Events

The Accountants Daily Rising Stars brings the accounting industry an unparalleled awards program that identifies the finest young accountants across the nation.

Accountants Daily will shine a light on emerging leaders in the profession, at the age of 35 and under, recognising their tremendous efforts from the start of their careers.

Achieving Rising Star status offers finalists and winners the foundation for career progression with industry-wide recognition for professional competency all while highlighting passion for accounting and great dedication to personal advancement.

Now in its third edition, AML Edge has quickly established itself as the definitive event in the Tranche 2 AML space – respected, well-attended, and backed by the regulator, industry bodies, global and domestic AML experts, practitioners and solutions providers alike.

AML Edge 2026 is your perfectly timed, practical checkpoint before enforcement. The time for theory is over. With starter packs published and the 1 July enforcement date looming, the question will no longer be “What's changing?” but “Are you ready?”

Following two sold-out events in 2025, we'll be delivering an execution-focused plan to get you across the line in this high-stakes community forum, expertly curated to solve your final, critical challenges. 

Leave with a clear roadmap, peer-tested strategies, and the confidence that you are (or will be) ready.

2025 was about preparation. 2026 is about getting it done.

What’s new?

New venue: We're moving to the high-tech, high-impact Telstra CIC venue in the CBD, giving us more space for high-level content, hands-on deep dives, live solutions, demo zones and valuable networking.

We’re coming to Melbourne, too! Same format, experience and practical content as Sydney at a high-tech, high-impact venue.

Exclusive Tranche 1/Tranche 2 Crossover Hub: A new, co-located track will give you a rare chance to learn from Tranche 1 entities who are already navigating enforcement.

Practical focus: AML Edge 2026 is 100% focused on execution. Every session is designed to solve your final challenges and get you across the line.

Recognising the leaders shaping Australian finance from the inside

The New Broker Academy is celebrating a decade of guiding new-to-industry and prospective brokers through their first three years of business.

Each year, we sharpen our strategies with the latest industry intelligence and tools, equipping attendees with the definitive blueprint for success as a broker in Australia.

The academy is returning in 2026 with dedicated discussions on:

Cementing referral partnerships that last
Operational tools you need to take on the industry
Diversifying your skills and revenue
Turning digital marketing into a perpetual lead-gen engine
High-performance strategies to stay ahead of the competition
The New Broker Academy is unrivalled as a day of connection, learning, and inspiration. It provides an amazing opportunity to hear firsthand insights from some of Australia's elite brokers while offering exposure to a diverse range of industry mentors, educators, and lenders.

Attending the Academy costs nothing but time. Spend your time wisely this year and discover the key to sustaining a successful brokerage.

Register for free today.

Recognising the rising stars in the accounting industry

The inaugural Rising Stars Awards 2024 hosted by Accountants Daily and Accounting Times brought the accounting industry an unparalleled awards program that identified the finest young accountants across the nation.

This prestigious awards shined a light on emerging leaders in the profession, at the age of 35 and under, recognising their tremendous efforts from the start of their careers.

Achieving Rising Star status offers finalists and winners the foundation for career progression with industry-wide recognition for professional competency all while highlighting passion for accounting and great dedication to personal advancement

We'll be returning in 2025. Register your interest today to be the first to know when submissions and nominations open.

Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of connection, courage and change making at the Women in Finance Network Lunch 2026.
This year’s event continues the theme of creating businesses that do more – businesses that not only achieve, but inspire, empower and drive lasting impact.

Set against one of Sydney’s most breathtaking backdrops, this special afternoon brings together an extraordinary community of women (and champions of women) in finance to share ideas, build meaningful connections and celebrate each other’s success stories.

At its heart, this lunch is about connection with purpose – a chance to engage with the brightest minds in the industry, strengthen your network and reignite your sense of possibility.

And to take that inspiration even further, we’re thrilled to be joined by Lucy Bloom – trailblazer, rule breaker and philanthropy powerhouse – as the keynote speaker for the Women in Finance Network Lunch 2026.

Lucy’s career is nothing short of extraordinary. After founding and running a boutique advertising agency for two decades, she swapped the corporate world for causes close to the heart, leading a women’s health charity to raise over $7 million for hospitals and midwifery schools in Ethiopia. Later, she transformed a Cambodian children’s charity into a thriving, community-first organisation, redefining what modern philanthropy can achieve.

Today, Lucy continues to inspire change as a creative strategist for start-ups, not-for-profits and big business, always with her trademark boldness, humour and humanity.

This is more than just a lunch – it’s a celebration of leadership, resilience and vision.

This event will sell out fast, so don’t miss your chance to join this movement of dedicated professionals aspiring to lead and champion transformative change in finance.

Join us on Friday, 1 May in Sydney for an afternoon that will leave you energised, uplifted and ready to make your mark.

Accelerate your success in financial services at the Women in Finance Summit 2025 – the #1 business event for women in financial services.

Entering its third year, the Women in Finance Summit is an established movement providing dedicated women with the tools and support to build – and thrive in – successful finance careers.

Supported by Australia’s foremost financial services publishing network, including The Adviser, Mortgage Business, ifa, InvestorDaily, Accountants Daily, SMSF Adviser, Money Management and Super Review, we’ve created the definitive in-person platform for women in financial services to connect, strategise, and grow.

You’ll have the opportunity to engage with visionary CEOs, groundbreaking finance professionals, and inspiring thought leaders as we explore solutions to foster a more equitable industry while encouraging more women to join this vibrant community.

The summit will spark conversations about the pivotal issues facing women in the financial sector and showcase those reshaping finance’s future.

Register your place now to avoid disappointment – the 2025 event will sell out!

Our 2024 SMSF Adviser Technical Strategy Day explored the intricacies of tailored strategies for SMSF clients, providing attendees with the knowledge and insights necessary to navigate the dynamic SMSF landscape with confidence.

This event has become the go-to destination for SMSF professionals seeking to keep abreast of critical regulatory and legislative changes.

After a year marked by volatile economic activity and significant shifts in tax policy, our agenda provided in-depth discussions covering SMSF regulation and compliance, investment strategies, tax planning, estate planning, and retirement planning. Attendees gained invaluable insights from top industry leaders and experts during technical keynote sessions, providing them with the opportunity to learn from the finest minds in the business.

Attendees walked away from the event with a detailed understanding of all the policy and regulatory changes impacting SMSFs. The day included:

• In-depth analyses of recent legislative and regulatory developments.
• The implications of the proposed $3 million super tax.
• The impact of government changes on non-arm's length income (NALI), including compliance steps.
• Death benefits and payout strategies, including recent case law insights.
• Strategies for contribution planning amidst changes in caps and tax rates.
• Discussion on the potential inclusion of SMSFs in the retirement income covenant (RIC), including strategies for aligning SMSF practices with retirement income goals.
• The impacts of policy proposals on older SMSF clients, and more!

We'll be back bigger and better in 2025 with brand-new content. Keen to attend? Register your interest today to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.

Winning business in a challenging market
Helping brokers and accountants become strategic partners to SME clients

Event overview
As economic conditions tighten, business owners are facing increasing pressure on margins, cash flow, and confidence. But opportunities to serve, support, and grow your client base exist in every economic cycle.

The 2025 SME Bootcamp will equip accountants and mortgage brokers with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to remain relevant, valuable, and proactive as trusted advisers to SME clients in today’s shifting environment.

This one-day event, hosted by The Adviser, will leave delegates feeling confident and excited to start writing more commercial finance and helping keep the engine room of the economy turning.

Facilitated by SME finance specialists and Accendo partners John Sgambelluri and Trent Carter, delegates will learn from their combined decades of experience working with brokers, bankers, and business owners across Australia - and be exposed to the lenders and partners helping make SME finance accessible.

Theme for 2025: Winning business in a challenging market
This year’s SME Bootcamp focuses on one powerful idea: opportunity is always there.

Through real-world insights and proven frameworks, you’ll learn how to anticipate the needs of business owners, read between the lines of financial statements, and offer funding solutions that add real value.

"Business can be won and done in all economic cycles – it’s all about understanding your client." – John Sgambelluri