Accounting Apps Podcast
by Heather Smith | Accountant & Storyteller
Exploring the intersections of accounting, technology and modern practice methodologies. Each month guests share how they built their business and how your business or clients can use technology to be more effective and efficient. This may include exploring: *How you can implement and integrate business tools with your online accounting software to automate processes, improve productivity, and profitability; *How to build a business developing business apps; or *How to build a tech stack that meets your business needs or introduce your clients to them. Brilliant guests include entrepreneurs, founders, business consultants, accountants, bookkeepers, small business owners, cloud advisors, developers, cloud integrators and solution providers. Hosted by Heather Smith, an award winning Chartered Accountant with a flair for storytelling. Heather is obsessed with how effective automation and integration can produce timely clean data
Episodes
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Making Ecommerce Bookkeeping Boring Again: Automation, Accuracy and AI | Daniel Little
Guest: Daniel Little, Co-founder and CEO of Link My Books What happens when an entrepreneurial e-commerce seller discovers that inaccurate bookkeeping could derail the sale of his business? For Daniel Little, that realisation helped spark the creation of Link My Books, an automation platform...
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AI in Sport: How Formula One and SailGP Are Using AI, Data and Technology
Reporting from SuiteWorld and AIWorld 2026 in Las Vegas, Heather Smith shares insights from Jack Harrington, Head of Technical and Performance Partnerships at Oracle Red Bull Racing, and Matt Lord, Group Technology Director at SailGP. The discussion covers race strategy, equipment maintenance and...
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How AI Is Changing Accounting Work 🤖| John Munden
AI and automation are changing accounting, but the bigger opportunity is not simply automating individual tasks. In this episode of the Accounting Apps Podcast, I speak with John Munden, Chief Strategy Officer at Cloud Office, about rethinking workflows, connecting fragmented data and preparing...
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Why Professional Identity Matters in the Age of AI 🧠
Are You Proud to Call Yourself an Accountant? As AI and automation become increasingly embedded in accounting workflows, we spend a lot of time asking what technology can do. But perhaps there is another question worth exploring: what does using AI do to us as accountants and bookkeepers? In this...
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Is AI Making Accountants Less Intelligent?🧠
Is AI Making Accountants Less Intelligent? AI is helping accountants and bookkeepers work faster, automate repetitive tasks and reduce cognitive load. But as AI moves beyond calculation and automation into writing, analysing, explaining, brainstorming and reasoning, an interesting question…
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What Is a Calendar Audit and Why Should You Do One? 📅
How a Monthly Calendar Audit Improves Productivity When was the last time you looked back at your calendar and asked whether all those meetings, commitments and hours were actually a good use of your time? In this episode of the Accounting Apps Podcast, I unpack the monthly calendar audit I use…
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Digital Nomad Tips for Working Overseas 💻
Working overseas brings unexpected opportunities and challenges. Discover practical digital nomad lessons about connectivity, co-working spaces, travel, banking, medication, client meetings and making technology work anywhere. Technology and business transformation are not simply about making...
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Louis Theroux’s Lessons for Accountants 👂
Great client relationships start with curiosity. Discover how Louis Theroux’s interviewing techniques can help accountants listen deeply, ask simple questions and understand the person behind the numbers. Heather Smith and Alex Falcon Huerta explore lessons from Louis Theroux’s London Xerocon...
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Inside Xerocon London 2026⚡Announcements with Diya Jolly
Discover the biggest announcements from XeroCon London 2026, including Xero Force, Partner Hub, Smart Document Capture, AI-powered automation, and what's next for accountants. At XeroCon London 2026, Xero unveiled a wave of AI-powered innovations designed to help accountants and bookkeepers work...
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289 Accounting Tech Updates Q2 2026 🚀
The second quarter of 2026 has delivered another wave of innovation across the accounting technology landscape. In this episode, Heather Smith is joined by Tyler Caskey from The Bean Counters to unpack the recent product releases, AI developments, payroll changes, reporting enhancements, and...
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🌟 Why the Best Opportunity Might Be One You Pass On
Not every opportunity that lands in your inbox is the right fit. In this episode, Heather (me!) explores the concept of "handball referrals" and why passing opportunities to the right person can strengthen relationships, build trust, and create value across the accounting profession. Drawing on...
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🧩 Simplifying Your Firm’s Tech Stack for Better Workflow Visibility
Technology should make accounting firms more efficient, but many firms have accumulated layers of disconnected tools that create complexity rather than clarity. In this discussion, Heather Smith is joined by Tyler Caskey from The Bean Counters and John Munden from Cloud Office to explore how…
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🌍 From Hawke’s Bay to Canada: Ben Richmond on Accounting, Tech & Leadership
Accounting technology leader Ben Richmond joins the podcast to discuss his remarkable journey from regional accounting practice in New Zealand to becoming President and CEO of WagePoint in Canada. Drawing on decades of experience across public practice, corporate finance, Xero’s international...
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Inside Dext’s 2026 Roadmap: AI, Payments and Practice Insights 📊
I sat down with Paul Wittich, General Manager APAC at Dext, to explore how the platform is evolving beyond document capture into a fully automated bookkeeping workflow. We discuss AI Assist, payments, underused features, pricing transparency and what 2026 looks like for the profession. Paul’s...
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The Fake Coursera Collaboration🚨: How a Scammer Groomed Me for Weeks
This episode is a personal and confronting reflection on how quickly even a cyberaware professional can lose control of a long-standing Gmail account. What began as a seemingly legitimate brand collaboration unfolded into a carefully orchestrated phishing attack that removed all security measures...
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The Only Chartered Accountant to ever Compete on Survivor: Purpose Beyond the Jungle🌴| Josh Hickford
This episode explores how a Chartered Accountant can move beyond traditional finance roles to create meaningful community impact. Josh Hickford shares his journey from Big Four accounting and banking to founding a cancer support app and leading Taranaki Foundation. It is a conversation about...
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The Accounting Tapestry: Weaving Systems, Software and Strategy Together 🧵| Trent Yesberg
In this episode, I sit down with Trent Yesberg, founder of Twine Apps and director of Regional Business Services in Townsville. We explore the realities of subscription billing, SaaS development, and what AI means for accounting firms today. This conversation moves from practical billing...
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AI, APIs and Accounting Shakeups in Q1 2026 🚀|Tyler Caskey
The first quarter of 2026 has delivered an extraordinary wave of AI-powered enhancements, mid-market strategy shifts and workflow automation upgrades across the accounting technology ecosystem. This session, presented at the Sydney Accounting and Bookkeeping Expo, dives deep into what matters…
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Build a Second Brain 🧠Strategies for Bookkeepers & Accountants
In this episode, I share a practical and grounded introduction to the Second Brain concept, tailored specifically for accountants and bookkeepers. Originally delivered at the Sydney Accounting and Business Expo, this session explores how to better capture, organise and leverage the constant…
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AI Tools Accounting Firms Are Using Right Now 🤖
This special panel episode, recorded live at Accounting Business Expo, explores AI tools that are genuinely useful right now for accounting firms. With perspectives from firm owners and a software vendor, the discussion covers practical implementation, guardrails, and real-world results. Chris...
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On the Ground at Accounting & Business Expo 2026 🎤
The Sydney Accounting & Business Expo 2026 was one of the most energised and well-attended events I have seen in years. AI dominated the conversation, AML reform is reshaping workflows, and innovation across practice management, tax research, onboarding and payments is accelerating fast. This...
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Community, AI & Carpool Conversations with Australia’s Favourite Accountants 🚗| Chris Wheatley
This episode was recorded on the way to the Sydney Accounting & Business Expo, offering a candid and practical conversation about AI in practice, peer communities, vendor relationships and the evolving accounting profession in Australia. Chris Wheatley shares insights into running a 10 FTE…
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Tips to fuel growth in your practice in 2026
A practical conversation, with Tyler Caskey, Dan Osborne and Heather Smith, hosted by John Munden, on how accounting firms can grow through better systems, small efficiency improvements and intentional technology adoption including AI, automation and advisory insights. Presented by Cloudoffis....
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Scaling Finance for Hyper-Growth: ERP Lessons from a CFO 🚀 | Anita Chow
Fast-growing businesses eventually reach a point where their finance systems struggle to keep up. In this episode, CFO Anita Chow shares how Acusensus moved from a Xero and spreadsheet-based environment to a full ERP Oracle Netsuite platform to support rapid growth and international expansion.…
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Bridging the Family 👨👩👦 Business Generation Gap: Practical Tech for Legacy Businesses
How do you modernise a family business when the older generation resists change? This episode explores emotional barriers, trust, and a practical tiny pilot approach to digital adoption. Summary In this episode, I explore the challenge of introducing new technology into long established family...
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AI Fluency Essentials for Modern Firms 💼 | Cameron Anderson
Cameron Anderson General Manager XBert What does AI fluency really mean for accountants and bookkeepers? This episode explores governance, prompting frameworks, and practical AI use cases you can apply immediately. Summary In this episode, we explore AI fluency for accountants and bookkeepers and...
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AI and the Future of Accounting Roles 🤖
AI is reshaping accounting roles, not replacing them. Explore what’s changing, emerging governance roles, and why strategic thinking and AI fluency matter more than ever. Summary As AI reshapes our profession, we're essentially seeing less demand for those routine tasks, a boom in strategic roles...
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How AI Is Re-shaping Accounting Firms 💡Kyelie Baxter
Kyelie Baxter shares how AI is changing accounting firm workflows, boosting outputs, and freeing up capacity, while still needing strong guardrails and human judgment. Summary In this episode, Kylie Baxter discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming accounting firms, client…
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🎾 Courtside with MYOB: AI, Apps & the Australian Open
Heather shares insights from MYOB’s Australian Open event, exploring AI integration, Google Gemini tools, new MYOB Solo app for micro businesses, and the power of keyboard aesthetics. Summary In this episode, Heather Smith shares insights from her time at the Australian Open with MYOB, exploring...
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The 1% Advisory Advantage for Accountants 📈 | #TOACon2025
In the third of three instalments Heather Smith shares insights from TOACon 2025. She chats with industry leaders about business advisory, AI agents in accounting, community building, and embracing the future with purpose and relationships. Summary In this third instalment from TOACon 2025…
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🎯 Client Focused, Tech Enabled: The Modern Practice | #TOACon2025
Insights from TOACon 2025’s tech stream: AI, cybersecurity, client experience, and building resilient firms with smarter systems, featuring Practice Protect, AccountKit, and more. Summary In the second of three instalments Heather Smith explores highlights from TOACon 2025. Recorded at the...
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From Friction to Flow: Innovate Daily ⚙️ | #TOACon2025
Join Heather Smith as she explores highlights from TOACon 2025: building resilient teams, leadership mindset shifts, and inspiring stories from accountants shaping the future through global connections. Summary In the first of three instalments Heather Smith shares highlights from TOACon2025:...
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From Workpapers to AI: What 2025 Delivered 📊
In this special year-end wrap-up, we explore the major accounting tech releases of 2025. From new AI capabilities to feature-rich workpapers and smarter reporting tools, discover the updates that could transform your current stack. The accompanying article to this podcast can be found on...
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How to Make the Most of In-Person Networking🧩
Heather shares why real-world networking still matters for accountants & bookkeepers, offering practical tips to build genuine, long-term professional relationships without feeling salesy or awkward. In this episode, Heather Smith explores the timeless power of in-person networking for accounting…
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Reflections from 2025 & Forecasts for 2026 🤖 | Cloudoffis
A lively panel reflects on 2025's tech-driven accounting trends, AI, automation, clean data, and what’s next for 2026. Ethics, awards, remote work, and receipts that must die! Summary In this panel discussion recorded at the Cloudoffis end-of-year event in Sydney, Heather Smith is joined by John...
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Data-Driven Growth for Manufacturers 📊 | Jarrod Adam
Jarrod Adam is Head of Production & Distribution at The Access Group Explore how Unleashed helps small businesses thrive through AI-driven inventory management, smarter tools, and actionable data that streamline operations and empower strategic growth. Summary Today I’m speaking with Jarrod Adam,...
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🌏 Leading Women in Accounting: Influence, Integrity & Impact
Insights from a global panel of women leaders in accounting, exploring influence, ethics, personal branding, and leadership challenges in a male-dominated profession. Summary In this special episode of the Accounting Apps Podcast, I moderated a global panel discussion at the Accounting & Business...
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From Compliance to Sky-High Advisory ☁️ – Insights from the AB Show 2025
Live from the Accounting & Business Show Asia 2025 in Singapore, Heather chats with innovators about AI, e-invoicing, TikTok trends, cross-border payments and the evolving role of accountants in Asia Summary Heather Smith reports from the Accounting & Business Show Asia 2025 in Singapore, sharing...
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💨 From Wind to Wins: Woolnorth Renewables NetSuite Journey
Kerry Butler, CFO of Woolnorth Renewables, Tasmania shares her bold NetSuite rollout, revealing strategic insights on tech, budgeting, AI, and scaling clean energy operations. Summary Today I’m speaking with Kerry Butler, CFO of Woolnorth Renewables, Tasmania In this episode, we talk about . . ....
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From Automation to Autonomy with NetSuite ⚙️| Scott Wiltshire
Scott Wiltshire, VP & GM of Oracle NetSuite ANZ, unpacks key SuiteWorld 2025 announcements, highlighting AI-driven tools, productivity boosts, and why NetSuite is a game-changer for growing businesses. Summary Today I’m speaking with Scott Wiltshire, VP & GM of Oracle NetSuite ANZ. In this…
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From 27 Xero Files to NetSuite Powerhouse 🧠|Dianna Butterworth
Dianna Butterworth, CFO of Kieser Australia shares the move from 27 Xero files to NetSuite, improving scalability, budgeting, and team empowerment. Summary Today I’m speaking with Dianna Butterworth, CFO of Kieser Australia s In this episode, we talk about . . . Background: Dianna’s path from...
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🚀 NetSuite NEXT: AI, Automation & Global Growth |Craig Sullivan
Craig Sullivan, Group VP of Product Management, NetSuite joins Heather Smith at SuiteWorld25 to reveal AI, automation, and global ERP innovations transforming how accountants and businesses scale smarter. Summary Today I’m speaking with Craig Sullivan, Group VP of Product Management, NetSuite In...
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👟 From Heels to Converse: The Advisory Revolution | Madeline Reeves
Madeline Reeves shares how Advisory Amplified is reimagining accounting conferences with community focus, practical advisory content, and a women-led, inclusive approach. Summary Today I’m speaking with Madeline Reeves, Founder & CEO of Fearless Foundry, creator of Advisory Amplified. In this...
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🧠 Growth Mindset & Intentionality: Keys to Practice Success w. Liam Hindle
Liam Hindle, GM of Product & Product Marketing at MYOB MYOB's Liam Hindle shares insights from the Accounting Industry Monitor, the future of AI in accounting, and how practices can evolve through tech, efficiency, and growth mindset strategies. Summary Today I’m speaking with Liam Hindle, GM of...
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✅ I need your vote in the ACCA Council Election
Heather Smith shares why she’s running for the ACCA Global Council, highlighting her advocacy work, global experience, and vision for a future-focused, member-driven ACCA. Summary 📌 Episode Summary (Bullet Points) Heather Smith announces her candidacy for the ACCA Global Council. She reflects on...
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Xerocon 2025 Recap 🚐From Inside the Blue Kombi
A vibrant wrap-up of Xerocon 2025 from a Kombi van, covering AI tools, new Xero features, community energy, and standout apps like SYFT Analytics, Cradle IO & Manage My Renewals. Summary On day 2 of Xerocon I jumped into a community group and asked people to join me at the van at 2pm, and 40...
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🚐 Diya Jolly on Leadership, Innovation & Harnessing AI for Small Biz Success
Xero’s Chief Product & Tech Officer Diya Jolly shares product highlights from Xerocon, how AI is shaping features, and what drives her mission to empower small businesses globally. Summary Today I’m speaking with Diya Jolly, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Xero In this episode, recorded…
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💼 Ethics, Apps & Advisory: Tech Talks with Trailblazers
A live panel unpacks how accounting tech reshapes advisory, global work, and lifestyles: covering cloud, AI, ethics, niche healthcare, and why some accountants invest in apps. Guests: Gardner, Falcon Huerta, Chard. Summary Host Heather Smith moderates a lively panel on accounting + technology at...
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AI Leadership Advantage for Accountants
In this solo episode Heather Smith explores how accountants can harness AI as a strategic enabler, boosting data-driven decision making, enhancing client value, and leading with ethics, integrity, and curiosity. Summary In this solo episode, I talk about . . . Key Points: Technology as a…
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Does finance automation really improve accuracy and reduce fraud🔒? | Tyler Caskey
Heather Smith & Tyler Caskey join ApprovalMax to have a conversation exploring how finance automation boosts accuracy, prevents fraud, and streamlines processes. Today I’m speaking with Tyler Caskey Partner at The Bean Counters In this episode, we talk about . . . Key Points: How automation…
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About this show
Exploring the intersections of accounting, technology and modern practice methodologies. Each month guests share how they built their business and how your business or clients can use technology to be more effective and efficient. This may include exploring:
*How you can implement and integrate business tools with your online accounting software to automate processes, improve productivity, and profitability; *How to build a business developing business apps; or *How to build a tech stack that meets your business needs or introduce your clients to them.
Brilliant guests include entrepreneurs, founders, business consultants, accountants, bookkeepers, small business owners, cloud advisors, developers, cloud integrators and solution providers.
Hosted by Heather Smith, an award winning Chartered Accountant with a flair for storytelling. Heather is obsessed with how effective automation and integration can produce timely clean data
Hosted by
Heather Smith | Accountant & Storyteller