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 businesses from start-up through to succession. Her leadership has earned national recognition, including Accountant of the Year, Outstanding Business Woman of the Year, and Top 50 Women in Accounting. Renee also serves the community as Board Director for Generation Innovation Ltd, Judging Chair for SCBWN, and Executive Committee Member of the Maroochy Chamber of Commerce. She’s passionate about leadership, innovation, and helping people and businesses reach their full potentia
This session explores the evolution of advisory services in an AI-driven landscape and how AI tools are shifting accountants from number-crunchers to strategic partners, using predictive analytics, scenario modelling, and real-time insights to guide business owners. The focus will be on practical pathways to integrate AI without losing the human relationship at the heart of advisory.