The architect of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms, Bernie Ripoll, reveals what he thinks the regulatory environment will look like in the fallout of the Royal Commission, and if a Labor government gets into power.  Mr Ripoll is certain the tales of misconduct and scandal being revealed about the major banks in particular will have a permanent, transformative impact on the legislation and regulation that governs accountants and financial advisers.  www.accountantsdaily.com.au

Anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions are beginning to get the prominence they deserve in public debate. Professional services, accounting included, is a particular hot spot for stress given the long hours and deadline driven world accountants exist in. Join editor Katarina Taurian and author of The Wellness Doctrines Jerome Doraisamy as they discuss how to recognise if you or an employee is suffering, quick wins to help mitigate a bout of anxiety, and where accounting sits as far as anxiety levels go in the Australian business community. www.accountantsdaily.com.au

Join the Accountants Daily team as they discuss the most unusual tax time claims that have come across the news desk this week. From dogs to designer fashion, some clients have tried hard to get creative claims over the line. Katarina Taurian and Terry Braithwaite also read between the lines of the flurry of partner appointments this week, and find FY19 is a good time for SMEs in accounting land. www.accountantsdaily.com.au

In this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, KPMG's managing partner for Western Sydney, David Pring, speaks to Katarina Taurian about what the big four firm is doing in Greater Western Sydney, and why it's a hot spot of opportunity for accountants. David talks through the popular and emerging service lines, what the competition is doing, and why he's confident the non-metropolitan area is not just a temporary boom market. www.accountantsdaily.com.au

Timesheets are the historic backbone to accountants' pricing models, but they're on the out in many firms. There's a strong business case to ditch documenting your time, but it seems the humble timesheet has a sentimental hold on the accounting profession. Accountants Daily chats to Prime Partners director James Carey, who fills us in on why his firm is scrapping time sheets in the new financial year, and how he's managing productivity, pricing, and the force of habit www.accountantsdaily.com.au

Some professional accounting bodies made the news for all the wrong reasons last year. This left us wondering: do young accountants care about professional designations? Join Accountants Daily editor Katarina Taurian as she grills aspiring CA, Michael Johnson, on why he has chosen further study. Michael also has a few cheeky shots at his peers who took the CPA route. All in good fun, and all here for you to tune into! www.accountantsdaily.com.au

Join the Accountants Daily tag team of Terry Braithwaite and Katarina Taurian for a rundown of the week that was. Katarina gets fired up about FASEA, the Royal Commission and ASIC, while Terry settles the mood with a wrap of the Australian Accounting Awards. The team share their learnings and observations from the gala dinner in Sydney last week, including advice for accountants who are considering throwing their hat in the ring next year. www.accountantsdaily.com.au

New accounting standards - the most significant in years - are currently being rolled out. Chair and CEO of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Kris Peach, talks through what the changes are, and where the profession needs to start paying attention. On top of that, there are also proposals to change current financial reporting framework. Tune in to hear what they are, and how you can have your say before they are set in stone. www.accountantsdaily.com.au

In this latest episode of the Accountants Daily Insider podcast Terry Braithwaite and Katarina Taurian discuss the soon to be introduced education requirements which are set to impact those offering financial advice in coming years. They will look at the implications that these changes will have for those both new to the industry, and those who already have extensive training and experience. Katarina will also share her hopes and what we can expect to see in the upcoming budget.

Large firms are shaking up their recruitment policies and the jobs market in Australia has hit a wall, but there are still major opportunities in tax and accounting for smart candidates. In this latest Accountants Daily podcast, we chat to senior consultant at Brewer Morris, Toby Tank, about the tried and tested methods to success for accountants looking to further their careers in 2018. Toby also talks through some cultural wins and barriers that you could face on the career ladder in the age of #metoo, social media and a less sticky workforce.