Founder of award-winning firm Latitude Accountants, John Saade, chats to Accountants Daily about his 20-year career in accounting and the bespoke client solutions fuelling the firm’s growth.

After taking out the award for fast growing firm in the recent Australian Accounting Awards, Saade discusses why his clients value tailored solutions and services that go beyond just a transactional service.

He also shares the firm’s plans for expansion and why the firm remains dedicated to supporting small-business owners as it expands into new locations around Australia.

With many firms struggling to find talent, Saade also chats about the firm’s approach to attracting younger accountants by building up the culture of the firm; creating a fun environment; and highlighting the purpose and vision of the firm, which is to support the small businesses in the community.

He also discusses some of the challenges that lie ahead in the current economy and how his firm is helping small businesses through more challenging times.

Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey break down the latest developments and features in the accounting technology space for June and July.

In this latest episode, technology expert and commentator Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, partner at The Bean Counters, provide their insights on what's been happening in the fast-moving accounting technology space.

Smith and Caskey delve into the developments across the biggest accounting software platforms including QuickBooks, Xero and MYOB as well as some of the emerging features on Ignition, Employment Hero and Dext.

They also chat about the establishment of software platform Zoho in Australia with the software provider recently setting up its first Australian headquarters in Adelaide.

Smith also shares her valuable tips for training stuff on new software systems.

George Haramis chats about emerging advice opportunities for accountants following advancements in digital advice and what’s next for accountantsGPS.

AccountantsGPS founder and CEO George Haramis talks to Accountants Daily about what his platform is doing to actively address the advice gap and the barriers facing accountants wanting to provide clients with greater access to advice services.

With many clients seeking advice on areas such as super but unable to afford the high cost of advice, digital advice may be a potential solution to meeting these clients’ needs.

Haramis gives insight into why he started accountantsGPS and what progress has been made since its launch in 2023 with participating firms.

He also discusses how offering digital advice services can benefit accounting firms and their relationships with clients.

AccountantsGPS is also offering a promotion for firms that want to subscribe and test out the platform.

Accountants can use the promocode code WEB100GPS to access:

• A one-month free subscription for the accountantsGPS platform.
• A 20% reduction off a monthly plan, for a limited time only to COB Friday, 16 August.
• Savings between $600pa to $2,900pa.
• Call 1300 24 24 42 to speak to the accountantsGPS team.