missing middle'
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Eddie Griffith, chairman of the Affiliation for Business Resilience & Turnaround (ABRT), to discuss the pressures facing small businesses, the "missing middle" between starting a business and insolvency, and…
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Designing workflows to save time and better serve clients
In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with Taxy, we unpack why practitioners should tune out the noise around AI and get back to basics, freeing up time in the day to focus on the client experience. Host Jerome Doraisamy and Taxy co-founder and chief...
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Under the Hood: What people get wrong about Australia's tax residency rules
This week on UTH, Emma is joined by Craig Robinson, KPMG workforce and innovation partner, to break down common misconceptions about Australia's tax residency rules amid geopolitical instability and unconventional working arrangements that are sparking fresh uncertainties. Tune in to hear more...
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Under the Hood: AI and the future of auditing
In this episode of Under the Hood, former Accountants Daily journalist Emma Partis is joined by Elenie Carey, chief technology officer of audit and assurance at KPMG Australia, to discuss how AI is reshaping auditing, facilitating deeper data analysis, and enhancing audit quality, all while...
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Why are more accounting practices being caught off guard by the ATO?
In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with Business Automation Works (BAW), the team behind ATOmate and Omble, we explore changes to how the ATO is managing debt and compliance, and what those changes mean for accounting practices. Host Jerome Doraisamy and...
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Under the Hood: Why AI success requires people, process and purpose
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Nick Urry, founder and managing director of Dexterous Group, to discuss the current state of AI adoption across accounting, how firms can achieve genuine ROI, choosing the right technology partners, and what…
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Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q2 2026
Our friends Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey are back to provide an update on technological features, functionalities, and happenings across the accounting profession, from the recently-ended quarter. Tune in to hear more about: Lessons from a recent email hack. Redundancies across the market. A…
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How accountants can build personal wealth
In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with The InvestorKit Group, we explore the paradox of accountants being able to build successful businesses, but simultaneously struggling to generate wealth for themselves, and how they can look to change this in the…
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Advisory Advantage: The $45k wake-up call for accountants
On this month's episode of Advisory Advantage, host Brent Szalay is joined by Noel Tiufino, chief executive of My Accounts, to discuss what sits behind an accountant's decision to invest in themselves and their businesses. Tune in to hear more about: The perception of value for business...
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Introducing The Practitioner's Library
In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with SavvyWise, we discuss the critical importance of accountants having readily accessible information and analysis about the profession's myriad changes so they can better service clients and manage their practices....
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Under the Hood: Leading with the 'accountability equation'
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Rob Pillans, founder of Planet Consulting, to discuss offshoring, workplace culture, accountability, AI, and the biggest priorities for small firms for the next 12 months. Tune in to hear more about: The…
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How insolvency risk shows up in behaviour before the financials
In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with CreditorWatch, we reflect on how accountants are often the last line of defence for SMEs, and how they can intervene earlier by identifying warning signs to better support clients. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks to...
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Under the Hood: Getting ready for Payday Super, ATO app changes, and the federal budget
In this episode of Under the Hood, Robyn Jacobson (pictured), senior advocate at the NTAA, talks Payday Super, the closure of the SBSCH, changes to the ATO app, and the federal budget. Tune in to hear more about: The new features that the ATO has introduced on its app to protect against fraud and...
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How tech makes accountants more human, not less
In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with Pinch Payments, we explore the evolution of accounting practices against the backdrop of the advent of tech and AI, the evolving client experience, and what it all means for practitioners on the ground. Host Jerome...
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Under the Hood: Why you should care about the latest property tax changes
In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Lee-Ann Hayes, head of education at Accurium and TaxBanter, to discuss the biggest developments affecting property tax, including proposed CGT reforms, the Morton case, granny flat arrangements, holiday home...
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How accountants' tech needs have evolved and will continue to evolve
In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with MYOB, we explore what accounting professionals need from technology at this point in time, and how they should be reflecting on the development of technology into the future. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks to Liam...
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Under the Hood: Why small firms should not panic and keep at it
In today's episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by JD Scott & Co founder James Scott (pictured) to discuss his experience as a small-business owner, navigating burnout, hiring, AI, and the impacts of the budget Tune in to hear more about: The importance of...
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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 AI, the importance of data quality and governance, the...
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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 profession must identify and implement new and better ways...
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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 2025, how AI applies to accounting, the 2026 federal…
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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 practitioners. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with David Boyar from...
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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 more about: Proposed TPB sanctions reforms which could see...
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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. Tune in to hear more about: Fiona's career journey and how…
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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 conversations lead to better client outcomes. Tune in to hear more...
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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 hear more about: Mark's career journey and how he got to...
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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 managing director Brent Szalay and My Accounts CEO Noel...
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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 adopters have a real advantage. How AI can save time and...
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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 in the accounting tech space. Tune in to hear more about:...
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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 candidates. Tune in to hear more about: Christine's career...
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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: David's career journey and how he got to where he is...
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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 hear more about: Ben's career journey and how he got to…
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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 state's election later this month. Tune in to hear more about:...
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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 expansive career. Perspective on navigating large scale change...
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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 perfectionism can keep accountants stuck. Tune in to hear more about:...
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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 and how she got to where she is today. What two years...
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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.auSubscribe today and receive each new podcast direct to your podcast player.For further information visit www.accountantsdaily.com.au or email [email protected]
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