About the Keynote Speakers:
Heather Townsend - Founder of the Accountants’ Growth Club
Heather has been helping accountants grow their practice for 20+ years. She is the author of 6 books including The Accountants Millionaires' Club, Profitable Pricing For Accountants and The Go-To Expert. She is an in demand international professional speaker both for virtual and in-person events, and has spoken at the largest conferences in the world including our own QBConnect San Jose. Heather designs training programmes for the club and provides high level coaching for accountants.
Lindsey Carroll - Founder of Outbox Ltd and Certified MailChimp Pro Partner
Lindsey Carroll has made a living over the past thirty-five years by helping businesses become more productive. She is an online marketer who specialises in WordPress websites and Mailchimp e-newsletters. She is a Chartered Marketer and Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, a Mailchimp Certified Pro Partner and listed Expert.
In addition to her digital skills, Lindsey has fifteen years’ experience gained with John Lewis Plc in central buying, staff training and as a systems analyst. She owned and managed her own successful bridal business before emigrating to New Zealand and regularly upgrades her skills in the software and marketing areas.
Amanda Newton - Group Manager - Accountant Segment (Global Markets) at Intuit QuickBooks
Amanda Newton leads the Accountant Channel Sales & Marketing teams across 160+ countries in Intuit's Rest of World portfolio. Amanda was formerly an Australian Registered Tax Agent and co-founder of a suburban accounting firm specializing in small business advisory & tax compliance. She has first-hand experience in leading change, having transitioned her own practice from server-based software & hourly-rate style engagements, to a cloud-based & packaged pricing model that centered on customer experience. Amanda is passionate about leveraging her journey as a practitioner to advocate for solutions & experiences that empower Accountants, Bookkeepers, Small Businesses and the communities they serve.
Lily Tan - Managing Director at TnB Global Outsource Pte Ltd, Singapore
Fellow Member of ACCA, an ACTA Certified Trainer, Certified QuickBooks Global Solutions Partner and QuickBooks ProAdvisor. More than 21 years of Corporate Consulting experience in Singapore, Malaysia and China, with a primary area of specialty in Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Secretary, and business restructuring including Digital Transformation for SME and MNC.
Nadine Augustine - Founder, Accountant and Tax Specialist at Zen Accountants
Nadine’s passion is to help grow businesses by using the right tools and solutions and guiding accountants on their path to a modern accounting firm. She has over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She is a public speaker and author on the latest accounting trends, tax news and everything cloud.
Kevin Barry - Founder at Barry Accountants and Profit Lab
Kevin is a chartered accountant with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. While others may see accounting as a dry and uneventful field, Kevin brings a refreshing approach to his craft. With early training at PWC in Dublin and later Grand Cayman, Kevin's expertise includes Platinum Quickbooks Advisor and business accounting. He has helped countless small businesses transition to online accounting with a 100% success rate. Kevin firmly believes that every business needs to keep their records online, stay up to date with their filings, and maintain open communication with their accounting team. One of Kevin's core tenants is that small businesses can maximize profits by keeping good records, which leads to lower taxes and a more valuable business. He also emphasizes the importance of ongoing training and employee development to help businesses become more efficient and profitable.
Abuhashima Mahdy - Managing Director at Abuhashima Mahdy Accounting & Tax Services
Abuhashima Mahdy is the CEO and Founder of Abuhahsima Mahdy Accounting and Tax Services, a Dubai based accounting and tax services firm that was established in 2019. With more than 16 years of experience within the accounting and audit field, Abuhashima Mahdy services many industries like Hospitality, Trading , Manufacturing , Services and Real Estate.