Don Rankin talks of his long career in management accounting and business advisory services; from early days growing up in country New South Wales to being a partner at KPMG and then a founding Partner of Pitcher Partners. He has worked with and advised both corporate and family businesses; and seen first hand the value of analysis and accurate up to date financial management accounting in helping drive businesses and support strategies for the future. The talk was given when Mr. Rankin was inducted to the Global Accounting Hall of Fame® for his services to the profession and the community in Australia.