E36: Setting Up Accounting for a Zoo: Challenges, Learnings & Systems Explained

In this episode of the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast, we dive deep into Hubert's unique experience of helping establish Sydney Zoo from the ground up. From writing finance policies to implementing accounting systems and handling unique zoo-specific challenges, this episode covers the behind-the-scenes finance work that most never get to see. 💡 Highlights from the episode:

• How Hubert handled finance challenges in a brand-new zoo setting.
• Implementing finance systems, processes, and policies from scratch.
• The unique accounting aspects of managing animals and zoo operations.
• Tips on using Microsoft Dynamics and understanding dimensions in finance.
• Real insights on the best and most challenging aspects of finance roles in a tourism setting.

Tune in for insights into finance operations, challenges, and unique learning experiences you won’t find in traditional corporate settings. If you found value in this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! ______________________________________________________ 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, k. I get it now." The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them: 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!