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Two Drunk Accountants

by Two Drunk Accountants · English · Business

Solving problems for small business owners, one drink at a time. We want you to get your life back from your business! From business planning, to making complicated tax concepts simple, to answering what software you should be using to the latest news in the world of business we cover it all!

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 43 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 45 min

Credit Card Surcharges and other Changes that affect your business!

This week Tim and Dan talk about the changes to regulations that have happened in the last 2 years and how they affect your business. These include removing credit card surcharges, payday super, ATO guidance changes, accounting standards changes and much more! Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]

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E387 · 1 Oct 2026 · 47 min
Can I Claim Meals in my Business? Meal Entertainment and FBT
This week let us entertain you! By chatting about what happens when you take that client out to a lunch, go to a networking event, buy your team a coffee or have a Christmas party! It's annoyingly complicated and the answer is sometimes yes and sometimes no and sometimes only if you pay FBT? Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E386 · 24 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Draft Minimum Trust Tax Laws
The government have recently released the draft laws for the minimum tax on discretionary trusts and there were some surprises and changes! This week we review these draft laws and discuss how it will affect you. Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E385 · 18 Sep 2026 · 55 min
Us vs AI - What entity should I buy my commercial property, a case study
This week we put our knowledge up against AI and apply a real life scenario about what entity a commercial property should be purchased in. We go through the options we see and compare against what 3 different AI solutions. Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E384 · 10 Sep 2026 · 37 min
Utes and other vehicles in your business! Do you owe FBT?
Tax-ember takes on an issue for every tradie out there.....FBT on your ute! Thats right we talk all things fringe benefits tax and your motor vehicles and how to ensure you avoid any nasty surprises! Having utes (and other vehicles) in your business could cost you tax...if you do it wrong. Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E383 · 3 Sep 2026 · 30 min
CGT Changes and how they affect you!
Continuing with Tax-ember we are discussing the new CGT rules and what you need to know for your investments! Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E382 · 28 Aug 2026 · 33 min
Deductions for Airbnbs and Holiday Homes
This week we tackle the ATOs changing stance on how and what you can claim for rental properties that are also used as holiday homes! Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E381 · 21 Aug 2026 · 53 min
Repost - Booknuggets - Profit First
One more week until we are back from our mid year break and thought we would run another book nugget from the past. This week we do our first review of a popular business related book Profit First by Mike Micholwicz. We discuss what we think is good about the book and extract those golden nuggets of wisdom.
E380 · 13 Aug 2026 · 42 min
Repost - Booknuggets - Deep Work by Cal Newport
This week we do a book nuggets on Deep Work by Cal Newport! We gleaned a lot out of this book so have a listen and see how you can drain the shallows from your life!
E379 · 7 Aug 2026 · 36 min
Substantiate Your Claims!
Dan's back from his honeymoon, and Tim's straight into one of the biggest things that catches people out at tax time – proving your deductions. This episode is all about substantiation. It might not be the sexiest topic, but it's the difference between keeping your tax deduction and having the ATO knock it back. The boys cover everything from working from home, motor vehicle claims, and phone and internet expenses, through to laptops, office furniture, donations, super contributions, and the little traps that can wipe out a perfectly good deduction. They also chat about the latest ATO…
E378 · 31 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Harnessing AI for small business success w' Sam Petrusma
Today, we have Sam Petrusma from Made by Beings filling in for Dan. Sam and Tim explore the practical applications of AI in business, addressing common misconceptions, current capabilities, and future potential. They share insights from Sam's innovative AI projects and discuss how small businesses can leverage AI for efficiency and growth.
E377 · 24 Jul 2026 · 24 min
Ramblings of an Accountant on his Honeymoon
Between holiday destinations, Dan has dropped by the studio to record with Tim, tune in for a delightfully unhinged episode.
E376 · 17 Jul 2026 · 49 min
Should Childcare Be Tax Deductible?
While Dan is away on his Honeymoon, we have Chloe & Tim diving into the wonderful world of Child Care Subsidies (CCS) — because apparently raising children wasn't expensive enough already. They unpack how CCS is actually calculated, why your income might not be what Centrelink thinks it is, and how things like salary packaging, fringe benefits, extra super, and investment property losses can affect your subsidy. The pair also tackle the big question many parents ask themselves: "Is it even worth going back to work?" when childcare costs, tax, and daycare sickness seem determined to eat every…
E375 · 10 Jul 2026 · 38 min
Review & Recap, First Home Super Saver - The Forgotten Scheme
We have Joel in the hot seat today, while Dan is away. Tim and Joel are talking The First Home Super Saver, she is back in the news, and we thought it timely to recap on who and what this scheme is.
E374 · 18 Jun 2026 · 45 min
How to Structure your Business Confusion Post Budget
This week we discuss confusion about how to structure your business in the wake of the budget announcements. Should your plans change? What is the best structure for you? Plus an extended intro on the Space X IPO. Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E373 · 11 Jun 2026 · 12 min
We're Hiring plus End of Year
Are you an accountant looking for an exciting new opportunity? Someone with a wealth of experience looking to help lead and be a part of a team of client focussed accountants? Well we might be looking for you! We also touch on some of year considerations. Take a look at our job add! Job Add!. Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E372 · 5 Jun 2026 · 55 min
What businesses want from advisory and how to price it w. Brent Szalay
This week we chat with all around legend Brent Szalay managing director at Seiva and Leaders in Business to talk all things advisory. What do clients actually want and how to package and price this. Leaders in Business: https://leadersinbusiness.com.au/ Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E371 · 28 May 2026 · 37 min
Does your accountant have to report you?
When your accountant finds you have done something wrong or have lodged incorrect details do they have to report to you to the relevant authorities? Well the answer may surprise you as we discuss what accountants are required to do when we discover non compliance with laws or there has been false or misleading lodgements. Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E369 · 21 May 2026 · 40 min
Show Us Ya Books! - Listener 2
This week another fine listener to the pod has submitted their books for us to have a look! We discuss the good and the bad and decide whether or not we would buy this business right now! Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E370 · 13 May 2026 · 43 min
2026 Budget Episode and What is Changing For Your Business and Investments
The 2026 federal budget was released last night and oh man there were some changes. If you have investments, want to invest or use a discretionary trust in your business there are potential changes coming that will affect you. Is this good for the economy? Do we agree with the changed? Listen and find out. But also remember none of this is yet law and we explain more in this episode. Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E368 · 12 May 2026 · 19 min
Budget Preview Episode!
Tim and Dan chat about tonight federal budget. With some big changes possibly on the way we discuss what we are most anticipating and our initial hot takes. Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E367 · 8 May 2026 · 54 min
Update On the Economy w Jeremy Thorpe
Our favourite economist is back, Jeremy Thorpe MD at Bondi Partners is back to talk about what's happening in the economy and how it affects you and your business! Conflicts in the Middle East, petrol prices, inflation, property prices and AI are all on the agenda! What are we in store for? Jeremy Thorpe: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jeremythorpe Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E366 · 1 May 2026 · 58 min
Tax Avoidance and Entity Structuring w. Adrian Bailey
This week we tackle tax avoidance and part IVa, particularly how it relates to your entity selection or restructure. We are joined by Adrian Bailey the principal at Cleary Hoare lawyers to discuss structuring and whether you are accidentally falling into tax avoidance by choosing a particular structure? Cleary Hoare: https://www.clearyhoare.com.au/ Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E365 · 24 Apr 2026 · 42 min
5 Complications with Trusts You Might Not Have Thought About
This week Tim and Dan discuss their top 5 complications with discretionary trusts that might not make it as attractive! Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E364 · 17 Apr 2026 · 44 min
The Future of AI w. Brendan Roberts
This week Tim chat with Brendan Roberts founder of Aider and current GM about all things AI and what the future will bring. Sponsor Offers: Here Brendan Roberts: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/brendanproberts Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E363 · 10 Apr 2026 · 45 min
Entity Structures - Trusts
Continuing our series on trusts we discuss if a trust is right for your business and the pros and the cons! Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E362 · 27 Mar 2026 · 48 min
ABE Recap with Heather Smith
Join Tim Garth and Heather Smith as they attempt to unpack what they learned at the Accounting Business Expo—somewhere between the coffee, the chaos, and possibly a wine or two. They’ll chat about the latest AI tech (that we’re all definitely pretending to fully understand), how it’s shaking up the accounting world, and what it might mean for your business… depending on how brave you’re feeling. Expect a few practical tips, some questionable conference highlights, and bold predictions about the future of AI—delivered with the confidence only slightly tipsy accountants can muster.
E361 · 19 Mar 2026 · 1 hr
Repost - Mental Health of Small Business Owners w. Organisational Psychologist Dr. Sarah Cotton
This week we chat with Organisational Psychologist Dr. Sarah Cotton from Transitioning Well to chat about the causes and what you can do about poor mental health of small business owners. This comes off the back of the report on the wellbeing of small business owners released by Xero during the week.
E360 · 12 Mar 2026 · 32 min
Entity Structures - Companies
We continue our redo series on entity structures (the restructure if you will) and this week we tackle the humble company. What is it, why would you choose it and how does it work? All answered on this weeks episode of the podcast. Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]
E359 · 5 Mar 2026 · 29 min
Entity Structures - Partnership
In the next episode on our series on entity structuring for your business we discuss the partnership. Find out why its not our go to in most cases! Sponsor Offers: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: [email protected]

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Two Drunk Accountants is a English business podcast from Two Drunk Accountants. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Two Drunk Accountants
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 43 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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