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by Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod

Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (AHK). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts. Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, okay. I get it now."About the hosts:Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert: Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin: Husband, dad, finance leader by day, side hustle builder by night!

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  1. EP 19: 3 Ways To Unstick Your Finance Career (When There's Nowhere Left To Go)

    Nobody is blocking your promotion. Your manager just can't afford to lose you. If you disappeared for four weeks and everything broke, you're the most valuable person in the room — and the least promotable. Kev and Ash unpack the competence trap: why being reliable, fast and cheap to deploy…

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  2. EP 18: Stop Letting AI Write Your Month-End Commentary - Do This Instead

    "Sales were down due to lower volume." If that's your month-end commentary, you haven't actually explained anything.In this episode, Ash, Kevin, and Hubert (all Chartered Accountants) break down why variance commentary is one of the most common finance outputs — and one of the easiest to do…

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  3. EP 17: We All Started in Audit — Here's What It Actually Taught Us (And When to Leave)

    100% of this panel started their careers in auditing — and they've got very different feelings about it. In this episode, Kevin, Ash, and Hubert (all Chartered Accountants) break down whether audit is the smartest way to launch a finance career, how long is too long, and whether they'd ever hire…

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  4. EP 16: "That's Not How It Works" — Why Operations Ignores Finance

    Ops doesn't ignore finance because they're difficult. They ignore finance because we keep showing up after the decision has already been made. In this episode of AccountDads, the boys unpack the gap between what finance reports and what operations actually does — and why that gap quietly wrecks...

  5. EP 15: Stop Chatting, Start Configuring: The Accountant's Guide to Setting Up Claude

    Most of us are driving a supercar in first gear. Same AI model, same power, but only a few finance leaders know how to actually configure it. In this episode, we walk through the exact setup I gave my own team: how to turn Claude from a glorified chatbot into a genuine thinking partner for your...

  6. EP 14: The 12 AI Workflows Aussie Finance Teams Are Actually Using (a recruiter asked 50 CFOs)

    "I don't think I'll ever hire a financial accountant again." That's a real CFO, talking to a real recruiter, about a real decision he's already made. Tom Hunter runs Story Recruitment and hosts The CFO Track. He spent months interviewing Australian finance leaders about how they're actually using...

  7. EP 13 : From individual Contributor to Leader, What Were Our Learnings.

    This is a practical discussion based on real-world experience, not management theory. Based on the previous episode, the AccountDads reflect on areas such as organisation maturity, team, sporting reflections, recruiting to collaborating. What’s worked and what's not worked. You get the real…

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  8. EP 12: Management Styles of a Finance Leader

    We get asked in interviews sometimes what management style do we prefer. Now is this something you have thought about. It is said that “People don't quit jobs, they quit bosses”. So what style is the right style. Do different styles work with different people. Today we will explore some of these...

  9. EP 11: 10 Powerful AI Lessons From Anthropic CFO

    If you're not getting hands-on with AI tools and rethinking your own processes, you're making yourself replaceable, and someone else is already doing it. This one's for finance managers and leaders who suspect the game is shifting but haven't felt the urgency yet. The trigger was a real...

  10. EP 10: 3 Western Sydney Accountants Tear Apart the New Budget 

    The government said they wouldn't touch the tax rules. Then they came for CGT, negative gearing, trusts… and gave us a $250 offset that doesn't even kick in until 2027. 🙃 This week Hubert finally gets his 30 minutes to vent about the budget — and Kevin and Ash don't hold back either. We dig into...

  11. EP 9 : 10 Things in the 2026 Budget Nobody Is Talking About (From an Accountant) 

    Everyone's talking about CGT, negative gearing, and the 30% trust tax. But there are 10 other items buried in this budget that quietly change the game for Aussie businesses, founders, and accountants, and almost nobody is covering them. We break down what is buried in the fine print — no spin, no...

  12. Claude AI 101 for Accountants: Part 2

    We gave AI our messy ERP data, a budget model, and a list of management decisions. Here's what happened. This is Part 2 of our AI series — if you missed Part 1, go watch that first (linked below). In this episode, Kevin and Ash take the next step up the AI maturity ladder: from sifting…

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  13.  Claude AI 101 for Accountants: Part 1

    Claude AI is becoming the most powerful tool in an accountant's toolkit, and most finance professionals haven't touched it yet. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to get started with Claude as a finance manager, CFO, or business owner. We cover our 7 layers of AI adoption...

  14. EP 8:  Finance vs Operations: Who Actually Kills Momentum?

    Why does change feel so slow in so many businesses? Operations wants speed. Finance wants certainty. And somewhere in the middle… nothing happens. In this episode, we unpack the real tension between finance and operations, why spreadsheets become a comfort blanket, and how value creation and…

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  15. EP 7: Agentic AI Won’t Replace Finance Leaders — It Will Expose Bad Processes

    Is AI about to replace finance and accounting roles — or is that just clickbait fear-mongering? In this episode of AccountDads, Ash, Hubert, and Kevin break down the real impact of agentic AI on finance teams. We cut through the hype and talk honestly about what AI actually replaces (manual…

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  16. EP 6: What the Best CFOs Actually Do (Lessons You Won’t Learn in Accounting)

    We’ve worked under some exceptional CFOs — and a few we learned from for all the wrong reasons. In this episode of Accountdads, we break down the real traits and skills that made the best CFOs effective, trusted, and influential — not just technically strong. This isn’t theory or textbook...

  17. We Presented at Australia's Biggest Accounting Expo — Here's How It Went

    We just wrapped up Day 2 of the Accounting & Business Expo 2026 in Sydney — and we presented our first ever live session on the CFO'preneur concept. This is the debrief. We talk about how the session went, what surprised us (spoiler: every question from the audience was about AI), our favourite...

  18. AI Is Coming For Your Spreadsheets — Now What? | AccountDads LIVE at ABE 2026

    We presented live at the Accounting & Business Expo 2026 in Sydney on a topic we've been building towards for a while — the CFO'preneur. The idea is simple: accountants and finance professionals need to stop being scorekeepers and start thinking like business owners. In this session, we unpack…

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  19. EP 5: How One Accounting Decision Suspended an ASX200 Company (CTM Case Study)

    In this episode of AccountDads, Ash, Hubert and Kevin unpack one of Australia’s biggest recent accounting controversies. Corporate Travel Management (ASX: CTD) went from ASX200 success story to trading suspension after auditors uncovered significant revenue recognition issues linked to UK…

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  20. EP 4: Don’t Blame the Tool: AI, Accountability & The Future of Finance

    We’ve been on the AI hype train. While governments and boardrooms lean alarmist… we’re choosing to be AI optimists. In this episode of The Accountdads, we move from theory to practice: • How to create a safe “sandbox” AI environment • Why training and prompting skills matter more than the tool...

  21. EP 3:  Banning AI Won’t Save You. It Might Destroy You.

    Is AI really the biggest risk to your organisation — or is it how leaders are reacting to it? This week on the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast (The Accountdads), we tackle one of the most uncomfortable conversations in finance leadership right now. When companies ban AI tools to “stay safe”…What...

  22. EP 2: How to Lead a Finance Team on Day 1 (The Playbook You Never Got)

    It’s Day 1 as a finance leader. New role. New team. Big expectations. No real playbook. In this AccountDads episode of 2026, Ash, Hubert, and Kevin break down what actually works when you step into a finance leadership role — why rushing change backfires, how to earn trust fast, and how to lead...

  23. EP 1: How to Business Partner Like a Pro (What No One Teaches Accountants)

    Sending a P&L doesn’t make you a business partner. A conversation does. This is the first AccountDads episode of 2026 and the first since our rebrand — and we’re kicking it off by breaking down what REAL business partnering actually looks like. We share why reports get ignored, why finance teams...

  24. E45: Aligning Teams with Better Bonuses + Our Beef with the CA Talent Report

    In this episode of The Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast (Accountdads), it’s just Ash and Kev holding the fort while Hubert’s off in the US. We dive deep into Chartered Accountants ANZ’s 2025 Talent Shortage Report — and we don’t hold back.📉 Do we really have a shortage of finance managers and...

  25. E44: Building Business w/ High Performance - chat w/ Phil Diasinos (Pt. 2)

    In Part 2 of our chat with Phil Diasinos, we dive deeper into what it takes to shift from corporate 9-5er to entrepreneur. Phil isn’t just a business coach and founder of Agora Farm — he’s a former 9-5er who turned his financial & commercial acumen into a vehicle for impact. In this episode, we...

  26. E43: Can Accountants Become Entrepreneurs? We chat w/ Phil Diasinos!

    Ask an Accountant if they can run a business. Nahhh...too risky! In this episode, we sit down with local business owner (and friend of the pod) Phil Diasinos — a serial entrepreneur who's done it all. From running a business and biz coaching company, to leading an agricultural nature retreat, to...

  27. E42: How to Build a Simple Yet Powerful Budget For A Gym (Step-by-Step)

    In this episode of the Ash, Hubert, and Kevin Podcast (Accountdads), we dive into one of the most important skills for finance pros and business owners — budgeting and forecasting. 🧮 Learn how to build a practical budget from scratch using Excel 📈 Understand the difference between top-down and...

  28. E41: How to Run a Gym's Finances (Without Losing Your Mind or Money)

    In this episode, we dive into the real-world challenges of running and maintaining a gym business — not just buying it. You’ve got the gym. Now what? From staff structures to recurring revenue models, cost control to member retention — we break down what gym owners actually need to think about to...

  29. E40: Buying a Gym: The Hidden Financial Red Flags You Need to See!

    Welcome back to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast — aka the Accountdads! 🎧In this episode, we crack open the books of a real-life Sydney gym that's up for sale. We dive deep into the financials, red flags, hidden opportunities, and everything you should be looking at before buying a business. From...

  30. E39: What the Federal Budget Means for Your Biz (and How to Use AI to Find Out)

    Ash, Hubert & Kevin (The Chartered Account-Dads) are back for 2025!Whether you're a business owner, accountant, or just want to know if this budget actually affects your job, your customers, or your spend... this episode is for you.💡 What you'll get:How to actually read the budget using AI...

  31. E38: Surviving Economic Downturns: Real Business Lessons from Australian Finance Leaders

    In this episode of the Ash, Hubert, and Kevin Podcast, we dive into the challenges of navigating economic downturns and share insights from real-world experiences in business, finance, and leadership. From the COVID-19 pandemic to current economic uncertainties, we explore strategies that help...

  32. E37: Accountant's Take on U.S. Election Impact in Australia PLUS Top 5 GL Implementation Tips

    In this episode Kevin breaks down how the recent U.S. election results could impact Australian businesses. From potential trade tensions to currency fluctuations, we explore three key scenarios that could affect Australia’s economy, industries, and job market. Then, we dive into the world of GL/...

  33. E36: Setting Up Accounting for a Zoo: Challenges, Learnings & Systems Explained

    In this episode of the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast, we dive deep into Hubert's unique experience of helping establish Sydney Zoo from the ground up. From writing finance policies to implementing accounting systems and handling unique zoo-specific challenges, this episode covers the...

  34. E35: CFO Symposium Sydney Insights: AI, Automation, and Talent in Finance!

    Hubert is back! In this episode of the Ash, Hubert, and Kevin Podcast, we wrap up our experience at the CFO Symposium in Sydney, where we discuss key takeaways for finance professionals, including the growing role of AI, automation, and talent management. We dive into the future of finance teams,...

  35. E34: Budgeting vs. Forecasting: What Every Business Should Know

    In this episode of the Ash, Hubert, and Kevin Podcast, we delve into the essential differences between budgeting and forecasting and how mastering both can drive success in your business. Whether you’re a business owner or finance professional, understanding these financial tools is key to…

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  36. E33: Mastering the First 90 Days: Essential Financial Strategies for Your Business!

    In this episode of the Ash, Hubert, and Kevin Podcast, we dive into the critical financial strategies you need in the first 90 days of running your business. Whether you're just starting out or have been in the game for a while, we break down the key steps to set yourself up for long-term…

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  37. E32: Finance Data & Reporting in the first 30 days: Turn Your Financial Data Into Business Gold! 💡

    It's Ash + Kevin again this week, and we wanted to talk through setting up your Finance data to report & make decisions from in the first 30-60 days. On this episode we discuss: - Introduction to Financial Data and Reporting: Join us as we discuss our journey as finance pros and the importance of...

  38. E31: Top Accounting Mistakes New Businesses Make and How to Avoid Them, Apple CFO Lean Finance Team

    We're back after audit, year end, month end, budget, everything szn. It's Ash + Kevin this week, and we wanted to break down the critical steps to setting up a strong financial / accounting foundation for your business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to revamp your existing finance...

  39. E30: Dadisode! Dad Struggles - Balancing Family Time vs. Building a Nest Egg PLUS Jouska Card Game

    Welcome back to The Banjo Pod, where we dive into the challenges of fatherhood, career, and life. In this special Dadisode, we explore the classic dilemma every dad faces: balancing precious family time with the drive to secure a financial future. Join us for an honest discussion on the…

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  40. E29: Budget 24 (First thoughts), David Fifita & Workplace shopping

    The Banjo lads from Western Sydney catchup and dissect the Australian government's Budget, the winners & the losers. Is there ever a Budget that everyone is happy with? PLUS we discuss David Fifita's backflip, and how you can shop around for your next career move too (just like DFif did)....

  41. Ramses The Great Leadership Lessons (Lead Like Series)

    Welcome to the Lead Like series where we highlight leaders with incredible traits that we can learn from. This video is on how we can lead like Ramses The Great, one of the greatest ever Ancient History leaders. How does a ruler transform a struggling kingdom into a powerhouse of architectural...

  42. E28: Tradies are OVERPAID?! Yes or No?

    As the boys swiped on Tiktok, they came across an interesting video. The REAL numbers behind professions in Australia. The lads were shocked to find that many in the trades earn > $200k …. Cue heated conversation & discussion on the whatsapp group, which flowed into this week’s pod. We have some...

  43. E27: Can Team Sports Boost your Career? Important Traits from Sports to take into the Workplace!

    We often get golden nuggets from other pods, & celebrities that make us ponder. Playing team sports, and how it contributes to career & professional success was a recent pub conversation for us. Join us on the pod as we discuss if playing in team sports really does give you an advantage in the…

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  44. Dana White Leadership Lessons (Lead Like Series)

    Welcome to the Lead Like series where we highlight leaders with incredible traits that we can learn from. This video is on how we can lead like Dana White, the CEO & President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. How does a leader convince his business partners to buy a failing organisation for...

  45. E26: The Ultimate Offshoring/ Outsourcing Guide (by 2 Corporate Leaders)

    This week's pod takes us to the world of outsourcing. Ash & Kevin have experience offshoring Finance, Sales & Reporting teams overseas, and have some lessons learned (through mistakes made). Tune in to find out how to best set up your next outsourcing decision. Show notes: - You can’t implement…

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  46. E25: Is University A Waste Of Time? (PLUS 3 ways to fix the broken uni system), Google Gemini Fails

    On this week's pod, the boys discuss the state of university education in 2024, & delve into the age-old question: Is a university degree still worth it? We weigh the pros and cons, sharing our personal insights and experiences. Other topics covered: 🌍 The evolving landscape of higher education...

  47. E24: Unpacking Taylor Swift Hysteria (Controversial Opinion Alert!), Idols, and NRL Season Tips

    On this week's episode, 30+ year old men unpack the Taylor Swift hysteria that has taken over Australia. Yeah, we had to. Other things discussed: 🐾 Hubert shares how he was 100m away from Taylor Swift, and didn't even know it! 🎤 Controversial ideas on how & why Taylor Swift has become so…

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  48. E23: Teacher To Fashion Model! Take a leap into your dream career like Rachel Gallagher!

    Many have aspirations & 'dream careers'. Many can make the pivot (either full time or part time). Most don't. Find out how Rachel Gallagher went from being a teacher, to a Fashion Pageant finalist. Now a thriving model & fashion writer, Rachel is using her leap into the fashion industry to create...

  49. E22: F1 Pre-Season Drama w/Hamilton & Horner news, Albo's Tax Cuts (psych!), Carlson Putin Interview

    Dive into the latest whirlwind of F1 & politics in this week's episode! We're tearing down the track with Formula 1's hottest topics, including Lewis Hamilton's rumored move to Ferrari, the scramble for his replacement at Mercedes, and the buzz around the Christian Horner scandal. We also chat on...

  50. Episode 21: The Vivek Ramaswamy Australian Fan Club, How to buy a Rolex, West Tigers Revival

    Welcome to the first episode of the New Year! In this episode, we chat about Ash’s passion for watches, American politics, our Park Cricket moment of the week & dive into what’s in the group chat Topics discussed: Spotlight on Vivek Ramaswamy: We delve into the rise of Vivek Ramaswamy, what we…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (AHK). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts. Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, okay. I get it now."About the hosts:Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert: Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin: Husband, dad, finance leader by day, side hustle builder by night!

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