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Accounting Apps Podcast

Heather Smith | Accountant & Storyteller

Exploring the intersections of accounting, technology and modern practice methodologies. Each month guests share how they built their business and how your business or clients can use technology to be more effective and efficient. This may include exploring:*How you can implement and integrate business tools with your online accounting software to automate processes, improve productivity, and profitability;*How to build a business developing business apps; or*How to build a tech stack that meets

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43:08

From Compliance to Sky-High Advisory ☁️ – Insights...

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2025/11/19

Live from the Accounting & Business Show Asia 2025 in Singapore, Heather chats with innovators about AI, e-invoicing, TikTok trends, cross-border payments and the evolving role of accountants in AsiaSummary Heather Smith reports from the Accounting & Business Show Asia 2025 in Singapore, sharing floor interviews and key highlights. With strong Australian representation, she reflects on rapid regional digital transformation, cultural insights, and inspiring thought leadership. Main

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34:59

💨 From Wind to Wins: Woolnorth Renewables NetSuite...

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2025/11/12

Kerry Butler, CFO of Woolnorth Renewables, Tasmania shares her bold NetSuite rollout, revealing strategic insights on tech, budgeting, AI, and scaling clean energy operations.Summary Today I’m speaking with Kerry Butler, CFO of Woolnorth Renewables, Tasmania In this episode, we talk about . . . Insights from attending SuiteWorld 2025 in Las Vegas Strategic NetSuite rollout, starting with Planning & Budgeting (NSPB) Overcoming implementation challenges with a lean finance team Use of

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25:33

From Automation to Autonomy with NetSuite ⚙️| Scott...

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2025/11/05

Scott Wiltshire, VP & GM of Oracle NetSuite ANZ, unpacks key SuiteWorld 2025 announcements, highlighting AI-driven tools, productivity boosts, and why NetSuite is a game-changer for growing businesses.Summary Today I’m speaking with Scott Wiltshire, VP & GM of Oracle NetSuite ANZ. In this episode, we talk about . . . Event recap: SuiteWorld 2025 highlights relevant to ANZ Key tools: AI Connect Services, Prompt Studio, Autonomous Close, Subscription Metrics NetSuite Next: Major platform

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49:00

From 27 Xero Files to NetSuite Powerhouse 🧠|Dianna...

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2025/10/29

Dianna Butterworth, CFO of Kieser Australia shares the move from 27 Xero files to NetSuite, improving scalability, budgeting, and team empowerment. Summary Today I’m speaking with Dianna Butterworth, CFO of Kieser Australia s In this episode, we talk about . . . Background: Dianna’s path from financial advisor and entrepreneur to CFO Company Overview: Kieser Australia is a physiotherapy-led strength training provider with 31 clinics Initial Challenge: Managing 27 separate Xero files across

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35:34

🚀 NetSuite NEXT: AI, Automation & Global Growth...

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2025/10/22

Craig Sullivan, Group VP of Product Management, NetSuite joins Heather Smith at SuiteWorld25 to reveal AI, automation, and global ERP innovations transforming how accountants and businesses scale smarter.Summary Today I’m speaking with Craig Sullivan, Group VP of Product Management, NetSuite In this episode, we talk about . . . Insights into NetSuite Next: AI-native ERP, natural language queries & agentic workflows Grounded AI: Role-based, explainable responses tailored to accounting &

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59:51

👟 From Heels to Converse: The Advisory Revolution |...

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2025/10/08

Madeline Reeves shares how Advisory Amplified is reimagining accounting conferences with community focus, practical advisory content, and a women-led, inclusive approach.Summary Today I’m speaking with Madeline Reeves, Founder & CEO of Fearless Foundry, creator of Advisory Amplified. In this episode, we talk about . . . Reinventing accounting conferences through a six-city U.S. tour focused on practical advisory content and community building. Challenges with traditional conferences and the

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49:47

🧠 Growth Mindset & Intentionality: Keys to Practice...

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2025/10/01

Liam Hindle, GM of Product & Product Marketing at MYOBMYOB's Liam Hindle shares insights from the Accounting Industry Monitor, the future of AI in accounting, and how practices can evolve through tech, efficiency, and growth mindset strategies. Summary Today I’m speaking with Liam Hindle, GM of Product & Product Marketing at MYOB Liam highlights "intentionality" as a key to the cultural and operational trait that sets progressive accounting firms apart. "I think for me, the word that comes

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7:12

✅ I need your vote in the ACCA Council Election

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2025/09/30

Heather Smith shares why she’s running for the ACCA Global Council, highlighting her advocacy work, global experience, and vision for a future-focused, member-driven ACCA.Summary 📌 Episode Summary (Bullet Points) Heather Smith announces her candidacy for the ACCA Global Council. She reflects on 30 years as an ACCA member and her international career. Advocates for stronger representation from the Southern Hemisphere. Discusses her roles in ACCA’s global SME and technology forums. Emphasises her

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29:29

Xerocon 2025 Recap 🚐From Inside the Blue Kombi

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2025/09/24

A vibrant wrap-up of Xerocon 2025 from a Kombi van, covering AI tools, new Xero features, community energy, and standout apps like SYFT Analytics, Cradle IO & Manage My Renewals.Summary On day 2 of Xerocon I jumped into a community group and asked people to join me at the van at 2pm, and 40 minutes later 5 people showed up. We squeezed into the Kombi and debriefed on the two day Xerocon conference. I can not quite believe that I managed to get 6 people into a Kombi van, and recorded what could

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14:20

🚐 Diya Jolly on Leadership, Innovation & Harnessing...

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2025/09/17

Xero’s Chief Product & Tech Officer Diya Jolly shares product highlights from Xerocon, how AI is shaping features, and what drives her mission to empower small businesses globally.Summary Today I’m speaking with Diya Jolly, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Xero In this episode, recorded live at Xerocon Brisbane inside a blue Kombi van we talk about . . . Reflections on leadership, childhood inspirations & her father’s influence Diya’s approach to customer-driven product

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52:13

💼 Ethics, Apps & Advisory: Tech Talks with Trailblazers

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2025/09/10

A live panel unpacks how accounting tech reshapes advisory, global work, and lifestyles: covering cloud, AI, ethics, niche healthcare, and why some accountants invest in apps. Guests: Gardner, Falcon Huerta, Chard.Summary Host Heather Smith moderates a lively panel on accounting + technology at the Brisbane Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand offices. Guests: Alex Falcon Huerta FCCA (Soaring Falcon) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfalconhuerta/ Kelly Chard (GrowthMD)

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18:55

AI Leadership Advantage for Accountants

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2025/08/28

In this solo episode Heather Smith explores how accountants can harness AI as a strategic enabler, boosting data-driven decision making, enhancing client value, and leading with ethics, integrity, and curiosity.Summary In this solo episode, I talk about . . . Key Points: Technology as a strategic enabler, not just an operational tool AI reduces repetitive work, empowering advisory services Algorithms + data = core to accountants’ strengths Data as a strategic asset: dashboards, analytics,

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38:01

Does finance automation really improve accuracy and...

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2025/08/21

Heather Smith & Tyler Caskey join ApprovalMax to have a conversation exploring how finance automation boosts accuracy, prevents fraud, and streamlines processes.Today I’m speaking with Tyler Caskey Partner at The Bean Counters In this episode, we talk about . . . Key Points: How automation reduces human error and speeds approvals Real-world case studies with ApprovalMax & Xero Common vulnerabilities: hacked emails, invoice scams, credit card fraud Risk reduction strategies: 2FA,

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42:44

The accountant as the storyteller: Creating...

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2025/08/13

In this solo episode Heather Smith shares her proven process for creating impactful presentations, from topic selection to AI tools, helping accountants communicate with clarity, confidence, and audience engagement.The accompanying article to this podcast appeared in Karbon Magazine : https://karbonhq.com/resources/creating-impactful-presentations/ In this episode, we talk about . . . Key Topics: Choosing a clear, focused topic tied to your strengths. Event prep checklist (theme, audience,

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32:30

Inside WorkGuru: 7 Years Empowering SMEs with...

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2025/08/07

Tony Harcourt CEO & Co-Founder of WorkGuruTony Harcourt returns to chat with Heather about WorkGuru’s recent product updates, the challenges facing SMEs, and the role of automation and integrations in improving day-to-day operations. Summary Today I’m speaking with Tony Harcourt CEO & Co-Founder of WorkGuru WorkGuru is a Project Management solution tailored for SMEs in manufacturing, construction, engineering, and fabrication. In this episode, we talk about . . . WorkGuru

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01:00:39

🔄Accounting Tech Round-Up: QTR4 Innovations & Insights

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2025/07/31

Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey explore major Q4 tech updates, from payroll developments to NetSuite integrations, AI trends, multi-entity reporting, and smarter expense and project tools.Today I’m speaking with Tyler Caskey, Founder at The Bean Counter. In this episode, we talk about . . . industry insights and key accounting technology updates from April to June 2025. We highlight the competition in HR and payroll, noting Rippling's market leadership, Employment Hero's implementation improvements,

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10:17

Your clients are using ChatGPT: How are you going to...

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2025/07/28

Your clients are using ChatGPT.Your clients are going to try to do their accounts and their tax using ChatGPT. Your clients are going to ask you questions generated from ChatGPT. Your clients are going to ask you why you have not deducted THIS because ChatGPT suggested it. Your clients are going to come to you with “the work finished by ChatGPT” and they are going to ask you to give it a quick look over and remind you that you should not charge them as much because ChatGPT has done the bulk of the

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19:45

🚀 From EdTech to FinTech: Miquel Palet’s Journey with...

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2025/07/02

Today I’m speaking with Miquel Palet, Founder of GetInvoice Miquel Palet is a Barcelona-based entrepreneur and product leader, known for founding Ucademy, an edtech platform, and GetInvoice, a tool for automating invoice retrieval from emails and other sources. With a background in engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Miquel combines technical expertise with a passion for simplifying business processes. His ventures reflect a commitment to innovation and user-centric solutions

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45:42

🔍 From SMSF to AI Tax Workpapers: Automating...

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2025/05/21

Today I’m speaking with Cloudoffis co-founders Viral Kanabar and Manish Sheladia In this episode, we talk about . . . Cloudoffis' journey from SMSF audit automation to AI-first tax workpaper solution, TaxSorted. Their goal is to create a complete cloud-based operating system for accounting firms. The shift from manual processes (PDFs, Excel) to seamless AI-enhanced workflows. The importance of integrations with BGL, Class, FYI Docs, and the ATO. Key challenges facing accounting firms: time

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48:11

🔄 Reinventing Float: AI, Consolidation and the New F...

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2025/05/15

Today I’m speaking with Colin Hewitt, Founder & CEO of Float In this episode, we talk about . . . Evolution of cash flow forecasting from spreadsheets to intelligent cash flow platforms. Differences between direct and indirect cash flow forecasting. Float’s shift to support fractional CFOs and the growing need for 13-week forecasts. New features in Float: 13-week forecasting reports with click-to-detail functionality. Consolidated cash flow view for multi-entity businesses. Enhanced

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