The panel is made up of specialised experts, Talila Kroy, Wayne Findlay and Ian Aldridge.

Talila Kroy - Emple. Talila is a partnerships and business growth specialist who helps accounting firms move from accidental networking to intentional, systemised partner ecosystems. Her Partner Suitcase methodology gives accountants a practical framework to build, manage and measure strategic alliances that generate consistent, high-quality referrals.

Wayne Findlay - The Back Room. Wayne is a former accounting firm principal turned CEO of The Back Room, helping 150+ accounting firms across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US create capacity through offshore support. His Three Freedoms framework guides firm owners toward wealth, time and stress-free living - without working more hours.

Ian Aldridge - Progressive Legal. Ian is the founder of Progressive Legal, a NewLaw firm that has advised 5,000+ Australian businesses using fixed-fee, plain-English legal services. He built his practice specifically to work alongside accountants, not against them, turning the traditional lawyer-accountant friction into a seamless client experience.