About this episode

A candid conversation about AI in practice and the evolving accounting profession in Australia.

This episode was recorded on the way to the Sydney Accounting & Business Expo, offering a candid and practical conversation about AI in practice, peer communities, vendor relationships and the evolving accounting profession in Australia. Chris Wheatley shares insights into running a 10 FTE suburban accounting practice with 1,900 clients Discussion on AI in accounting tools and how most firms are already using it The growth and impact of the Small Business Accountants & Advisors Brain Trust Facebook group Peer-to-peer recommendations versus traditional vendor marketing The rise of alternative and non-bank lending in the SME space This conversation highlights the importance of community, practical tech adoption and staying grounded while navigating change in the accounting profession. Episode resources and links: Chris Wheatley, Director, Scope Accounting : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wheatley-fca-29398533/ Scope Accounting : https://www.scopeaccounting.com.au/ Small Business Accountants & Advisers Brain Trust, Australia FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/977122739056681 Accounting & Business Expo…

People in this episode

Host: Heather Smith

Guest: Chris Wheatley

Topics covered

• AI in accounting
• peer communities
• vendor relationships
• accounting profession
• small business lending

Keywords

• AI in accounting tools
• Small Business Accountants & Advisors Brain Trust
• peer-to-peer recommendations
• alternative lending
• community importance

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Scope Accounting

Places: Australia

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