Small Firm, Big Impact

Small Firm, Big Impact is our long-form podcast exploring the biggest ideas, challenges, and opportunities reshaping smaller accounting firms across Australia and New Zealand.

Each episode dives into the leadership perspectives, strategic decisions, and real-world stories that help smaller firms stay future-ready in a rapidly changing environment.

Whether it’s innovation, practice growth, technology, client expectations, or the evolving role of the practitioner, these conversations give you context, clarity, and inspiration to lead with confidence.

For quick regulatory updates and time-sensitive news, explore our companion podcast, Small Firm, Big Impact Express.

Contact the show: [email protected].

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  1. ATO GIC remission: why decisions vary and what to do

    GIC remission is a growing issue for firms and clients. Learn how the ATO makes decisions, why outcomes vary, and what you can do to better support clients...

  2. S6E2: Inland Revenue Satisfaction Survey: Key Insights from NZ Tax Agents

    PODCAST: TMNZ Strategic Advisor Chris Cunniffe FCA discusses the results of the annual Inland Revenue Satisfaction Survey...

  3. S5E8: What’s Next for the ATO Agent Phone Line?

    PODCAST: The Taxation Ombudsman is back on Small Firm, Big Impact to unpack the findings of the recent review into the ATO’s Registered Agent Phone Line...

  4. S5E6: Insights from the 2025 New Zealand Budget

    PODCAST: CA ANZ experts join the Small Firm, Big Impact podcast to discuss insights from the 2025 New Zealand Budget...

  5. S5E5: Audit Innovation: tech-driven opportunities for smaller firms

    PODCAST: This episode explores the cutting-edge advancements transforming the audit profession and a new CA ANZ resource to help smaller practices...

  6. S5E4: Tax System Challenges: Insights from the Tax Ombudsman

    PODCAST: Hear insights from the Tax Ombudsman on a wide range of tax administration matters...

  7. S5E3: Federal Budget 2025-2026: Insights for CAs

    PODCAST: Tax, Superannuation, & Financial Advice Leader Susan Franks CA joins Small Firm, Big Impact to go through the Federal Budget 2025-2026...

  8. S4E12: Financial abuse in the tax system and how to recognise the signs

    As a tax professional – do you know how to recognise the signs of the tax system being used for financial abuse? Experts in this area believe tax professionals are uniquely poised to recognise people...

  9. S4E5: Cost of tax debt to soar

    Chartered Accountants need to know about an important change on interest deductibility that will impact their business clients who owe money to Australian Tax Office...

  10. S3E21: Improving ATO Service

    Small Firm, Big Impact podcast episode on CA ANZ member concerns about ATO service standards...

  11. S3E14: Public Practice Program Revamp

    The Public Practice Program (PPP) prepares practitioners for future success as a partner or sole practitioner. It’s designed to empower new practitioners with the practical business management skills...

  12. S3E5: Auditing and Reporting Changes in 2023

    This episode of Small Firm, Big Impact with Amir Ghandar FCA – Chartered Accountants ANZ Reporting and Assurance Leader, takes you through what small and medium sized practices and entities can expect...

  13. S3E4: Accountant’s Financing Letters

    Have you been asked by your client to provide an accountant’s letter to their financier to help them secure a new loan or mortgage? Are you unsure how you should respond, the risks and where you stand...

  14. S3E1: The ATO’s New Working from Home Deduction Method

    This episode of 'Small Firm, Big Impact, explains the new short-cut method, why it's less generous, the records you and your clients need to keep, and whether the 'actual method' may deliver a bigger...