We presented live at the Accounting & Business Expo 2026 in Sydney on a topic we've been building towards for a while — the CFO'preneur.

The idea is simple: accountants and finance professionals need to stop being scorekeepers and start thinking like business owners. In this session, we unpack what "value creation" actually means in finance, why most analysis never moves the dial, and how AI is accelerating the shift from technical work to strategic work.

We share real examples from electrical construction, professional services recruitment, and Sydney Zoo — covering margin problems that weren't really about cost, how to spot the real business problem, and why balancing profit and purpose matters more than ever.

This was recorded live (audio only) at ABE 2026.

In this episode of AccountDads, Ash, Hubert and Kevin unpack one of Australia’s biggest recent accounting controversies.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX: CTD) went from ASX200 success story to trading suspension after auditors uncovered significant revenue recognition issues linked to UK contracts and customer refunds.

What actually happened?

Was it fraud, poor controls, or accounting judgement gone wrong?

We break down:

• The history and growth of Corporate Travel Management
 • What auditors uncovered and why financial statements were delayed
 • Revenue recognition under AASB 15 explained simply
 • Why refunds and agency models can become accounting landmines
 • Leadership and governance fallout
 • What finance teams, CFOs and business owners should learn from this case

We’ve been on the AI hype train.

While governments and boardrooms lean alarmist… we’re choosing to be AI optimists.

In this episode of The Accountdads, we move from theory to practice:

• How to create a safe “sandbox” AI environment
 • Why training and prompting skills matter more than the tool itself
 • Why most AI risk traces back to human judgement
 • How mature data environments accelerate AI adoption
 • Why it’s not too late to start your AI journey
 • And how leaders should think about investing in tools in a fast-changing landscape

If you’re a CFO, finance leader, strategist or business owner trying to navigate AI adoption without overreacting — this episode is for you.

We’ll also be at the Accounting & Business Expo — come say hi.

👍 Like & Subscribe to join the Accountdads community — leaders shaping the future of finance, culture and capability.

Is AI really the biggest risk to your organisation — or is it how leaders are reacting to it?

This week on the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast (The Accountdads), we tackle one of the most uncomfortable conversations in finance leadership right now.

When companies ban AI tools to “stay safe”…What actually happens the next day?

People don’t stop using it.They just start hiding it.

We unpack: 

 • Why AI bans can increase risk instead of reduce it • What ungoverned, invisible AI usage looks like in real organisations • Whether “playing it safe” has become the riskiest move of all • And what real leadership looks like in the AI era

If you're a finance leader, CFO, strategist, or business partner trying to navigate AI, governance, and culture — this episode is for you.

👍 Like & Subscribe to join the Accountdads community — finance leaders shaping the future, not hiding from it.

It’s Day 1 as a finance leader.

New role. New team. Big expectations. No real playbook.

In this AccountDads episode of 2026, Ash, Hubert, and Kevin break down what actually works when you step into a finance leadership role — why rushing change backfires, how to earn trust fast, and how to lead people before 

processes.

If you’re a new (or future) finance leader who wants to make an impact without burning bridges, this episode is your Day 1 blueprint.

👉 Listen first. Build trust. Lead better.

Sending a P&L doesn’t make you a business partner.

A conversation does.

This is the first AccountDads episode of 2026 and the first since our rebrand — and we’re kicking it off by breaking down what REAL business partnering actually looks like.

We share why reports get ignored, why finance teams struggle to influence decisions, and how accountants can move beyond monthly emails to become trusted partners inside the business.

If you want to use finance as a tool for growth — not just another report in someone’s inbox — this episode is for you!

In this episode of The Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast (Accountdads), it’s just Ash and Kev holding the fort while Hubert’s off in the US.

We dive deep into Chartered Accountants ANZ’s 2025 Talent Shortage Report — and we don’t hold back.📉 Do we really have a shortage of finance managers and management accountants?💼 What’s broken in the recruitment pipeline?🧠 Can you actually teach strategic finance thinking?

Here's the CA Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14tW0e1bBRxIcG0IgHUB_-aENzMr0v_G9/view?usp=sharingWe also explore how bonus schemes can drive (or destroy) culture — from global profit share models to commission-driven chaos.

If you’re a business owner, CFO, or accounting leader, this is your playbook on building high-performing finance teams.👀 Hit play and let us know your thoughts!------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads).

We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

In Part 2 of our chat with Phil Diasinos, we dive deeper into what it takes to shift from corporate 9-5er to entrepreneur.

Phil isn’t just a business coach and founder of Agora Farm — he’s a former 9-5er who turned his financial & commercial acumen into a vehicle for impact.

In this episode, we explore:

Recap of Part 1: Entrepreneurial Foundations with Phil Diasinos→ Reflection on Phil’s journey, Agora Farm, & the Critical Mass Pod

Making the Leap from a 9-5 Job to Business Leadership→ Discussing the mindset shift from Corporate to visionary business leadership.

Building Teams and Leading with Heart→ Phil shares how purpose and people drive performance, not just numbers.

Balancing it all while running a business (High Performance coaching)→ Balancing business growth with spiritual and personal priorities.

Why Finance Pros Should Think Bigger→ Encouragement for accountants and finance leaders to explore entrepreneurship and impact.

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Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads).

We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."

The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:

Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.

Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.

Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

Ask an Accountant if they can run a business. Nahhh...too risky!

In this episode, we sit down with local business owner (and friend of the pod) Phil Diasinos — a serial entrepreneur who's done it all. From running a business and biz coaching company, to leading an agricultural nature retreat, to launching men’s health initiatives and hosting his own podcast The Critical Mass — Phil brings a wealth of experience and insight.

We dive into:

- His journey (education, biz ventures, current projects)

- The mindset shift needed to run a business

- What finance pros can learn from stepping outside the spreadsheetWhether you're toying with the idea of starting something of your own or just love a good entrepreneurial story, this one’s for you.

------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

In this episode of the Ash, Hubert, and Kevin Podcast (Accountdads), we dive into one of the most important skills for finance pros and business owners — budgeting and forecasting.

🧮 Learn how to build a practical budget from scratch using Excel

📈 Understand the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting

🛠️ See how scenarios like member growth, price increases, and cost control impact your profits

📊 Discover why budgets are critical for managing businesses — from gyms to large corporations

Whether you're new to budgeting or want to sharpen your forecasting skills, this episode breaks it all down in a casual, easy-to-follow way.

👉 Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy finance tips made simple!

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Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.

Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."

The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:

Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.

Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.

Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.