#68 - Client Expectations From Advisory

#68 - Client Expectations From Advisory

A whole range of topics to keep you in the loop this week, everything from LinkedIn scams to cookie stores to CPD ransoms! Join Dave and Paul as they break down what came across their desk and as always we’d love to hear any thoughts, comments or suggestions.

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#67 - How Do Accountants Learn?

#67 - How Do Accountants Learn?

Two episodes in one week! The boys are back in the trenches to discuss what came across their desk this week, covering business growth, social media and industry bodies. 

Join them for the 5-in-5 where they chat to Cameron Poolman, CEO at OnDeck Capital Australia, as well as the in-depth topic this week which covers learning opportunites and platforms for accountants.

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#64 - New (Financial) Year's Resolutions

#64 - New (Financial) Year's Resolutions

Happy new financial year to all our loyal listeners, and happy birthday to From The Trenches as well! Another year, another episode coming your way discussing tax legislation, the corporate lifestyle, rate surveys and the service industry.

For the in-depth topic this week, Dave and Paul discuss their goals and priorities for the year ahead. Don’t miss out.

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#62 - Should Accountants Renew Their Professional Memberships?

#62 - Should Accountants Renew Their Professional Memberships?

The boys have been all over the country but they converge for another week to bring you the latest in the accounting industry, including issues at tax time, managing risks in your business and even a ‘fake profit’ discussion.

This week’s 5-in-5 is with Michael Stapleton, Virtual CFO at Pro Vertiaet, and the boys delve into the reasons why accountants (often automatically) renew their professional memberships.

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#60 - EOFY for Tax and Advisory Clients

#60 - EOFY for Tax and Advisory Clients

It’s been a big week in the trenches, it was so nice we did it twice – two episodes in a week coming at you! Join us again as Dave and Paul keep you up to date with the perspectives and insights from various thought leaders, the latest news and the updates from Dave’s Accounting Awards nomination…

For the 5 in 5 they’re joined by Rebecca Mihalic, Co-Founder and Partner of Aptus Advisory, Australia’s Most Innovative Firm (how good does that sound?!). Finally, ahead of 30 June they delve into what’s high on the priority list for them at this time of year.

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#57 - Branding for Accountants

#57 - Branding for Accountants

Join the boys for another big episode this week, covering everything from marketing to Millennial’s. They address Xero’s financial results, bookkeeping resources, accounting surveys and a lot more.

For the 5 in 5 they’re joined by Carolyn Stebbing, founder of Little Village Creative, to cover five marketing tips for accountants in their branding and publicity.

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#52 How To Handle A Short Work Week

#52 How To Handle A Short Work Week

Relaxed and refreshed after the Easter break, they delve into issues, commentary and insight into the future of the accounting profession as far as industry bodies, automation and the competitive landscape are concerned. 

They also sit down with Paul Murray from AccountKit along with discussing their tips for handling a short work week!

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#49 The Problem with Referral Arrangements and How to Fix It

#49 The Problem with Referral Arrangements and How to Fix It

A packed show coming your way this week. The boys are in fine form, hitting the key issues in marketing teams, strategic partnerships and offshoring. They bring on Phil Beaney for his thoughts on being a Virtual CFO and they even have time to talk about social media and the Oscars…

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