The dark world of financial elder abuse
This is a curated collection of resources and interviews exploring the often-hidden world of financial elder abuse.
Today marks 30 years as an ACCA member
Today marks 30 years as an ACCA member. Cheers to 30 years.
I need your VOTE for ACCA Global Council elections 2025
I would like to share that I’m standing as a candidate in the ACCA Global Council Elections 2025.
Solo at a Conference? This Small Signal Can Spark Big Connections
At the many large conferences I attend, I often notice solo and first-time attendees looking overwhelmed. I believe what they’re experiencing in those moments is a sudden and unexpected sense of loneliness. There’s a platform-agnostic movement in the Accounting industry, encouraging solo, first-time attendees, or even introverts, to wear an orange bracelet to help ...
How to Be the Speaker Everyone Remembers (and Rebooks)
Here are some speaking tips. My role is to educate, entertain, engage, and keep the energy going until the end of the day. There's a running sheet, but there's also flexibility. I always repost photos of myself on stage, and then my brilliant assistant embeds the LinkedIn post on my website https://www.heathersmithsmallbusiness.com/speaker/ it means the ...
Why You Should Charge for the Initial Meeting
Why You Should Charge for the Initial Meeting (created by ChatGPT to test a Zap!) If you're running a service-based business—especially in accounting or advisory—you’ve likely been asked to offer a “quick chat” or a “free discovery session.” While it may seem like a nice gesture or a clever marketing tactic, offering free initial meetings ...
Where should I start looking for Accounting & Business Apps for my clients?
Essential resources, including blogs, podcasts, and community engagements, to guide accountants and business owners in integrating cloud business tools for improved workflows and data-driven decision-making. App Marketplaces MYOB Marketplace www.myob.com/au/apps QuickBooks App Store Apps.com Xero App Store Apps.xero.com Zoho Books https://www.zoho.com/one/applications/web.html Professional Communities Workflow Wateringhole https://www.facebook.com/groups/1616546001746474 Apps Mastermind https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind/ SBAABTA https://www.facebook.com/groups/977122739056681 Listen to podcasts ...
Embracing Digital Transformation and AI in Accounting: The Future is Now
We're no longer peering into the future—digital transformation and AI in accounting have arrived, shaking up our profession in the best possible way. At a recent lively panel I moderated, brilliant minds Lielette Calleja (BusinessDepot), Sabby Gill (Dext), and Aleesha Bailey (RSM Australia) unpacked precisely how we can harness this momentum. Sabby Gill rightly highlighted ...
The 2025 IWD theme is NOT AccelerateAction
The United Nations is policy-focused on achieving gender equality and empowerment for all women and girls. It focuses on Ending violence against women, Economic empowerment, and Political participation. The United Nations #IWD2025 theme is For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. The United Nations AUSTRALIA #IWD2025 theme is March Forward For ALL Women and ...
Celebrating Business Milestones
Today, 7/12/2024 I’m celebrating 17 years in business! I’m grateful to my extended network of brilliant clients, colleagues, and supporters. You’ve been part of this story in ways that inspire and challenge me daily. Nostalgically, I was reading through a list of some of the 700+ amazing clients I’ve worked with over the years. ...