Under the Hood: Understanding the dark world of elder financial abuse

Under the Hood: Understanding the dark world of elder financial abuse

Author: Momentum Media December 8, 2025 Duration: 37:23

On this week's episode of Under the Hood, we are joined by Heather Smith, founder of Anise Consulting and host of the Accounting Apps Podcast host, to unpack and understand the severity of financial elder abuse.

Disclaimer: This is a significantly dark and unfortunate topic that some listeners may find uncomfortable or triggering.

Tune in to hear more about:

  • What financial elder abuse is and what forms can be most commonly identified.
  • Why it's an issue usually swept under the rug.
  • What accountants can do to identify and stop financial elder abuse in its tracks.
  • How practitioners can balance confidentiality with duty of care.
  • What to do next if you're suspicious of financial elder abuse.

You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.


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