Huge 5 in 5 with hard to attract guests, OUR DADS. Media watch covers a small app trying to dismiss the big guys, the Kardashians get a mention and we address the need for better security against malware

Paul & David list their policy platform should they start a political party, take the AFR to task for calling accountants un trusted and interview ICAANZ Regional Manager, Duncan Pittard for 5 in 5

Our most fun episode yet. If Paul and David outline their policy platforms if they run for the head of a fictitious Accountants Political Party.

CAANZ Regional Manager Duncan Pittard gets put through the pressure of the 5 in 5 and the boys take to the AFR for a mis leading article about accountants not being a trusted adviser.

David Boyar and Paul Meissner take a detailed review of the newest industry event, Accounting Business Expo (ABE).

Paul is an experienced industry event attendee and speaker whilst David hosted a panel and exhibited. They share their experiences and go strait to the source with a special From the Trenches Exclusive.

We answer - How many unique visitors were there at ABE?

Paul Interviews Event Director Laura Venables for our high intensity 5 in 5 segment whilst David grills Sholto McPherson, ABE's head of content.

Our Best on Ground covers Xero hitting the 1m user mark and a network so fed up with their skill shortage that they built their own MBA program.

The dreaded Worst On Ground covers a certain awards ceremony stuff up and a coffee cart sponsorship that.....made you pay for coffee!

Who are David & Paul and why are they doing this? Answered revealed!

We interview ABE event director Laura Venables and Content Director Sholto McPherson in our 5 in 5 segment

Welcome to the first ever podcast of From the Trenches.

In this Epsidode hosts David Boyar & Paul Meissner talk about their journey through the accounting industry, why they have started the podcast and what listeners can expect.

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