Stevan Premutico is one of Australia’s most influential hospitality technology entrepreneurs. He founded Dimmi, the platform that transformed how Australians book restaurants, before it was acquired by TripAdvisor. He then created me&u, the global leader in Order & Pay, which powered $2B in ...

Ruth Owen CBE GAICDRuth stepped into the Taxation Ombudsman on 15 July 2024 for a 5-year term.  Ruth brings a wealth of experience in tax, public administration, complaints management and dispute resolution. She has spent more than 30 years in various senior leadership positions across the public...

Stirling is a former international rugby union player renowned for his physicality and leadership. Over a 15-year career, he earned 140 Super Rugby and 80 Wallaby Test caps, captaining Australia from 2006–2009. In 2012, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his service to...

Kayur Patel, FCA, is a Director in PwC New Zealand's Gen AI team, specialising in integrating democratised Gen AI tools into everyday business processes. With a decade of experience, he has led workforce, finance, and technology transformation engagements for his firm and his clients...

Nicholas Falzon has 25 years of experience in public practice, including more than 20 years as a partner. He is currently the Business Unit Leader of Sydney Business and Advisory Services at PKF Sydney Pty Ltd. A member of CAANZ, TIA and AICD, Nicholas also serves on multiple company boards and...

Yenny Dewi is a seasoned finance leader with over 20 years of experience driving financial excellence in global organizations, including Sanofi. Currently serving as the Global Decision Support & Analytics Strategy Lead at Sanofi, Yenny focuses on enhancing profitability and optimizing...

Carly has expertise is in developing teams, complex finance and profitability scaling businesses. An award winning finance professional, currently CFO of Alliance SI. Alliance SI's Purpose is to enrich our customers, staff and community’s lives by building the most resilient networks on which...

Josie Pane, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary- Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP Plantations)Josie has over 35 years’ experience in finance and administration roles within the corporate sector. Josie worked in various industries after which she settled into the energy and oil and gas...

Kerryn Divall is a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years of experience in the field. Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at RSL NSW, Kerryn brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organisation. With a strong background in financial management, strategic...

Natalie Lennon is the Founder and Director of Two Sides Accounting, an award winning, 100% online Accounting and Bookkeeping firm in Sydney’s South. Natalie is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and Registered Tax Agent with over 20 years experience working with and in various small, medium and...

Sarah Lawrance isn’t just changing accounting — she’s rebuilding it from the ground up. Recently crowned 2025 Thought Leader of the Year and winner of the Accounting Excellence Award, Sarah is one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting globally and a fierce advocate for the future of the profession —...

Hripsime Demirdjian is the Founder of Hive Wise, a multi-award-winning chartered accounting firm providing wise accounting and tax solutions to clients, with a a community of over 100,000 followers on social media.  

Is your business profitable (now) and valuable (ready for your exit)? How dependant is it on key individuals – including you, or the owner? Systems and processes allow scale, profitability and value whilst maintaining consistency and quality – and lift the weight off key individuals.  This is...

Jolene Elliott is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience and the founder of Karlaya Accounting & Business Advisory. As a proud Yamatji woman, Jolene has personally experienced the challenges of not fitting into traditional roles. Recognising the lack of Indigenous representation...

I help businesses take the risk and complexity out of changing their systems and processes.My goal is to reduce the time cost for finance, HR, payroll and IT professionals to deliver outstanding service to their team members. This is achieved by hunting down and automating manual...

Joanna Perry is the founder of Firm Ready, a former accountant & business advisor turned advocate for the profession. An international speaker and award nominee, Joanna champions the work of accountants, challenges outdated stereotypes, and inspires the next generation to enter the profession...

Shaye's mission is clear: to empower women-led businesses to work less, earn more, and achieve financial independence. A leader in accounting industry modernisation and agility, Shaye now dedicates her energy to Pallas, where she specialises in tackling three key challenges for women in...

Stan Corner, Owner – Founder of Business Automation Works and ATOmate. Stan is the CEO and founder of Business Automation Works (BAW), the team behind ATOmate. With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, Stan’s professional focus has been on building high-performance teams and...

Having spent the past four years building high-performing offshore teams anchored in trust, shared values, and open communication, James currently leads a 10-person team based in the Philippines, partnering closely across time zones to deliver reliable results on tight timelines. James focuses on...

Rowan Fox has more than 10 years’ experience as a senior executive in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in service delivery, program management, whole-of-government service delivery transformation, policy and law design, and enabling roles. She has held public service roles in other Australian...

Julianna is an economist and marketer by profession, as well as a qualified accountant, registered BAS agent and payroll specialist by trade, running her bookkeeping practice at Horizon Accounts. She is also a podcaster, with a mission to help as many business owners as possible to ditch the...

Sharon Francisco is a respected coach, speaker and business mentor in the bookkeeping and accounting industry — but she didn’t start her career as a bookkeeper, and that’s exactly what makes her different. Coming into the industry with a fresh lens and zero assumptions, Sharon quickly grew a...

Tish Bhagwandeen is a Chartered Accountant with 20+ years’ experience across audit, startup leadership, and SME advisory. She built deep capability in financial reporting and operations before stepping into a CFO role at a tech startup, where she developed a high-performing finance team and helped...

Described as “a chameleon who can adjust the topic and talk to suit the audience”, Heather Smith brings passion, energy, and sharp insight to every stage. She’s an Accounting Technology micro-influencer, winner of the 2024 Accounting Thought Leader of the Year, and named one of Accounting Today...

Dale provides high level consulting and training support to accounting and financial advisory firms in relation to strategy, workflow, client management, team development and marketing. Over the past 25 years, Dale has worked with over 3,000 accounting and financial advisory firms and other SMEs in ...

Lisa Maletta is a Director at Bacchus Advisory with over 20 years of experience as a chartered accounting professional. She partners closely with clients to deliver tailored accounting, tax, and strategic business advice that supports long-term growth and success. Bacchus Advisory is a boutique...

Working in the field of Chartered Accountancy in Australia during the 1980s and 1990s, Steve specialised in Insolvency and Business Reconstruction working with leading international firms including Duesburys, Horwaths, Grant Thornton and BDO Nelson Parkhill. It was during this time that Australia...

Dr. Kaushik Sridhar (FGIA, GAICD) is an experienced and purpose driven corporate sustainability leader with over 22 years’ experience developing and implementing sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs, strategies, and initiatives focusing on improving business’...

Ned has worked in and with accounting firms for over 25 years and brings a wealth of experience in helping firms choose and then implement technology.  Come and join us as Ned shares client success stories on how to reduce your Debtors whether using Apxium or not.

A specialist Accounting & Finance recruiter known for his market expertise, honest advice and candidate-first approach. With a deep understanding of hiring trends across Australia, I partner with CFOs and finance professionals to build high-performing teams and careers that align with long-term ...

Jacqueline Jayne (JJ) Security Influencer | Human Risk Management Expert | Online Safety Specialist A globally acknowledged leader in human-centric cybersecurity, security awareness, and security culture programs, JJ has made a significant impact on human risk management and the protection of...

Industry leader is an apt title for Peter Johnson. A Chartered Accountant with significant tenure as a practitioner, trainer and practice owner; a highly respected instructor for accountants all over Australia; a Tax and SMSF specialist and sought-after keynote presenter. Peter is dually gifted as...

Donna McGeorge is a best-selling author and international speaker on the topic of productivity and creating space for what’s important.  Her books include Red Brick Thinking (released October 2025),  The ChatGPT Revolution, and the It’s About Time book series including The 25 Minute Meeting, The...

Nimarta Verma is obsessed with helping leaders build trust, connection, and real human engagement through the power of story. A storyteller, strategist, and facilitator, her work is about bringing more honesty, heart, and humanity into leadership. After helping shape brand stories across...

Soonah Walkom is an accomplished financial leader with over 20 years of experience in commercial bookkeeping, financial control, and business advisory. As the Head of Bookkeeping at We Love Bookkeeping, she leads a high-performing team that goes far beyond compliance, delivering...

Gareth Gammon Founder & Director, Insolvency Australia Gareth Gammon is the founder and director of Insolvency Australia, the country’s only independent, comprehensive platform connecting individuals directors, accountants and businesses with registered insolvency professionals. With deep...

Rae is a highly experienced tax advisor and trainer, dedicated to helping practitioners navigate complex tax rules and apply them to real-world scenarios. With over 25 years of experience across the tax profession, including senior roles in both Big 4 and mid-tier firms in Australia and...

Martine Hoosen began her bookkeeping business Bookwiz, back in 2000 as a single mum with a vision to build something of her own. Over the past 25 years, she’s turned that vision into an award-winning, thriving practice that supports a wide range of clients — from small business owners to government ...

Emma is a distinguished financial professional dedicated to simplifying complexities for small and micro business. As a fellow Certified Practicing Accountant and Registered tax agent she specialises in empowering small business by providing personalised accounting and taxation solutions. With a...

Lisa Yen is a highly accomplished Fellow Chartered Accountant, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and Founder & Principal of HyVu Advisory. With over 25 years of experience, Lisa empowers women-led businesses by providing strategic insights and financial clarity, helping ...

Commencing his career in CBA, culminating as CFO of its Merchant subsidiary, Kegan Kashian pursued his passion, working in the NFP sector, at a time when most of the Australian Business Sector and Government didn’t really understand or appreciate the unique nature of this sector, its mix of...

Sherlin Samaraweera is not your typical accountant. As the Founder and Principal of SDS Accounting & Bookkeeping Solutions, Sherlin brings over a decade of expertise in accounting, bookkeeping and business advisory to the table—along with a fierce commitment to challenging the status quo in...

Karen Hildenbrand-Allery – Fractional CFO | Co-founder, Margin Maximizers Karen Hildenbrand-Allery is not your traditional CFO... she’s a financial strategist, problem-solver and creator of smarter ways for businesses to succeed. With more than 20 years’ experience across global FMCG, high-growth...

Sarah Bauling, “The Perfect Pitch Guru” is a Professional Speaking Coach, specialising in creating The Perfect Pitch With over 20 years of Sales and Marketing experience Sarah knows the power that this 30 – 40 second pitch can have on your business. How it generates leads, converts clients and...

Recognised as one of the top LinkedIn trainers globally, Karen Tisdell has been at the forefront of LinkedIn strategy since launching her business in 2009. Renowned for her dynamic approach to LinkedIn marketing, Karen specialises in empowering professionals across various industries to maximise...

Renee Cooper is an award-winning business advisor and Founder of InDepth Accounting, a relationship-driven advisory firm based on the Sunshine Coast. With over two decades of experience in accounting and business strategy, Renee is known for her sharp insight, practical wisdom, and ability to guide ...

Chris Wheatley is the Founder and Director of Scope Accounting, a modern accounting firm based in Brisbane. With over two decades of experience, Chris is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants ANZ and has been recognised for his contributions to the profession, including the 8K strong SBAABTA...

Susan is an expert SMSF accountant and adviser with over 25 years experience. She started her own successful accounting practice and in only 9 years has achieved many major milestones. Her accounting practice was profitable in the first year and she now teaches others how they can start a thriving...

Ryan Addinsall is the Director of Elevate Accounting Co, where he specialises in tax strategy and structuring for property investors. With deep expertise in navigating complex tax laws, Ryan works closely with clients to optimise investment outcomes, minimise tax liabilities, and structure...

Deborah Power is a Chartered Accountant, Fractional CFO and Founder of Your Finance Team and The Female CFO. She has worked for a number of multinational organisations, including Louis Vuitton and the Manpower Group, and consulted to many SMEs as the CFO managing finance functions and creating...

Martin holds an extensive background and certification in Business, Marketing, and Strategy with over 20 years’ experience specialising in Strategic Thinking, Business Growth, Leadership and Team Development, across a number of industries. Martin has the view that we are not just business...

Clare is a highly ethical, passionate and trusted independent Recruitment Partner with over 20 years of experience recruiting accounting professionals and executives. Authentic, relatable, and reliable, she has a grounded approach and is driven by a commitment to consistently add value. Having...

Martin Cattach is not your average Finance Facilitator -he’s an experienced working capital strategist with the economic & business background to develop sound financial & cash flow strategies for Australian SMEs He’s ALSO one of the rare experts blessed with the ability to talk about...

With a deep-rooted expertise in finance, strategy, and operations, Shelin has carved a niche for herself in the startup and scale-up advisory landscape. Her work at CFOWorx, especially within the realm of SaaS business models, has seen her play a pivotal role in capital raising initiatives, having...

Suzy Jacobs has been self-employed since she was 19. She began in manufacturing, before opening a fitness studio in London and later launching one of Australia’s early women’s business networks, backed by the Commonwealth Bank which she eventually sold after a decade of growth. At 32, she realised...

Adam is a dual-qualified solicitor and chartered accountant specialising in tax and contracts. Adam’s practice primarily focuses on: Cryptocurrency taxTax audits, objections and other disputes – both federal and state Adam has regularly presented at a number of conferences in relation to...

Gayle Goldberg is the founder of Gold Balance Bookkeeping, a Registered BAS Agent, who helps businesses move from messy books to meaningful numbers. Using Xero, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB, Gayle doesn’t just focus on compliance; she works alongside business owners to improve their...

Alex So is the Founder of FastLane Group, a leading provider of accounting, auditing, tax advisory, and corporate services in Asia. With over 20 years of experience in finance and business management, Alex has become a trusted advisor to multinational corporations, startups, and SMEs seeking to...

Kyelie Baxter is the Managing Director of IQ Accountants, a boutique accounting and bookkeeping firm on the Gold Coast. With over 25 years’ industry experience, she is known as a dynamic and practical ‘non-accountant’ style accountant who helps business owners understand their numbers and make...

Sally Prosser is a sought-after voice and public speaking coach, corporate communication trainer and author of Voiceprint - how to leave a lasting impression every time you speak. Her career spans Speech and Drama teaching, TV news reporting and PR -  acting as spokesperson for one of...

Sangram Rana is a licensed financial adviser and accountantwith over 12 years of experience. He specialises in advisinghigh-income professionals, family offices and not-for-profits on wealth creation, risk protection, successionplanning and intergenerational investment strategies.

Mina Baselyous is a Chartered Tax Adviser, CPA, and Registered Tax Agent with over 15 years of experience in accounting, tax, and business advisory. As the Managing Director of Pinnacle Accounting & Advisory, Mina works with ambitious business owners to achieve growth while ensuring their...

David is the founder of the Direction Group comprising Accounting, Business Coaching and Offshore Staffing businesses.He specialises in helping small business owners achieve the success they originally set out for, before the noise and chaos of business took over. Over the last 25 years, David has...

Sukhy Bansal is the Director of ERS Advisory (Aust) Pty, where she partners with growing businesses offering Fractional CFO Services. A Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years’ experience working for coporations suchas Deloitte, Babcock & Brown and CBA, Sukhy brings deep expertise in...

Peter Pontikis is a Queensland based director of private wealth services with over 4 decades experience in providing private & institutional wealth management services, to Australasian high & ultra-high net worth investors and Institutions in his capacity as a responsible manager and...

Michael Youssef is not your typical accountant. A second-generation founder and wealth architect, he leads HY Accounting, a practice that blends compliance, CFO advisory, and wealth strategy; myPath Wealth, an emerging ecosystem built to help SME owners and their families protect, grow, and...

Divya Singh is an award-winning CFO and Founder of Truerock Consulting, which provides fractional CFO services to founders and leadership teams seeking clarity, foresight and stability as they scale. With over 20+ years of experience spanning professional services, education, IT, legal, events and ...

Michelle Kvello is the founder of Lantern Partners, a CFO advisory firm, working with founder CEOs of start ups and scale ups by providing commercial and strategic finance support, helping them to grow scaleable, sustainable businesses. Michelle’s passion for guiding entrepreneurs is rooted in her...

Ryan Grant is an accomplished Assistant Manager at Altus Financial with a strong background in accounting, tax, and business advisory. Having begun his career in insolvency and restructuring, Ryan brings a well-rounded perspective on the profession and a genuine passion for helping young...

Angus Sedgwick is a financial services professional with over 27 years of experience in the insurance, financial advice and funds management industries. Prior to his appointment as the CEO of OptiPay, Angus was the co-founder of PolicyLink, which became the largest broker in the Traded Endowment...

Mary Delaney is the CEO of Karbon, where she leads the company’s mission to help accounting firms thrive. A visionary, customer-obsessed executive, Mary brings over 20 years of experience driving hypergrowth, transformation, and award-winning cultures across global B2B software companies. She is...

Tish Millard is the founder of Courage In Motion and a mentor for established accounting and business professionals ready to break through the invisible barriers holding them back.For over two decades as a CPA and firm owner, Tish had a front-row seat to the financial realities of thousands of...

Joe McCord is an award winning business manager who specialises in helping small businesses use technology and improved customer experience to grow and prosper. Currently the Head of Growth and Customer Success at Pinch Payments. Pinch are highest rated payments platform on the Xero App Store

Emma is the founder of YOUtax Pty Ltd, an accounting firm providing tax and financial wellbeing services to corporate employees, sole traders and small business.  YOUtax partners with some of Australia’s largest companies incl. Bupa, Woolworth's...

As the CEO and founder of Abby, I am passionate about creating innovative software solutions that simplify and streamline the preparation of financial statements and tax returns for clients. I have over 25 years of experience as a chartered accountant, with membership in the Chartered Accountants...

Zoe brings a dynamic perspective shaped by over six years in public practice, and in more recent years, in-house Corporate Accounting at Canva. Recognised as the 2025 Australian Corporate Accountant of the Year, she is passionate about empowering emerging Finance professionals and actively mentors...

Kelvin is one of the founding principals of Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) and has been a Certified Practicing Accountant for over 30 years. Kelvin is passionate about business development and providing innovative learning and training to the bookkeeping industry. He plays an active role in...

Rebecca Buchanan is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience working at some of Australia's leading firms and banks. At a pivotal point in her career, she left her corporate role to launch Straight Up Bookkeeping, a virtual bookkeeping firm specialising in supporting...

Cassandra Diamantis is the founder and driving force behind Dream Big Marketing (DBM), a Sydney-based social-media-first marketing agency helping Australian SMEs create content that converts. Cassandra has independently supported over 70 Founders and CEO's through developing comprehensive...

Peter is one of the founding principals of Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) and has been a Chartered Accountant for over 30 years. As a foundation principal of ABN Peter was integral to setting its strategic direction as well as the formation of consultative lines with government. Government...

Nicholas Mole, Account Manager, ATO SmartDocs, An Access CompanyNicholas is an enthusiastic Sales Representative at ATO SmartDocs, with a focus on delivering intelligent document-processing solutions tailored to the needs of modern accounting firms. With a keen understanding of digital...

Peter White AM is the Managing Director of the FBAA, and first started as a volunteer with the FBAA in 2003. Peter’s banking and finance career spans over 45 years covering retail banking, Head of Private Banking, Associate Director of Marketing and Distribution in Investment Banking, established...

Michael Wright - Head of Product - TaxWith a successful career spanning more than two decades in the IT sector, Michael Wright brings a wealth of knowledge gained from roles such as Principal Business Analyst, Software Leader, and Product Manager. He is now at the forefront of Compliance and...

I am Peter Adams, the principal of Augmentors, with more than 25 years extensive industry experience

Alan brings over 15 years of global experience helping businesses meet AML/CTF obligations. A Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Alan has worked closely with AUSTRAC on compliance programs and remediation projects. With a background in accounting and deep regulatory expertise, Alan...

Joanne Dakay is an Account Executive working with accounting and bookkeeping firms across Australia and New Zealand. She helps firms deliver exceptional experiences to their clients, knowing that when clients are impressed and satisfied, collaboration becomes effortless. Using TaxDome, Joanne...

Steve is a Senior Partner at Kelly+Partners Northern Beaches.Originally from Zimbabwe, Steve qualified with Ernst & Young in 1998. After relocating to the UK, he spent the next eight years in various financial management roles on the Isle of Man and in London.After arriving in Australia in...

James is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years’ accounting and advisory experience. He specialises in business strategy and tax planning advice and is known for providing practical and commercial solutions for his clients. He brings deep technical expertise across all areas of...

Nigel Gates is the ANZ Sales Director at Jcurve Solutions, a global NetSuite partner. He has extensive experience in delivering transformative ERP solutions to a diverse clientele, from SMBs to Enterprises. With a background in technology and cloud computing, Nigel has been instrumental in cloud...

Kimberly acts as the lead consultant for Populis, a People and Performance consultancy. Kimberly is a respected finance and transformation leader, having led transformations across banking, technology and educational services. A Fellow of CPA Australia and member of CPA Australia's Centre of...

Amanda was appointed CEO of ICB in November 2017, having served as an ICB Director since 2010. With extensive experience as a bookkeeper, sole trader and running a multi-person bookkeeping practice across 3 states, Amanda was a finalist in the Telstra Business Woman of the Year Awards in 2008 and...