As Statler said to Waldorf, the witty old blokes in the VIP box on the Muppet show; “There’s a lot to be said about this program.” To which Waldorf quipped back; “Too bad you can’t say it on a family show!” The bothed harrumphed and probably cut to a clip of Kermit trying to get animal ready for his next scene. And in the spirit of that nostalgia Trenches starts it's 8th year. Paul and David say a huge THANK YOU for investing some of your time listening to us. Because of you we are earn the meaningless perk of being ranked in the top 20% most listened to podcast on earth. Not bad for a show ab ..read more

My Father was a public practitioner for 40 years and my family lost him this year.  One day, everyone of your families will be in this position. This episode, might be important to them. At some point in your life, it might be important for you.  The first 8.5 minutes of this episode I talk about Dad. He came to Australia with very little, was brought up through welfare homes and then together with my mum raised my sister and I, while building an accounting practice that sustained my family through millions of happy moments. If it is too heavy for you, I understand, sharing this is a ..read more

While the entire world changes in response to war, inflation, the Covid Era work habits that are sticking round and Jim Chalmers attempt to alter the course of capitalism, our pertinacious host Paul Meissner proudly declares that TECH WILL NOT CHANGE (even though he knows ChangeGPS will drop 3 new products this year)!  Tax will Change Blue collar workers won't get the same ATO treatment as white collars The year of the micro business as COSBOA gets the chance to stop pandering to unions  The year of return to employment for failing micro businesses  Conference Schedule overload ..read more

We are brought to you by ChangeGPS LIVE FROM BRISBANE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/changegps-live-from-brisbane-tickets-460588100407  Best on Ground Trenches Award Finalists https://awards.fromthetrenches.com.au/  GET YOUR TICKETS NOW and enjoy some early bird pricing  Could the real CAANZ Members please stand up? YES!!!!! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6995548683614253056/  Work from Home For Ever is done  https://twitter.com/ShaanVP/status/1588589924072443904  Sensationalist Click Bait our way https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2 ..read more

Today's CAANZ AGM was a "Sales Pitch" According to 25 year member Thomas O'Brien.  Thom asked a question at the AGM, he got a response but doesn't feel he got an answer, in fact he doesn't feel heard at all.  In this episode Thom gives his time to share his experience of trying to be heard by CAANZ during an AGM where CAANZ stated they were listening multiple times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

This is one of the hardest episodes we've recorded. Both David and Paul have such pride in achieving our CA designations, the quality of the CA program and the effort it took to complete the program. We feel that the current CAANZ doesn't represent the needs, interests or wants of public practice members and the board asking for votes at the AGM for a 15.8% payrise has understandably upset members. Many members believe this is unwarranted and want to do something about it. CAANZ Board Assessment Process David and Paul have discussed their views on CAANZ's strategy and values wit ..read more

The Australian Accounting Industry Awards looks to celebrate hard-working accountants, bookkeepers, and leaders of the industry for 2022. Hailed as the Brownlow medal night for the accounting industry. These awards highlight the efforts and grit of our public practitioner community during arguably one of the toughest periods of their career.​​​​ Join us in Sydney, in late November, for a gala dinner for the ages. Strictly limited places, be sure to RSVP when tickets become available. Nominate yourself or a friend here https://awards.fromthetrenches.com.au/    The Australian Accountin ..read more

When Xero goes down does CTO Mark Rees get a red alert alarm in the middle of the night? Is it red flashing lights and blaring alarms?    Listen to find out as Paul Meissner goes 1:1 with Mark Rees at Xerocon       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

There are so many new payment apps now.  Some of them are payments but cheaper and other build great workflows to solve business problems you currently have.  And there is a ton of work being done to help banks understand Xero data.  And the person overseeing this strategy is Xero's Leigh O'Neill.    Check out our other Xerocon Interviews. 4 Minutes and 31 Seconds with Jo Lyons @Xerocon https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-trenches/4-minutes-and-31-seconds-with-jo-lyons    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

New Xero APAC Managing Director Jo Lyons has the energy one needs to take on this enormous job. In this 4 minutes and 31 second floor walk interview Jo and Paul capture the energy of Xerocon.  Check out our other Xerocon interviews Financial Services and Xero - What and Why with Leigh O'Neill - EGM Financial Services  Where's the product? With Mark Rees CTO Huge thanks to Xero for comping Paul and Dave some Xerocon tickets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more