The Bookkeeper Event 2024

A world-renowned expert in artificial intelligence (AI), specialising in the augmentation of human intelligence, and advancing the evolution of 'integrated AI'. A former chairman for Mensa International's gifted families, Alan applies a rigorous background in human intelligence to artificial intelligence.

• Published author
• Doctorate from Emerson
• Fellow of the Institute of Coaching (Harvard Medical School)

Janine takes her audiences on a roller-coaster ride of emotional, funny, and inspirational tales—many from her own life and borrowing from her intensive studies. Janine's TEDx talk is so compelling that Ted.com made it the talk of the day, and it's been viewed by millions worldwide. Janine's presentations are so engaging that you'll lose yourself in the excitement.

• Published Author
• Ex-Olympic Athlete
• Over 1million views on TEDx

The objective of Australia’s Digital ID System is that it is secure, convenient, voluntary and inclusive. There are lots of myths around it, but with the successful passage of the Digital ID legislation through the parliament earlier this year, we are on course for its implementation from 1 December 2024. This will enable the expansion of the existing system to enable more choice of providers and start to reduce the over-sharing of identity information in our everyday lives. This will reduce costs and risks to businesses who are collecting and storing information.

• Digital ID Legislation
• Dispelling the Myths around Digital ID

Join MYOB CEO Paul Robson as he shares insights from his first year at the helm of Australia’s leading business management platform, key trends impacting the bookkeeping profession, and how MYOB is transforming to meet the future needs of bookkeepers and their clients.

• Key trends impacting the bookkeeping profession
• How MYOB is transforming to meet the future needs of bookkeepers and their clients

Bookkeepers live and breathe their client’s businesses and see the hardships business owners face on a daily basis, having to make tough decisions when cash flow is tight. As headlines highlight the growing rate of insolvencies across all shapes and sizes of business, we explore those things bookkeepers are uniquely positioned to identify and act on, often before the books get anywhere near an accountant. We will look at different options for clients in financial difficulty and how your client’s personal assets can be better protected. These insights will be wrapped up in a practical case study to make this highly relevant and relatable.

• Options for Clients facing Financial Difficulties
• How to better protect a client’s assets
• Real-life Case Study

Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionise your marketing efforts in this dynamic session designed specifically for bookkeepers. Learn how to develop a strategic marketing plan and automate your content creation process using cutting-edge AI tools. This session will provide you with the knowledge and practical steps to enhance your marketing efficiency, reach your target audience more effectively, and drive business growth.

• Strategic Marketing Planning
• AI-Powered Content Creation
• Efficiency and Scalability

Join HR Central CEO, Damien Gooden, in exploring the growth of a bookkeeper in the market place. From the days of the abacus to tech, bookkeepers are so much more than a valued outsource managing the finances of their clients. They are trusted advisors, who are looked at as a source of knowledge that extends their traditional role of expertise. With a focus on HR and the close relationship to payroll and compliance, Damien will provide key pointers as to how any bookkeeper can extend their service offering, secure new business and/or maintain trust and retention with existing clients, whilst protecting themselves from liability.

• Open the “info access gate” to HR legislation changes and guidance without having to do the leg work yourself
• How to spot potential compliance risks of your clients and what you can offer via tech solutions that can help keep them on the straight and narrow! You use tech, so should they!
• How to have the conversation with your clients regarding the benefits of an outsourced HR process

Are you looking to enhance your bookkeeping practice? While there are many app options available, they alone cannot drive efficiency. To achieve optimal workflows, it's crucial to identify the appropriate app, role, and boundary for each task. By doing so, you can create a streamlined client experience that empowers you to deliver exceptional service and take control of client relationships with ease. This session will show you how to build a low-friction client lifecycle that elevates your bookkeeping practice!

• Identify the best Apps for your business
• Streamline your clients experience
• Building a low-friction client lifecycle

In this technical but practically grounded session, we review the biggest changes in the tax, super and GST landscape throughout 2024, and look at what awaits in 2025. This session will deliver you important knowledge to not only be across the latest changes affecting your clients, but also your own affairs.

• Review of the biggest changes in Tax, Super and GST
• A look at what's coming in 2025

Join Liss McLaren in this transformative session designed specifically for the bookkeeping community, where you will learn how to build and harness your creative confidence to drive innovation and success in your practice. This session will equip you with the mindset and tools needed to overcome creative barriers, embrace new ideas, and implement effective solutions tailored to the unique challenges of bookkeeping.

• Developing a creative mindset
• Overcoming the fear of judgment
• Practical tools for innovation
• Empathy-driven solutions
• collaborative creativity

Join Louise as she navigates the evolving landscape of payroll. Delve into the latest updates and upcoming changes that are impacting payroll. Gain invaluable insights as Louise addresses the most pressing questions and intricate challenges encountered by payroll professionals today. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of payroll management.

• Latest Payroll updates and upcoming changes
• Biggest Payroll challenges encountered by payroll professionals

Payday Super is the most impactful change to Superannuation Guarantee since its inception. Due to commence in less than 2 years, it significantly impacts BAS Agents, employers, Clearing Houses, Super Funds, the ATO and employees. Understanding the impact of Payday Super on the payroll function is essential for all bookkeepers processing payroll. Get the latest update on the progress of this initiative direct from the ATO’s Naomi Westwood (head of the team responsible for its implementation).

Australian Bookkeepers Association (ABA) directors work tirelessly for its members in representing them in all the right government forums. This panel session features three of its directors together with ATO Co-Chair of the key BAS Agent consultative forum. Moderator Joanne Crumpton is joined by fellow ABA directors Kerrie Jarius and Peter Thorp as well as the ATO’s Sonia Corsini as they discuss the current issues that are most relevant to BAS Agents and bookkeepers.

This panel session will explore how embracing AI can transform your practice. Gain practical takeaways that you can immediately implement in your business. The session will focus on:

• How embracing AI can solve problems and remove pain points
• What efficiencies can be gained
• What everyday tasks can be managed differently

Choose from six practical workshops that will offer you invaluable opportunities for a more hands-on learning approach! Further details to come.