Director and Strategic Thought Partner

• Jan 2007 - Present

I run 100% digital practice focused on management accounting. I sit at the intersection of accounting, education and content creation. I educate the community to positively embrace Accounting Apps. I run 100% digital practice focused on management accounting. I sit at the intersection of accounting, education and content creation. I educate the community to positively embrace Accounting Apps.

Queensland Public Practice Panel

• Apr 2019 - Present

Ambassador for Innovation CA Catalyst

• Jan 2019 - Present

Ambassador for Chartered Accountants Innovation Agenda – CA Catalyst since inceptionChair of multiple workshops across Australia New ZealandChaired Future Focused Accounting Conference 2021 & 2022Convenor of Accounting Innovation & Technology Discussion Group (monthly since 2015)Speak on behalf of CAANZ to Uni Accounting StudentsCAANZ Ambassador at World Congress of Accountants 2018Columnist with Acuity Magazine - member magazine CA Catalyst programme is designed to help Chartered Accountants build capabilities, explore new markets, and provide greater value for themselves, their clients and communities. #CACatalystFind out more here: https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/about-us/ca-catalyst Show less

Community Host ACCA's The Practice Room

• Jan 2021 - Present

The vision of The Practice Room is to connect a peer-to-peer community dedicated to supporting small and medium practices. Read More here: https://www.accaglobal.com/lk/en/employer/employer-help-and-guidance/practice-connect/the-practice-room.html

CHAIR The ACCA Global Forum for SME's & SMP's

• May 2020 - Present

The forum provides a unique platform for promoting the role of SMEs in the global economy. Representing over 15 countries and a wide range of professional backgrounds – from finance institutions, academics and professional advisers to entrepreneurs themselves – the forum represents the sector’s needs at a global level and facilitates the sharing of best practice.

The ACCA Global Forum for Technology - Member

• Jun 2019 - Present

Keen interest in technology. Group meets bi-monthly.Contributed to the followin Professional Insight ReportsInternal control and the Transformation of Entities Jul 22Fintech state-of-play: opportunities for finance professionals May 22Transformational journeys: Finance and the agile organisation Nov 21Ethics for sustainable AI adoption: connecting AI and ESG Aug 21Analytics in finance and accountancy Sep 20Meaningful work for the digital professional: roadmap beyond the pandemic Jul20The Digital Accountant: digital skills in a transformed world Mar 2020The CFO of the future Sep 20Finance insights - reimagined Jun 2020Cyber and the CFO May 19 Show less

Author of Xero for Dummies

• May 2012 - Present

Rod Drury founder and CEO of Xero asked me to write a Xero book. I've gone on to write 8 Xero books, within the For Dummies brand, published by Willey Business. These books are sold globally and sat on the Australian best seller list for years. Rod Drury founder and CEO of Xero asked me to write a Xero book. I've gone on to write 8 Xero books, within the For Dummies brand, published by Willey Business. These books are sold globally and sat on the Australian best seller list for years.

Mentor

• Jan 2012 - Present

Proud to be one of the longest standing mentors at River City Labs. River City Labs is an incubator for Queensland's tech start up ecosystem. RCL has been the home to the reimagined 'Accounting Innovation and Technology MeetUp Group' which has been running since 2015. This group I founded educates the community on cloud and accounting apps that extend the capability of online accounting software. The group explores: How to implement and integrate Cloud Apps with online accounting software to automate processes, improve productivity and profitability of businesses. We've had experts from across the world join us - including founder of Xero: Rod Drury. Find out more here: https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/member-services/resource-centre/discussion-groups/accounting-innovation-and-technology-meet-up Show less

Global Ambassador

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

The pinnacle accounting conference for finance and business leaders The 2018 World Congress of Accountants is the premier accounting conference for the global business and finance community. Held every four years, WCOA 2018 brings more than 6,000 delegates from 130 countries together in Australia’s stunning world city of Sydney The pinnacle accounting conference for finance and business leaders The 2018 World Congress of Accountants is the premier accounting conference for the global business and finance community. Held every four years, WCOA 2018 brings more than 6,000 delegates from 130 countries together in Australia’s stunning world city of Sydney

Community Correspondent

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

My role is to find interesting local stories from the cloud community of the greater Brisbane area which stretches out to Ipswich and up to Caboolture that will interest ABC612 Brisbane listeners. My role is to find interesting local stories from the cloud community of the greater Brisbane area which stretches out to Ipswich and up to Caboolture that will interest ABC612 Brisbane listeners.

Member

• May 2006 - Aug 2011

Represented the ACCA on the ATO BAS Agents Advisory Group. This was formerly known as the ATO Bookkeeping Advisory Group. Represented the ACCA on the ATO BAS Agents Advisory Group. This was formerly known as the ATO Bookkeeping Advisory Group.

MYOB Trainer

• Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

Delivered training in all aspects of MYOB Delivered training in all aspects of MYOB

Business and Accounting Tutor

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2004

Business and Accounting Trainer

• Mar 2002 - Mar 2004

Business and Accounting Tutor

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

Business Planning Analyst

• 1990 - 1992