Ex-accountant-turned-mindset coach and psychotherapist Danii Nastov shares the importance of overcoming overwhelm in the accounting industry.

Like any professional career, there is a certain expectation to be consistently “firing on all cylinders” when in reality, this is neither achievable nor sustainable.

Nastov provides insight into her career as an accountant, the overwhelm, stress, and burnout she constantly experienced and how she eventually managed to pull herself out of this cycle.

Nastov touches on where this “hustle culture” and expectation comes from, as well as how to recognise and deal with it while maintaining a strong and consistent work ethic.

Partner and director of Accru Felsers, Steven Zabeti, shares key lessons and insights from his long and successful career as an audit specialist.

Following his recent award win as partner of the year, Zabeti offers valuable advice to younger accountants aspiring to move up the career ladder and chats about some of the challenges and wins from his own career.

He also reflects on the evolution of technology throughout his time in accounting, his firm’s approach to innovation, and where he sees the future of accounting heading.

Zabeti also discusses how his firm’s focus on quality and teamwork has led to its positive client outcomes and the expansion of the firm.

Founder of award-winning firm Latitude Accountants, John Saade, chats to Accountants Daily about his 20-year career in accounting and the bespoke client solutions fuelling the firm’s growth.

After taking out the award for fast growing firm in the recent Australian Accounting Awards, Saade discusses why his clients value tailored solutions and services that go beyond just a transactional service.

He also shares the firm’s plans for expansion and why the firm remains dedicated to supporting small-business owners as it expands into new locations around Australia.

With many firms struggling to find talent, Saade also chats about the firm’s approach to attracting younger accountants by building up the culture of the firm; creating a fun environment; and highlighting the purpose and vision of the firm, which is to support the small businesses in the community.

He also discusses some of the challenges that lie ahead in the current economy and how his firm is helping small businesses through more challenging times.