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Under the Hood: Talent challenges and building sustainable businesses

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Under the Hood: Small businesses and the 'missing middle'

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Designing workflows to save time and better serve clients

4

Under the Hood: What people get wrong about Australia's tax residency rules

5

Under the Hood: AI and the future of auditing

6

Why are more accounting practices being caught off guard by the ATO?

7

Under the Hood: Why AI success requires people, process and purpose

8

Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q2 2026

9

How accountants can build personal wealth

10

Advisory Advantage: The $45k wake-up call for accountants

11

Introducing The Practitioner's Library

12

Under the Hood: Leading with the 'accountability equation'

13

How insolvency risk shows up in behaviour before the financials

14

Under the Hood: Getting ready for Payday Super, ATO app changes, and the federal budget

15

How tech makes accountants more human, not less

16

Under the Hood: Why you should care about the latest property tax changes

17

How accountants' tech needs have evolved and will continue to evolve

18

Under the Hood: Why small firms should not panic and keep at it

19

Under the Hood: The AI 'blueprint'

20

Under the Hood: Why young accountants must find innovative ways to serve clients

21

Under the Hood: The AI opportunity and 'dumpster fire' budget

22

The tax advisory budget

23

Under the Hood: Navigating recent changes to TASA

24

Under the Hood: What to do if you're tranche 2

25

Advisory Advantage: The shift to high-value, low-volume accounting

26

Under the Hood: The nitty gritty of Division 296

27

Advisory Advantage: The AI-enabled strategic adviser

28

The AI-assisted future of accounting

29

Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q1 2026

30

Under the Hood: Scoping out the public practice hiring landscape

31

Under the Hood: Inside Australia's political 'tax wars'

32

Under the Hood: How do you structure an athlete's wealth?

33

Under The Hood: 'Uncontroversial' tax proposals ahead of the SA state election

34

The disruptive era of AI

35

Advisory Advantage: The art of leaning into discomfort

36

Under the Hood: Behind the podcast

37

Under the Hood: Better practice, better life

38

Under the Hood: Beware the holiday home trap

39

Advisory Advantage: Turning New Year clarity into strategic action

40

Under the Hood: What you need to know ahead of looming AML/CTF obligations

41

Under the Hood: 'Relatively quiet': The tax landscape in 2025

42

Under the Hood: Accounting tech recap for 2025

43

Advisory Advantage: Stop being the smartest in the room and start being the most valuable

44

Under the Hood: Understanding the dark world of elder financial abuse

45

What AI accounting firms are actually using and how they're doing it safely

46

Under the Hood: Growing your firm and kicking goals

47

Advisory Advantage: 12 traps stopping advisory from taking off

48

Under the Hood: Super, SMSFs and buying property

49

Under the Hood: Inside the mind of one of Australia's top liquidators

50

Under the Hood: Building the firm for YOU and the future

51

The value of strategic relationships between accountants and brokers

52

What the f*** is strategic advisory?

53

How auditors can leverage the technological evolution to their advantage: ISACA

54

Under the Hood: The lowdown on Payday Super, Div 296 changes

55

Under the Hood: Cheers! With Two Drunk Accountants

56

Under the Hood: Here comes Bendel… again

57

Under the Hood: The future of business in the accounting industry

58

Helping business stay ahead of the curve and move with the times

59

Under the Hood: Hear from us: Accountants Daily v Accounting Times

60

Under the Hood: FTDT – the sleeping giant awakes

61

How alternative financing is transforming SME growth: OptiPay

62

Under the Hood: How accountants and bookkeepers can strengthen their relationship

63

Under the Hood: Challenging the trusted adviser myth

64

Under the Hood: Tax reform at the Economic Reform Roundtable

65

Under the Hood: Do you have a business exit strategy?

66

Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q2 2025

67

Your guide to QuickBooks Online Advanced

68

Under the Hood: Are you ahead of the ESG curve?

69

Under the Hood: Partner promotions and a 'lumpy' tax bill

70

Under the Hood: GST reform: To be, or not to be?

71

Under the Hood: The IT knowledge gap in accounting firms

72

Under the Hood: What you should know as Code of Conduct changes come into play

73

Under the Hood: Should you opt out of small business depreciation rules?

74

Under the Hood: What it means to be an accountant in tech

75

Solving ATO debt and winning clients for life

76

Under the Hood: Recent developments in personal services income: ACE25

77

Under the Hood: Accountants and their home loans

78

Under the Hood: The 2025 insolvency landscape

79

Under the Hood: Are you an 'accidental leader'?

80

Under the Hood: The post-election tax landscape

81

Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q1 2025

82

Under the Hood: How tax learning has developed over time

83

Under the Hood: Are you maximising your tax depreciation opportunities?

84

Under the Hood: Joanna Perry and her mission to guide the next generation of accountants

85

Under the Hood: Your guide to understanding small business CGT concessions

86

Exploring the evolving role of the accountant

87

Under the Hood: Making accounting great again with Joe Kaleb

88

Under the Hood: The horizon for the 'cautiously optimistic' deal market in 2025

89

The future of AI in accounting

90

Under the Hood: How to effectively utilise and maximise a governance structure

91

Under the Hood: What's happening in the AD newsroom as the election looms

92

AI strategy and quality thought leadership – why it's crucial for modern accountants

93

Under the Hood: Let's talk tax residency – part 2

94

Under the Hood: Achieving the positive, high-performance culture balance

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Under the Hood: Let's talk tax residency – part 1

96

Under the Hood: How should you run your small business?

97

The power of leveraging AI as a young accountant

98

Under the Hood: Recruiting and nurturing our future accountants

99

'Healthy naivety' and the critical shift to climate reporting

100

Under the Hood: How do you become the president of CA ANZ?

101

Under the Hood: Insights into the super tax landscape

102

Where are the women?

103

Q3 2024 tech updates for accountants

104

Welcome to Under the Hood

105

How can we support accountants in 2025?

106

Changing the accounting game with AI: Intuit QuickBooks

107

Women in Finance Podcast: From tax advisory to advocacy

108

Forging successful partnerships with brokers

109

The relevance of outsourcing against the backdrop of current accounting issues

110

'The world is your oyster': Attracting and retaining accounting talent

111

How to identify, manage, and overcome stress in the accounting industry

112

Strategies and guidance for the next generation of accounting professionals

113

Attaining rapid firm growth through stronger client relationships

114

The latest accounting tech updates for winter

115

Emerging opportunities on the advice front for accounting firms

116

Contractor arrangements attracting closer scrutiny from ATO, revenue offices

117

The current state of play with tax debts and the ATO

118

Accounting tech wrap for April and May

119

The latest on payroll tax and the issues impacting medical practices

120

Why smaller accounting firms are landing government contracts

121

Business stress testing critical as economic conditions worsen

122

First quarter tech update for accountants

123

Women in Finance: Building a brand that lasts

124

Spike in succession planning an opportunity for virtual CFOs

125

Accountants look in vain for talent shortage silver bullet

126

Women in Finance: How diversity provides a competitive advantage

127

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

128

Cyber crims quick to exploit AI sophistication

129

Financial advice regime leaves SMSFs out in the cold

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

Economic downturn now insolvency driving force

134

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

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

136

'Depleted savings, credit card debt leave economy on last legs'

137

ATO strikes without warning in harder line on debt

138

'Technology throws up fresh ethical challenges for accountants'

139

'AI only a threat to firms which renounce it'

140

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

141

TaxSmart Cafe duo navigate studied routes to success

142

Awards 'vital to boost image of profession'

143

'Never give up!' says Excellence Award winner

144

Key tax issues and opportunities in the crypto space

145

Challenges and opportunities for creative industries

146

EOFY tax planning tips for super

147

Opportunities and challenges for payroll in the new financial year

148

$3m threshold to spur new challenges around licensed advice

149

The avoidable errors that trip accountants up

150

Women in Accounting Awards achieve global recognition

151

Accountants 'suffocating in their own workflow'

152

Accountants 'should take lessons from other sectors'

153

Expect rates to stay higher for longer and plan for rises

154

What's next for the $3m threshold?

155

Small business 'the big culprit' over FBT gap

156

SVB collapse takes tech industry into 'uncharted territory'

157

Thousands of defunct businesses 'simply handing back the keys'

158

Fair Work on warpath over slack payslips, poor record-keeping

159

Work-in-progress AI 'rich with possibilities'

160

ATO points trust distribution weapons at wrong target

161

Reporting regime has failed to halt 'shabby' payment conduct

162

Get real about costs or you'll be left behind by inflation

163

Supporting the next generation of women in finance

164

Outdated pricing models means accountants underpaid

165

Holistic approach 'vital' to hiring and retention

166

'Cautious budget' for tough economic times

167

Making financial services less 'male, stale and pale'

168

'Amazing time' to start an accounting firm, says marketing specialist

169

Small business tax objections 'leapt during pandemic'

170

Rigorous auditor scrutiny vital to validate green claims

171

Australia must restore its 'marquee' reputation

172

Skilled migrants 'need prospect of permanent residency'

173

Redraw blurred lines between work and home, ATO warns

174

Decade of budget deficits leaves Australia exposed

175

Little consolation for SMEs in June CPI

176

Labor needs to act fast on NALI rules

177

Firms 'own worst enemies' when it comes to change

178

Accountants 'at epicentre' of growth in non-bank finance

179

How to help clients avoid tax-time trip-wires

180

ATO rejects claims over 100A overreach

181

What's in store for Labor

182

Legal change needed for certainty over 100A

183

Small business ill-prepared for inflation spike

184

Fund ATO to tackle debt book

185

Best-laid plans

186

Special Episode: Why accountants need to heed PM's warning regarding Russian cyber-attack reprisals

187

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shadow financial services minister and shadow assistant treasurer, Stephen Jones MP

188

New year, new office?

189

How to navigate SuperStream measures

190

Tax traps for Australians returning home

191

Unpacking upheaval in the SMSF accounting and audit space

192

What recent rate extensions mean for you and your clients

193

Tax lawyers on the current state-of-play

194

'We're absolutely not out to get tax agents': ATO

195

Preparing for STP Phase 2

196

Examining the new frontier of estate disputes

197

SPECIAL EPISODE: Introducing Cyber Security Uncut, with MAJ GEN (Retd) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant

198

SPECIAL EPISODE: Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health with David Coleman, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

199

Why accountants are frustrated with ASIC's levies

200

Why accountants are feeling more burnt out this year

201

Unpacking the ATO's ruling on NALI and NALE

202

Quantifying the value of advice amid the COVID-19 crisis

203

Tackling cyber-security apathy

204

Mapping the financial year ahead for SMSFs

205

Paving the way for a better future for accountants

206

Diving into the tax watchdog's latest report on undisputed tax debts

207

'Community not competition': In conversation with Australian Accounting Awards 2021 winner Aly Garrett

208

EOFY planning for SMSFs

209

Disrupting boring tax training

210

Federal budget 2021–22: Superannuation and SMSFs

211

What this year's budget means for accountants and their clients

212

Rising above adversity: How this practitioner refuses to give up

213

Emerging from a COVID hangover

214

Tackling trust administration

215

What the ATO's NALI announcement means

216

How the ATO's approach has changed over the years

217

How accountants will shape 2021

218

Single Touch Payroll Phase 2: What we know so far

219

What's ahead for the IPA in 2021?

220

Seizing opportunities post-pandemic

221

Why accountants and bookkeepers will join forces in 2021

222

The state of play in the accounting M&A market

223

Reshaping the regulation framework for limited advice

224

Will 2021 be another big year for the accounting profession?

225

A taxing year: Wrapping up 2020 and looking ahead to 2021

226

Revealing the true costs of SMSFs

227

Why we need to re-evaluate access to professional advice

228

Accountants Daily 30 Under 30 Finalist Showcase- New Accountant

229

Accountants Daily 30 Under 30 Finalist Showcase- Public Accountant

230

Accountants Daily 30 Under 30 Finalist Showcase- Tax and Compliance

231

A year of change: In conversation with MYOB's Greg Ellis

232

Key takeaways from the SMSF Adviser Masterclass event

233

What the government's new mental health project for accountants means for you

234

Beyond Blue CEO talks mental health in the workplace: Tips to help you cope

235

A closer look at the $31bn tax gap

236

What the budget means for SMSFs

237

Diving into the federal budget omnibus tax bill

238

A wrap-up of JobKeeper 2.0

239

How Xero's accounting and bookkeeping community fared in COVID-19

240

Key lessons for accountants from COVID-19

241

How automation helps strengthen client relationships

242

The resilience of small businesses in the wake of the pandemic

243

What practitioners need to know about changes to JobKeeper

244

How stage 4 restrictions are affecting Melbourne practices

245

Why the ATO needs to come clean with myTax

246

Tax time 2020 – what's different this year?

247

The role of the IGTO in the tax system

248

Introducing the Director Identification Number regime – what you need to know

249

Factoring COVID-19 implications into tax time

250

The tax advice gap for the most financially vulnerable

251

Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase – Property Specialist Accountant

252

How businesses can rebound on the other side of COVID-19

253

Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase – Partner of the Year

254

Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase – Innovator of the Year

255

Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase – Boutique Firm of the Year (less than 20 employees)

256

JobKeeper deadlines and cash-flow boosts

257

Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase – Young Accountant of the Year

258

Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase – Public Accountant of the Year

259

Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase – Firm of the Year

260

What the EOFY will look like for accountants

261

Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase – Business Advisory Firm of the Year

262

Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase – Diversity and Inclusion Program/Initiative of the Year

263

How COVID-19 has been impacting accountants across Australia

264

A first look at JobKeeper rulings, guidelines and practice statements

265

How to prepare to sit the FASEA exam remotely

266

Addressing confusion around JobKeeper and cash-flow boosts

267

How accountants can look after their mental health during the coronavirus crisis

268

Security considerations while working remotely amid the COVID-19 pandemic

269

Are the government's measures entirely 'fair'?

270

How the second stimulus package affects small businesses

271

Unpacking the government's economic stimulus package

272

Do we need another retirement income review?

273

Have we achieved gender equality in the accounting industry?

274

What you need to know about the SG amnesty

275

Does the profession need more CPE hours?

276

Implications around new tax legislation

277

Unpacking the tax landscape in 2020

278

Cultivating positive relationships between property investors and the ATO

279

Digital transformation changes as a vehicle for improving client relationships

280

How accountants can better support struggling SMEs

281

Preparing the industry for big challenges in response to the Australian bushfires

282

The impact of changes to regulation on the SMSF industry

283

The ATO's diversification campaign and how it has impacted the SMSF audit space

284

Embracing technological change in the industry

285

Positive psychology and its application in professional services

286

Artificial intelligence and how it will shape the accounting sector

287

Are accountants ethical?

288

ATO digs deep on business visits, cash payments

289

Future-proofing your practice with CFO services

290

Are small businesses using the ATO as a bank?

291

Harnessing software for building relationships

292

The push towards paperless accounting

293

Unpacking the rising regulatory burden facing accountants

294

The SG amnesty is back and here's why every business should take note

295

How the Inspector-General of Taxation can help you

296

Challenges facing SMSFs

297

Why accountants must trust the signs this R U OK? Day

298

Unpacking the new Business Funding Guide

299

National productivity and SME financing

300

New rate cutting cycle and the impact

301

FAESA changes and what it means

302

New technologies and why firms need to adapt

303

Making accounting popular again

304

The journey from creative industries to the Australian Accounting Awards

305

How this accounting firm is aiming to not be "boring"

306

From chartered accountant to coach and mentor

307

All things STP and what it means for you

308

End of financial year and what you need to know

309

How this accountant is using technology to be more human

310

The thought leader who almost didn't end up in accounting

311

A huge learning curve coming for practitioners, clients and employees

312

How accountants and advisers said the election went wrong for Labor

313

How accountants beat the polls this federal election

314

Busting common myths surrounding STP

315

Measuring levels of staff productivity and how it can help your bottom dollar

316

Accountants are now an election issue, and it's time to have your say

317

How new ATO introduced security measures will impact accountants

318

Wins for accountants in this year's federal budget

319

Alternative lending: what it looks like on the ground

320

The new portals are finally here: what's next?

321

How the upcoming federal election will impact the accounting sector

322

What's next for this newly admitted chartered accountant?

323

How the royal commission recommendations will impact accountants

324

Does Australia's productivity slowdown impact the accounting sector?

325

A personal take on life on the ground for women in accounting

326

Foreign residency tax adherence under the spotlight

327

Changes on the ground for Practice Ignition in 2019

328

Revealed: Top-ranking themes impacting accountants in 2018

329

A focus on education within the accounting sector

330

How the proposed 3 year audit cycle will impact the accounting sector

331

Navigating relationships in the workplace

332

Franking credit changes: An update from the government's inquiry

333

Ensuring a smooth running process for your clients during a merger

334

An accountant's role in supporting their clients' mental health

335

Will the royal commission have a real-world impact?

336

What clients with property portfolios want from an accountant

337

Changes to come for the SMSF sector

338

The rise of start-ups and side hustles

339

Is payroll tax hindering business growth?

340

Inside Reckon and IPA's newest partnership

341

The ATO speaks on STP reporting updates and projections

342

How increasing cash rates are impacting business owners

343

Why emotional intelligence is more important than the numbers

344

Katarina enters a new relationship – with a new accountant

345

The psychological bubble surrounding Australia's economy

346

What will life be like for accountants post-election?

347

Mental health in accounting is out of the shadows

348

Creative claims and tax time 2018

349

What are KPMG's plans for Western Sydney?

350

Running a productive practice without timesheets

351

How this young accountant feels about joining a professional body

352

Australian accountants facing further scrutiny

353

The biggest changes in years are happening now, are you ready?

354

Impending change to education requirements

355

What the tax and accounting job market looks like this year

356

Bernard Salt on bucking trends at KPMG, the future of accounting workplaces, and smashed avo

357

No holds barred: BGL's leader on associations, the ATO, and his rivals

358

Cyber security is now an accountant's professional obligation

359

The future of financing for Aussie accountants

360

Lessons learnt: The IPA's CEO on the CPA saga fallout

361

The ATO's big blitz on Aussie firms

362

The personal side to a multi-million dollar start-up

363

What's next for accounting jobs and salaries

364

How to tackle value pricing and marketing

365

Think you know your clients' citizenship status? Think again

366

Predictions for accounting technology in Australia

367

Getting from start-up to a multi-million dollar firm