Two Drunk Accountants

The Super Guarantee Charge is a B*#%h!

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are chatting Super Guarantee today. We touched on it in our Business Update* last week, and now we are deep diving to break it down and let you kno...

5 Biggest Challenges Tradies Face W. Nic & Waz from Tradies in Business

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Play Off! Two Business Coaches Vs Two Drunk Accountants. This week we are joined by Nic & Waz from Tradies in Business, we've featured on...

Shutdown Complete - Why You Need a Shutdown Routine

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat Shutdown Routines.  Dan has had a cracker week, Sir Paul plays a part, Tim is being inundated with tradies and we have an ATO business ...

Is Your Business a ”Grower” or a ”Shower”?

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we tackle the age old question, should you grow first or add capacity first? Maybe there is a middle ground? 

5 Reasons to Take a Holiday From Your Business

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we discuss the reasons why it is a good idea to take a holiday from your business!    www.twodrunkaccounts.com.au

The Voice Referendum w. Trevor Satour

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One week out from the voice referendum we chat to friend of the podcast Trevor Satour! Trevor provides his unique perspective as an indigenous man liv...

Find Success through Changing Your Mindset with Freddie Bennett

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat to Freddie Bennett from the Make it Count Podcast, Guinness world record holder, author and athlete about his inspiring story and ho...

Xerocon 2023 - Will Buckley, App Interviews and Drunken Accountants

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back! This week's episode is a wrap up of Xerocon Sydney 2023! We chat to Will Buckley from Xero about accountants having an image problem, we ...

NewAccess Program and Beyond Blue w. Tim Hoopmann

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Tim Hoopmann comes on to discuss his experience with mental health in small business and the NewAccess Program small business owners can acc...

Do I Need a Shareholders Agreement? w. Deon van Dyk

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need a shareholders agreement in your business? We talk all things shareholders agreements with Deon van Dyk from Edge Legal. Deon also discuss...

Property Market Update w. Dr. Tony Hayek

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tony Hayek CEO of Blue Wealth Property comes on the podcast to give his thoughts on the property market from his experience and research. We also ...

Individual Tax Basic Misconceptions

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Its a new financial year and we thought we would revisit some common misconceptions in the community about how individual tax actually works! 

Trends Currently Affecting Small Business w. Sarah Lawrence

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Sarah Lawrence founder of Hot Toast and 2023 Accounting Awards CFO of the Year! We chat about trends Sarah has been noticin...

Tackling the Challenges in the Building and Construction Industry w. Emily Ossington from NextMinute

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat Emily Ossington the NextMinute about the common challenges in the building and construction industry and how adopting tech could hel...

How To Start Using AI In Your Business w. Heather Smith

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by friend of the podcast Heather Smith to chat all things AI and Chat GPT! We also discuss our next housing policy idea, laugh...

Tips to Save Tax This Tax Time

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Its that time of year again where we let you know the actions you can take in your small business before 30 June to save tax!

Mixed Bag - PWC Debacle, Victorian State Budget and Issues in the Construction Industry

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we tackle several topics we have missed while being away! Including the PWC debacle, Victorian State Budget and the issues facing the ...

Atomic Habits live Panel from Accountex

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a bonus episode while Tim and Dan take a break. This was a live panel discussion at Accountex featuring Dan, Amar from Mad Wealth, Michel...

What’s in the 2023 Budget for Small Businesses?

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we tackle the 2023 Federal Budget and what is in it for Small Business! Hint.....Not Much. #backinblack

Mental Health of Small Business Owners w. Organisational Psychologist Dr. Sarah Cotton

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with Organisational Psychologist Dr. Sarah Cotton from Transitioning Well to chat about the causes and what you can do about poor me...

Bonus EP: Will Buckley on Xero’s Small Business Owner Wellbeing Report

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know small business owners experience lower wellbeing ratings than the general population? We chat to Will Buckley the Country Manager Austral...

How Do I Improve My Leadership Skills w. Brendan Rogers

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat about improving your leadership skills with Brendan Rogers! Brendan is a leadership coach, consultant and podcast host from the Cult...

How ABS Data Can Help Small Businesses! w. John Shepherd

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by our newly named Stats Man of the podcast John Shepherd. John is the General Manager of the National Data Acquisition Divisi...

Is There FBT on Frequent Flyer Programs?

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we tackle the tricky issue of frequent flyer programs and allowing your employees (including yourself!) to use the points for personal trave...

Live From Accountex - The Interviews!

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While at Accountex 2023 we were able to speak to lots of great software providers about what they were up to! Many have never been on the podcast befo...

Live From Accountex - What Are The Trends We are Seeing

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On day 2 of Accountex Tim and Dan take a moment to reflect on what trends we are seeing at the conference and discuss what we got up to on day/night 1...

Live From Accountex - Why You Should Go To Conferences w. John Munden

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this live from Accountex episode of the podcast we sit down in the caravan of fun with John Munden (the Podfather himself) to discuss why you shoul...

NSW State Election with David Harris MP

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have our first politician on the show! David Harris our local member for Wyong and the Shadow minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty,...

How to Use PR Effectively w. Mike Mortlock

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our number 1 requested return guest and friend of the podcast Mike Mortlock of MCG Quantity Surveyors returns to chat to us about his experience in us...

Should We Outsource? A Journey. Part 1. Questions.

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we start the conversation about outsourcing to an overseas team. Did you know  many accountants and many other industries do this? We don't...

Love Your Business - Start With Why by Simon Sinek (Books Nuggets)

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Book Nuggets! In the final episode of love your business February we tackle the often quoted Start With Why by Simon Sinek. We discuss our key takings...

Love Your Business - By Loving Yourself with Jay Merrilees

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we talk about the most important part of your business, You! Jay Merrilees discusses the fundamentals and elementals of looki...

Love Your Business - OnlyFans and Tax

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special adults only love your business February episode, we talk about the tax consequences of OnlyFans and adult entertainment more broadly! ...

Bonus Episode - Xero’s State of the Industry Report w. Will Buckley

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus episode of Love your Business February, we instead show some love for our industry and chat with Will Buckley, Country Manager of Xero i...

Love Your Business - How To Increase the Value of Your Business w. Brett Goodyer

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Its the first week of love February and we thought we would start with loving your business by increasing its value! We chat with Brett Goodyer from B...

Do I Pay Tax When I Sell Collectibles Online?

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I sold some pokemon cards on ebay, do I pay tax on that? We get this question more than you think! So we answer the questions when do you pay tax on s...

What is Job Costing? w. Tony Harcourt

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back for the new year and this week we chat to Tony Harcourt co-founder of Work Guru to discuss all things job costing. What is it? Who should ...

The Drunkies 2022

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who will win the most prestigious awards in the small business and accounting industry this year? Listen to this episode to find out! 

Book Nuggets - The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim's back! Aka Big Papi! To celebrate we do our next installment of book nuggets. This week we get to systemising with the E-Myth by Michael E Gerber...

How Do I Go Paperless with Michele Grisdale

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Still flying solo Dan is joined this week by the one and only Michele Grisdale from Rainforest Bookkeeping to discuss some of the steps to take when t...

Accountants on Accountants - USA vs AUS with Jason Staats

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dan chats with Jason Staats an accountant in the USA about what it's like being an accountant in America compared to Australia. 

Another Accountants Perspective on Lifestyle Accounting - w. Jack Dixon

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dan is still without his ride or die Tim but filling in this week is Jack Dixon of Back Beach Accounting. This week Dan and Jack chat about ...

How to Prevent a Sore Neck and Back w. Michael Orford

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the man on the street himself comes onto the podcast. Thats right Michael Orford from HealthPoint Physiotherapy chats with Dan about how to ...

Apps to Help You Communicate Better With Your Clients w. Heather Smith

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week your number one accounting app hype girl Heather Smith joins Dan to chat about what apps can help you better communicate with your clients! ...

Brewing a Business w. Laura Prael from LEP Digital

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are brewing another business! This time with the founder of LEP Digital, Laura Prael! Laura discusses the challenges of managing a team f...

200th Episode Spectacular!

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate our 200th episode live! We conduct a whisky sour lesson, Mike Mortlock from Geared for Growth and MCG Quantity Surveyors drops by, we get...

What’s in the Budget?

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A quick update from last nights budget. What should you know? What did we think? We discuss it all. 

What Can I Do to Prevent Data Breaches with Leon Black

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat to friend of the podcast Leon Black from Anspired about what the recent Optus data breach has showed us, how frequent these kind of ...

Voice to Parliament and The Referendum - What You Should Know with Trevor Satour

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat to Trevor Satour about what small business should know about the upcoming referendum and how to stay informed. 

Book Nuggets - Deep Work by Cal Newport

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we do a book nuggets on Deep Work by Cal Newport! We gleaned a lot out of this book so have a listen and see how you can drain the shallows ...

Xerocon - What Did We Learn About Xero?

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our final episode live from Xerocon we chat with Luis Sanchez the EGM of Practice Management and Leigh O'Neill the EGM of Financial Services at Xer...

Xerocon - What Did We Learn For Small Businesses

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a small business owner? Than this one is for you! Dan, Tim and Bec discuss everything we learned for small businesses at Xerocon! We also inte...

Xerocon - What Did We Learn For Accountants?

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If your an accountant or bookkeeper this episode is for you! This week Dan, Tim and Bec recap what we learned about the industry at xerocon! We discus...

Actually Drunk Accountants - 5 Cool Things From Xerocon Day 1

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We recap Xerocon day one and give our top 5 things from the day! 

Tips for Networking! plus a Xerocon Preview

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss our tips when attending networking events and also have a chat about what you can expect from us over xerocon!

How To Do Marketing Better w. Sam Petrusma

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat to Sam Petrusma, Co-Founder of Advantage Agency (the people who built our fancy new website by the way) about all things marketing. ...

Can I Offset My Business Loss Against My Other Income?

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we tackle non-commercial loss rules and how they might relate to your business or side hussle!

Brewing a Business w. Chuffed Skates

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we brew a business with Sam Trayhurn the founder of Chuffed Skates. We talk about building communities, what it like designing a product for...

Do I Pay Tax When I Sell My House?

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive into the whether or not you pay tax on your home when you sell it! We also tackle the difficult question of biscuit vs cookie. 

Can I distribute money to my children from my trust? - Section 100a

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we go through some recent changes to trust distributions and what you can do with them, specifically this week we chat about  the ATO's int...

How Do I Increase My Prices?

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat about the different ways to check if you are charging enough and then if you decide you aren't how to approach your customers to let...

What to Review for your STP, TPAR and other lodgements!

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss what to review when completing your STP, TPAR and other lodgements with an acronym! 

How Do I Take Back Control of My Calendar with Heather Smith

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Smith is back, hype girl for accounting apps, author, podcaster, accountant and anything else I think she puts her mind too, chats to us about...

How Do I Run a Team Planning Day?

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss some of the tips we have for running a team planning day! We also discuss some change to wages and superannuation coming up and a...

Where Is My Time Going?

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we revisit the age old question of where is my time going? Because we feel we need to ask ourselves this at the moment. We discuss how to re...

6 Tips for Tax Time!

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we give 6 tips for tax time! 3 for businesses and 3 for individuals! 

Book Nuggets - The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on book nuggets we talk about The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni and the nuggets of wisdom we gleaned from it. There is also a huge announcem...

Who Should I Vote For?

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim and Dan tackle the election and discuss the major policies that effect you and your small business from both sides of the aisle. 

Brewing a Business with Kings of Neon

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week a new brewing a business with Steve Pasztor and Sarah Martinez-Murray of Kings of Neon! We discuss how Steve started his e-commerce business...

Two Drunk Update

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim's in Tassy, Dan's in Brissy so this week we are just doing a quick update on some of the exciting things we have coming up, plus a quick Tim and D...

Am I A Crypto Trader or Crypto Investor?

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the age old question, am I a crypto trader or a crypto investor? We break down the criteria set out by the ATO and what the diffe...

The Budget Un-Spectacular!

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Break out your whisky sours, this week we tackle the federal budget and what it means for you and your business! I'll give you a hint....not much. 

Do I Need a Business Coach with Mark Jenkins

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we ask the age old question, Do I Need a Business Coach? We chat with the founder of the GAP Mark Jenkins about the do's and don'ts of engag...

Alternative Property Investment Strategies with Tyrone Shum

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Tyrone Shum of Property Investory the number 1 property podcast on itunes to discuss an alternative property investment str...

Whats In Store for The Economy w. Jeremy Thorpe

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Two Drunk Accountants favourite economist Jeremy Thorpe, Partner and Chief Economist at PWC Australia is back to discuss what was surprising over ...

5 Things Your Agent Doesn’t Tell When Buying a Home with Todd Sloan

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Todd Sloan host of the Pizza and Property Podcast to discuss things you might not know when trying to buy your home! Someth...

Have we been setting goals all wrong? with Jay Merrilees

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by friend of the podcast Jay Merrilees founder of Bulletproof Leader to discuss goal setting and how we may have been thinking...

Revising Your Business Plan

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat about revising your business plan. If its been some time since you last revised it or you do it every year, we chat about what to re...

The Drunkies 2021

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And we are back!!!!! Back for the new year and ready to entertain, educate and surprise you every week for the rest fo the year!    This week is The...

How to get more depreciation from your office fitout with Mike Mortlock

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with friend of the podcast, managing director of MCG Quantity Surveyors and all round good guy Mike Mortlock about the tricks and ti...

Can My Business Claim for My Work Christmas Party?

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tis' the season to be jolly! This week we revisit an issue we get asked every year, can my business get a tax deduction for the work Christmas party? ...

Book Nuggets - Atomic Habits by James Clear

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week is another edition of book nuggets! This week we chat about what we liked and learned from Atomic Habits by James Clear!

Am I Eligible for SAPTO?

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is SAPTO? Its the seniors and pensioners tax offset and you could be eligible for it! Or not? I don't know your individual circumstances.    Jo...

What is a Director ID and do I need one?

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive a little deeper into director ID's, what are they, who needs one and how do you get it? 

What Should I Review Before Lodging My BAS

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat about what checks you should be doing before lodging a BAS and what to look for! 

Accountants of Horror 1- Halloween Special

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the first ever Two Drunk Accountants Halloween Special the Accountants of Horror! We discuss scary things happenings in the economy and m...

What Lessons We Learned in Lockdown

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, and the first episode in person in 4 months, we discuss what lessons we learned in lock down about work and the way we want our wo...

Carry Back Losses

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we discuss the Carry Back Losses Offset which if you are a company might save you some tax this year!   Promo code for this ...

What Does Regularly Reviewing Your Cash Flow Actually Look Like?

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Tim and Dan discuss what they do to regularly review their cash flow and what this looks like on a practical basis. 

Which Suburbs Lose the Most Rent w. Mike Mortlock

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week friend of the show Mike Mortlock from MCG Quantity Surveyors joins us to discuss their new Rental Loss Index. We discuss what that suburbs c...

Two Drunk Footy........and other things Dan is more familiar with

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the debut of Two Drunk Footy with Gartho and the Foz! Tim and Chris chat AFL, we talk about how we got our football nicknames and Dan has...

Book Nuggets #3 - Fix This Next

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode we dive into a new edition of book nuggets featuring Fix This Next by Mike Michalowicz. We discuss what we took away from the bo...

Rent Relief in NSW During Lockdowns

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat about the various supports and options available for both tenants and landlords right now in NSW. Theres also the usual banter and c...

Practical Tips When Changing Entity Structures

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Tim and Dan discuss some practical tips when you change entity structures that will make life just that little bit easier! 

Burn Out w. Registered Psychologist Katrina Wallace

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we chat to registered psychologist and all around good egg Katrina Wallace about burn out and mental health in the pandemic. ...

Brewing a Business with Joyce Ong of Tax Nuggets

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on another edition of Brewing a Business we chat to Joyce Ong the Founder, Content Creator and Lead Janitor of Tax Nuggets! We discuss how s...

JobSaver

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss JobSaver in more detail! We also discuss the continuing lockdowns in Sydney and the olympics! 

What are the NSW Support Packages?

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat about what we know so far about the NSW support packages around the current extended lockdown. The information is correct as at 15/0...

What is Dext with Paul Lodder

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat to Paul Lodder the Product Domain Expert at Dext (formally Receipt Bank) to chat about the future direction of the platform. Several...

Book Nuggets #2 - The Road Less Stupid

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are back for the second episode of book nuggets! This week we chat about The Road Less Stupid by Keith J Cunningham a book recommended to...