Accounting for SMBs in 2025: AI + ESG + Open Banking

Thursday, 27 June 2024

5:30 pm to 8:30 pm,

The Gallery Room, State Library of NSW

Hosted by SISS Data Services, and as part of FinTech Australia’s CDR Summit, we’re bringing together thought leaders to discuss the three big issues influencing SMB Accounting as we head into the 2024/25 financial year.

Our distinguished panel will discuss three key issues that will influence the financial reporting and decisions made by Australia’s 2.5m businesses in the year ahead:

• Artificial intelligence (AI)

• Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

• The Consumer Data Right (CDR) and Open Banking

Panellists will reflect on their approach to these issues, the interplay between them, and the practical implications for Australian businesses and those who advise them.

The Panel:

• Chitra Andy Rajan - ANZ Small & Medium Business Lead, Microsoft

• Lars Leber - Vice President, Australia & Rest of World, Intuit QuickBooks

• Lochie Burke - Co-founder and CEO, NetNada

• Rebecca Mihalic - Director, businessDEPOT

• Grant Augustin - Founder & CEO, SISS Data Services

Moderator:

• Trent McLaren - Accounting thought leader, Founder of Journey

With opening remarks by:

• John Dunkerley - FinTech, ClimateTech & AccountingTech expert

Agenda:

5:30 - 6:30 Arrival drinks

6:30 - 7:15 Panel discussion

7:15 - 8:30 Refreshments & Networking

Invited attendee groups:

• Business & financial leaders from small and medium businesses

• Leading accountants & bookkeepers & representatives from professional bodies

• Fintech, ESG & Accounting technology providers, and ecosystem members