Catarina Santini | Client Director
Latitude Accountants

Catarina Santini is a Director at Latitude Accountants, joining the leadership team in 2026 following the merger of her successful firm, CS Accounting. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Catarina holds a Bachelor of Commerce and has built a reputation as a powerhouse for regional business strategy. Her career began in 2003, balancing full time firm work with her studies, a journey that instilled a solutions first work ethic and a wealth of technical knowledge from the very beginning.

Appearances:

Day 1 @ 13:00

Thriving as an independent accountant

Running your own practice can be incredibly rewarding — but it can also be incredibly lonely. In this candid and uplifting session, Catarina Santini, founder of CS Accounting, shares her journey from self-practitioner to small-firm leader, and how she found strength in connection and collaboration.

Drawing on her own experience — including the challenges of feeling “bogged down” and the realisation that growth requires support — Catarina explores what it truly means to thrive as an independent accountant. You’ll walk away with practical insights on how to build community, protect your energy, and evolve your business without losing what makes it yours. Because independence doesn’t mean doing it all alone.

Catarina Santini, Client Director, Latitude Accountants

Day 1 @ 13:30

Panel:Firm of the future

Technology & AI Transformation – Harnessing automation, cloud, and AI to streamline operations and unlock new opportunities.
Shifting Service Models – Moving beyond compliance to advisory, ESG reporting, and value-driven client solutions.
Talent & Culture Evolution – Attracting, retaining, and upskilling people to build agile, future-ready practices.

Mark Holton, Director, Smithink Advisory

Steven Rider, Practice Director, Rider Accountants & Advisors

Lisa Maletta, Director, Bacchus Advisory