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It’s time to hit the road with Aly + Andrew on their ‘most bodacious’ all Aussie accounting adventures! Run your own accounting firm? Maybe thinking of starting one? Perhaps you work inside one and want ideas on how to do things better. Well - Aly & Andrew will unpack their journeys and guide you through the how, what, why and when on topics that go straight to the heart of running an accounting business. So pour a bevvy of choice (Andrew will have a whisky + Aly a sparkling water) and join them around the accounting campfire for a good ole’ chat. And remember be excellent to each other accounting community humans and party on dudes!

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June 11, 2026Episode 7944 min

When Change is Mandatory, Who Wins?

Some change you choose. This isn't that. The accounting industry is having change done to it right now, and the two biggest culprits are regulation and AI. AML, KYC, tax agent linking, none of it was on anyone's wish list, it just landed on the desk with a due date. Same with AI, whether you're ready or not, it's already in your software, your clients' inboxes, and their expectations.In this episode Aly and Andrew ask the obvious question. When you're forced to change, who actually wins? Is it the firms who move fast, the regulators, the software vendors quietly adding a line to the invoice, or the clients turning up with robot generated advice and asking you to bless it for free?We dig into what the new rules really cost beyond the compliance box, how AI helps when it's useful and annoys everyone when it isn't, and how to come out the other side credible, sane, and still running a firm you actually like.Pour a bevvy, pull up a log, and tell us, which forced change is winning at your place right now?AAAAA IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORSPinch Payments helps Australian businesses get paid faster without the usual follow-up fatigue. With direct debit, card payments, payment plans and accounting software integrations, Pinch makes it easier to automate invoice collection and cut down admin.Practice and Pixels | A digital agency that creates new, original and authentic digital experiences for accountants and their current and future clients through brand design, website design and development, video production, creative design and strategic digital marketing for accountants.Planet Consulting | Rob Pillans at Planet Consulting is all about helping accounting firm owners run better firms. Better for the owners, better for the team and better for the clients. Rob does that via coaching, consulting, mentoring, training and facilitation. So get on board.FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALSwww.accountingadventures.com.auAccounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | InstagramAccounting Adventures | FacebookAccounting Adventures | LinkedInAly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.auCHECK US OUTALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humansMUSICENTENTE (@ententemusic) | InstagramPRODUCTIONDavid Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram

May 7, 2026Episode 7833 min

Leading Change In An Accounting Firm

Spoiler alert: change is coming for your firm whether you RSVP or not. The good news? Aly and Andrew reckon you don't have to just cop it. You can choose it, shape it, and lead it. This episode is all about what it looks like when an accounting firm intentionally shifts its processes and services instead of standing around waiting for clients, tech, or the industry to shove it forward.We get into the full service stack and what each layer is really for. The transactional and internal finance bits down low, the compliance work that keeps everyone on the right side of the ATO in the middle, and the advisory layer up top where the good conversations live. There's a fair bit of love for owning the data flow end to end, because tight workflows and a tidy software stack mean less rework and more actual advising. Niching and specialisation get a run too, including why they make life easier and pricing braver.Then we have a proper crack at AI. The stuff it's quietly brilliant at, the stuff it's quietly ruining, and how to keep your human voice intact while still letting the robots earn their keep. If you're rebuilding services, tightening processes, or trying to keep advisory feeling consistent as the team grows, pour a bevvy and listen in. Remember to subscribe, share it with a mate, and leave a review!AAAAA IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORSPinch Payments helps Australian businesses get paid faster without the usual follow-up fatigue. With direct debit, card payments, payment plans and accounting software integrations, Pinch makes it easier to automate invoice collection and cut down admin.BGL With 35 years of experience and ISO 27001 certification, BGL Corporate Solutions delivers innovative, multi-award winning company compliance, self-managed superannuation fund, investment management, identity verification and AI-powered paper-to-data software solutions to 12,700+ businesses maintaining 1.5 million+ entities worldwide. TOA Global Where you can hire elite talent for your accounting team.FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALSwww.accountingadventures.com.auAccounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | InstagramAccounting Adventures | FacebookAccounting Adventures | LinkedInAly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.auCHECK US OUTALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humansMUSICENTENTE (@ententemusic) | InstagramPRODUCTIONDavid Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram

March 26, 2026Episode 7727 min

Seasons Of Change | What if change is the point not the problem

Change didn't knock. It just walked in, sat down, and started asking uncomfortable questions about your pricing, your team structure, and why you're still doing that thing you've always done.Aly and Andrew kick off the new season with radical honesty about what change actually feels like from the inside of an accounting firm. Spoiler: sometimes brilliant, sometimes a complete disaster, always instructive.They cover AI (it's not coming, it's here), AML compliance (smaller firms, bigger headache), and the leadership moments that surprised them both. Plus a pretty big announcement about the future of Andrew and the podcast.Come for the insights. Stay for the honesty. Tell us what change you're trying to make stick right now?AAAAA IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORSFuseSign Digital Signing, Done Simply. FuseSign is an affordable, intuitive and easy to use Digital Signing platform. Greater Control, Greater Flexibility, Greater Client Experience.Planet Consulting | We work with firm owners and managers who want to run better businesses and achieve their version of success. We have the experience and knowledge to help you get clear on what that success looks like for you and support and guide you on the journey to achieve itFOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALSwww.accountingadventures.com.auAccounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | InstagramAccounting Adventures | FacebookAccounting Adventures | LinkedInAly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.auCHECK US OUTALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humansMUSICENTENTE (@ententemusic) | InstagramPRODUCTIONDavid Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram

February 12, 2026Episode 7625 min

We Love Ya and We Mean It

Aly, Andrew, Amy and Will kick things off this Valentines Day with the usual cheeky nonsense before getting properly honest about what the last year has looked like behind the scenes.There’s talk of stepping away when life throws a curveball, and what it feels like to come back to a team and an industry that quietly held the door open. There’s the leap of going out on your own. The wobble before the confidence. The reminder that you don’t have to build your firm the way anyone else does.This one’s part love story, part therapy session, part “how are we still here?”, and very much a reminder that loving this profession doesn’t mean it’s always easy. It means you care enough to do it well… and generous enough to help the next person do it too.If you need a laugh, a nudge, or just proof that you’re not the only one figuring it out, this one’s for you. Season 10. Let’s go. 💛AAAAA IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORSBGL With 35 years of experience and ISO 27001 certification, BGL Corporate Solutions delivers innovative, multi-award winning company compliance, self-managed superannuation fund, investment management, identity verification and AI-powered paper-to-data software solutions to 12,700+ businesses maintaining 1.5 million+ entities worldwide. Practice and Pixels | A digital agency that creates new, original and authentic digital experiences for accountants and their current and future clients through brand design, website design and development, video production, creative design and strategic digital marketing for accountantsFOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALSwww.accountingadventures.com.auAccounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | InstagramAccounting Adventures | FacebookAccounting Adventures | LinkedInAly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.auCHECK US OUTALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humansMUSICENTENTE (@ententemusic) | InstagramPRODUCTIONDavid Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram

December 18, 2025Episode 7541 min

The Xmas Episode: Grinching, Gratitude & a Grand Goodbye

The tinsel is tangled, the Christmas crackers are questionable, and we’re wrapping the year with a bow and a mic. In this festive (and frankly, emotional) episode, with Aly, Andrew, Amy and Jack, we kick things off with some seasonal silliness, then get real about the year that was, a rollercoaster of rain-drenched offshore teams, mental overload, leadership curveballs, and unexpected wins.We share the tough stuff we dropped, the tweaks that turned it around, and how a mid-year pivot set the stage for a good run into year end. There’s heartfelt reflection, actual advice, and a dash of seasonal wisdom, plus a few dodgy jokes (from Andrew), naturally.But the biggest moment? A bittersweet farewell to our beloved Jack, whose curiosity and candour helped shape the first five seasons of the tech season. We send him off with full hearts… and welcome a brand new co-host: the brilliant (insert drum roll) ... Will Buckley. From cadet accountant to tech leader to firm founder, Will’s story is full of hard-won insight, from cashflow crunches to rediscovering ikigai (yes, we go there—and it lands).We finish with firm culture in Christmas mode: inclusive, remote-friendly, and energy-smart. Whether you're hosting a Bad Santa showdown or just hoping for a silent night, this ep is packed with laughs, lessons, and permission to slow down.🎧 Plug in, pour a cuppa (or something bubbly), and celebrate the wins, wobbles, and wonders of the year.AAAAA IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORSBGL With 35 years of experience and ISO 27001 certification, BGL Corporate Solutions delivers innovative, multi-award winning company compliance, self-managed superannuation fund, investment management, identity verification and AI-powered paper-to-data software solutions to 12,700+ businesses maintaining 1.5 million+ entities worldwide. FuseSign Digital Signing, Done Simply. FuseSign is an affordable, intuitive and easy to use Digital Signing platform. Greater Control, Greater Flexibility, Greater Client Experience.TOA Global Dedicated outsourcing solutions for Accounting firms in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK and across the globe.FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALSwww.accountingadventures.com.auAccounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | InstagramAccounting Adventures | FacebookAccounting Adventures | LinkedInAly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.auCHECK US OUTALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humansMUSICENTENTE (@ententemusic) | InstagramPRODUCTIONDavid Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram

December 13, 2025Episode 7427 min

Book the Flight, Pack the Lessons: The ROI of Getting Away (Part 3 of 3 at TOACon Boracay)

A punchline, a plane ticket, and a hallway recording in Boracay turned into a realisation: learning lands differently when you leave your routine. Aly and Andrew share how destination conferences change your headspace, why paying to be present makes you listen harder, and the simple systems that let you unplug without everything unravelling back home.They break down a practical roadmap for disconnecting before you go that can stop surprise escalations and resentment. You’ll hear how handwritten notes and short reflection windows lock in retention, plus a lightweight process to digitise, summarise, and turn takeaways that you and your team can actually ship.Beyond the stage, we go deep on the art of conference connection. From beach networking to awards-night chats. Big firms and small shops alike face the same patterns at different scales; drop the ego and the room becomes a library. We also talk honestly about cost, value, and how adding a day on either side prevents your new ideas from getting drowned out the moment you land.So grab yourself a cocktail (or a mocktail) and join Aly and Andrew on their next accounting adventure and if you listen right to the very end there is a special little easter egg for you #yourwelcome.AAAAA IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORSTOA Global Dedicated outsourcing solutions for Accounting firms in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK and across the globe.Practice and Pixels | A digital agency that creates new, original and authentic digital experiences for accountants and their current and future clients through brand design, website design and development, video production, creative design and strategic digital marketing for accountantsPlanet Consulting | We work with firm owners and managers who want to run better businesses and achieve their version of success. We have the experience and knowledge to help you get clear on what that success looks like for you and support and guide you on the journey to achieve itFOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALSwww.accountingadventures.com.auAccounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | InstagramAccounting Adventures | FacebookAccounting Adventures | LinkedInAly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.auCHECK US OUTALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humansMUSICENTENTE (@ententemusic) | InstagramPRODUCTIONDavid Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram

December 7, 2025Episode 731 hr 0 min

Went to Boracay, Sat Down with Five World-Class Minds (Part 2 of 3)

Five conversations with world class speakers, one massive TOACon. Aly and Andrew recorded this one, beachside in Boracay. A change strategist, a survivor turned author, an innovation expert, a peak performance coach, and a behavioural scientist walk into a bar and .... unpack what actually moves the needle in work and life.We kick off with Dom Thurbon, who serves a spicy reminder that while everyone claims honesty is a value, most of us dodge it the second our image feels at risk. He unpacks why intent isn’t enough, how social media rewards the wrong stuff, and what leaders can do to build psychological safety so their teams actually tell the truth.Then Emma Carey takes us from skydiving accident to the New York City Marathon, reframing resilience as the simple act of taking the next step. Her gratitude practice, recovery journey, and quiet determination will have you rethinking what strength really looks like.Innovation gets real with James O’Loghlin, who calls out the busywork trap and hands over a structure anyone can use: daily thinking time, a one idea a month KPI, and the underrated superpower of owners calling customers themselves with curiosity rather than ego.Next, Olly Bridge reminds us we’re all corporate athletes, sharing the three legged stool of performance—training, recovery, nutrition. Expect practical habits like exercise snacks, sleep hygiene as a warm up, and nutrition without the guilt trip.We wrap with Dr Shardé’s model for big trust, grounded in self acceptance, agency, autonomy, and adaptability. She explains why confidence follows action, not the other way around, and how to anchor yourself in what you can influence while riding the emotional waves that come with doing hard things.If you’re a leader, founder, or curious human craving better conversations, smarter experiments, deeper sleep, and sturdier self belief, this episode is your island-born permission slip. Share it with the mate who needs a nudge, and tell us the moment that landed!FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALSwww.accountingadventures.com.auAccounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | InstagramAccounting Adventures | FacebookAccounting Adventures | LinkedInAly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.auCHECK US OUTALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humansMUSICENTENTE (@ententemusic) | InstagramPRODUCTIONDavid Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram

December 5, 2025Episode 7250 min

We Went to Boracay, Left With More Than a Tan (Part 1 of 3)

Two flights, one ferry, and enough humidity to frizz even the smoothest operator—Aly and Andrew touched down in Boracay for TOAcon, and let’s just say: the beach wasn’t the only thing breaking down walls. This wasn’t your typical conference. Think fewer PowerPoints, more power moves—from honest chats on leadership handovers to getting real about growth that doesn’t cost your sanity.In Part 1 of this three-part series, Aly and Andrew share their first impressions of the destination conference that flipped the script. You’ll hear from firm owners who opened up about leading, hiring, offshoring, and scaling—without the burnout. Then we sit down with TOA Global’s founder, Nick Sinclair, and CEO, Jeremy Clements, to unpack how a founder handover actually worked—clear roles, weekly check-ins, and enough mutual respect to go around.This episode is packed with sand-between-your-toes insights: why insights > activities, how culture compounds, and why “if you can, you must” might just be your new leadership mantra. You’ll walk away with practical tactics (hello, monthly truth meetings 👀), a fresh take on feedback, and a reminder that community trumps competition—especially when there’s a mojito and sparkling water nearby.🌊 Hit play and get the insights without the airfare.With more to come ...➡️ Part 2: speaker interviews which will blow your mind🧳 Part 3: how to actually prepare for a conference that changes your firm (and maybe your mindset).AAAAA IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORSTOA Global Dedicated outsourcing solutions for Accounting firms in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK and across the globe.FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALSwww.accountingadventures.com.auAccounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | InstagramAccounting Adventures | FacebookAccounting Adventures | LinkedInAly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.auCHECK US OUTALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humansMUSICENTENTE (@ententemusic) | InstagramPRODUCTIONDavid Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram

September 27, 2025Episode 7122 min

Went to the BGL Roadshow… Here’s What Moved Us Most

The accounting world is full of opportunities to connect, yet so many us are still going it alone, heads down, caught up in the day-to-day, unaware of the incredible ecosystems waiting for them.In this episode, Aly and Amy reflect on their time on the road with the BGL RegTech roadshow, sharing real talk from a roadshow that’s built a loyal following over the last nine years. It’s more than just a CPD checkpoint, it’s a heartbeat moment for many in the industry, especially solo practitioners who might only make it to one event a year.They unpack why spaces like this matter, especially when you don’t have a big team or in-house sounding board. Events like these offer more than industry updates, they offer direction, inspiration, and genuine connection.One standout moment? Daniel’s unforgettable keynote on courage, where he didn’t shy away from talking about shame, failure, and ownership. It hit differently. When someone stands up and shares something real, you can feel the room shift.Aly and Amy also open up about their own experiences of connection, from deep convos at conferences to the quiet comfort of admitting, “I’m not okay.” Turns out, meaningful moments don’t need to be loud. They just need to be real.If you’ve ever felt like you're doing this whole thing on your own, this episode is your reminder: connection isn’t a bonus, it’s a necessity. And whether it’s at a big event or a one-on-one chat, finding your people can change everything. So join Amy and Aly on their next accounting adventure.AAAAA IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORSBGL With 35 years of experience and ISO 27001 certification, BGL Corporate Solutions delivers innovative, multi-award winning company compliance, self-managed superannuation fund, investment management, identity verification and AI-powered paper-to-data software solutions to 12,700+ businesses maintaining 1.5 million+ entities worldwide. FuseSign Digital Signing, Done Simply. FuseSign is an affordable, intuitive and easy to use Digital Signing platform. Greater Control, Greater Flexibility, Greater Client Experience.FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALSwww.accountingadventures.com.auAccounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | InstagramAccounting Adventures | FacebookAccounting Adventures | LinkedInAly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.auCHECK US OUTALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humansMUSICENTENTE (@ententemusic) | InstagramPRODUCTIONDavid Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram

September 18, 2025Episode 7019 min

Snow Bunnies: The Power of Small Group Retreats

Recorded from Falls Creek, with snow in their boots and wisdom in their words, Andrew and Jack take us inside Finance & First Tracks, a cosy ski-side retreat where accounting pros swap their accounting tech for snow gear.In this frosty episode of Accounting Adventures, the lads explore the real value of intimate, intentional gatherings, the kind that go deeper than your standard expo hall hellos. With just 20 accountants in tow, this retreat delivered structured learning, belly laughs, and maybe a whiskey-fuelled confession or two. (Hey, what happens on the mountain…)Expect chats about:Why depth may beat breadth when it comes to industry networkingHow “psychological safety” isn’t just therapy talk, it’s a business strategyAnd how to start curating your own mini-retreats without needing ski passes or snow bunnies (though they help)So grab your beanie and let’s get into it, because this is one Accounting Adventure that proves the best ideas come when you're off the clock and a little off-piste.AAAAA IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORSPractice and Pixels | A digital agency that creates new, original and authentic digital experiences for accountants and their current and future clients through brand design, website design and development, video production, creative design and strategic digital marketing for accountantsPlanet Consulting | We work with firm owners and managers who want to run better businesses and achieve their version of success. We have the experience and knowledge to help you get clear on what that success looks like for you and support and guide you on the journey to achieve itFOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALSwww.accountingadventures.com.auAccounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | InstagramAccounting Adventures | FacebookAccounting Adventures | LinkedInAly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.auCHECK US OUTALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humansMUSICENTENTE (@ententemusic) | InstagramPRODUCTIONDavid Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram