Accountants Daily Podcast Network

This week on UTH, Emma and co-host Lee-Ann Hayes are joined by Mark Ellem, head of SMSF education at Accurium, to bust some myths about Division 296 and chat through some of the technical specifics of the recently passed bill. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at emma.partis@momentummedia.com.au.

On this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, Jerome is joined by Drew Pflaum, co-founder and chief executive of SavvyWise, to chat about how his company is helping accountants adapt to the AI-powered future. The pair cover: If you would like to know more about SavvyWise and how it could help transform your accounting firm, visit the website here.

Accountants in the past have suffered from information overload from the vast amounts of financial information collected from clients, but AI is now allowing them to interpret this data into simple, meaningful insights. Leaders in Business managing director Brent Szalay and My Accounts CEO Noel Tiufino discuss what this means for the role of advisory as large language models continue to evolve at an exponential rate. Szalay explains that just like a doctor with decades of patient records, AI is enabling accountants to efficiently identify patterns and potential risks from the financial data of clients "before they become chronic issues". However, while AI can analyse the data and provide insights, Szalay stressed that accountants play an important role in bridging the emotional gap by understanding their clients' goals and values and supporting them in their journey. Tiufino and Szalay also offer practical tips and tools including an adviser readiness quiz that can help practitioners evaluate where they may be falling short.

This week on Under the Hood, we hear from our friends Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, co-hosts of the Accounting Apps Podcast. In this episode, Heather and Tyler cover the flurry of new AI tools emerging in Q1 2026, and other developments in the accounting tech space. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at emma.partis@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Emma is joined by public practice accounting recruiter Christine Foggiato to talk about the current hiring landscape, the top perks her clients are looking for and how AI is shifting the skills firms are prioritising in candidates. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at emma.partis@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Emma is joined by Grant Thornton's national head of technical tax, David Montani, to chat about his new book, Tax Wars, which tackles the political forces behind Australia's tax reform gridlock. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at emma.partis@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Emma is joined in the studio by Ben Johnston, director of Johnston Advisory, to talk through the challenges and highlights of advising unconventional clients, including entrepreneurs, athletes and creatives. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at emma.partis@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Adrian Cartland, principal solicitor at Cartland Law, about what he sees as necessary taxation changes for South Australia, which formed the basis of a manifesto he published ahead of the state's election later this month. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team at editor@accountantsdaily.com.au.

On this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, Imogen is joined by John Munden, chief strategy officer at Cloudoffis, to chat about the importance of curiosity in the evolving world of technology. Tune in to hear more about: If you would like to learn more about Cloudoffis, you can visit its website here.

On this month's episode of Advisory Advantage, co-hosts Imogen and Brent are joined once again by Dr Marli Watt to chat about how mindset can be the biggest barrier to advisory, the importance of leaning into discomfort and how perfectionism can keep accountants stuck. Tune in to hear more about: Leaders in Business: Don't guess where you sit on the advisory spectrum – test it. Take the Client Advisory Readiness Quiz. It'll show you where you're already thriving, and where the right structure, tools and clarity could take you further, beyond the numbers.

For Imogen's final UTH episode, she joins Emma in the studio to reflect on her journey growing the podcast, share behind-the-scenes stories and challenges, and to talk about what's next. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Emma at emma.partis@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined in the studio by accounting practice coach, Amanda Gascoigne, to break down what it truly means to embody "better practice, better life". Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by co-host Lee-Ann Hayes to chat about the upcoming changes to rental property and holiday home deductions put in motion by the ATO. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

This month on Advisory Advantage, Brent and Imogen sit down to chat about the 'clarity window' and the crucial timing in turning dreams and goals into reality and strategic action. Tune in to hear more about: Leaders in Business: Don't guess where you sit on the advisory spectrum, test it. Take the Client Advisory Readiness Quiz. It'll show you where you're already thriving, and where the right structure, tools and clarity could take you further, beyond the numbers.

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 know as AML/CTF rules come into play. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

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 the course of last year. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

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 Podcast. In this episode, Smith provides a look back on 2025 with a recap of the developments in the accounting app space! Tune in to hear more updates about:

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 skill that separates technical experts from true advisers, and the ability to communicate in a way that builds trust, clarity and influence. Tune in to hear more about: Leaders in Business: Don't guess where you sit on the advisory spectrum – test it. Take the Client Advisory Readiness Quiz. It'll show you where you're already thriving, and where the right structure, tools and clarity could take you further, beyond the numbers.

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 unpack and understand the severity of financial elder abuse. Disclaimer: This is a significantly dark and unfortunate topic that some listeners may find uncomfortable or triggering. Tune in to hear more about: You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

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 to revolutionise the AI landscape in accounting firms for tax professionals. Tune in to hear more about: If you would like to know more about SavvyWise and how it could transform your accounting firm, visit their website at https://www.savvywise.com.au/.