The Ash, Hubert and Kevin Podcast

The Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast
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Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (AHK). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts. Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, okay. I get it now." About the hosts: Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert: Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin: Husband, dad, finance leader by day, side hustle builder by night!

  1. 5H AGO

    EP 4: Don’t Blame the Tool: AI, Accountability & The Future of Finance

    We’ve been on the AI hype train. While governments and boardrooms lean alarmist… we’re choosing to be AI optimists. In this episode of The Accountdads, we move from theory to practice: • How to create a safe “sandbox” AI environment • Why training and prompting skills matter more than the tool itself • Why most AI risk traces back to human judgement • How mature data environments accelerate AI adoption • Why it’s not too late to start your AI journey • And how leaders should think about investing in tools in a fast-changing landscape If you’re a CFO, finance leader, strategist or business owner trying to navigate AI adoption without overreacting — this episode is for you. We’ll also be at the Accounting & Business Expo — come say hi. 👍 Like & Subscribe to join the Accountdads community — leaders shaping the future of finance, culture and capability.

    15 min

  2. 2D AGO

    EP 3:  Banning AI Won’t Save You. It Might Destroy You.

    Is AI really the biggest risk to your organisation — or is it how leaders are reacting to it? This week on the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast (The Accountdads), we tackle one of the most uncomfortable conversations in finance leadership right now. When companies ban AI tools to “stay safe”…What actually happens the next day? People don’t stop using it.They just start hiding it. We unpack:   • Why AI bans can increase risk instead of reduce it • What ungoverned, invisible AI usage looks like in real organisations • Whether “playing it safe” has become the riskiest move of all • And what real leadership looks like in the AI era If you're a finance leader, CFO, strategist, or business partner trying to navigate AI, governance, and culture — this episode is for you. 👍 Like & Subscribe to join the Accountdads community — finance leaders shaping the future, not hiding from it.

    14 min

  3. 6D AGO

    EP 2: How to Lead a Finance Team on Day 1 (The Playbook You Never Got)

    It’s Day 1 as a finance leader. New role. New team. Big expectations. No real playbook. In this AccountDads episode of 2026, Ash, Hubert, and Kevin break down what actually works when you step into a finance leadership role — why rushing change backfires, how to earn trust fast, and how to lead people before  processes. If you’re a new (or future) finance leader who wants to make an impact without burning bridges, this episode is your Day 1 blueprint. 👉 Listen first. Build trust. Lead better.

    26 min

  4. FEB 26

    EP 1: How to Business Partner Like a Pro (What No One Teaches Accountants)

    Sending a P&L doesn’t make you a business partner. A conversation does. This is the first AccountDads episode of 2026 and the first since our rebrand — and we’re kicking it off by breaking down what REAL business partnering actually looks like. We share why reports get ignored, why finance teams struggle to influence decisions, and how accountants can move beyond monthly emails to become trusted partners inside the business. If you want to use finance as a tool for growth — not just another report in someone’s inbox — this episode is for you!

    22 min

  5. 06/26/2025

    E45: Aligning Teams with Better Bonuses + Our Beef with the CA Talent Report

    In this episode of The Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast (Accountdads), it’s just Ash and Kev holding the fort while Hubert’s off in the US. We dive deep into Chartered Accountants ANZ’s 2025 Talent Shortage Report — and we don’t hold back.📉 Do we really have a shortage of finance managers and management accountants?💼 What’s broken in the recruitment pipeline?🧠 Can you actually teach strategic finance thinking? Here's the CA Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14tW0e1bBRxIcG0IgHUB_-aENzMr0v_G9/view?usp=sharingWe also explore how bonus schemes can drive (or destroy) culture — from global profit share models to commission-driven chaos. If you’re a business owner, CFO, or accounting leader, this is your playbook on building high-performing finance teams.👀 Hit play and let us know your thoughts!------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    37 min

  6. 06/19/2025

    E44: Building Business w/ High Performance - chat w/ Phil Diasinos (Pt. 2)

    In Part 2 of our chat with Phil Diasinos, we dive deeper into what it takes to shift from corporate 9-5er to entrepreneur. Phil isn’t just a business coach and founder of Agora Farm — he’s a former 9-5er who turned his financial & commercial acumen into a vehicle for impact. In this episode, we explore: Recap of Part 1: Entrepreneurial Foundations with Phil Diasinos→ Reflection on Phil’s journey, Agora Farm, & the Critical Mass Pod Making the Leap from a 9-5 Job to Business Leadership→ Discussing the mindset shift from Corporate to visionary business leadership. Building Teams and Leading with Heart→ Phil shares how purpose and people drive performance, not just numbers. Balancing it all while running a business (High Performance coaching)→ Balancing business growth with spiritual and personal priorities. Why Finance Pros Should Think Bigger→ Encouragement for accountants and finance leaders to explore entrepreneurship and impact. ------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now." The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them: Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    42 min

  7. 06/04/2025

    E43: Can Accountants Become Entrepreneurs? We chat w/ Phil Diasinos!

    Ask an Accountant if they can run a business. Nahhh...too risky! In this episode, we sit down with local business owner (and friend of the pod) Phil Diasinos — a serial entrepreneur who's done it all. From running a business and biz coaching company, to leading an agricultural nature retreat, to launching men’s health initiatives and hosting his own podcast The Critical Mass — Phil brings a wealth of experience and insight. We dive into: - His journey (education, biz ventures, current projects) - The mindset shift needed to run a business - What finance pros can learn from stepping outside the spreadsheetWhether you're toying with the idea of starting something of your own or just love a good entrepreneurial story, this one’s for you. ------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    35 min

  8. 04/29/2025

    E42: How to Build a Simple Yet Powerful Budget For A Gym (Step-by-Step)

    In this episode of the Ash, Hubert, and Kevin Podcast (Accountdads), we dive into one of the most important skills for finance pros and business owners — budgeting and forecasting. 🧮 Learn how to build a practical budget from scratch using Excel 📈 Understand the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting 🛠️ See how scenarios like member growth, price increases, and cost control impact your profits 📊 Discover why budgets are critical for managing businesses — from gyms to large corporations Whether you're new to budgeting or want to sharpen your forecasting skills, this episode breaks it all down in a casual, easy-to-follow way. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy finance tips made simple! ------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts. Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now." The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them: Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    42 min
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Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (AHK). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts. Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, okay. I get it now." About the hosts: Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert: Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin: Husband, dad, finance leader by day, side hustle builder by night!

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  • Creator
    The Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
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