The best 10 podcasts for Australian Accountants

Podcasts are a great way to learn! You can find a podcast about nearly any subject imaginable and listen to experts break down topics, discuss recent events or provide endless entertainment.

As a self-confessed podcast nerd, I love listening to podcasts while driving to work, doing household chores or out for a run. With thousands of podcasts available, it can be difficult to find one worth investing the time to listen to. To help out, I've created a list of the 10 best Australian accounting podcasts.

Two Drunk Accountants

The Two Drunk Accountants Podcast is hosted by Dan Osborne and Tim Garth who run an accounting firm, Cats Accountants. The podcast is both fun and informative and now has over 200 episodes. I find that their content is relevant for both small businesses and accountants.

What their listeners say:

"Who thought accountants could be funny & informative at the same time....well Tim & Dan certainly hit the mark & they cover some really interesting topics in a really fun way. Really good podcast for people interested in business."

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Cloud Stories

Cloud Stories is a podcast hosted by Heather Smith, who is an accountant with expertise in technology/apps. The Cloud Stories podcast features in-depth discussions with cloud professionals. If you're looking to learn more about accounting technology/apps I recommend checking out Heather's website and newsletter.

What their listeners say:

"A great podcast to learn and understanding what is evolving in the Cloud Accounting space. Heather’s curiosity and interest in all things cloud accounting shines through.

Her thought provoking questions help you to learn and get the answers you didn’t know you needed.

This is such an exciting space and Heather is leading the way in helping Accounting professionals and anyone interested in the tech revolution of accounting get informed and educated."

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Tax Talks

Tax Talks is a podcast for accountants featuring news, updates and information on the Australia Taxation environment. There are over 350 episodes and I find that the hosts break down complicated tax topics really well.

What their listeners say:

"I am currently studying tax at the tax institute and whenever I need to clarify something I just come back to this great podcast. So succinct and answers all the questions I have."

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Accountants On Purpose

The Accountants on Purpose Podcast features stories and interviews with Accountants who are leaders in their field. The podcast features six seasons covering various topics. The podcast is hosted by Sarah Bartholomeusz from you legal.

What their listeners say:

"A great podcast highlighting that accountants are definitely more interesting than they get credit for! Well done Sarah and the You Legal team!"

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From The Trenches

From the Trenches is a podcast hosted by David Boyar and Paul Meissner where they discuss hot topics in the accounting industry. Both hosts are clearly passionate about the Australian accounting industry and they have a strong community that includes the Australian Accounting Industry Awards.

What their listeners say:

"This is where you get commentaries and perspectives from practising accountants of the latest accounting news and trends. The dynamic between David and Paul is simply both well-balanced, contagious and informative at the same time. I cannot recommend a better podcast for accountants."

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Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures

Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures is a fun podcast that I recommend for accountants that run their own practice. Aly and Andrew share their journey of running an accounting business and discuss topics such as finding clients, tech stack and outsourcing.

What their listeners say:

"It just sounds like they have too much fun making this podcast sometimes. I enjoy all the jokes and the serious stuff really helps in my own business."

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The Bean Ninjas Podcast

The Bean Ninjas Podcast is hosted by the founder of Bean Ninjas - Meryl Johnston. The podcast focuses on building a cloud accounting firm in public however many of the episodes are relevant to building any business. The podcast also has interviews with business leaders, one of my favourite episodes is the interview with Nathan Barry who founded ConvertKit, another amazing remote-first company.

What their listeners say:

"Great to hear a podcast that promotes remote workers and effective ways to work efficiently and have a great work-life balance and the flexibility to travel. I am a Xero remote worker and am enjoying the tips on this podcast to refine how my day looks like!"

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Business Habitat with Sam Dean

You might know the Business Habitat with Sam Dean by its previous name - The in Demand Accountant. Sam Dean is an experienced accountant and her podcast features conversations about running a professional service business. There are informative topics discussed such as value-based pricing vs hour-based pricing.

What their listeners say:

"Awesome content every episode and Sam is super engaging. It's always worth the listen with great takeaways each show."

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Accountants EXPOSED

The winner of the best-named accounting podcast goes to... Accountants EXPOSED. The Accountants Exposed podcast features interviews with industry professionals and discusses topics such as what it takes to become a partner, industry trends and how to run an accounting firm. The podcast is hosted by Michael Edelstein who is an accountant, recruiter and business coach.

What their listeners say:

"Very interesting and insightful podcast. I find Michael a very engaging interviewer and brings the best out of guests. I make sure I never miss any of them, because there are always a few gems I take away from them."

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Tax Wrap podcast

If you're a tax professional, the Tax Wrap podcast is a must! The podcast is operated by the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia and discusses current issues on tax and super. As a bonus, you may be able to earn CPD/CPE points while listening.

What their listeners say:

"Always great and topical content with a practical approach for real people running real businesses. Thank you!"

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