Ambitious Accountants Podcast
Welcome to Ambitious Accountants — the podcast for forward-thinking accountants shaping the future of the profession in Aotearoa.
Each episode dives into the real stories of New Zealand accountants who’ve carved their own path, tackled challenges head-on, and built practices that reflect their values and ambition.
Join us as we explore the work they’re doing, the lessons they’ve learned, and the trends they’re watching — from advisory growth to tech adoption and everything in between.
Ambitious Accountants Podcast
From Navy Diver to Crypto Tax Specialist: Tim Doyle's Unconventional Path
In this episode of the Ambitious Accountants Podcast, host Sumith Dissanayake sits down with Tim Doyle, Director of Doyle Accountants in Cambridge, New Zealand. Tim shares his unconventional path from leaving school at 17 to join the Navy, through to building a successful accounting practice.
He talks about the discipline and life lessons the Navy taught him, his realisation about business and money while working in a shoe shop, and his adventures scuba diving in Thailand and working in London.
Tim discusses the challenges of leaving a business partnership, his approach to capacity planning and recruitment, and how he's carved out a profitable niche in cryptocurrency tax advice.
He also explores the future of accounting with AI, why compliance work still matters, and shares his philosophy on work-life balance - including how he managed to fit in 36 holes of golf in one week.
Tim wraps up with practical advice for young accountants looking to build experience and navigate an industry in transformation.
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Email - Sumith@brisca.co.nz