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 —...

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 An international speaker and award nominee, Joanna champions the work of accountants, challenges outdated stereotypes, and inspires the next generation to enter the profession...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As a Chartered Accountant, Tish brings global experience across a variety of industries, having worked in South Africa and the United States. She began her career as a financial auditor before moving into a CFO and thereafter went on to found InFinance Solutions, an Australian-based accounting...

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’...

Nick Urry is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience in the accounting industry, having worked across a broad range of sectors and business sizes. As the Founder and Managing Director of Dexterous Group, Nicholas has led the transformation of traditional finance functions...

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 a non-traditional Fractional CFO with a passion for helping businesses achieve financial success and sustainable growth. With over 20 years of experience across finance and accounting, Karen has a ...

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 specialises in business advisory services, building collaborative, professional, forward-thinking relationships to support clients, her team and the community. She assists clients through the entire business cycle being integral in their growth and in achieving exceptional succession...

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 started her own successful accounting practice in 2016 and in only 6 short years has achieved some major milestones. Her accounting practice was profitable in the first year and she now teaches others how they can start a successful accounting practice. She won the top industry award being...

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...

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...

Michelle is a founding Director of TAG Financial Services Pty Ltd, a Chartered Accountant and qualified investment adviser. Michelle is widely known for her practical approach to some very technical topics. She is a recognised superannuation and taxation specialist and consults on all matters...

Suzy Jacobs is the founder of Bold Mind Moves, a leadership and mindset company that helps ambitious minds think freely, decide clearly and lead boldly. A former business owner and entrepreneur with a background spanning advisory, manufacturing and health & wellness, Suzy speaks from experience ...

Ralph Khoury is known as the “Crisis Financial Officer”, for his ability to support growth and profitability during various financial crises. He has helped spearhead corporations in Indonesia in post-Asian Financial Crisis, Malaysia after SARS, and Dubai during the Global Financial Crisis. As CFO...

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...