Taxplow

Command premium fees for your accounting and tax practice using AI

Founder

Bizpayo

Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Howard Advisory, LLC

Growth and Profit Advisor

Gartner

Senior Analyst

Helping accountants get to their first $1M and beyond

My story begins years ago when I had an advisory firm but was struggling to increase margins.

I was a one person practice 100% remote.

I was trying to be everything to everyone.

I did not have a niche.

I did not have an ideal client.

I took any business that would hire me.

I did not stand out among the thousands of other consulting firms.

I competed mostly on low price. 

My friends and family would always see a stressed-out, black circles under eyes, 80+ hours/wk working person would have zero personal life.

I took a hard look at my business and found a lot of waste.

Too many services and too many different kinds of clients.

I decided that I needed to focus.

I began to focus on how I could productize my services.

With a business partner I helped develop an automated payment and Google reviews platform (BizPayO) that helps accountants get paid faster, without the expensive fees and which snagged a Google Review after every successful payment.

Through the payment app I found that most accountants were not charging enough.

That inspired me to launch a second SaaS company, a pricing application (Taxplow) that shows accountants what they should be charging based on the services they offer, their location, the client’s situation, and a couple dozen other key data points.

But the problem is bigger than this.

Accountants needs help differentiating themselves and coming up with a unique offering.

One that would help create a moat around their business.

So they would not become just another H&R Block or low-cost accounting firm that would position them as just a commodity.

I'm now sharing everything I learned over the years.

How to to run a 100% remote accounting firm and create a truly unique offering.

If you are an entrepreneurial accountant or tax pro, join me and follow along my journey.

My mission is to create one million, 100% remote, diversified solopreneurs by 2026.

All aboard. 🚆

Marc Howard

Anthea Kavanagh

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Chief Financial Officer

Lantern Partners Pty Ltd

Lantern Partners with businesses on discrete projects in the Finance and Business Development disciplines providing senior financial expertise when and how you need it. We tailor the solution to you.

Our offering includes Virtual CFO services, Business Planning, Strategy and Business Development, Financial Management.

Specialties include acquisitions and integrations, business casing for new initiatives, pricing analysis and strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, interim financial management.

Lantern Partners flexibly with your business to help clarify your options and enable you to move forward with confidence.

Fractional CFO

Good Plan Finance

Good Plan Finance provides advice and counsel on growing and/or improving your finance team. Fractional CFO services for financial strategy, pricing, financial analysis, forecasts, modelling, finance tools, risk management & team training.

bina

Responsible for planning and executing operations (Finance, HR, Legal, C-Suite coordination, tools) at bina - an edtech building an online primary school platform

Chief Operating Officer

HOYA Surgical Optics

Led project team to complete post-merger integration of an acquisition on time and on budget. The project also involved operational efficiencies, KPI and dashboard creation, data governance and ERP integration.

PMI Project Manager

Independent Consultant

Advised clients to increase productivity, save time and make smarter decisions. Guidance on priorities, strategy, operational efficiencies, project management and measurement tools.

Management Consultant

Harvard University

Advised University leadership, Schools and Business Units on critical strategic operational and financial questions, such as cash planning and forecasting, endowment planning, and other management considerations. Ran & improved annual budget, multi-year plan and capital planning processes.

FP&A Manager

Villlage Childcare

Developed business model to increase access to affordable high-quality childcare. Invited to participate in the Harvard iLab’s Venture Incubation Program over the summer 2016.

Co-Founder & COO

KPMG Corporate Finance LLC

Completed valuations for M&A, tax, and accounting purposes. Work included assessing corporate value drivers, industry trends, identifying optimal business strategies, building financial models. As well as providing advice on tax and accounting implications of transactions.

Senior Manager Corporate Finance

Finance storyteller and business builder. 🏗️ Your Finance Wing Lady for clarity, strategy, and growth 🚀

Hi, I’m Anthea! I love building things! Though I'm not handy with a hammer, I lay the building blocks for businesses, creating structure, simplifying processes, and developing teams. With over 20 years in finance and operations, my focus is on clear goals, accessible data, and a culture of open communication and feedback. These are the building blocks to smooth operations, strong financial health, and happy and effective teams.

🦸‍♀️ Areas of Expertise:
⚡	Strategic Planning for Growth: Guiding scale-ups through their growth journey with practical, sustainable strategies.
⚡	Operational Efficiency: Building sustainable business processes that streamline operations and empower teams.
⚡	Data-Informed Leadership: Ensuring access to quality data for all, fostering a culture of informed decision-making.
⚡	Navigating Complex Governance: Managing intricate governance structures with a focus on inclusivity and clarity.

🌐 My Approach: I'm passionate about creating collaborative and innovative work cultures. My approach is proactive and hands-on, clarifying priorities, streamlining reporting, and ensuring everyone is aligned and informed. I believe in empowering teams and colleagues, providing them with the tools and insights to excel.

📈 My Story: From my early days in Corporate Finance in Australia to leading financial strategy at Harvard University, and now as a CFO, my path has been shaped by relentless problem-solving and a pursuit of excellence. My global experiences in Australia, the USA, and Germany have given me a multifaceted perspective on business.

💜 Personal Interests: Outside of work, I'm committed to empowering women in business because representation matters. Based in Melbourne with my family, my interests range from world cuisines to nature's wonders like forests and frogs. I also love solving puzzles – whether they're in a spreadsheet or a jigsaw.

Drop me a DM! I’m always happy to chat and explore how we can work together

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