The Xmas Episode: Grinching, Gratitude & a Grand Goodbye
Thu Dec 18 2025
The tinsel is tangled, the Christmas crackers are questionable, and we’re wrapping the year with a bow and a mic. In this festive (and frankly, emotional) episode, with Aly, Andrew, Amy and Jack, we kick things off with some seasonal silliness, then get real about the year that was, a rollercoaster of rain-drenched offshore teams, mental overload, leadership curveballs, and unexpected wins.
We share the tough stuff we dropped, the tweaks that turned it around, and how a mid-year pivot set the stage for a good run into year end. There’s heartfelt reflection, actual advice, and a dash of seasonal wisdom, plus a few dodgy jokes (from Andrew), naturally.
But the biggest moment? A bittersweet farewell to our beloved Jack, whose curiosity and candour helped shape the first five seasons of the tech season. We send him off with full hearts… and welcome a brand new co-host: the brilliant (insert drum roll) ... Will Buckley. From cadet accountant to tech leader to firm founder, Will’s story is full of hard-won insight, from cashflow crunches to rediscovering ikigai (yes, we go there—and it lands).
We finish with firm culture in Christmas mode: inclusive, remote-friendly, and energy-smart. Whether you're hosting a Bad Santa showdown or just hoping for a silent night, this ep is packed with laughs, lessons, and permission to slow down.
🎧 Plug in, pour a cuppa (or something bubbly), and celebrate the wins, wobbles, and wonders of the year.
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The tinsel is tangled, the Christmas crackers are questionable, and we’re wrapping the year with a bow and a mic. In this festive (and frankly, emotional) episode, with Aly, Andrew, Amy and Jack, we kick things off with some seasonal silliness, then get real about the year that was, a rollercoaster of rain-drenched offshore teams, mental overload, leadership curveballs, and unexpected wins. We share the tough stuff we dropped, the tweaks that turned it around, and how a mid-year pivot set the stage for a good run into year end. There’s heartfelt reflection, actual advice, and a dash of seasonal wisdom, plus a few dodgy jokes (from Andrew), naturally. But the biggest moment? A bittersweet farewell to our beloved Jack, whose curiosity and candour helped shape the first five seasons of the tech season. We send him off with full hearts… and welcome a brand new co-host: the brilliant (insert drum roll) ... Will Buckley. From cadet accountant to tech leader to firm founder, Will’s story is full of hard-won insight, from cashflow crunches to rediscovering ikigai (yes, we go there—and it lands). We finish with firm culture in Christmas mode: inclusive, remote-friendly, and energy-smart. Whether you're hosting a Bad Santa showdown or just hoping for a silent night, this ep is packed with laughs, lessons, and permission to slow down. 🎧 Plug in, pour a cuppa (or something bubbly), and celebrate the wins, wobbles, and wonders of the year. AAAAA IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORS BGL With 35 years of experience and ISO 27001 certification, BGL Corporate Solutions delivers innovative, multi-award winning company compliance, self-managed superannuation fund, investment management, identity verification and AI-powered paper-to-data software solutions to 12,700+ businesses maintaining 1.5 million+ entities worldwide. FuseSign Digital Signing, Done Simply. FuseSign is an affordable, intuitive and easy to use Digital Signing platform. Greater Control, Greater Flexibility, Greater Client Experience. TOA Global Dedicated outsourcing solutions for Accounting firms in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK and across the globe. FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS www.accountingadventures.com.au Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | Instagram Accounting Adventures | Facebook Accounting Adventures | LinkedIn Aly & Andrews All Aussie Accounting Adventures (@accadvpodcast) | X Email: podcast@accountingadventures.com.au CHECK US OUT ALL IN Advisory | Your squad of award-winning accountants, tax wizards, and business visionaries, perfectly tailored to elevate your biz. Let's soar together! Illumin8 | Purpose-led cloud-driven accounting humans MUSIC ENTENTE (@ententemusic) | Instagram PRODUCTION David Easton (@davidjeasty) | Instagram