{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/698a586a68c8ed48f064998f/6997e66cf8a4f13cff294cca?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 1: The 2025 Wrap, the 2026 Energy","description":"<p>Welcome to Accountants After Hours.</p><p><br></p><p>In our first episode, we’re sharing how this podcast came to life. Two friends who’ve spent the last five years voice noting each other about client chaos, team dramas, AI, big ideas and industry frustrations.</p><p>Because this profession can feel lonely. And it doesn’t have to.</p><p><br></p><p>We introduce ourselves properly, reflect on the year that was, and talk about the events that brought the industry back to life. From Xerocon to awards nights to forums, we unpack why showing up matters and why community is everything.</p><p><br></p><p>We also discuss AI advancements and what we’re seeing on the ground, our predictions for 2026 including automation, mergers and the rise of agents and our theme for the year.</p><p>Plus we launch two regular segments:</p><p><br></p><p>☕ Tea Time</p><p>Industry gossip, big moves, questionable behaviour and the stuff everyone is whispering about.</p><p><br></p><p>💬 Ask Us Anything</p><p>Send us the questions you’re too nervous to ask publicly and we’ll answer them here.</p><p><br></p><p>If you think you know us from LinkedIn, think again.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Episode links:</p><p>Facebook Groups:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/1659746614815851\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Totally Bossing It - for accountants and bookkeepers of tomorrow</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/977122739056681/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Small Business Accountants &amp; Advisers Brain Trust, Australia</a></p><p><br></p><p>Events:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/accounting-business-expo/index.stm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Accounting &amp; Business Expo</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.xero.com/au/events/xero-supercharged-sessions/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Xero Supercharged Sessions</a></li><li><a href=\"https://store.charteredaccountantsanz.com/courses/au/International-Womens-Day-2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CAANZ International Women’s Day</a></li><li><a href=\"https://store.charteredaccountantsanz.com/courses/au/Elevate-Your-Impact-2026---AU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CAANZ Elevate Your Impact Conference</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://click.email.momentummedia.au/?qs=eyJkZWtJZCI6IjgyMTZiZmRjLWEzNzItNGJmYy1iODg5LWI2NzBmZmRjYjFhOSIsImRla1ZlcnNpb24iOjEsIml2IjoiVjJzTXlZN0Zrd1dYMkVJTlFxck12Zz09IiwiY2lwaGVyVGV4dCI6Ik5DelNUbTExWUpEV1VjQnVIT25XMkdFMldURVkrVUFlMG91ekFDYzRWLzBHdHJoWDlHd1gxV2Q3UVlZaDVUUGxWTHpXanU3c3J0YkpEM2M5NnRzUzJuZU1RNWlwTU8xeVYyc015WTdGa3dXWDJFSU5RcXJNdmc9PSIsImF1dGhUYWciOiJ5UTkzUGVyYkV0cDNqRU9ZcVREdGNnPT0ifQ%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Women in Finance Lunch</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.womeninfinanceawards.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Women in Finance Awards</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au/australian-accounting-awards/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Australian Accounting Awards</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.xero.com/au/events/xerocon/denver/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Xerocon Denver</a></li><li>&nbsp;CPA Build Day&nbsp;<a href=\"https://events.cpaaustralia.com.au/MaWyNk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://events.cpaaustralia.com.au/MaWyNk</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow, subscribe and share with an accountant who needs a space where the real conversations happen.</p><p>☕️ Send us your accounting industry tea and questions - hello@accountantsafterhours or DM on socials:</p><p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://instagram.com/accountantsafterhours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>&nbsp;(it’s where we have the most fun)</p><p>Like us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/accountantsafterhours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountantsafterhours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Watch and subscribe on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@AccountantsAfterHours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors&nbsp;<a href=\"https://info.ignitionapp.com/accountants-after-hours-ignition?utm_source=podcast_sponsored&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_campaign=2602-APAC-DGQ12026-podcast-accounting-after-hours-show-notes-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ignition</a>&nbsp;who we both love and use in our businesses to automate proposals and streamline main invoicing.</p>","author_name":"Accounting Sisters"}