From The Trenches
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -In the age of FAKE NEWS, brave souls are needed to fight through the noise and give accountants in practice the support and information they deserve.
David Boyar and Paul Meissner share a passion for the role Accountants play in the Australian economy. As the engine room of the economy, small - medium businesses rely on their accountant for technical knowledge, business acumen and professional (and often personal) support. As the way accountants work (through technology) and service (through new services like Virtual CFOs) changes, we have to ask If accountants are helping their client’s, who is helping Accountants?
If you read the Accounting Industry news and listen to the industry leaders then the Accounting industry is at war. It’s a war against technology, the ATO and even UBER (apparently). The problem is that most of the leaders have never worked in practice. They are subject matter experts but can't offer the perspective of someone who had to actually have conversations with clients about implementing technology, actually moved to value pricing, actually compared technology features and how an entire team may be impacted by them.
Each week in this podcast, 2 plucky Chartered Accountants will bring you the real stories ‘from the trenches’. This no holes barred, feisty, yet humorous take on the Accounting landscape will be entertaining while sending a message to the scaremongers, that the FAKE NEWS must end. By following a simple podcast formula, David and Paul will deliver rapid value straight to your earphones. With segments like ‘best and worst of the week’, ‘Fake News exposed’ and a the rapid format ‘5 questions in 5 minutes’ special guest interviews, what more could you want. This podcast won’t be for the faint hearted.
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Episodes
#66 - Networking The Trenches Way
July 20, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBAfter the dust cleared from the amazing success that was the end of year party, Dave and Paul are back for another week in the trenches. They go in depth about automation and artificial intelligence - two key forces in the industry – as well as delving into the worlds of consulting and compliance. For the 5-in-5, Dave sits down with Lance Rubin, a Sequel CFO colleague of his to discuss financial modelling and analytics. Finally, the in-depth topic covers the tips and tricks behind success...
#65 - End of Year Party
July 10, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBEnd of Financial Year. Party. Need we say more? Join us for the From The Trenches EOFY Party, hosted by Dave and Paul to look back on what’s been another eventful year in the world of accounting. We’ve been with you every step of the way, to cover everything Dave and Paul reviewed the usual segments as well as a few surprises along the way. Best of the Best: Dave Smart Biz solutions UK placement CA Program reform The amazingly open conversation with Tim Reed from MYOB Paul Pizza r...
#64 - New (Financial) Year's Resolutions
July 04, 2018 00:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBHappy 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. From The Trenches’ - Real Life in the Accounting Industry presented by Paul Meissner and David Boyar. https://www.fromthetrenches.co...
#63 - When Software Companies Attack
June 27, 2018 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAnother big week in the trenches as Dave and Paul deal with startups, statistics, software and surcharges. The boys tackle an interesting issue in the in-depth topic this week, a fascinating discussion that isn’t to be missed! Last chance to grab tickets to our EOFY event (link in the show notes), we’ve got some great awards, great entertainment and even better people coming along! From The Trenches’ - Real Life in the Accounting Industry presented by Paul Meissner and David Boyar. http...
#62 - Should Accountants Renew Their Professional Memberships?
June 20, 2018 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe 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. Before you jump into the episode, make sure you buy a ticket to our EOFY party –...
#61 - Do Accountants Need To Know Their "Why"?
June 12, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDave only paid for an hour of parking but that doesn’t mean an actioned-packed show isn’t coming your way! The boys address key topics such as accounting membership bodies, the banking commission and client experience for accountants. The 5-in-5 this week is with Sam Rotberg from AS Partners, and don’t miss the in-depth topic getting very in-depth about why we do what we do. Don’t forget to grab a ticket to the best EOFY party out there, head to the link in the show notes for tickets. Fro...
#60 - EOFY for Tax and Advisory Clients
June 06, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIt’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...
#59 - The Trials and Tribulations of Technology
June 04, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBDave is back, and the band is back together for another big episode in the world of accounting! The boys discuss tax time, technology reports and the accounting software landscape that made the news this week. They chat to Greg Murphy, founder of Unleashed Software, about the product and principles behind his business and delve into what technology means for accounting in the in-depth topic. From The Trenches’ - Real Life in the Accounting Industry presented by Paul Meissner and David Boy...
#58 - Bookkeeper - Friend or Foe?
May 22, 2018 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIn Dave’s absence, Lielette Calleja joins Paul to tackle the hot topics surrounding bookkeeping, including advisory, referrals and even Millennials. Join them as they dissect both sides to the story, as well as discuss what’s in the news from an accounting software, lending and financial planning standpoint. From The Trenches’ - Real Life in the Accounting Industry presented by Paul Meissner and David Boyar. https://www.fromthetrenches.com.au/ Show Notes 1:43 Best on Ground Paul ...
#57 - Branding For Accountants
May 15, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBJoin 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. From The Trenches’ - Real Life in the Accounting Industry presented by Paul Meissner and David Boyar. https://www.fromthetrenches...