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 USA’s 21 influential figures shaping the future of the accounting industry. An outlier with an abundant mindset, Heather sits at the intersection of accounting and content creation. She’s the founder of the Accounting Apps Mastermind Community, host of the Accounting Apps Podcast, and producer of the Accounting Apps newsletter, with a global reach. She’s authored 10 books including titles in the ‘Xero for Dummies’ series, and writes a regular column in Acuity and Accountants Daily. Heather is a sought-after global speaker, having delivered keynote sessions and panels across the UK, USA, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia. Heather’s obsessed with clean data and clever workflows. Her focus on automation and integration has helped hundreds of businesses improve decision-making through better financial management. A superconnector and community builder, Heather is a founding member of Global Women Accounting Influencers, and holds member leadership roles across CAANZ and ACCA. Heather is based in Meanjin (Brisbane) and does her best work with a hot pot of tea and Chester the Border Collie lazing at her feet.