Chartered Accountants ANZ

Small Firm, Big Impact Express

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Need regular small practice updates on the go? Small Firm, Big Impact Express (SFBI Express) delivers essential insights for Chartered Accountants in just 5 minutes. Each episode, we bring you the best minds across the accounting industry to share critical regulatory changes, compliance updates and emerging trends that impact you. Whether you are commuting, taking a coffee break, or between client meetings, SFBI Express helps you stay up to date. Listen to find out what’s changed, why it matters, and what you need to do next. If you’re looking for deeper conversations and bigger-picture th...

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Working better with bookkeepers and avoiding messy data 09.06.2026 4:20

Messy data can create big problems for smaller accounting firms. Even with better cloud tools and automation, many firms are still losing time to coding errors, unreconciled accounts, duplicated transactions and unclear handovers between bookkeepers, accountants and clients.  In this episode of  Small Firm, Big Impact Express , Natalie Lennon FCA, Founder and Director of&n...

How small firms can build visibility on LinkedIn 07.05.2026 5:22

LinkedIn is evolving, and for smaller accounting firms, it’s becoming one of the most powerful channels to build visibility, credibility, and trust.  In this episode of  Small Firm, Big Impact Express , we explore what’s changed over the past 12–18 months, including how LinkedIn now prioritises original, expertise-led content, meaningful engagement,...

AI for research: risks and best practice for small firms 08.04.2026 4:40

AI tools can generate research and summaries instantly, but they don’t always produce reliable information. In some cases, outputs may include incorrect or fabricated references that appear credible at first glance.  In this episode of Small Firm, Big Impact  Express , Carolyn White, Manager of Library Services at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA A...

Your Tech Stack Check-In: Optimise for Efficiency and Profitability 05.03.2026 6:08

New integrations, AI-powered features and deeper connections between software tools are rapidly reshaping the accounting tech landscape.  In this episode of Small Firm, Big Impact Express, Heather Smith FCA, FCCA, FICB, founder of ANISE Consulting and host of the Accounting Apps podcast, breaks down what’s changed across common accounting platforms, why your tech stack has a d...

AML/CTF reforms are coming. What small firms need to do now. 11.02.2026 3:33

In the first episode of  Small Firm, Big Impact Express , Jill Muir, Senior Policy Advocate, Business Reform at Chartered Accountants ANZ, breaks down what the Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms mean for accounting practices ahead of the 1 July 2026 start date. In just five minutes, this episode covers what’s changing under Australia’s AML/CTF regime, which accounting services may bring fi...