In the ever-evolving accounting profession, it’s important to keep abreast of the latest updates and developments that have the potential to impact your role. Whether you’re starting out in your career or are a seasoned CA, podcasts have become a powerful tool for learning on the go.

Discussing everything from tax tips and audit strategies to industry news and career advice, the right podcast can turn your daily commute or coffee break into a learning opportunity.

Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best accounting podcasts to add to your playlist.

1. Accounting Leaders Podcast

Get a glimpse inside the minds of accounting leaders from around the world. This podcast explores what motivates them, the challenges they’ve tackled and the key lessons they’ve learned across their careers. Host Stuart McLeod, co-founder and CEO of practice management platform Karbon, speaks to a different accounting leader each episode – including Australia’s own Natalie Lennon CA.

2. Accounting Apps Podcast

Hosted by Heather Smith FCA, this podcast looks at the trends and tools that are shaping the world of accounting. She interviews entrepreneurs, founders, accountants, bookkeepers, solution providers and more, examining the different ways businesses are using technology to work more efficiently.

3. Small Firm, Big Impact

Sharing information and advice for small - and medium-sized practices, each episode of CA ANZ’s Small Firm, Big Impact podcast features conversations with industry professionals and subject matter experts, both from within CA ANZ and beyond. Past episodes have investigated how genAI, automation and other innovative tools are changing the audit process, as well as sustainability opportunities for SMEs.

4. The #WhatsNext Podcast

This business advisory podcast from New Zealand’s nextAdvisory dives into an assortment of subject areas, including growth planning, revenue targets and purpose over profit. Welcoming guests from sectors spanning building and construction, marketing, finance and more, it presents timely discussions about issues such as the impact of government changes on business and the latest tax updates.

5. Leave it to the Accountants...

Launched in 2025, Leave It To The Accountants... is produced by Roberts + Morrow and hosted by team members from the organisation’s accounting, law and IT departments. They cover an interesting range of topics: the current state of the Australian beef market, for example, with insights from a cattle breeder, plus how accountants can help clients become “bank ready”, with advice from a lending expert.