Accounting Apps Podcast

Presenting, Storytelling, and Communicating 💬 for Accountants | Alexandra Bond Burnett

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

A Restaurant Solutionist Creating Magical ✨ Client Experiences | Kristen Nies Ciraldo

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 ‘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

Why an Accountant Started a 📊 Bookkeeping Business | Meryl Johnston

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.  And Meryl mentioned the book Deep Work by Cal Newport. Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Accountants Empowering Their Client Base Through Podcasting🎙️ | Tim Garth & Dan Osborne

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

How Hosting a Podcast Helped This Bookkeeper Develop Active👂 Listening Skills | Alexi Boyd

Today I’m speaking with Alexi Boyd Director of a Bookkeeping business and host of the Small Biz Matters podcast In this episode, we talk about . . . Insights into how she runs her small bookkeeping practice, supporting micro and start-up businesses. Navigating a dislike for implementing and adopting new technology How curiosity, a growth mindset and a chance encounter with a radio station manager, was a catalyst for starting her podcast. How podcasting has helped her develop active listening and multi-tasking skills which she’s brought back into her bookkeeping business Useful tips for curating and facilitating panels, and why the CEO should not be hosting panel facilitations. Why it’s important to get involved in small business advocacy Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

🎊 Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Cloud Stories Podcast

I share a few facts and learnings from producing 100 episodes of the Cloud Stories podcast over the last 6 years. I've interviewed people from Australia, Canada, England, India, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, and USA. I've interviewed Accountants, Bookkeepers, Cloud Integrators, Country Managers, Evangelists, Founders, General Managers, IT Specialists, Marketing Specialists, Sales Specialists. I've had around 35 females, and 75 males on the show - yikes! Yes I know I need to strive for improved gender diversity. I encourage you to subscribe to the podcast, and leave us a 5 star rating, as that helps people find us! Also you can subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here: https://www.heathersmithau.com/

Building and Running a Highly Engaged Community 👥| Catherine Walker aka OG

Today I’m speaking with Catherine Walker Community Manager at Xero In this episode, we talk about . . . How writing a thesis on the viability of organising information on the internet as part of her Master of Library and Information Studies was a solid foundation for her Community Managers role. As one of Xero’s earliest employees, realising people were deciding whether to buy Xero over social media and jumping in to respond What the day to day role of a community manager looks like Advice for accountants and bookkeepers interacting on social media Inspirational and funny stories of people Catherine’s met thru the community Diffusing situations and dealing with negative energy on social media  Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Supporting Your Clients and Yourself Through 🤹 Uncertainty | Dylan Burgess

Today I’m speaking with Dylan Burgess, Partner Relationship Manager of Float Cash Flow Forecasting. Dylan joined our afternoon community chat, to lead a discussion on Supporting Your Clients and Yourself Through Uncertainty. With the community, we discussed how we could assist our own business, and assist our client’s business. We explored how some people planned for every scenario, while others don’t plan for anything, leaning on the philosophy one plus one equals window. I’ve worked with the team at Float Cash Flow Forecasting for several years, and you can read about the way I work, at http://EndorsementDisclosure.com. Connect with me on twitter at @HeatherSmithAU and sign up to the Accounting Apps newsletter, at http://HeatherSmithAU.COM

20 Trends Changing the World of Work and Transforming the Nature of Careers in Accountancy 🔊 | Kevin Fitzgerald FCCA

Today I’m speaking with Kevin Fitzgerald Managing Director (Xero, Asia). We're going to talk about 20 trends changing the world of work and transforming the nature of careers in accountancy. These trends are taken from ACCA Professional insight report Future ready: accountancy careers in 2020’s  ) For those of you who don’t know ACCA stands for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, it’s a global body for professional accountants, and it has a MOU with both Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand, and Xero, where Kevin works. Kevin Fitzgerald and I are both Fellows of the ACCA, and we are also both candidates for the ACCA GLOBAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS. From 8th Oct until 12th Nov 2020 ACCA members can vote in the ACCA Global Council elections. If you are a ACCA member, details on how to VOTE 🗳️will be in an email📩 or postal pack📬 sent to you. Links to candidate profiles, including mine and 🧮Heather Smith FCA, FCCA, FICB are there. https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-0-0/acca20/en/statements?bbp=30202&x=-1 If you are an ACCA member, I encourage you to read the candidate profiles and take time to vote. If you know a ACCA professional, perhaps you could connect or reconnect with them, and share this podcast with them, so they too can get involved and vote.

The Future of the Accounting Profession 🔎 | Kenji Kuramoto

'The Future of The Accounting Profession' panel discussion was held as part of the AcuityCon conference for the Acuity Financial Experts team. The global expert panel included: Kenji Kuramoto Founder & CEO of Acuity Financial Experts Greater Atlanta Area USA Michael Ly Entrepreneur | Virtual CFO | Cloud Accounting Executive | Online Bookkeeping | Speaker | Coach | Advisor Burlington, Vermont USA Nayo Carter-Gray, EA MBA Making Accounting a Little Less Taxing for small business owners | Advanced Certified QuickBooks Online Pro-Advisor | App & Technology Enthusiast Baltimore, Maryland Area USA Rachel (Leaney) Fisch, CPB Product Evangelist, Accountant Channel at Sage Greater Toronto Area Metropolitan Area Canada! Will Farnell Accountancy Firm founder (Farnell Clarke) , Keynote Speaker, Author of The Digital Firm and Mentor to Accounting Firms UK! Some takeaways for me included: 🧮Microsoft Word & Excel are the most popular small business tools 🧮Compliance is not dead ☠️ 🧮AI is overhyped 🧮Non-traditional firms will embrace diversity 🧮Modern firms are not old style firms using Accounting Technology 🧮We don't need to worry about QBLive 🧮Paper checks ⁉️ Thank-you Kenji Kuramoto for the opportunity. Thank you to the Acuity team who helped make this possible. Thank-you for listening to Cloud Stories. I hope you enjoyed the show. Can I encourage you to sign up to the Accounting Apps newsletter, by visiting http:// HeatherSmithAU. COM