In the blink of an eye COVID-19 transformed how we work, and as the line between the home and work office blurred, the Australian Tax Office rolled out a short-cut deduction method to help workers at tax return time. The height of the pandemic is over but flexible working arrangements are here to stay, so what's ahead for you and your clients? This episode of 'Small Firm, Big Impact, explains the new short-cut method, why it's less generous, the records you and your clients need to keep,  and whether the 'actual method' may deliver a bigger tax return. Chartered Accountants ANZ's Tax and Financial Services Expert Michael Croker joins CA ANZ Public Affairs Manager - Australia Gillian Bowen to explain.

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Host John Schol FCA chats to GrowthMD’s Kelly Chard CA and Brad Turville from Modern Firm Practices about how to move from a jack of all trades to a specialist. They discuss the advantages and the downsides, and how do you decide what to specialise in?
Do it right - and as well as attracting more business, you may open the door for opportunities for your own career development.

Chartered Accountants ANZ offer niche areas of the profession that you can specialise in. Explore how you can become a CA Specialist here.

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Host John Schol FCA, speaks to former CA ANZ president and Grant Thornton partner Darren Scammell FCA, along with Antz Rohan CA, director at Fairground Limited, about the very real bottom-line benefits that flow from ESG and integrated reporting. They also outline how to go about it, and where the best place is to start.

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Host John Schol FCA talks to Greenlion director Felicity Hill CA and Dr Marcus Bowles, chair of the Institute for Working Futures, about the skills accountants need to thrive over the next 10 years. They outline what key capabilities your firm should have right now, and how to develop them for the future. 

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Host John Schol FCA chats with Georgina Tate, HR Manager at HLB Mann Judd, Sydney and Lachie Shannon, a culture and performance specialist as they share their insights in fostering talent, the best way to approach training programs, and how to use a growth roadmap to identify skills development.

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More data is being created each day than ever before, but how can you harness its powers to benefit you and your clients, as well as keep it secure so you stay on the right side of the law? In this episode, host John Schol CA, CEO at Malloch McLean, speaks with Sarah Giannikouris, Director TCA Accountants & Bookkeepers and Vinay Iswar CA, Managing Director, betterCo. who share their expertise on the benefits of data capture, analysis, and keeping it secure. Listen here and discover how data makes your practice smarter.

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This episode of Small Firm Big Impact is all about advisory. What is it? What are the best methods of implementing it? And how do you reap the benefits of it once you’ve developed it? Sharing their insights and expertise on how to start simply, ask the right questions, and develop your advisory, is Katie Bryan CA and Steve Mundy CA.

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In this episode of Small Firm Big Impact, John Schol asks the big question - is compliance really on the brink of extinction? With his guests Paul Young and Matthew Prouse, they look at best practice, areas of growth, and how to remain competitive in the compliance space. To learn about the new era of compliance and its favourable future, listen in here.

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In this efficiency focused episode of Small Firm Big Impact, John and his guests Aly Garrett FCA and Clayton Oates discuss best practices, the systems and processes that would enable better collaboration, higher value outputs and better operational efficiencies. They cover everything from automation and system integration to how to monitor your tech stack. If you’re ready to take the next steps to free up capacity within your operations, tune in for tips on how to transition to a more efficient and effective practice.

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This episode of Small Firm Big Impact is focused on building a positive impact with clients. John’s guests Mark Jenkins CA and Stacey Price CA share advice on the strategies and work practices to build meaningful and results oriented interactions and relationships with clients. They also explore useful tools and technology that can enhance the experience, as well as some excellent ideas for client acquisition.

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