Accountants Daily Podcast Network

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: How AI is rapidly transforming accounting workflows. Major platforms that are evolving into all-in-one ecosystems. New automated features that promise to reduce admin. How rising API costs might affect new apps. Upcoming local and global accounting conferences. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at [email protected].

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 journey and how she got to where she is today. What separates firms that struggle to hire from those that easily attract talent? The top perks her clients have been looking for in employers. How AI, offshoring and talent shortages have affected the hiring landscape. The skills firms are prioritising in the AI landscape. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at [email protected].

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 today. What inspired him to write Tax Wars? The difference between holistic and piecemeal tax reform. Mythbusting common policy misconceptions. Why the average Australian should care about tax reform. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at [email protected].

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 where he is today. What it's like to advise surfers, creatives and entrepreneurs. The challenges of structuring wealth for non-traditional, non-linear careers. Property asa tried and true wealth-building strategy. Challenging accounting stereotypes, perceptions versus reality. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at [email protected].

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: Lingering issues with SA's taxation system. The "uncontroversial" changes that the state government can and must make. Cartland's views on anti-overtaxing provisions, payroll tax grouping provisions, a consistent definition of charity across tax laws, and more. How the state of SA could benefit from needed tax changes. How individual practitioners can better advocate for needed change. You can contact the Accountants Daily team at [email protected].

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 across technology waves. The importance of human-centered AI. Why some accounting firms may be experiencing software fatigue. What the future of accounting technology looks like. If you would like to learn more about Cloudoffis, you can visit its website here.

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: How mindset, not capability, can be the biggest barrier to getting into advisory. The value of a 'progress over perfection' mindset. How small actions can build confidence and capability. Why presence and curiosity are essential to effective advisory. How leaning into discomfort can help you master new skills. Leaders in Business: Don't guess where you sit on the advisory spectrum – test it. Take the Client Advisory Readiness Quiz. It'll show you where you're already thriving, and where the right structure, tools and clarity could take you further, beyond the numbers.

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 reporting on the accounting industry has taught her. Imogen's favourite (and least favourite) accounting topics to report on. How she picks her guests for UTH, and what she'll miss the most about the pod. Her guiding principles in creating thoughtful, industry-focused journalism. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at [email protected].

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined in the studio by accounting practice coach, Amanda Gascoigne, to break down what it truly means to embody "better practice, better life". Tune in to hear more about: Amanda's career journey and how she got to where she is today. Why coaches and mentors are key in helping practice owners achieve success. How the accounting industry has changed over the last 27 years. The benefits of reaching out for help. Amanda's key roles as part of the GST Stewardship Group and TPB Board. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at [email protected].

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by co-host Lee-Ann Hayes to chat about the upcoming changes to rental property and holiday home deductions put in motion by the ATO. Tune in to hear more about: What the rental property/holiday home changes are and what they will mean. When and why the ATO has announced the upcoming changes. How property owners and accountants will be impacted. What can be done to prepare for the changes. Lee-Ann's professional perspective of the change. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at [email protected].

This month on Advisory Advantage, Brent and Imogen sit down to chat about the 'clarity window' and the crucial timing in turning dreams and goals into reality and strategic action. Tune in to hear more about: Brent and Imogen's holiday recaps. The clarity window. Turning client's goals into strategy and action. How to help yourself, colleagues and clients with intentions. The calendar problem and how to tackle it. Leaders in Business: Don't guess where you sit on the advisory spectrum, test it. Take the Client Advisory Readiness Quiz. It'll show you where you're already thriving, and where the right structure, tools and clarity could take you further, beyond the numbers.

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by Tim Goodrick, financial crime and forensic team partner at KPMG, to talk about everything accountants need to know as AML/CTF rules come into play. Tune in to hear more about: What the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance laws are and what they mean. When accountants must start complying. How accountants can make a start in implementing their obligations into daily workflows. The upskilling, knowledge and understanding involved. The challenges, red flags and risks to steer clear of. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at [email protected].

In this first episode of Under the Hood for 2026, Imogen is joined by co-host Lee-Ann Hayes to reflect on the "relatively quiet" tax landscape over the course of last year. Tune in to hear more about: Lee-Ann's perspective of the tax developments, or lack thereof, in 2025 The handful of bills we had Action from the courts ATO focus areas Expectations for 2026 You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at [email protected].

On this week's Christmas episode of Under the Hood, we receive a contribution from our friend Heather Smith with an episode of her Accounting Apps Podcast. In this episode, Smith provides a look back on 2025 with a recap of the developments in the accounting app space! Tune in to hear more updates about: Practice management Workpapers Receipt scanning Management reporting What's coming up in early 2026!

On this month's episode of Advisory Advantage, co-hosts Imogen and Brent are joined by their first guest, Dr. Marli Watt. The trio chat about the skill that separates technical experts from true advisers, and the ability to communicate in a way that builds trust, clarity and influence. Tune in to hear more about: The importance of communication. The "inner-world" perspective. Why trust in advisory is different to trust in the numbers. The power of listening. This month's game-changer move! Leaders in Business: Don't guess where you sit on the advisory spectrum – test it. Take the Client Advisory Readiness Quiz. It'll show you where you're already thriving, and where the right structure, tools and clarity could take you further, beyond the numbers.

On this week's episode of Under the Hood, we are joined by Heather Smith, founder of Anise Consulting and host of the Accounting Apps Podcast host, to unpack and understand the severity of financial elder abuse. Disclaimer: This is a significantly dark and unfortunate topic that some listeners may find uncomfortable or triggering. Tune in to hear more about: What financial elder abuse is and what forms can be most commonly identified. Why it's an issue usually swept under the rug. What accountants can do to identify and stop financial elder abuse in its tracks. How practitioners can balance confidentiality with duty of care. What to do next if you're suspicious of financial elder abuse. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at [email protected].

This week on Accountants Daily Insider, Drew Pflaum, co-founder and chief executive of SavvyWise, joins Imogen in the studio to chat about his mission to revolutionise the AI landscape in accounting firms for tax professionals. Tune in to hear more about: What SavvyWise is all about and its mission in the tax and AI world. How SavvyWise has grown exponentially in just six months. Drew's extensive background of being an accountant. The countless opportunities AI presents tax professionals. The effective and efficient key to adoption. If you would like to know more about SavvyWise and how it could transform your accounting firm, visit their website at https://www.savvywise.com.au/.

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by Sharon McClafferty, chief executive of Slipstream Group, to chat about growth, goals and identifying the right path forward. Tune in to hear more about: Sharon's background and journey to becoming CEO of Slipstream. What drives her to help accounting firms achieve their goals. How she finds and recruits coaches. Her approach to working with new clients. What's next for Slipstream. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at [email protected].

On the second episode of Advisory Advantage hosted by Brent Szalay and Imogen Wilson, the pair break down the 12 traps accountants often fall into when trying to jumpstart their advisory journey. Tune in to hear about: The three buckets the 12 traps fall into: mindset, structure and culture. Why a solid strategy is always the answer. Purpose versus production. The human skills gap. This month's game changer move! Leaders in Business: Don't guess where you sit on the advisory spectrum – test it. Take the Client Advisor Readiness Quiz. It'll show you where you're already thriving, and where the right structure, tools and clarity could take you further, beyond the numbers.

This week on UTH we are joined once again by Miriam Holme and David Perrott of FAB Tax to chat about all things SMSFs and superannuation – what you can do, what you shouldn't do and what needs to change. Tune in to hear more: How Miriam bought her business property through her SMSF. The controversy associated with this, how it can be accomplished and why it could be a potential option for some people. The sole purpose test and the cruciality associated with sticking to it. David's professional perspective and thoughts on SMSF purchases and the super industry as a whole. Real life examples of when and how it has worked, and when it really hasn't. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at [email protected].

Jarvis Archer, Business Reset director and registered liquidator, joins us on UTH this week to share his renowned expertise in insolvency, SBR, and the small business landscape. Tune in to hear more about: Jarvis' current outlook on the insolvency industry. When, how and why SBR works versus when it doesn't. Director penalty notices and director loans. Jarvis' prediction for the future of small businesses and insolvency. Tune into the upcoming Business Reset webinar on phoenixing here: https://b-reset.info/4ooKyfP You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at [email protected].