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EOFY 2026: The Bookkeeper & Small Business Need to Know The end of the financial year is here, and with it comes a raft of important updates, compliance considerations, and upcoming changes that bookkeepers and small business owners simply cannot afford to ignore. In this episode, host Rob Marshall is joined by Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Executive Director Matthew Addison to unpa...

In this important episode, for many varied reasons, host Rob Marshall sits down with ICB Executive Director Matthew Addison to break down the key takeaways from the latest Federal Budget and what it means for bookkeepers and small business owners across Australia . From practical impacts to strategic insights, this conversation helps you stay informed and prepared. In the second half of todays epi...

In this episode of the ICB News Channel , host Rob Marshall is joined by Matthew Addison and Amanda Linton for a timely discussion on the evolving role of bookkeepers and small business owners in an AI-driven world. Across two parts to todays episode, they explore why continuous professional development is critical as AI tools become more integrated into everyday business operations—while reinforc...

In the latest episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast, Rob and Matthew unpack one of the most significant regulatory changes facing the profession — Anti‑Money Laundering (AML). They explore the why, when and who behind AML and what the introduction of Tranche 2 on 1 July 2026 will mean for Australian businesses, bookkeepers and bookkeeping practices. The discussion highlights why now is the time...

This episode of the ICB News Channel has a focus on AI for Bookkeepers and Small Business owners and was recorded live from the Accounting & Business Expo (ABE) in March of 2026. In this episode, we not only hear "the sounds of ABE" as it happened, but we also hear a range of differing perspectives from a number of different people associated deeply with Bookkeeping and Business here in Austra...

In this episode, host Rob Marshall sits down with ICB’s resident Cyber guru, Rutland Smith , for a clear and practical deep‑dive into the Government’s cybersecurity framework known as the Essential Eight . Rutland breaks down each element in everyday language—no tech‑speak required—while he and Rob explore why these strategies matter for every Bookkeeper and Business Owner , regardless of size or...

Kick off 2026 with serious momentum on the ICB News Channel Podcast as Rob sits down with ICB CEO Amanda Linton for a powerful start‑of‑year conversation. If you’re like most people, your “2026 goals list” is already longer than reality will allow—and maybe even starting to feel out of reach. In this episode, we shift the focus from the technical to the techniques that truly matter for Bookkeepers...

In this bonus special episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast, Matthew and Rob tackle what will arguably be the biggest challenge for Business owners and Employers in 2026, the transition to Pay Day Superannuation or Pay Day Super as it is more regularly known. The how it works, the explanations behind the terms and processes, the what to do and the what not to do regarding Pay Day Super, are all...

Small Business here in Australia is without dispute, the backbone of the nations economy. In this episode of the Podcast, we examine Small Business right now here in Australia through the eyes and responses of the community itself and attempt to answer and do a deep dive into critical understandings such as, how optimistic are small businesses about the economy currently and into 2026, how are rev...

In October 2025, the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers hit the road around Australia to speak to audiences in 9 various Cities for the annual Roadshow and Summit. At each of these events, one topic was a dominant theme ... how should Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be viewed, approached and utilized by Bookkeepers, BAS Agents and those working with Small Business here in Australia. At each of the...

This very special episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast captures the recent sounds of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Roadshow and Summit 2025 that has rolled around Australia in the month of October, covering 9 cities and speaking to in excess of 1000 Bookkeepers in that time. Regardless of whether you attended the events or not, this is a fabulous opportunity to either engage or reengag...

October in Australia is Cyber Awareness Month and this episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast, puts a strong focus on why this is so critical for all Bookkeepers and Small Business owners across Australia. There is a Cyber incident affecting Australians every 6 to 7 minutes and Bookkeepers and the Small Business community are not immune to this sad fact. Cyber specialist, Rutland Smith from Harve...

We celebrate our 50th episode of the ICB News Channel but lifting the lid on some pretty big issues confronting not only Bookkeepers across Australia right now, but also Businesses and Communities in every corner of the nation. Dealing with regulations and approvals in local communities and in business, the ever growing rise and rise of AI and the challenges confronting communities with this, a ta...

If you are in Small Business or knows someone who is in Small Business ... or you are a Professional Bookkeeper or in fact anyone who engages with Business owners on a regular basis, then if you only listen to one Podcast episode this year of the ICB News Channel, then this is the one. This episode could well be a Business saver. Our guest today on the Podcast is Kimberley Roberts Salee, the Head...

In our first episode of the ICB News Channel for the new financial year of 2025/26, Rob and Matthew discuss the most important things to be across as Bookkeepers and Small Business owners here in Australia as the new year begins. Changes to the minimum wage and some pitfalls to avoid regarding these changes, Superannuation guarantee changes and how that has played out both historically and what th...

This is a unique episode of the ICB News Channel which was recorded live during a recent Question and Answer session hosted online with Bookkeepers and BAS Agents from all around Australia. The purpose of the Q&A session was to tackle many aspects of the recent TASA Code determinations that are impacting on services provided by Financial Service Agents including BAS Agents. This includes a req...

Cyber Security and it's ever growing threat to Business and individuals here in Australia, as well as the impacts on Bookkeepers and the role Bookkeepers need to consider in the fight against Cyber, is the focus of this episode of the ICB News Channel. Rutland Smith, Director of Harvey Norman Technology for Business joins host Rob Marshall to outline the best approaches and tips for Business owner...

The Federal Budget has just dropped for 2025 and in this episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast, Rob and Matthew discuss firstly, should Bookkeepers and Small Business Owners try and stay engaged with a Federal Budget each year and secondly, if the answer to that is yes, to what degree should you be engaged and what (if any) is in this years budget, that has major impacts on Bookkeepers and Small...

How to become better connected as a Treasurer and why Treasurers are so incredibly important for Not for Profit organisations, including Sporting Clubs and Associations, Community groups, Churches and more ... is a major discussion point in this episode of the ICB News Channel. We also delve into dealing with the ATO and how offsetting of refunds to pay other debt works, a sneak peak into the ICB...

Dealing with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) can have its challenges sometimes, and we examine this in this episode of the ICB News Channel. It is possibly through a different lens to what you might expect however. What to expect is also discussed by Matthew and Rob in this episode regarding ICB's approach to the QMS conversation (Quality Management Systems) and how you can get some direction and...

Its a New Year and Bookkeeping and Bookkeepers in Australia are set to again take on new tech, new compliance, new businesses challenges and most all, anything that is basically thrown at them. The ICB News Channel Podcast is here again in 2025 to help support, educate and assist Bookkeepers and those doing the books in Small Businesses right across Australia. In this episode, the year kicks off w...

Our last episode of the ICB News Channel for 2024, has a reflective theme to it throughout, as we delve back into the things that affected Bookkeepers, bookkeeping and Small Business in 2024, including the learnings and takeaways as well as what will continue to churn and have effect into 2025. Artificial Intelligence continued to evolve rapidly in 2024 and in this episode, Rob chats with Cameron...

Christmas is coming and there are some important things to already be talking about as Bookkeepers and Business owners, to put into place. This episode of the ICB News Channel explores what those conversations should be right now and how to get the info you need to make Christmas a smooth and drama free event this year. What are the Luca Awards for Bookkeepers and why are they so important and how...

October sees the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers travelling Australia on the annual ICB Roadshow series, chatting with large numbers of Bookkeepers about all things Bookkeeping and what is impacting right now. However, the wheels of a Podcast continue to spin and this episode of the ICB News Channel touches on a number of the subjects that are included in this years roadshow, but majors on a nu...

The modern Professional and Employed Bookkeeper in Australia has to deal with an ever changing landscape when it comes to compliance, employment and so many other things that "once upon a time" would never have been so much of a consideration by the Bookkeepers of that day. This episode of the ICB News Channel continues to examine all the things that a Bookkeeper should consider as bubbling around...