Sarah Lawrance | Founder
Hot Toast

Sarah Lawrance isn’t here to maintain the status quo—she’s here to rewrite the rules. As an FCPA, active CPA member, and a voice on the Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC), Sarah is leading the transformation of the accounting profession, blending innovation, sustainability, and impact into everything she does. Sarah is the founder of Hot Toast, a certified B Corporation designed to empower creative and purpose-driven businesses. Her firm specialises in helping companies scale rapidly while staying grounded in their mission to innovate and drive meaningful change. Hot Toast partners with clients to deliver more than financial reports—it delivers the tools to grow, disrupt, and make an impact. As co-founder of Global Women’s Accounting Influencers, Sarah has created a platform where women in accounting can connect, collaborate, and amplify their collective impact. It’s a space for big ideas and bigger transformations, bringing together leaders to shape the future of the profession. This is accounting reimagined—more creativity, more purpose, and a lot more momentum for businesses ready to
change the world.

Appearances:

Day 1 @ 15:30

Panel: Influence, Integrity and Impact: Navigating the Reality of Women Leading in Accounting

This session explores the unique role of women leaders in accounting, highlighting the importance of influence, ethical practices, and the unspoken challenges women face. Participants will gain practical insights into balancing visibility with integrity, creating a supportive network, and balancing work-life boundaries, and we may even uncover an additional income stream for you!

Key discussion points:

Collaborative Networking – The strength of women-led networks and how women accountants can advocate and elevate one another on a global scale.
Balancing Work-Life Boundaries – Real strategies for maintaining personal well-being while advancing professionally.
The Unspoken Realities – Addressing issues like safety, health, and setting boundaries in the professional world.
Ethics and Earnings – Explore advocacy opportunities, and strategies for monetising platforms responsibly, including considerations for transparency and trust in partnerships.
Responding to Criticism and Harassment – Practical ways to handle online negativity and protect personal well-being while remaining visible and influential.

Heather Smith, Founder, ANISE Consulting