Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures

We’re back for a brand-new season, baby! This time, we’re bringing you exclusive insights straight from BGL RegTech Live in Melbourne, where we dive deep into all things people, purpose, and position.  Join Andrew and Aly as they chat with the brilliant Lielette Calleja from Business Depot and BGL’s own CEO, Daniel Tramontana, for a fun-filled episode packed with RegTech wisdom and a side of karao...

Ever wondered what the future of accounting looks like? Look no further because Aly and Andrew have been all over it this season, and they’re wrapping it up in style! From tech triumphs and sustainability to regulation, people, community and biz structures our dynamic duo has tackled it all with their stellar guests. In the finale, they dive into the world of purpose-driven accountants—those savvy...

Ever wondered how sustainability is giving the accounting world a green makeover? Tune into our latest episode where we’ve sidelined Aly for the sustainability superhero, Joel Hanna. As a customer success manager at Sustain Life, Joel spills the (fair trade) beans on how sustainability and ESG data platforms are revolutionising how businesses track their eco-footprint. We’ll dive deep into the cry...

Can government regulation keep pace with the digital whirlwind in accounting? Tune in for a lively chat with Aly and Andrew, and special guest John Shepherd, First Assistant Secretary of the Digital ID and Data Policy Division at the Department of Finance. John gives us the lowdown on how data-driven regulation and automation are shaking things up and what it means for the future of accountants. T...

Ever wondered how we accountants keep our sanity during the end-of-financial-year chaos? Spoiler alert: we don't! But we sure have fun trying.  Join Aly, Andrew, Amy, and Ajack as we kick off this episode with a laugh, navigating the rollercoaster of mixed emotions, strategic planning, and invaluable experiences that the end of year brings. We spill our tried-and-true strategies for tax plann...

When thinking about the future of your practice, are you excited about emerging technology but wondering where to start? Tune in as we chat with our very special guest, James Bergin, Xero's Executive General Manager of Technology Research & Advocacy. Discover how cutting-edge tech trends, from advanced AI to smart personal assistants and innovative tools like Xero's new JAX, are tran...

Is the future of tech an AI takeover or a collaborative paradise? Join Aly, Andrew, and our special guest Jeevan the GM from BGL as they dive into the next 10 to 20 years of accounting technology.   We'll discuss the transformative impact of AI on the accounting profession, envisioning a future where real-time data access and advanced algorithms revolutionise our roles. Imagine a world where...

Join  Aly and Andrew on a wild ride through the future of accounting focusing on business structures and so much more. Special guest Meryl Johnston from Bean Ninjas brings her A-game, sharing expert insights on how technology is empowering smaller firms and independent pros. They’ll dive into the hurdles and hacks of scalability and regulatory mazes. Trust us, this is an episode you can't aff...

Remember the whimsical career dreams of childhood? We’re channeling that spirit to explore what the world of accounting could look like in the next 10 to 20 years and yep it features a couple of Aly and Andrew's kids - how cute! Are we still going to be tallying debits and credits in 2044, or will we shift towards roles that haven’t even been named yet? We’ll discuss what excites us, what sca...

Strap in for a whirlwind journey through the financial vortex with "The Future of Accounting: Services, Pricing, Affordability, and Accessibility." Join us and the ever-insightful David Boyar, CEO of Change GPS, as we catapult into what the landscape of accounting might look like tomorrow. It’s not just about balancing books; it’s about breaking barriers! We’re tearing through the tapest...

We are leaping forward in time to explore the future of the accounting profession over the next 10 to 20 years, with a special focus on the evolution of our community. Aly and Andrew are joined by none other than Heather Smith, a superstar within the accounting realm, whose insights and experiences shed light on our potential journey from the physical to the digital, from the local to the global....

Does the Future of Accounting Give You the Heebie-Jeebies? Let’s Defreak It Together!" 🚀🔮 Peering into the future can feel a bit like crystal ball gazing—exciting and a tad spooky all at once. What does the accounting landscape look like a decade down the line? Are we facing a world where AI bots nag us about tax deadlines, or will new regulations have us tangled in red tape? It's the...

Dive into the heart of the accounting world with our Valentine's Day podcast. It's a love letter to us all, where we laugh, learn, and lift the veil on what really makes the accounting profession tick. From tackling the big questions that keep folks from embracing or sticking with accounting, to a special feature with Will Buckley, we're bringing the love back.  Accounting isn'...

Join us for a festive episode of our podcast, where we celebrate the year that was! This special edition gathers the whole gang - Andrew, Aly, AJack, and Amy for a heartfelt and engaging chat. Together, we stroll down memory lane, reflecting on the experiences that shaped our year. We share the lessons we've learned and express our excitement for what's on the horizon. It's a blend...

Do you have the guts, gumption, and pure unadulterated risk appetite to transition from being an employee to owning your slice of the business pie? If such a question stirs a curious and ambitious fire within you, then this episode of our podcast is tailored for you. We venture into the unknown yet thrilling realm of transitioning from a dependable employee to a daring business owner, specifically...

G'day and welcome to Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures. In part 2 of this epic topic, Aly, the heroine of her own accounting tale 😆, continues to share her journey which is filled with laughter, triumphs, and some not-so-subtle eye rolls at the male-dominated accounting world. With over 30 years of fearless navigation, Aly shares her secrets to success, balancing work and mo...

Get ready for a  good time as Aly and Andrew take you on a wild ride from the Gold Coast! They're going all-in on the world of transformation with TOA Global.  Aly and Andrew are interviewing the big cheese himself, Nick Sinclair, the CEO of TOA Global, the masters of accounting offshoring. It's going to be a blast! In this rollercoaster of an adventure, we'll draw inspiration from...

G'day and welcome to Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures. Are you ready to "Let It Grow" in your career? Join Aly and Andrew as they embark on their own "Frozen" adventure, transitioning from number-crunching wizards to managerial maestros!  In this frosty episode, we'll thaw out the mysteries of becoming a manager in the accounting world, shedding ligh...

G'day and welcome to Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures. In this episode we are stepping into Aly’s world, where we explore a profound 30-year journey in accounting through her eyes. In this episode, we delve deep into the emotional landscape of gender equality, tenure, and promotions, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Through poignant acco...

G'day and welcome to Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures. Well this episode is for absolutely everyone (as always, haha).  Aly and Andrew are covering the divide for those early on in their careers to those in leadership and how the 'mindset of learning' is so critical.  They hand to you on a silver platter their hot tips and pet peeves (and what you can do to turn th...

G'day and welcome to Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures. We have farewelled Andrew, we have checked in midway and in this ep we find out all about the re-entry from paternity leave. Just like a rocket re-entering the earth's atmosphere, re-entry can be tricky so we wanted to unpack all of the things.  As always, there is so much more including how to help managers step in...

G'day and welcome to Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures The good times are rolling at XeroCon, as Aly and Andrew go LIVE. Yes they are like two kids in a candy store and yes they are living their best lives but they are also debriefing all of the content, tech inspiration, community and vibes that only XeroCon can bring.  We even bump 😉 into Amy and Ajack who download all the...

G'day and welcome to Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures HAPPY EOFY peeps! In this ep we have some very special guests joining us, in Lethal Lee (Aly's work wife at All In) and Shane (the Tech Guy from Illumin8) and the gloves are off ... which means we get real and open up a few closet doors to the inner workings of our accounting firms.  There are soooo many things going...

G'day and welcome to Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures. New baby, new diagnosis, new tattoos, new job ... so much has changed in Andrew's life so it's about time we check on in to see how he's travelling.  What's worked? What hasn't? What surprises have come his way? What scaffolding he has put in place to achieve success and so much more.  Yep Aly an...

G'day and welcome to Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures In this ep Andrew lists out every possible way you can say NO (with the longest intro in history) and Aly now identifies as a cat (you have to listen to understand this one 😂). They delve into their stories of when they didn't say NO when they should have, hint hint, ended in epic FAILS and also some WINS along the...