This episode was recorded on the way to the Sydney Accounting & Business Expo, offering a candid and practical conversation about AI in practice, peer communities, vendor relationships and the evolving accounting profession in Australia.

• Chris Wheatley shares insights into running a 10 FTE suburban accounting practice with 1,900 clients
• Discussion on AI in accounting tools and how most firms are already using it
• The growth and impact of the Small Business Accountants & Advisors Brain Trust Facebook group
• Peer-to-peer recommendations versus traditional vendor marketing
• The rise of alternative and non-bank lending in the SME space

This conversation highlights the importance of community, practical tech adoption and staying grounded while navigating change in the accounting profession.

Episode resources and links:

Chris Wheatley, Director, Scope Accounting : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wheatley-fca-29398533/

Scope Accounting : https://www.scopeaccounting.com.au/

Small Business Accountants & Advisers Brain Trust, Australia FaceBook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/977122739056681

Accounting & Business Expo : https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/accounting-business-expo/index.stm

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