BOAA is Teaming up with CPA Australia SME Committee to assist Business Owners to Strategically grow in these difficult times via Financial Insight, Commercial Advice and AI to create Business Value..

This is a paid event but the value will be huge.
Headlined by Warren Hogan -Chief Economic Advisor, Judo Bank

In today’s fast-moving business environment, the role of a CPA extends far beyond compliance and statutory reporting. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), CPAs are uniquely positioned to drive strategic decision-making, unlock growth opportunities, and build financial resilience.
Join the SME Committee for an insightful half day forum to explore how CPAs can add real value to SMEs - not just as advisors, but as trusted strategic partners.
You'll hear from industry leaders, participate in interactive breakout sessions, including Victorian Chamber Commerce Industry, EOS (enterprise operating systems) and a session on AI in Private Businesses, followed by an engaging panel discussion to close off the forum.
Learning outcomes:
- Describe the key ways CPAs can add strategic value to SMEs
- Explain insights from industry leaders on effective SME partnership
- Discuss practical approaches for CPAs to support SME growth through collaboration
Schedule:
7:50 AM: Registration and light breakfast
8:20 AM: Forum open
8:30 AM: Opening Keynote: SMEs in the Current Economy
9:30 AM: Break
9:40 AM: Breakout sessions; VCCI , EOS & AI sessions
10:40 AM: Morning Tea
11:10 AM: Panel Discussion - Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Evolving Role of the CPA in SMEs
11:55 AM: Forum close
Speakers
Take a look at our speakers scheduled for this event.
Warren Hogan - Chief Economic Advisor, Judo Bank
Wayne Merry CPA - Joint Managing Director, Accelerandos Group
Dana Dolan - Leadership Execution, Accountability & Performance Coach, EOS Worldwide
Warren Otter - Founder, Otter & Associates
Nick Clare - GM, Commercial Development, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Peter Knell - Managing Director, PK Growth Solutions
Damian Iles - Managing Director, Hansen Partnership
Fees
Below is all of the pricing information for the event.
AUD pricing is inclusive of GST.
CPA Member fee: $50.00 AUD
Non-CPA Member fee: $65.00 AUD
Venue: CPA Australia Melbourne Office, Level 20, 28 Freshwater Place Southbank VIC 3006
After Registering we will send you link to pay and confirm via CPA website