Rebecca Mihalic, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in taxation, accounting, business, and tech advisory services, joins host Jody Sitters on Fiscal Therapy.  Rebecca, the Director at Business Depot Sydney and Head of Accounting APAC at Ignition, shares insights into her journey, including co-founding her own practice, Aptus Accounting and Advisory, in 2015. Discover what inspired Rebecca to venture into entrepreneurship and how she navigated a career break to explore new opportunities.  Tune in to learn from Rebecca's leadership, passion, and commitment to th ..read more

On this episode of Fiscal Therapy, host Jody Sitters interviews Damien Gooden, Group CEO at HR Central, a human resource company in Australia. They discuss attracting and retaining talent in hybrid working environments. Damien shares insights on how businesses are adapting to hybrid working post-COVID. Tune in for expert advice on navigating HR-sensitive topics in the evolving workplace landscape. Strengthen your client relationships as an MYOB PartnerJoin our thriving community of accounting and bookkeeping ‌partners. Earn rewards, grow your practice and expand your knowledge. https://www ..read more

In this episode of Fiscal Therapy, host Jody Sitters interviews Nick Holloway, the chair of the New South Wales Young Chartered Accountants panel.  Nick shares his fresh and honest approach to the accounting profession and life in general. They discuss the role of Young Chartered Accountants, their contributions to the professional body of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand, and their coordination of CPD and social events.  Tune in to learn from Nick's insights and experiences in building a successful accounting practice ..read more

In this episode of Fiscal Therapy podcast, host Jody Sitters interviews John Pititto, Managing Partner at Mead Partners, who shares insights on how they became the Australian Accounting Practice of the Year.  Mead Partners, a smaller practice with a focus on business clients, has been in operation for 25 years. John discusses his journey within the company, his role in IT, and the changes they have made over the past year, including the implementation of new technologies like AI.  Winning the award has boosted team morale, and John emphasizes the team's ability to adapt quickly and ..read more

This episode of Fiscal Therapy features guests Bradley Barnes and Laura Bey from Brentnalls SA.  Bradley talks about the history and growth of the firm, his role as a partner, and the importance of being a problem solver for clients.  Laura discusses her position as an accountant and the back-end work she does to support partners like Bradley.  The main goals for Brentnalls are to continue growing the business, maintaining client relationships, and providing opportunities for career development ..read more

In this episode of Fiscal Therapy, Jody Sitters interviews Tyler Wise from Cyberwise. Tyler, an expert in cyber security and forensic accounting, shares his knowledge on the importance of cyber security for accounting practices and offers five top tips for practice owners.  These tips include having an incident response plan, using a password manager, implementing multi-factor authentication, updating systems regularly, and backing up data. Tyler emphasizes the need for a game plan and highlights the importance of continuous cyber security efforts.  Can your business survive a cyber ..read more

In this episode, host Jody Sitters interviews Richard Miller, Brand Director and tech startup founder.  They discuss the difference between brand and branding, emphasising that brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room, while branding is how you represent yourself to the world.  Miller shares his philosophy that being different is better than being better, as it eliminates competition and allows businesses to stand out.  He advises businesses to find their unique selling proposition and live their genuine mission and vision to create a competition-crushin ..read more

In this episode of Fiscal Therapy, host Jody Sitters interviews Joyce Ong, a former KPMG employee, Australian Tax Office employee, and the founder of Tax Nuggets. Joyce shares her journey from Malaysia to Australia and discusses her passion for tax and her decision to start her own business. She also talks about her experiences at the Australian Tax Office and how she started creating informative videos on tax topics, eventually leading to the creation of Tax Nuggets. For more info visit https://taxnuggetsacademy.com.au/   ..read more

In this episode of Fiscal Therapy, host Jody Sitters interviews Amanda Gascoigne, a highly successful chartered accountant and business coach.  Gascoigne shares her journey of starting and growing her accounting practice over 18 years, emphasising the importance of building deep relationships with clients, as well as fostering a valued and appreciated team.  Gascoigne also discusses the challenges of navigating the introduction of GST and helping clients adapt to new systems and technology, all while managing her own family and limited availability ..read more

In this podcast episode, host Jody Sitters interviews Matt Wilkinson, founder and CEO of BizInc, about the importance of a website for accounting practices.  Wilkinson emphasizes that websites are crucial for sealing the deal with referrals, as potential clients often do their due diligence by checking out a firm's website. Additionally, websites can provide value for existing clients by serving as a resource hub and can also play a role in lead generation and employee retention ..read more