Accounting Apps Podcast

By Heather Smith | Accountant & Storyteller

Exploring the intersections of accounting, technology and modern practice methodologies. Each month guests share how they built their business and how your business or clients can use technology to be... more

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Accounting Apps Podcast episodes:

March 17, 2021How to double your clients’ profits in 5 🖐easy steps | Aynsley Damery
Today I’m speaking with Aynsley Damery Founder and CEO of Clarity

In this episode, we talk about . . .
Rolling out business advisory in a typical compliance-based practice.
Making the leap from accounting to founding a technology company

Why business advisory has been so tricky to introduce in the past, and why it is easier now

The Five Steps for offering Business Advisory.

Supporting the Clarity community with education, mindset and technical support

Their giving initiative, through B1G1

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1h 3min
February 17, 2021Never talk directly to clients about Cash Flow, and other secrets from the Cash Flow Queen | Martha Yasso
Today I’m speaking with Martha Yasso, Principal of Yasso Books. In this episode, we talk about . . .
The four points of Cash Flow: Cash In, Cash Out, Cash Balance and Time
How to avoid the clients glazed over look when unpacking the small business financials

Conversations to have with clients during these times of a pandemic and uncertainty

Neural Network, their lack of human emotions and their impact on Accounting Technology used today

Pricing for Cash Flow Advisory services

Cash Flow Forecasting Apps Martha likes to use

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59min
December 23, 2020Presenting, Storytelling, and Communicating 💬 for Accountants | Alexandra Bond Burnett
Today I’m speaking with Alexandra Bond Burnett Accounting Presenting and Presence Coach of Speaking Ambition

In this episode, we talk about . . .
The importance of communication training for the accounting industry
Recognising how to surface your mojo, to improve your presence

The concept of taking clients on a journey through data storytelling

The Professional Presence Equation = Reveal, Resonate, Retell Represent and Reach

Amplifying your authenticity and the difference between reciting and speaking

The technology stack used in her business – Xero, Zoom, Zapier, Calendly, Practice Ignition

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1h 11min
November 25, 2020A Restaurant Solutionist Creating Magical ✨ Client Experiences | Kristen Nies Ciraldo
Today I’m speaking with Kristen Nies Ciraldo, Cloud Advisor and Restaurant Solutionist of the Friday Guide. In this episode, we talk about . . .
In her own words ‘a strange stew of interests that led Kristen to a passion about translating between 'sciencey' or 'mathy' and 'creative' people.'
Her interest in intersections, and entering the world of numbers thru the lens of a restaurateur

Tech stack for independent businesses in the hospitality industry

Field Guides for Restaurateurs, and the myths people have about restaurant people.

How her niche in the hospitality industry developed

The concept of Working Clean, and decluttering mental real estate.

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55min
November 18, 2020Why an Accountant Started a 📊 Bookkeeping Business | Meryl Johnston
Today I’m speaking with Meryl Johnston, Founder and CEO of Bean Ninjas. In this episode, we talk about . . .
Meryl’s goal of wanting to start and run a business.
We explore why Chartered Accountants launch bookkeeping practices and the importance of clean data.

The impact of public facing accountability, working in public and sharing what you are doing, the highs and the lows in real time.

The Bean Ninja tech stack, which included a few new tools I’d not heard of!

How they nurture continuous learning in the work environment, through a structured Emerging Leaders program, and lunch and learn opportunities.

And Meryl mentioned the book Deep Work by Cal Newport.

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53min
November 11, 2020Accountants Empowering Their Client Base Through Podcasting🎙️ | Tim Garth & Dan Osborne
Today I’m speaking with Tim Garth and Dan Osborne co-hosts of Two Drunk Accountants podcast. In this episode, we talk about . . .
How Tim’s dad has led a continuous learning culture and is always looking for a ways to make something easier, less friction and more efficient, which has enabled this firm started in the 1970’s, to remain modern and future focused
The Apps Advisory conversation they have with their clients. One of the first things they think about when working with clients, is what do their systems look like. They don’t actively setup apps, but they often get involved in finding the solution.

Using a podcast, to empowering small businesses in a relaxed, open non-judgmental format, so they can share accurate information.

The tech stack of this Central Coast of New South Wales accounting practice.

Building a business around systems and efficiencies

Evolving their advisory journey, to meet their clients’ needs

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1h
November 04, 2020How Hosting a Podcast Helped This Bookkeeper Develop Active👂 Listening Skills | Alexi Boyd
Today I’m speaking with Alexi Boyd Director of a Bookkeeping business and host of the Small Biz Matters podcast

In this episode, we talk about . . .
Insights into how she runs her small bookkeeping practice, supporting micro and start-up businesses.
Navigating a dislike for implementing and adopting new technology

How curiosity, a growth mindset and a chance encounter with a radio station manager, was a catalyst for starting her podcast.

How podcasting has helped her develop active listening and multi-tasking skills which she’s brought back into her bookkeeping business

Useful tips for curating and facilitating panels, and why the CEO should not be hosting panel facilitations.

Why it’s important to get involved in small business advocacy

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1h 6min
November 03, 2020 🎊 Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Cloud Stories Podcast
I share a few facts and learnings from producing 100 episodes of the Cloud Stories podcast over the last 6 years.

I've interviewed people from Australia, Canada, England, India, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, and USA.

I've interviewed Accountants, Bookkeepers, Cloud Integrators, Country Managers, Evangelists, Founders, General Managers, IT Specialists, Marketing Specialists, Sales Specialists.

I've had around 35 females, and 75 males on the show - yikes! Yes I know I need to strive for improved gender diversity.

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13min
October 28, 2020Building and Running a Highly Engaged Community 👥| Catherine Walker aka OG
Today I’m speaking with Catherine Walker Community Manager at Xero

In this episode, we talk about . . .
How writing a thesis on the viability of organising information on the internet as part of her Master of Library and Information Studies was a solid foundation for her Community Managers role.
As one of Xero’s earliest employees, realising people were deciding whether to buy Xero over social media and jumping in to respond

What the day to day role of a community manager looks like

Advice for accountants and bookkeepers interacting on social media

Inspirational and funny stories of people Catherine’s met thru the community

Diffusing situations and dealing with negative energy on social media

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57min
October 21, 2020 Supporting Your Clients and Yourself Through 🤹 Uncertainty | Dylan Burgess
Today I’m speaking with Dylan Burgess, Partner Relationship Manager of Float Cash Flow Forecasting. Dylan joined our afternoon community chat, to lead a discussion on Supporting Your Clients and Yourself Through Uncertainty. With the community, we discussed how we could assist our own business, and assist our client’s business. We explored how some people planned for every scenario, while others don’t plan for anything, leaning on the philosophy one plus one equals window. I’ve worked with the team at Float Cash Flow Forecasting for several years, and you can read about the way I work, at http://EndorsementDisclosure.com. Connect with me on twitter at @HeatherSmithAU and sign up to the Accounting Apps newsletter, at http://HeatherSmithAU.COM
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1h 47min

FAQs about Accounting Apps Podcast:

How many episodes does Accounting Apps Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 270 episodes available.