If you need to hear it, it's perfectly acceptable to say 'No'. No is a complete sentence. To activate my own 'No' muscle, I had to write it on a post it note and pin it on my monitor, cause I always naturally wanted to help. This would result in crazy unhealthy situations, like staying ...

Ultimately not failing is a success metric, but if we flip it, we can learn from failure. This is an extremely broad term. Success for a 'founder' of a startup will look like an exit, and more often than not a 10x return on investment. Founder Success is all driven by actually getting an exit ...

My accounting heart is bursting with joy. At the 'Oscars' for the accounting industry, I'm grateful to have won in the category “Thought Leader of the Year”. Thank you to Cat Williams-Treloar for handing out the award, and Sharon McClafferty for a killer acceptance speech! I was unable to be there as I was ...

Netgain is a company that builds accounting applications that integrate with ERP software like NetSuite. Their focus is on automating repetitive back office accounting tasks to save time for accountants. Some of the main applications they build include products for fixed assets, leasing, loans, and month-end close processes. Their applications are fully embedded within the ...

In 2023 I switched from Telstra to Amaysim, and saved a heap of money. Here's my story. I purchased the Unlimited 180GB 1 year plan, for AU$179 which came with a bonus 20GB sign up data (it renews 30 July). Almost half way through the year and I’ve only used 22.58 GB, so I have ...

Here are some New Zealand podcasts accountants and bookkeepers might enjoy! The #WHATSNEXT Podcast: Hosted by Chartered Accountants Luke Kemeys & Phillip Smith. A valuable resource for impactful insights in business and life. Listen on Spotify. (over 300 episodes) Keep The Change: Also hosted by Chartered Accountants Luke Kemeys & Phillip Smith, focusing on enhancing ...

Advisory Boards Shape Industry Conferences Quality Advisory Boards have an important role in shaping industry conferences. I've found myself in the position to influence many conferences, and sometimes this is through joining an Advisory Board or a Content Crew, or simply a one on one call with an organiser. The Role of Advisory Boards A ...

10 & 11 Oct 2023 - Accounting & Finance Show Asia 2023 Organised by Terrapin In-person at Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore

Hello fellow ACCA members, As a candidate for ACCA's 2023 Global Council Elections I'd be honoured if you vote for Heather Smith. Here's why... Why Vote for Heather Smith? Experience: A fellow and member since 1995, I've run a management accounting practice since 2007. Advocacy: As Chair of ACCA’s Global Forum for SMEs, and ...