How did year end reviews go for your team?  Did you anticipate the asks from the team? What does that mean for this coming year’s profitability?  Because accountants are standing up and asking to be valued! How much do accounting firms really stand in their own way when it comes to the path to awesome?  A lot, is the answer.  How much pain do we really need to be in to recognise that the time to change traditional practices is NOW?A huge thanks to Change GPS for their support on this episode.Legendary frontline accounting apps that transform your practice and your working life.Show Notes:Becc  Spriggy Helps your kids learn about money. https://www.spriggy.com.au/ Best on Ground PWC appoints first ever chair WOMAN! https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/pwc-s-first-chairwoman-pledges-to-focus-on-firm-s-culture-20220714-p5b1qf Greater adoption of AI is critical, like, right now. https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/education/the-ai-challenge-must-start-in-schools-20220624-p5awbn https://dayofaiaustralia.com/ Worst on Ground PWC’s chair appointment was super critical - especially given the concurrent scandal around another PWC partner (who has since resigned) busted for men-only gatherings (including strip club outings) where allegedly the five most attractive women in the firm were rated.     https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/pwc-partner-accused-of-rating-female-staff-leaves-firm-20220713-p5b17l  Shaye Accountants democratizing access to financial education is awesome - looking at you Rebecca White! https://www.bdo.com.au/en-au/financial-education  Best on Ground Accountants ask to be valued - payrise please!  But some firms have other ideas….. https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au/appointments/17149-accountants-chase-pay-rises-above-6 Worst on Ground Women’s participation in the workforce is at an all time high - but the accounting industry still snoozes on access to this key talent pool. https://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/silver-linings-the-surprising-way-the-pandemic-has-helped-women-at-work-20220717-p5b26z.html Shout out to amazing gender equity aly Peter McCarthy - love your work! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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