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Learn how Meryl built a 30-headcount bookkeeping firm in eight years that can operate without her. We also get Meryl's take on the PwC scandal in Australia. Earn free NASBA-approved CPE credits for listening with the Earmark app. Learn more at earmarkcpe.com.

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• (00:04) - Preview: Why can't the US tax deadlines be as relaxed as Australia's
• (00:50) - Welcome Meryl Johnston to the show and some background on Bean Ninjas
• (05:49) - Tell us a little about the growth of Bean Ninjas, remote work, and taking a step back from day-to-day operations
• (10:26) - How does Meryl track employees' work when they're remote?
• (12:13) - Can you tell us about Bean Ninja's journey of niching?
• (22:46) - How do you deal with communication challenges with remote work and different schedules
• (28:31) - What is the current size of your firm, and what type of work do you now do?
• (35:16) - What do you tell accountants who are afraid to niche?
• (39:20) - Is the accounting talent crisis also happening in Australia?
• (41:19) - Meryl gives her take on the PwC scandal in Australia
• (47:38) - Are 2 new Australian tech companies coming for Xero's throne?
• (55:25) - Is software plus a service the future of accounting tech?
• (59:02) - Wrap up and how people can listen to Meryl's podcasts

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Show Notes

Fuel Up the Bus, PwC Australia Has Named and Shamed Eight Partners Tied to the Tax Leak Scandal

https://www.goingconcern.com/fuel-up-the-bus-pwc-australia-has-named-and-shamed-eight-partners-tied-to-the-tax-leak-scandal/

PwC Sold Off Its Scandal-Plagued Government Consulting Business For 67 Cents - Going Concern

https://www.goingconcern.com/pwc-sold-off-its-scandal-plagued-government-consulting-business-for-67-cents/

PwC Sold a Part of Its Australian Business for $1 Because of Tax Leak Scandal - CPA Practice Advisor

https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2023/06/29/pwc-sold-a-part-of-its-australian-business-for-67-cents-because-of-tax-leak-scandal/81609/

A new threat to Xero? The rise of Hnry: a one-stop shop for sole traders, ft. Karan Anand

https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2023/06/27/xero-risk-hnry-accounting-karan-anand/

Exclusive: PwC Australia ties Google to tax leak scandal – sources

https://www.reuters.com/technology/pwc-australia-ties-google-tax-leak-scandal-sources-2023-07-05/

Thriday swings at big accounting platforms with AI expense tool

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