Accountants Daily Podcast Network

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

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 kn...

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

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Under the Hood: Accounting tech recap for 2025

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pod...

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

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 skil...

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

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Under the Hood: Growing your firm and kicking goals

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by Sharon McClafferty, chief executive of Slipstream Group, to chat about growth, goals and identifying the right p...

Advisory Advantage: 12 traps stopping advisory from taking off

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 whe...

Under the Hood: Super, SMSFs and buying property

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jarvis Archer, Business Reset director and registered liquidator, joins us on UTH this week to share his renowned expertise in insolvency, SBR, and th...

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

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, we are celebrating one year with Natalie Lennon, founder and director of Two Sides Accounting. Natalie shares the challenges and big...

The value of strategic relationships between accountants and brokers

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As regulations get more complex, accounting firms are teaming up with brokerages to give their clients better financial outcomes. Tune in to this epis...

What the f*** is strategic advisory?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Accountants Daily Podcast Network we are introducing Brent Szalay, managing director of Leaders in Business, to the first episode of ...

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

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is the topic the entire accounting industry can't get enough of, with it likely to impact every aspect of the profession. On t...

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

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this co-hosted episode of Under the Hood, Imogen and Lee-Ann talk about the various changes in the super landscape as of late. From the introductio...

Under the Hood: Cheers! With Two Drunk Accountants

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Under the Hood, Imogen is joined by the podcast legends themselves, Tim Garth and Dan Osborne, aka Two Drunk Accountants. Tim and Dan sha...

Under the Hood: Here comes Bendel… again

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by co-host Lee-Ann Hayes and guest Tiffany Douglas, tax training team lead at TaxBanter, to recap the infamous Bend...

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

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining UTH this week is My Accounts managing partner, Noel Tiufino, to chat about all things business, technology, guided strategy and human leadersh...

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

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, we hear from head of growth and customer success at Pinch Payments, Joe McCord. Joe delves into Pinch's ...

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

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Under the Hood, Imogen invites colleague and fellow accounting journalist, Emma Partis, onto the podcast to delve into the ins and outs o...

Under the Hood: FTDT – the sleeping giant awakes

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, Imogen learns the ins and outs of family trust elections and family trust distributions tax with Robyn Jacobson, senior advocate at ...

How alternative financing is transforming SME growth: OptiPay

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Accountants Daily Insider, Angus Sedgwick, chief executive of OptiPay, unveils the transformative potential of alternative fina...

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

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kathi Tait, founder of Tradie Books and winner of Bookkeeper of the Year at the Australian Accounting Awards 2025, joins Imogen on UTH to s...

Under the Hood: Challenging the trusted adviser myth

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by business adviser Eddie Senatore to challenge the meaning and value provided by 'trusted advisers'. Eddie conduct...

Under the Hood: Tax reform at the Economic Reform Roundtable

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, John Ioannou, national head of tax at Macpherson Kelley, jumps on to talk about tax reform, why it's needed, and what he expects the...

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

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, Sonia Gibson, founder of Accounting Heart, joins Imogen to chat about the importance of business succession, exit strategies, and wh...

Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q2 2025

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Under the Hood, we hear from our friends Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, co-hosts of the Accounting Apps podcast. Heather and Tyler share...

Your guide to QuickBooks Online Advanced

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As businesses expand, their accounting needs evolve. In this episode we explore QuickBooks Online Advanced, the new and improved solution built for gr...

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

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sarah Lawrance, founder and chief executive of Hot Toast, joins UTH to talk about how she is staying ahead of the sustainability curve, welc...

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

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of UTH, Ankit Sharma, partner at Pitcher Partners, jumps on to talk about the tax and practical implications associated with be...

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

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Miriam Holme and David Perrott from Fab Tax join Imogen on UTH to chat about their thoughts on GST reform, its history and if it is a framew...

Under the Hood: The IT knowledge gap in accounting firms

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, Alan FitzGerald, founder of Practice Connections Advisory, and Matthew Peng, managing director of Business Continuum, join Imogen to...

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

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter de Cure, chair of the Tax Practitioners Board, is this week's guest on UTH. Delving into the requirements and obligations of the newly enforced ...

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

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should you opt out of small business depreciation rules? This week on UTH, host Imogen is joined by Skye Francis, founder and director of 2PR, to chat...

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

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Under the Hood, Cameron Anderson, general manager of XBert, jumps on to share his journey about being a chartered accountant in tec...

Solving ATO debt and winning clients for life

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hank de Jonge, executive director of de Jonge Read, joins AD Insider to bring a rare combination of technical expertise and personal experience. After...

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

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, we are back with co-host Lee-Ann Hayes, who delves into her upcoming session at the ACE25 Accounting Conference & Expo based on the ...

Under the Hood: Accountants and their home loans

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that accountants have certain benefits when looking to buy property? Cullen Haynes and Andrew Johnson, directors at Accounting Home Loans...

Under the Hood: The 2025 insolvency landscape

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, host Imogen dives into the trends and insights of the insolvency landscape with expert and partner at Wexted Advisors, Chris S...

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

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of UTH, Imogen is joined by Kylie Denton, director of Performance Advisory Group, to chat about accidental leadership and how it can i...

Under the Hood: The post-election tax landscape

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, we are back with another co-hosted episode to chat through the election and what we can expect to see, or not see, within the tax la...

Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q1 2025

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Under the Hood, we hear from our friends Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, co-hosts of the Accounting Apps podcast. Heather and Tyler share...

Under the Hood: How tax learning has developed over time

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of UTH, Joyce Ong, founder of Tax Nuggets Academy, shares her journey of learning and development within the accounting space. Accordi...

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

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by Brad Beer, chief executive of BMT Tax Depreciation, to dive into the world of tax depreciation and how it can be...

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

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH Imogen is joined by Joanna Perry, industry advocate and ex-business adviser turned business owner. After taking the social media worl...

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

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this co-hosted episode of UTH, Lee-Ann and Imogen are joined by Ani Tuna, head of tax advisory at BlueRock. Ani delves into her passion for tax, sp...

Exploring the evolving role of the accountant

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, Amanda Newton, group manager for the accountant segment at Intuit QuickBooks, sits down with Imogen to d...

Under the Hood: Making accounting great again with Joe Kaleb

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the UTH, Joe Kaleb, founder of Make Accounting Great Again, joins Imogen to share his passion for the profession and his mission to...

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

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, Andy Hough, partner at Pitcher Partners, shares his work and expertise in the Australian M&A space. According to Andy, the main sent...

The future of AI in accounting

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Accountants Daily Insider, Jared Brintz, senior marketing manager at Intuit QuickBooks, dives into the evolving world of AI and...

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

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kyelie Baxter, managing director at IQ Accountants, joins UTH to talk Imogen through the process of establishing a governance structure and...

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

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by Miranda Brownlee, editor of Accountants Daily and Accounting Times. Miranda provides an insight and recap into w...

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

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Boyar joins Imogen once again on Accountants Daily Insider to chat about all things AI strategy and thought leadership, why they are crucial, a...

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

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-hosts Imogen and Lee-Ann are joined once again by Michael Messner to bring you part two in this two-episode tax residency special. In this episode,...

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

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if your workplace culture is as good as you think it is? Goodwork HR director, Steven Ford, joins Imogen on this episode of UTH...

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

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-hosts Imogen and Lee-Ann bring on Michael Messner to UTH for a two-episode special focused on tax residency. An increasingly complex and intricate ...

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

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Under the Hood, host Imogen is joined by Amy Fox to unpack all things small business. Founder of Goldi Group and known as the fractional ...

The power of leveraging AI as a young accountant

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Senior tax accountant Jimmy Nguyen joins the Insider podcast to delve into the importance of AI and technology skills and how young accountants can le...

Under the Hood: Recruiting and nurturing our future accountants

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this first episode of UTH for 2025, co-host Imogen is joined by transfer pricing expert, Shannon Smit. Smit is well-known for her years of internat...

'Healthy naivety' and the critical shift to climate reporting

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trace CEO and co-founder Cat Long joins us on this episode of Accountants Daily Insider to provide a snapshot of the climate reporting landscape and h...

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

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this Christmas special of UTH, host Imogen is joined by CA ANZ president Tinashe Kamangira, who shares details about his achievements during his pr...

Under the Hood: Insights into the super tax landscape

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the first official episode of Under the Hood, Tracey Scotchbrook from the SMSF Association joins Imogen and Lee-Ann to chat about all things curren...

Where are the women?

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of AD Insider, host Imogen Wilson is joined by Hall Chadwick partner Kathleen Vouris and Crouch Amirbeaggi managing partner Shabnam Am...

Q3 2024 tech updates for accountants

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of AD Insider, chartered accountant and storyteller, Heather Smith, and chartered accountant and partner at The Bean Counters, Tyler C...

Welcome to Under the Hood

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UTH has been launched to provide more technical insight and discussion into the accounting industry's ins and outs. Hear firsthand what is going on b...

How can we support accountants in 2025?

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ChangeGPS general manager and popular accountant advocate, David Boyar, jumps onto AD Insider to share his views and opinions on the current activity ...

Changing the accounting game with AI: Intuit QuickBooks

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of AD Insider, Alan FitzGerald dives into the world of AI and how accounting firms can use it to transform their processes, operations...

Women in Finance Podcast: From tax advisory to advocacy

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Momentum Media is thrilled to be hosting the sixth annual Women in Finance Summit and Women in Finance Awards in Sydney on 15 November. In the sixth ...

Forging successful partnerships with brokers

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parras & Associates accountant Nick Parras and Pristine Finance broker Marinko Radomir share how working together has helped support their clients and...

The relevance of outsourcing against the backdrop of current accounting issues

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Dove joins Imogen Wilson on this week's episode of AD Insider to discuss how outsourcing can benefit accounting firms in light of current issues ...

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

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lana Weldon and Doriena Parsons from Moore Australia jump onto AD Insider to discuss the current talent shortage in the accounting industry. Sharing ...

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

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ex-accountant-turned-mindset coach and psychotherapist Danii Nastov shares the importance of overcoming overwhelm in the accounting industry. Like an...

Strategies and guidance for the next generation of accounting professionals

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Partner and director of Accru Felsers, Steven Zabeti, shares key lessons and insights from his long and successful career as an audit specialist. Fol...

Attaining rapid firm growth through stronger client relationships

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of award-winning firm Latitude Accountants, John Saade, chats to Accountants Daily about his 20-year career in accounting and the bespoke clie...

The latest accounting tech updates for winter

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey break down the latest developments and features in the accounting technology space for June and July. In this latest ep...

Emerging opportunities on the advice front for accounting firms

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

George Haramis chats about emerging advice opportunities for accountants following advancements in digital advice and what's next for accountantsGPS. ...

Contractor arrangements attracting closer scrutiny from ATO, revenue offices

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CGW Lawyers partner Fletch Heinemann shares some of the critical considerations for businesses engaging contractors with audit activity in this area o...

The current state of play with tax debts and the ATO

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tax debt specialist Olga Koskie explains why it's not all doom and gloom in relation to payment plans and tax debts despite a shift in the ATO's appro...

Accounting tech wrap for April and May

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey delve into the latest features, integrations and developments across QuickBooks, MYOB and Xero over April and May. Acco...

The latest on payroll tax and the issues impacting medical practices

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers partner Sarah Lancaster provides an update on the payroll tax issues continuing to plague medical practices and the critical...

Why smaller accounting firms are landing government contracts

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A bids and tender specialist has seen a dramatic increase in small to medium accounting firms bidding for government contracts in the past year. In t...

Business stress testing critical as economic conditions worsen

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Fingland explains the vital role that stress testing can play for businesses in an economy "teetering on the edge of recession". In this lates...

First quarter tech update for accountants

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey delve into the latest technology transformations and feature and functionality updates for the start of the year. In th...

Women in Finance: Building a brand that lasts

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditio...

Spike in succession planning an opportunity for virtual CFOs

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Family businesses ripe to pass on often need help after getting stuck in their ways, says the principal of a financial advisory firm. A spike in succ...

Accountants look in vain for talent shortage silver bullet

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Outsourcing will be part of the answer for some, but finding a senior locally will remain a problem, says Trent McLaren. The accountancy profession l...

Women in Finance: How diversity provides a competitive advantage

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. In this episo...

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

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. In this episo...

Cyber crims quick to exploit AI sophistication

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grammatical errors and other easy signs of fake messaging are gone and "wealthy, trusting" Australia has become a favourite target. AI has taken the r...

Financial advice regime leaves SMSFs out in the cold

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The financial advice regime has failed to deliver guidance to SMSFs through its licensing rules and the Quality of Advice Review offers little prospec...

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

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. In this episo...

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

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. In this episo...

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

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Deslie Taylor...

Economic downturn now insolvency driving force

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tax debt hangovers from the pandemic are behind the rise in SME insolvencies but adverse economic conditions now drive company wind-ups and it will on...

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

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Joanna James ...

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

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Tanya Sale co-...

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

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maxed-out credit cards together with household savings at a 20-year low are alarming portents for the looming recession, says turnaround specialist Mi...

ATO strikes without warning in harder line on debt

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enforcement action without warning is an unmistakeable sign that the ATO has adopted a tougher line on debt recovery, says a tax debt specialist. "We'...

'Technology throws up fresh ethical challenges for accountants'

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies throw up fresh ethical challenges for accountants who need to be aware of the pitfalls, says R...

'AI only a threat to firms which renounce it'

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence will never usurp accountants, although firms that fail to embrace the technology have the most to fear, according to the m...