Accounting Apps Podcast

Accountants are Like Financial Doctors and Covid19 is Like all Your Patients are Sick at Once 🚑 | Jamie Beresford

Today I’m speaking with Jamie Beresford Founder and CEO of Practice Protect and Fresh Method. In this episode, we talk about . . . Accountants and IT Specialists interpret the word ‘Cloud’ differently … and this could be wasting your firm money How technology has changed for accountants and where accounting professionals can identify cost savings and efficiencies in IT Security considerations accountants and bookkeepers need to adopt when working virtually or working from home What Jamie learnt the Accounting Profession during Covid 19 How he manages his team virtually while working abroad in Bali and the Philippines How flexible work conditions may be adopted in the future How the book ‘Good to Great’ by Jim Collins had a profound effect on my thinking and that’s why he takes a long term approach to commercial relationships. Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here  http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

🔎 Find Opportunities for Growth in Your Product Career| Rosemary King

Today I’m speaking with Rosemary King, Head of Product at of Float In this episode, we talk about . . . How to find opportunities that stretch and challenge you in new directions How you go get the lay of the land and establish a plan for moving forward when you take on a prominent role in an established company. What factors influence product designers Choosing to work with people, teams and businesses that embrace receptivity. How you empower staff to solve their own problems What does diversity in the workplace mean to Rosemary and why it is important  Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

A Chance Meeting With Rod Drury 👥 on Her Honeymoon Changed this Female Software Engineer’s Destiny| Shanu Mehta

Today I’m speaking with Shanu Mehta Co-Founder of MMC Convert In this episode, we talk about . . . The four types of Entrepreneurs: Builder, Opportunist, Specialist, Innovator Surreptitiously meeting an accounting legend on her honeymoon, which changed the course of the business. The importance of quality historical data, for advisory How India is navigating the Covid19 pandemic Improving the financial literacy of females and freeing them from oppressive situations How they will connect with the community, now that there are no IRL events planned for 2020. Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Accounting World Domination 🌏 | Liz Mason

Today I’m speaking with Liz Mason, CEO + Founder of multiple businesses including High Rock. In this episode, we talk about . . . CPA World Domination Kaizen the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement With creative ideas and giant goals, Liz explains how she manages to juggle so many big projects Measuring your value – how to price for Modern Practices. How to build an amazing team The complexities of accounting for the cannabis industry How to creatively compensate your team. Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

How a Modern Future-Focused Firm Scopes, Selects and Implements Best of Breed 💯 Cloud Solutions | Lee Duffield

Today I’m speaking with Lee Duffield, General Manager of All in Advisory. In this episode, we talk about . . . Choosing the best of breed in software for a 100% modern future-focused cloud-based firm Helping their clients use innovative modern tools through App Advisory How vendors can connect with accountants and bookkeepers through drip-feeding content across social media How they scope, select implement and review accounting technology. Being part of a 100% female-owned and led accounting practice. Why female panellists at industry events are important Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

🔐 Unlocking Your Untapped Capacity Using Cloud Applications | Amy Holdsworth

Today I’m speaking with Amy Holdsworth, CEO & Founder of Clarity Street In this episode, we talk about . . . Recommendations for someone wanting to start a modern future-focused cloud practice. Fast and Furious implementations that could provide some quick capacity wins Juggling change management, how to get the decision-makers across the line? Advice for someone in an old school firm that wants to automate, modernise and move to the cloud. How do you reposition the client lifecycle and get the most out of your software! How her side hustle, Red Coat Cake, helps her keep current with some different technology tools.  Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

📍Common Traits of Successful Modern Accountants and Bookkeepers | Luis Sanchez

Today I’m speaking with Luis Sanchez, General Manager of Receipt Bank Australia  In this episode, we talk about . . . Luis childhood in Guatemala, Mexico and Argentina, through to Harvard Business School and now in Sydney, where he enjoys the community role of a Nippers Age Manager at the local surf club. How Team Orange the Receipt Bank team are navigating the Covid 19 pandemic Common traits of successful modern accountants and bookkeepers The necessary pivots required when online accounting solutions roll out receipt scanning features Universal functionality that could be built into Receipt Bank help all small businesses – what do you think that could be? Technology tools Luis uses for business and pleasure – including Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, Netflix & Amazon and of course Receipt Bank. Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here  http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Living up to the critical role of ✅ “Recession-Proof Accountant”| Will Lopez

Today I’m speaking with Will Lopez Head of Accountant Community at Gusto In this episode, we talk about Why you should “Educate, Guide Now, and Earn Later” during the Global Crisis What is involved in the role of a community Manager, and how Will is empowering the community How Truly Lazy people can Make Multiple Pieces of Content? How Accountants and Bookkeepers can step into an advisor role mid-and-post Covid 19. The resources and support Gusto has provided to their community during these challenging times and of course, we talk about kayaking with giant alligators in the Everglades because it's Will Lopez!  Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here  http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

Tackling the Challenges Accounting Apps Face 🤹 Navigating Covid 1️9️ | Nick Houldsworth

We are going through quite challenging times, and I’ve asked Nick, as a leader in the EcoSystem space to join me to share his insights and perspectives on: How businesses in the ecosystem can pivot, pirouette, or adapt to the Covid 19 crisis We also discuss the challenges of keeping a remote workforce productive and engaged during such stressful times. What he has learnt from working from home How Apps could support their clients during Covid 19, How Unleashed had built a market place to try and match and helps its client base find new customers How Kounta had built-in online ordering into its Point of Sale system. How Deputy had built a contactless check-in system, to minimise the transfer of the virus and how Apps are effectively communicating with their overwhelmed client base. If you’re listening to this podcast, and you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, like getting through the day, is like walking through mud, please remember you’re not alone. Please reach out for support. Be it Lifeline, your professional association, a friend, or one of the many online forums. It is highly stressful times, and your community is here to help you navigate through this pandemic. Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here  http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM

How to Create a 🏗️ Scalable Modern Firm that Can Sell | Ryan Lazanis

Today I’m speaking with Ryan Lazanis Founder of Future Firm. In this episode, we talk about . . . How do you create the best customer experience possible. How you create a scalable modern firm that can sell. Helping firms implement a strategic plan, set up goals, and maintain focus. Some of his favourite technology tools, including Team Works, Xero, Practice Ignition, Spark Hire, Zoom, and Slack. Using blogging to market to and attract client of a particular personality type. How firms can benefit from gig economy accounting. Subscribe to the Accounting Apps newsletter here http:// HeatherSmithAU.COM