Accountants Daily Podcast Network

In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with Pinch Payments, we explore the evolution of accounting practices against the backdrop of the advent of tech and AI, the evolving client experience, and what it all means for practitioners on the ground. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks to Emily Emberson, channel success manager for accounting and bookkeeping at Pinch Payments, about: How accountants can and should be viewing their roles in times of change. Where accountants are going wrong in adapting to new ways of working. How technology is improving client experiences. Overcoming unnecessary friction in tech onboarding and processes. What high-performing and efficient accounting practices will look like in years to come. The holistic duty to influence business outcomes for the better.

In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with MYOB, we explore what accounting professionals need from technology at this point in time, and how they should be reflecting on the development of technology into the future. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks to Liam Hindle, general manager of practice product at MYOB, about: How much the accounting software landscape has shifted in recent years. The pivot to advisory-based services. What MYOB is doing to better support accountants right now. What accountants should know about tech providers like MYOB. Predictions for accounting technology ahead of 2030.

In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Michael DePrisco, president and CEO of the Institute of Management Accountants, to discuss how accounting and finance professionals can begin adopting AI, the importance of data quality and governance, the changing skills landscape for accountants, and why curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning will be critical over the next 12 months. Tune in to hear more about: What accounting firms and finance teams must do before implementing AI. How firms are currently delivering efficiency gains with AI. Why clean, integrated, and well-governed data is essential for successful AI adoption. How finance and IT teams can work together to establish effective AI governance frameworks. The key skills for accounting professionals in the AI transformation in the years ahead.

In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily graduate journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Natalie Lennon, founder of Two Sides Accounting, to discuss her experiences running her accounting business since she was last on the show in 2025, how AI applies to accounting, the 2026 federal budget, and how small accounting firms can stay competitive and resilient in the next 12 months. Tune in to hear more about: How to approach fee increases in light of looming AML/CTF and Payday Super changes. How small accounting firms can use AI in their business. The wins and losses for accountants and small firms in the 2026 federal budget. The impacts of the budget's instant asset write-off and loss carry-back changes on accountants and small businesses. How small accounting firms can succeed over the next 12 months.

This week on UTH, Emma is joined by Arthur Athanasiou, tax lawyer and Principal at AGA Legal, to discuss the TPB's proposed sanctions reforms and how to stay compliant as tax agent regulations change at a dizzying pace. Tune in to hear more about: Proposed TPB sanctions reforms which could see penalties skyrocket. Why it's important to keep client engagement letters up to date. Key updates to the TASA code of professional conduct. The importance of being proactive about compliance. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at emma.partis@momentummedia.com.au.

On this month's episode of Advisory Advantage, host Brent Szalay is joined by Noel Tiufino, chief executive of My Accounts, to discuss the benefits of building a client base with intention, the perks of specialising and how good conversations lead to better client outcomes. Tune in to hear more about: How to choose your clients intentionally and strategically. Why advisory is about asking the right questions. How specialising can help reduce capacity issues. Why it's important to regularly review your client base. The importance of collaboration and co-creation in advisory. 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. Advisory Readiness Quizhttps://advisoryreadinessquiz.scoreapp.com/?utm_source=accoutantsdaily&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=weblink Free Toolhttps://leadersinbusiness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Analyse-Clients-Workbook_LeadersinBusiness.pdf?utm_source=accoutantsdaily&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=weblink

Accountants in the past have suffered from information overload from the vast amounts of financial information collected from clients, but AI is now allowing them to interpret this data into simple, meaningful insights. Leaders in Business managing director Brent Szalay and My Accounts CEO Noel Tiufino discuss what this means for the role of advisory as large language models continue to evolve at an exponential rate. Szalay explains that just like a doctor with decades of patient records, AI is enabling accountants to efficiently identify patterns and potential risks from the financial data of clients "before they become chronic issues". However, while AI can analyse the data and provide insights, Szalay stressed that accountants play an important role in bridging the emotional gap by understanding their clients' goals and values and supporting them in their journey. Tiufino and Szalay also offer practical tips and tools including an adviser readiness quiz that can help practitioners evaluate where they may be falling short. 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. Don't forget you can claim CPD points for listening to Advisory Advantage podcasts.

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 emma.partis@momentummedia.com.au.

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 emma.partis@momentummedia.com.au.

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 editor@accountantsdaily.com.au.

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. Don't forget you can claim CPD points for listening to Advisory Advantage podcasts.

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 imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.