Accounting Apps Podcast

Accounting Apps Podcast

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 effective and efficient. This may include exploring: *How you can implement and integrate business tools with your online accounting software to automate processes, improve productivity, and profitability; *How to build a business developing business apps; or *How to build a tech stack that meets your business needs or introduce your clients to them. Brilliant guests include entrepreneurs, founders, business consultants, accountants, bookkeepers, small business owners, cloud advisors, developers, cloud integrators and solution providers. Hosted by Heather Smith, an award winning Chartered Accountant with a flair for storytelling. Heather is obsessed with how effective automation and integration can produce timely clean data, to surface information for brave, fast data-informed ...

Episodes

November 12, 2025 34 mins

Kerry Butler, CFO of Woolnorth Renewables, Tasmania shares her bold NetSuite rollout, revealing strategic insights on tech, budgeting, AI, and scaling clean energy operations.

Summary

Today I’m speaking with Kerry Butler, CFO of Woolnorth Renewables, Tasmania

In this episode, we talk about . . .

  • Insights from attending SuiteWorld 2025 in Las Vegas
  • Strategic NetSuite rol...
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Scott Wiltshire, VP & GM of Oracle NetSuite ANZ, unpacks key SuiteWorld 2025 announcements, highlighting AI-driven tools, productivity boosts, and why NetSuite is a game-changer for growing businesses.

Summary

Today I’m speaking with Scott Wiltshire, VP & GM of Oracle NetSuite ANZ.

In this episode, we talk about . . .

  • Event recap: SuiteWorld 2025 highlights relevant to ANZ
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Dianna Butterworth, CFO of Kieser Australia shares the move from 27 Xero files to NetSuite, improving scalability, budgeting, and team empowerment. 

Summary

Today I’m speaking with Dianna Butterworth, CFO of Kieser Australia s

In this episode, we talk about . . .

Background: Dianna’s path from financial advisor and entrepreneur to CFO Company Overview: Kieser Australia is a physiotherapy-led strength training provider with 31 clini...

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Craig Sullivan, Group VP of Product Management, NetSuite  joins Heather Smith at SuiteWorld25 to reveal AI, automation, and global ERP innovations transforming how accountants and businesses scale smarter.

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Today I’m speaking with Craig Sullivan, Group VP of Product Management, NetSuite

In this episode, we talk about . . .

  • Insights into NetSuite Next: AI-native ERP, natural language queries ...
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Madeline Reeves shares how Advisory Amplified is reimagining accounting conferences with community focus, practical advisory content, and a women-led, inclusive approach.

Summary

Today I’m speaking with Madeline Reeves, Founder & CEO of Fearless Foundry, creator of Advisory Amplified.

In this episode, we talk about . . . Reinventing accounting conferences through a six-city U.S. tour focused on practical advisory content and co...

Liam Hindle, GM of Product & Product Marketing at MYOB

MYOB's Liam Hindle shares insights from the Accounting Industry Monitor, the future of AI in accounting, and how practices can evolve through tech, efficiency, and growth mindset strategies.

Summary

Today I’m speaking with Liam Hindle, GM of Product & Product Marketing at MYOB

Liam highlights "intentionality" as a key to the cultural and operational trait that sets prog...

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Heather Smith shares why she’s running for the ACCA Global Council, highlighting her advocacy work, global experience, and vision for a future-focused, member-driven ACCA.

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📌 Episode Summary (Bullet Points)
  • Heather Smith announces her candidacy for the ACCA Global Council.
  • She reflects on 30 years as an ACCA member and her international career.
  • Advocates for stronger representation from the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Discuss...
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A vibrant wrap-up of Xerocon 2025 from a Kombi van, covering AI tools, new Xero features, community energy, and standout apps like SYFT Analytics, Cradle IO & Manage My Renewals.

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On day 2 of Xerocon I jumped into a community group and asked people to join me at the van at 2pm, and 40 minutes later 5 people showed up. We squeezed into the Kombi and debriefed on the two day Xerocon conference. I can not quite believe that...

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Xero’s Chief Product & Tech Officer Diya Jolly shares product highlights from Xerocon, how AI is shaping features, and what drives her mission to empower small businesses globally.

Summary

Today I’m speaking with Diya Jolly, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Xero

In this episode, recorded live at Xerocon Brisbane inside a blue Kombi van we talk about . . .

Reflections on leadership, childhood inspirations & her fath...

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A live panel unpacks how accounting tech reshapes advisory, global work, and lifestyles: covering cloud, AI, ethics, niche healthcare, and why some accountants invest in apps. Guests: Gardner, Falcon Huerta, Chard.

Summary

Host Heather Smith moderates a lively panel on accounting + technology at the Brisbane Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand offices.

Guests: 

Alex Falcon Huerta FCCA (Soaring Falcon) https://www.linkedin....

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August 28, 2025 18 mins

In this solo episode Heather Smith explores how accountants can harness AI as a strategic enabler, boosting data-driven decision making, enhancing client value, and leading with ethics, integrity, and curiosity.

Summary

In this solo episode, I talk about . . .

Key Points:

  • Technology as a strategic enabler, not just an operational tool
  • AI reduces repetitive work, empowering advisory services
  • Algorithms + data = core to acco...
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Heather Smith & Tyler Caskey join ApprovalMax to have a conversation exploring how finance automation boosts accuracy, prevents fraud, and streamlines processes.

Today I’m speaking with Tyler Caskey Partner at The Bean Counters

In this episode, we talk about . . .

  • Key Points:
    • How automation reduces human error and speeds approvals
    • Real-world case studies with ApprovalMax & Xero
    • Common vulnerabilities: hacked...
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In this solo episode Heather Smith shares her proven process for creating impactful presentations, from topic selection to AI tools, helping accountants communicate with clarity, confidence, and audience engagement.

The accompanying article to this podcast appeared in Karbon Magazine : https://karbonhq.com/resources/creating-impactful-presentations/

In this episode, we talk about . . .

Key Topics:

  • Choosing a clear, focused top...
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Tony Harcourt CEO & Co-Founder of WorkGuru

Tony Harcourt returns to chat with Heather about WorkGuru’s recent product updates, the challenges facing SMEs, and the role of automation and integrations in improving day-to-day operations.

Summary

Today I’m speaking with Tony Harcourt CEO & Co-Founder of WorkGuru

WorkGuru is a Project Management solution tailored for SMEs in manufacturing, construction, engineering, and fabricat...

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Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey explore major Q2 tech updates, from payroll developments to NetSuite integrations, AI trends, multi-entity reporting, and smarter expense and project tools.

Today I’m speaking with Tyler Caskey, Founder at The Bean Counter.

In this episode, we talk about . . . industry insights and key accounting technology updates ...

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Your clients are using ChatGPT.

Your clients are going to try to do their accounts and their tax using ChatGPT.

Your clients are going to ask you questions generated from ChatGPT.

Your clients are going to ask you why you have not deducted THIS because ChatGPT suggested it.

Your clients are going to come to you with “the work finished by ChatGPT” and they are going to ask you to give it a quick look over and remind you that you sho...

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Today I’m speaking with Miquel Palet, Founder of GetInvoice

Miquel Palet is a Barcelona-based entrepreneur and product leader, known for founding Ucademy, an edtech platform, and GetInvoice, a tool for automating invoice retrieval from emails and other sources. With a background in engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Miquel combines technical expertise with a passion for simplifying bus...

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Today I’m speaking with Cloudoffis co-founders Viral Kanabar and Manish Sheladia

In this episode, we talk about . . .

  • Cloudoffis' journey from SMSF audit automation to AI-first tax workpaper solution, TaxSorted.

  • Their goal is to create a complete cloud-based operating system for accounting firms.

  • The shift from...

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Today I’m speaking with Colin Hewitt, Founder & CEO of Float

In this episode, we talk about . . .

  • Evolution of cash flow forecasting from spreadsheets to intelligent cash flow platforms.

  • Differences between direct and indirect cash flow forecasting.

  • Float’s shift to support fractional CFOs and the growing n...

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Today I’m speaking with Ryan Pearcy, founder of Digital Transformers and co-host of the Digi-Tools in ACCruel World podcast.

Background: From theoretical physicist to chartered accountant with a passion for cloud technology

From Theory to Tech: Ryan shares his journey from theoretical physics to founding Digital Transformers, helping accounting firms streamline systems and gain smarter ...

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