Accounting Apps Podcast

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 your business needs or introduce your clients to them.


Brilliant guests include entrepreneurs, founders, business consultants, accountants, bookkeepers, small business owners, cloud advisors, developers, cloud integrators and solution providers.


Hosted by Heather Smith, an award winning Chartered Accountant with a flair for storytelling. Heather is obsessed with how effective automation and integration can produce timely clean data, to surface information for brave, fast data-informed ...

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Episodes

Thursday May 06, 2021

Serial Entrepreneur Amreeta Abbott joined me & we discussed; • How her father encouraged her to learn about investing from a young age. • Why she started and exited NowInfinity, and the grief she felt selling a company. • The challenges of being a female - leading a start-up technology company. • Navigating Working with global offshore teams. • How she generates ideas fast and turns them into reality even faster. Connect with Amreeta on LinkedIn Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Thursday Apr 01, 2021

Kellie Parks Cloud Accounting Aficiando of Calm Waters Bookkeeping joined me and we: Explored App Advisory Here about the extensive collection of process and workflow templates Kellies built for practices and businesses and how she has adapted them to Asana, Pixie, Click-Up, 17 Hats, Karbon and Jet Pack. Plus I convinced her to bring the elephant back to drink at the Workflow Wateringhole! We touched on the elements needs for building a lifestyle practice Explored the importance of creating an ideal client profile and Kellie shared the tools she uses in her business.Ā  Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COMĀ  uhfvLjKPVtB2FmPsaFZu Ā 

Wednesday Mar 31, 2021

I explain how the data was interpolated, and Kellie Parks and I discuss what we learn from the surfaced information. The Accounting Apps newsletters showcases the best recent blog posts from the Accounting Apps community – using insights of your past behaviour, and predictive algorithms it personalises the bite size chunks knowledge and insights delivered into your inbox. The bi-weekly informative, educational newsletter is a must-read for anyone who wants to enhance their knowledge on Accounting Apps. Subscribe here: http://heathersmithau.com/

Thursday Mar 25, 2021

Today I’m speaking with Michael Astreiko CEO of Synder.Ā In this episode, we talk about . . . Delve into Physics and Maxwell's equations which form the foundation of classical electromagnetism, classical optics, and electric circuits. How his own reconciliation pain, led them to develop a reconciliation solution for eCommerce businesses. The impact has Covid 19 has had on Synder and the clients of your business? How they unpack customer feedback, and focus on developing features that will have an overall big impact for the end user Which Disney character inspired the naming of Synder Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Thursday Mar 18, 2021

Today I’m speaking with Aynsley Damery Founder and CEO of Clarity In this episode, we talk about . . . Rolling out business advisory in a typical compliance-based practice. Making the leap from accounting to founding a technology company Why business advisory has been so tricky to introduce in the past, and why it is easier now The Five Steps for offering Business Advisory. Supporting the Clarity community with education, mindset and technical support Their giving initiative, through B1G1 Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Thursday Feb 18, 2021

Today I’m speaking with Martha Yasso, Principal of Yasso Books. In this episode, we talk about . . . The four points of Cash Flow: Cash In, Cash Out, Cash Balance and Time How to avoid the clients glazed over look when unpacking the small business financials Conversations to have with clients during these times of a pandemic and uncertainty Neural Network, their lack of human emotions and their impact on Accounting Technology used today Pricing for Cash Flow Advisory services Cash Flow Forecasting Apps Martha likes to use Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Thursday Dec 24, 2020

Today I’m speaking with Alexandra Bond Burnett Accounting Presenting and Presence Coach of Speaking Ambition In this episode, we talk about . . . The importance of communication training for the accounting industry Recognising how to surface your mojo, to improve your presence The concept of taking clients on a journey through data storytelling The Professional Presence Equation = Reveal, Resonate, Retell Represent and Reach Amplifying your authenticity and the difference between reciting and speaking The technology stack used in her business – Xero, Zoom, Zapier, Calendly, Practice Ignition Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Thursday Nov 26, 2020

Today I’m speaking with Kristen Nies Ciraldo, Cloud Advisor and Restaurant Solutionist of the Friday Guide. In this episode, we talk about . . . In her own words ā€˜a strange stew of interests that led Kristen to a passion about translating between 'sciencey' or 'mathy' and 'creative' people.' Her interest in intersections, and entering the world of numbers thru the lens of a restaurateur Tech stack for independent businesses in the hospitality industry Field Guides for Restaurateurs, and the myths people have about restaurant people. How her niche in the hospitality industry developed The concept of Working Clean, and decluttering mental real estate. Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Thursday Nov 19, 2020

Today I’m speaking with Meryl Johnston, Founder and CEO of Bean Ninjas. In this episode, we talk about . . . Meryl’s goal of wanting to start and run a business. We explore why Chartered Accountants launch bookkeeping practices and the importance of clean data. The impact of public facing accountability, working in public and sharing what you are doing, the highs and the lows in real time. The Bean Ninja tech stack, which included a few new tools I’d not heard of! How they nurture continuous learning in the work environment, through a structured Emerging Leaders program, and lunch and learn opportunities.Ā  And Meryl mentioned the book Deep Work by Cal Newport. Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Thursday Nov 12, 2020

Today I’m speaking with Tim Garth and Dan Osborne co-hosts of Two Drunk Accountants podcast. In this episode, we talk about . . . How Tim’s dad has led a continuous learning culture and is always looking for a ways to make something easier, less friction and more efficient, which has enabled this firm started in the 1970’s, to remain modern and future focused The Apps Advisory conversation they have with their clients. One of the first things they think about when working with clients, is what do their systems look like. They don’t actively setup apps, but they often get involved in finding the solution. Using a podcast, to empowering small businesses in a relaxed, open non-judgmental format, so they can share accurate information. The tech stack of this Central Coast of New South Wales accounting practice. Building a business around systems and efficiencies Evolving their advisory journey, to meet their clients’ needs Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

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