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In this ‘We Have Cool Friends’ special episode, we’re joined by the one and only Andy Wainwright, founder of Wainwrights Accountants, co-founder of Engager, and one of the most respected innovators in the accounting technology space.Recorded in a location that means a lot to the Ask the Accountant story, Andy takes us right back to where it all began. From accidentally falling into accountancy, building a software solution that would go on to transform how firms manage compliance and communication, growing from just 80 clients to over 1,800, this is a fascinating look behind the scenes of one of the industry’s biggest success stories.We dive into:🚀 The origin story of Engager and how it started as a solution to Andy’s own practice problems📈 Growing Wainwrights Accountants from a dining-room-table business into a thriving firm🤝 The chance meetings, partnerships and friendships that helped shape Engager’s journey🏆 Winning industry awards and attracting attention from major software players💡 Why community feedback became the secret ingredient behind Engager’s rapid growth🔥 Life after the TaxCalc acquisition and the ambitious vision for the future🎯 What it takes to build software accountants genuinely want to usePlus, we revisit the early days of Ask the Accountant, discuss why industry events matter more than ever, and share some stories that probably shouldn’t have made the final edit…Join Aaron and Johann every week on Ask the Accountant as they explore industry insights, business advice, and conversations with some of the most influential people shaping the accounting profession.Catch new episodes every Monday at 8:30am:https://linktr.ee/asktheaccountant#ACCOUNTANT #PODCAST #BUSINESS #CoolFriends #Engage #TaxCalc #PracticeManagement #AccountingTech #Entrepreneurship #Accountancy #Software #FinTech

Jon Goodwin joins Aaron Patrick from the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network on the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss Jon's first experience attending Accountex, the conversations that stood out, the challenges and opportunities facing modern finance teams, and how technology is changing the way business leaders access and use information.

Jon also shares the story behind Stratavor, a decision intelligence platform designed for CEOs, CFOs, and executive teams. They explore how organisations can move beyond fragmented spreadsheets and manual reporting by unifying financial, commercial, and operational data into a single source of strategic insight.

The conversation covers the importance of understanding the full business picture, from P&L performance and cash flow to customer trends, operational metrics, and forward-looking indicators powered by AI-driven analysis. Jon explains why timely, decision-ready insight is becoming essential for leadership teams looking to improve governance, drive performance, and make faster, better-informed decisions.

An engaging discussion packed with practical insights for finance leaders, accountants, advisors, business owners, and anyone interested in the future of business intelligence and strategic decision-making.

🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode.

Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you're looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.

🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/

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Join Aaron and Johann, experienced accountants and entrepreneurs, weekly on Ask the Accountant, where they discuss various topics revolving around the accounting industry, sharing their knowledge, opinions, news and updates.

Every Monday from 8:30 am.

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Jennifer Burnett joins Amy Hancock from the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network on the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss starting an accounting practice from scratch, building confidence as a new business owner, choosing the right technology stack, and how modern software is helping accountants deliver a better experience for clients.

Jennifer also shares her experience attending Accountex for the first time, navigating the event as a deaf accountant, the importance of accessibility within the profession, and why jargon-free advice helps build stronger client relationships.

A warm and insightful conversation packed with practical takeaways for accountants, bookkeepers, practice owners, and anyone starting their own journey in the profession.

🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode.

Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.

🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/

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Kshitij “Kenny” Jain from Mindspace Outsourcing and Laura Lee from Laura Lee Bookkeeping join Aaron Patrick on the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss how outsourcing can help firms scale with confidence, the importance of building trusted long-term partnerships, preparing for Making Tax Digital, and how AI is improving efficiency and quality control across the accounting profession.

They also share insights on practice growth, leveraging technology, networking at industry events, and why accountants and bookkeepers should embrace innovation while maintaining the expertise and personal relationships that clients value.

A practical and engaging conversation packed with insights for accountants, bookkeepers, and firm owners looking to grow their businesses and make the most of outsourcing and technology.

Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.

🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/

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Join Aaron and Johann, experienced accountants and entrepreneurs, weekly on Ask the Accountant, where they discuss various topics revolving around the accounting industry, sharing their knowledge, opinions, news and updates.

Every Monday from 8:30 am.

Want to find out more:

https://lnkd.in/eqkSvvAk

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Zoe Whitman joins Amy Hancock from the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network on the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss the future of accounting education, developing the next generation of accountants and bookkeepers, the impact of AI on training and advisory services, and the growing skills gap facing the profession.

Zoe also shares insights into Hey Monica, her AI-powered work experience platform, exploring how firms can better prepare trainees for real-world client work, communication, and advisory roles in an increasingly automated world.

A thought-provoking conversation packed with practical insights for accountants, bookkeepers, practice owners, and anyone interested in the future of the profession.

🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode.

Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.

🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/

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Tom Bickle and Robyn Milstead from Accountants Therapy join Aaron Patrick on the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss building one of the accounting profession’s fastest-growing communities, tackling practitioner isolation, fostering collaboration over competition, and creating a supportive space where accountants and bookkeepers can share challenges, ideas, and solutions.

They also explore Making Tax Digital, working with HMRC and professional bodies, the value of industry events, and why community-driven feedback is helping shape the future of the profession.

An insightful and entertaining conversation packed with practical advice for accountants, bookkeepers, and firm owners looking to build stronger businesses and stronger professional networks.

🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode.

Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.

🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/

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Join Aaron and Johann, experienced accountants and entrepreneurs, weekly on Ask the Accountant, where they discuss various topics revolving around the accounting industry, sharing their knowledge, opinions, news and updates.Every Monday from 8:30 am.Want to find out more:⁠https://linktr.ee/asktheaccountant⁠⁠#Accounting⁠ ⁠#Podcast⁠ ⁠#Bookkeeping