As AI slop becomes more pervasive, it has become more challenging to find credible sources of information. That’s why we’ve rounded up accounting resources from expert, reputable individuals and organisations so you can keep up with the latest industry trends, insights, and analyses.
Accounting News
News remains one of the most formal and reliable sources of information since most news outlets are regulated by strict journalism standards. These accounting publications focus on niche accounting topics written by finance and accounting experts.
1. Australian Financial Review
The Australian Financial Review has been publishing for over 70 years, in which they’ve reported on all the financial booms, busts, and overall development of Australia’s financial market and economy. Their coverage includes business, politics and economic affairs.
2. Andersen Consulting NZ
Andersen Consulting is a prominent tax and business advisory firm. Their NZ website focuses on delivering news and industry advice on finance, business, and tax for the New Zealand market.
3. Chartered Accountants (CAANZ)
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) provides over 140,000 members with professional development, education, and advocacy. On their website, they offer news and analyses on business, economics, and policy in both the domestic and international markets.
Accounting Influencers
We live in the age of content creators and influencers, which has made learning from experts and firm owners more accessible. If you prefer learning from other people’s lived experiences, accounting influencers can offer you a wealth of knowledge drawn from their past mistakes and successes.
4. Nick Sinclair
Nick Sinclair is the founder of TOA Global, a top accounting talent offshoring service for top firms in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. Given his accounting background and experience in running successful businesses, Nick is an authoritative voice in people management, building global teams, personal development, and strategic capacity planning.
5. Natalie Lennon, FCA
Natalie Lennon is the founder of Two Sides Accounting and Two Sides Academy, the former being her firm and the latter being her coaching business for other professional accountants.
6. Aly Garrett, FCA
Aly Garrett is the founder of All In Advisory, an award-winning team of accountants, tax experts, bookkeepers, and business advisors. She helps firms supercharge the way they do business, leverage cutting-edge technology, and implement strategies to reach their goals. She is also the co-host of the All Aussie Accounting Adventures Podcast.
7. Andrew Van De Beek, FCA
Andrew Van De Beek is an Australian accountant, business advisor, and the founder of his accounting firm, Illumin8. He has been named Australia’s Accounting Industry Thought Leader of the Year and has won multiple awards for his work in the sector. He co-hosts the All Aussie Accounting Adventures podcast, created the co-working space “The Rumbl,” and co-founded Big Little Brush, a social enterprise that sells biodegradable toothbrushes then uses the profits to help fund health and hygiene programs in remote communities around Australia.
Accounting Podcasts
Podcasts are great accounting and bookkeeping resources for professionals. Due to their conversational format, there are a lot of nuances and bits of wisdom you can extract from accounting firm leaders that you wouldn’t get from a polished YouTube video or news article. Get your front-row seat to accounting pundits’ thoughts with these podcasts.
8. Future Firm
An actionable podcast designed for accounting firm owners and partners. Each episode provides listeners with one-quick actionable lesson or takeaway that will help them scale a systematic firm that improves their lifestyle.
9. Small Firm, Big Impact
Small Firm, Big Impact is dedicated to small and medium-sized firms. In each episode Chartered Accountants ANZ Public Affairs Manager Gillain Bowen picks the brains of a range of people across the profession including CA ANZ experts as well as guests who are experts in public practice.
10. All Aussie Accounting Adventures
In All Aussie Accounting Adventures, advisory firm founders Aly Garrett and Andrew Van De Beek unpack their journeys and guide firm owners through the how, what, why and when on topics that go straight to the heart of running an accounting business. It’s best for accountants who want to start a firm, already run one, or even work in one, and want to learn how to improve things.
Accounting Newsletters
Newsletters are also great accounting publications. They’re an increasingly popular source of information and curated expertise on various accounting topics. Unlike the performative and competitive nature of social media, newsletters can feel more personal and authentic.
Writers are usually 100% in charge of the content they write and curate, all without an editor. You can also directly reply to the writer through newsletters. This creates a direct line of communication that feels more connected. Below are the three best accounting newsletters on the internet.
11. Firm Forward
- Best practices in offshoring to help you build greater capacity in your business.
- Communication tips that work best in connecting global teams.
- Industry updates about tech and other solutions for your firm’s needs.
- Events and resources to support managers and leaders in a changing industry.
- Insights to help you seize new opportunities in accounting and finance.
12. INTHEBLACK
INTHEBLACK is CPA Australia’s monthly business magazine. It offers insight into strategic business leaders; articles on topical business, career and economic issues; and tools relevant to business professionals.
13. AccountantsDaily
Accountants Daily delivers daily breaking news, analysis and insight to Australian accounting professionals through both their website and their daily newsletter.
Accounting YouTube Channels
It’s no accident that most influencers and content creators have YouTube channels, too. They can reach huge viewership and share long-form content on the platform. According to Global Media Insight, over 2.70 billion people use it monthly. It’s technically the second largest search engine, trailing behind Google.
More interestingly, it’s also the preferred social platform for research purposes among B2B decision-makers with 50.9% users. It’s a great source for searching for business research, like various accounting topics.
14. TOA Global YouTube Channel
TOA Global’s budding YouTube channel is a new player to the YouTube world, but definitely not the world of accounting. Subscribe to the channel if you’re looking for a trustworthy educational and entertaining source of content on offshoring for accounting firms.
15. Davie Mach
Davie Mach is the founder and director of Box Advisory Services. On his YouTube channel, he helps other accounting professionals navigate the corporate world to building their own firms through his personal experiences. He shares four types of main videos on his channel:
- Business learnings from scaling and operating a firm
- Technical breakdowns of tax and accounting concepts
- Personal stories of vulnerability, overcoming obstacles, and achieving goals
- Live reactions to the world of tax and accounting
16. Heather Smith
Heather Smith is a globally recognised accounting technology expert, author, speaker and community builder. She helps accountants and bookkeepers adopt practical technology, automation and AI. Heather hosts the Accounting Apps podcast and newsletter and often writes for leading industry publications.
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