EVENTS
Event date: Friday, 31 October 2025
Venue: Four Seasons Sydney
Welcome reception: 6:30pm AEDT
Official start: 7:00pm
Dress: Black tie
Celebrating Australia’s top-performing finance teams
Finance teams perform a fundamental role for organisations by providing critical financial insights, ensuring compliance and forecasting potential risks.
Accounting Times is launching the inaugural Corporate Accounting Awards to recognise the exceptional work and contribution that in-house accountants make across organisations throughout Australia.
The awards have been created to highlight the corporate accountants and teams driving success for their organisation through valuable insights, innovations and effective financial management.
It will celebrate the leading finance teams and professionals across Australia and highlight contributions from the profession's rising stars through to its most senior ranks.
The awards night
Get ready to celebrate in style with the 2025 black-tie gala event that will bring together leaders to celebrate the achievements and excellence of the industry’s most successful professionals and teams at what will be the corporate accounting sector's night of nights.
Held in October at Four Seasons, in Sydney, the event will showcase the outstanding talent of corporate accountants across different roles and industry sectors.
Event date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Venue: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Welcome reception: 6:30pm AEDT
Official start: 7:00pm
Dress: Black tie
The Australian AI Awards recognise the professionals, organisations, and solutions that have transformed the Australian economy, from banking, law, accounting, and wealth management to defence, aerospace, cyber, and many more.
The awards are open to all individuals and businesses that have developed innovative AI solutions and are a coveted accolade for those seeking to cement their careers in AI.
Take the first step to being recognised at a national level and build a reputation for excellence.
Get ready to celebrate in style at the 2025 black-tie gala event, bringing together business leaders from across Australia to celebrate the achievements of the best and brightest in AI.
Don’t miss your chance to win one of these coveted awards and reap the benefits of a prestigious accolade.
2026 dates to be announced
The ACE25 Accountants Daily Conference and Expo armed the accounting profession with the latest technical guidance and practical advice.
In one comprehensive day of learning, attendees gained in-depth knowledge and tips on how to prepare for some of the major regulatory changes occurring that year. Partner Jessica Tsiakis detailed the new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regime, while Scott Treat broke down the latest guidance and updates on the code changes affecting registered practitioners. The remainder of the agenda grappled with the latest developments in tax and super, with representatives from the ATO outlining the priorities for its compliance programs and emerging issues in those areas.
There was no better forum for deepening connections and expertise in 2025.
Register your interest for the 2026 event and be the first to receive updates.
Uncover a new world of opportunity at the New Broker Academy 2025
If you’re ready for a career change and are looking for a rewarding and flexible role, mortgage and finance broking could just be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
In the past 12 months, demand for broker services has hit a record high, with 76 per cent of home loan borrowers now using a broker for their mortgage needs. Record numbers of borrowers have realised that brokers can be more than intermediaries – they can be trusted partners that provide excellent credit advice. And with technology advancing in leaps and bounds, there has never been a greater opportunity to succeed as a broker.
It’s clear that the profession is enjoying an unprecedented window of opportunity. But is it the right opportunity for you?
The New Broker Academy is dedicated to helping you answer this question.
We’ll show you what a career in mortgage and finance broking really looks like, with candid advice from brokers who have made the decisions you are facing. We’ll show you what’s possible, and be honest about the steps you need to take to earn your success.
You’ll leave with a clear vision of whether this is the right career choice for you. If it is, you’ll know exactly what to do next.
Attending the New Broker Academy is free. There is no reason not to entertain your curiosity and make the possibility of an outstanding career in mortgage and finance real today.
2025 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
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.
2026 dates to be announced
Attendees dined against the backdrop of one of Sydney’s most striking locations and felt empowered by the company they kept and the people they met.
This event came to life when attendees of the Women in Finance Summit asked us for more opportunities to network with like-minded individuals. We listened and created an environment for forging partnerships and strengthening existing bonds with the brightest minds in finance.
At this unique event, camaraderie and connectivity took centre stage. But it wasn’t just about networking—it became a growing movement of dedicated professionals who aspired to lead and champion transformative change in finance. Each year, we invited a keynote speaker whose lived experiences were chosen to fuel this movement.
In 2025, that speaker was none other than two-time world champion and four-time Commonwealth champion Jana Pittman.
Jana’s achievements as an athlete were widely known. When continual injuries led to retirement, she boldly transitioned from the track to the ice, becoming the first Australian female to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. At the time, Jana was an obstetrics and gynaecology registrar, an ambassador for the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation, and a mother of six. Her exclusive keynote address resonated deeply and inspired all in attendance.
We were proud to host this premium event on Friday, 2 May in Sydney.
The Women in Finance Lunch will return in 2026. Register your interest today to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.
2026 dates to be announced
Since its inception in 2014, the Australian Accounting Awards had become the most anticipated awards program of the year.
The awards returned and once again delivered an unparalleled program that identified the top firms and professionals in the accounting industry across the nation.
The awards program was regarded as the benchmark for excellence around Australia, and year after year recognised those who influenced the profession and propelled the industry forward.
In 2025, the program once again celebrated the best of the best, highlighting professional development and innovation. It continued to spotlight contributions from the profession’s most senior ranks through to its rising stars.
Entrants took the first step towards national recognition and building a reputation for excellence. The awards were open to all professionals and businesses operating across Australia.
The 2025 black-tie gala event brought leaders together to celebrate the achievements and excellence of the industry’s most successful professionals and businesses at the accounting industry’s night of nights.
Winners claimed a coveted award and enjoyed the benefits of a prestigious accolade.
Teams celebrated in style at the industry’s night of nights at the black-tie event in June.
Register your interest today to be the first to know when submissions open for 2026.
Event date: Friday, 14 November 2025
Venue: Hyatt Regency, Sydney
Registration opens: 8:00am AEDT
Official start: 9:00am
Dress: Business
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!
Event date: Friday, 14 November 2025
Venue: Hyatt Regency Sydney
Welcome reception: 6:30pm AEDT
Official start: 7:00pm
Dress: Black tie
This national awards program was designed to recognise and acknowledge the leading women influencing the Australian finance industry.
The Women in Finance Awards is the benchmark for excellence around Australia, and year after year recognises outstanding contributions made to the profession.
This year, we will once again celebrate the best of the best over a range of categories, from entrepreneurs to CEOs, from accounting and banking and finance, and much more.
Take the first step to being recognised at a national level and build a reputation for excellence. The awards are open to all female professionals and female-owned businesses operating across Australia.
Get ready to celebrate in style with the 2025 cocktail event that will bring together leaders to celebrate the achievements and excellence of the industry’s most successful female professionals and female-owned businesses.
Don’t miss your chance to win a coveted award and reap the benefits of a prestigious accolade.
2025 dates to be announced
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.
11 Sep, Melbourne
16 Sep, Gold Coast
18 Sep, Sydney
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
Event date: Friday, 21 November 2025
Venue: Four Seasons, Sydney
Welcome reception: 11:30am AEDT
Official event start: 12:00pm
Dress: Cocktail attire
Recognising the leading individuals, brokerages and aggregation groups around the nation
This national awards program has been designed to recognise and acknowledge the leading commercial brokers, brokerages and aggregators paving the way in the Australian commercial finance industry.
Small- to medium-sized businesses are the engine room of the economy, but the brokers, BDMs and companies providing finance to these businesses are undoubtedly the fuel that keeps the engine turning.
The Commercial Finance Awards aim to celebrate the best of the best in business finance over a range of categories, from individual brokers to loan administrators, aggregators, business development managers and service providers!
Take the first step to being recognised at a national level and build a reputation for excellence in commercial broking.
Get ready to celebrate in style with the 2025 cocktail luncheon that will bring together leaders of industry to honour the achievements and excellence of the industry’s most successful professionals and businesses in commercial and asset finance broking.