April is Australian Financial Literacy Month, and financial literacy has become one of the
most talked about topics online, especially across platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon Smit explores what financial
literacy really means and why it matters so much for everyday Australians. She breaks
the concept down in practical, real life terms and explains why so many capable,
intelligent people still feel confused, overwhelmed, or behind when it comes to money.

The conversation looks at the emotional side of money, the impact of comparison culture
and social media, and the most common financial literacy gaps seen with clients.
Shannon also discusses the role of mindset and behaviour in financial outcomes,
highlighting why financial success is driven more by habits and choices than income or
background.
Shannon shares realistic, achievable steps listeners can take to start improving their
financial literacy, build confidence with money, and make more intentional financial
decisions over time. This episode is designed to be approachable, practical, and
empowering, giving listeners clarity, reassurance, and simple ways to begin improving
their relationship with money.

April is Australian Financial Literacy Month, and financial literacy has become one of the most talked about topics online, especially across platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon Smit explores what financial literacy really means and why it matters so much for everyday Australians. She breaks the concept down in practical, real life terms and explains why so many capable, intelligent people still feel confused, overwhelmed, or behind when it comes to money.
The conversation looks at the emotional side of money, the impact of comparison culture and social media, and the most common financial literacy gaps seen with clients. Shannon also discusses the role of mindset and behaviour in financial outcomes, highlighting why financial success is driven more by habits and choices than income or background. Shannon shares realistic, achievable steps listeners can take to start improving their financial literacy, build confidence with money, and make more intentional financial decisions over time. This episode is designed to be approachable, practical, and empowering, giving listeners clarity, reassurance, and simple ways to begin improving their relationship with money.

Welcome to The Accountant That Builds, a workshop style business and finance podcast focused on providing actionable advice to empower individuals and business owners to build lives and businesses they really love.

When host Shannon Smit decided to start her own accounting and business advisory firm, she had a vision from the beginning. With a career spanning global firms in New York, Prague, Amsterdam and Melbourne, Shannon chose to forgo a partner position at a Big 4 firm in New York, in favour of setting up a globally minded, local approach firm offering strategic tax, business and financial advisory in her local region, Mornington Peninsula. She wanted to give local business owners access an advisor with extensive global expertise, without having to travel to the city.  17 years on, and she’s got stories to tell about business and wealth building! Are you ready to build your business and your wealth?  

www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast

Welcome to The Accountant That Builds, a workshop style business and finance podcast focused on providing actionable advice to empower individuals and business owners to build lives and businesses they really love.
When host Shannon Smit decided to start her own accounting and business advisory firm, she had a vision from the beginning. With a career spanning global firms in New York, Prague, Amsterdam and Melbourne, Shannon chose to forgo a partner position at a Big 4 firm in New York, in favour of setting up a globally minded, local approach firm offering strategic tax, business and financial advisory in her local region, Mornington Peninsula. She wanted to give local business owners access an advisor with extensive global expertise, without having to travel to the city.  17 years on, and she’s got stories to tell about business and wealth building! Are you ready to build your business and your wealth?  
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The Accountant That Builds

Welcome to The Accountant That Builds, a workshop style business and finance podcast focused on providing actionable advice to empower individuals and business owners to build lives and businesses they really love.

When host Shannon Smit decided to start her own accounting and business advisory firm, she had a vision from the beginning. With a career spanning global firms in New York, Prague, Amsterdam and Melbourne, Shannon chose to forgo a partner position at a Big 4 firm in New York, in favour of setting up a globally minded, local approach firm offering strategic tax, business and financial advisory in her local region, Mornington Peninsula. She wanted to give local business owners access an advisor with extensive global expertise, without having to travel to the city.

17 years on, and she’s got stories to tell about business and wealth building! Are you ready to build your business and your wealth?  

Welcome to The Accountant That Builds, a workshop style business and finance podcast focused on providing actionable advice to empower individuals and business owners to build lives and businesses they really love.
When host Shannon Smit decided to start her own accounting and business advisory firm, she had a vision from the beginning. With a career spanning global firms in New York, Prague, Amsterdam and Melbourne, Shannon chose to forgo a partner position at a Big 4 firm in New York, in favour of setting up a globally minded, local approach firm offering strategic tax, business and financial advisory in her local region, Mornington Peninsula. She wanted to give local business owners access an advisor with extensive global expertise, without having to travel to the city.
17 years on, and she’s got stories to tell about business and wealth building! Are you ready to build your business and your wealth?