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Ever wondered how well you communicate?  Communication expert Dr Louise Mahler shares practical, research-backed techniques to help you build trust, speak with confidence and strengthen your presence.  Whether you're presenting to the board, in an online meeting or fielding tough questions, this episode gives you the tools to communicate with greater impact and earn trust more effectively.   From unconscious habits that sabotage credibility to the secrets behind handling high-pressure moments, unpack how voice, body language and messaging shape the way we're perceived.  In this INTHEBLACK episode, you'll learn:   The core components of trust and why they matter   How to communicate with authority using vocal and physical presence   Simple ways to manage anxiety in meetings and presentations   What gravitas really is and how to develop it  Listen now for expert-backed tips you can use today.   Host: Jackie Blondell, Editorial Content Lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Dr Louise Mahler, an expert in body language, voice and human behaviour. She has a PhD in Leadership Communication, and degrees and masters in Organisational Psychology and Music and is the author of two books on the subject: Resonate and Gravitas.    Louise is presenting a master class at CPA Week in Perth on 11-13 June, 2025.   You can learn more about Louise Mahler at her website.   INTHEBLACK has also covered today's topic in a recent article featuring Dr Louise Mahler along with other experts who share their insights on staying calm and composed in the workplace when the pressure is on.  You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

What does productivity really mean in today's fast-moving, tech-driven world – and are traditional measures still relevant?  In this episode of INTHEBLACK, take a fresh look at how to define and measure productivity in today's high-tech economy.   Longstanding metrics like multi-factor productivity (MFP) and gross domestic product (GDP) have shaped economic policy for decades – but are they still fit for purpose?  An expert guest expert draws on insights from the Australian Productivity Commission and his own research to explore:  Why conventional productivity measures may no longer reflect real economic value  Emerging alternative metrics that better capture today's workplace dynamics  What this shift means for business leaders, finance professionals and policymakers  If you're a business owner, accountant or advisor looking to better understand the future of work and economic performance, this episode will give you the context – and questions – you need to stay ahead.  Listen now to uncover what productivity really is in today's economy.   Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia  Guest: John QuiggIn, Professor of Economics at University of Queensland. He is prominent both as a research economist and as a commentator on Australian economic policy. He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. His latest book After Neoliberalism was released in 2024.   For more information on research reports by the Australian Productivity Commission, head to its website.   Additionally, learn more about alternative productivity metrics such as wellbeing indices and TFP (total factor productivity)   INTHEBLACK has also covered this episode's topic.   You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

As organisations big and small integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, understanding the vulnerabilities that come with AI systems is essential. In this episode, we'll explore the crucial intersection between AI and cybersecurity.  You'll gain insights on AI systems, common pitfalls in AI security and specialist tips for businesses to navigate this dynamic landscape.  This episode covers areas such as:  Adversarial machine learning (AML)   The fundamental difference between AI and IT security AI model vulnerabilities Expanded attack surface via unstructured inputs   Key pitfalls in AI adoption Risk mitigation  Tune in now for specialist advice from a leading expert in the field.    Host: Garreth Hanley, Podcast Producer, CPA Australia  Guest: Miranda R, an offensive security team manager at Malware Security, and an AI vulnerability researcher and a trainer with Mileva, where she conducts penetration testing for various sectors, including government and private industry.   Want to learn more? Head online to Malsec and Mileva.  And you can read an insightful post by Miranda R on her LinkedIn, as well as a news story about an ID system failure in the US involving a fraudster and how a North Korean hacker duped a cybersecurity firm. You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:   With Interest INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

How is the role of the CFO evolving and what does it mean for the future of finance?   In this episode, you'll gain key takeaways from Hays' CFO Insights Report, which surveyed nearly 300 CFOs across Australia and New Zealand.  You'll learn how finance leaders are shifting from traditional financial management to a more strategic “chief value officer” role, driving broader organisational impact in an increasingly volatile business landscape.   Gain valuable insights into how CFOs are using AI for automation, prioritising cybersecurity amid growing threats, and embedding sustainability into financial strategy as ESG regulations come into sharper focus.  Additionally, with finance roles expanding, CFOs are investing in leadership development, digital skills and future-proofing their teams through structured succession planning.  Stay ahead in the finance world and discover:  Emerging trends Challenges Actionable strategies  Tune in now.    Host: Christine Gounder, Digital Content Leader, CPA Australia Guest: Caroline Edwards, NSW Director, Accountancy and Finance at Hays   You can read the full Hays' CFO Insights Report online and Hays' website has more about the services that the company offer.   CPA Australia also has resources for finance professionals which can help you in your career journey.   Additionally, at the INTHEBLACK website, you can read articles on wide range of topics for business, accounting and finance professionals, including the must-have skills for CFOs in 2025.   You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

On International Women's Day 2025, we explore the ongoing journey to gender equality in the workplace.   In this episode you'll uncover valuable insights on the difference between pay equity and the gender pay gap, and learn more about key issues such as:  Leadership: The crucial role of leadership in driving gender equality and fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace culture.   Impact of legislative changes: How policies such as paid parental leave and corporate diversity principles have improved women's participation in the workforce and in leadership roles.  Gender pay gap: The importance of understanding and addressing the gender pay gap through data-driven strategies and understanding its key drivers.  Parental leave and gender norms: How the increasing involvement of men in taking parental leave is challenging traditional gender roles and promoting more equitable care-giving responsibilities.  Business case for gender equality: The direct link between gender-balanced teams and improved organisational performance, innovation and safety.  Listen to this episode and learn how organisations can create more inclusive, respectful and high-performing workplaces.  Tune in now.   Host: Christine Gounder, Digital Content Lead, Design and Build, CPA Australia  Guest: Prue Gilbert, founder and CEO of Grace Papers, a social change business that provides coaching and consulting solutions to promote gender equality in the workplace  For further information, head online to the Australian government workplace gender equality agency and to Prue Gilbert's social change business Grace Papers.   Additionally, the international women's day website has all the information you need on IWD 2025.   Want to learn more?  INTHEBLACK has relevant articles on strategies to help close the gender gap and gender in accounting.   You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes?   Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au    

The mergers and acquisitions landscape is shifting. Are you prepared?  In this episode, unpack the key trends shaping Australia's mid-market M&A activity, drawing on exclusive insights from the latest Pitcher Partners' Dealmakers report.   Learn what's driving deal enthusiasm, how market capitalisations are influencing transactions and where Australia stands in the regional and global M&A arena.  Plus: the industries that are primed for consolidation, opportunities emerging in the year ahead and the challenges businesses and investors need to navigate.  Whether you're an investor, business owner or dealmaker, this podcast will equip you with the insights to stay ahead in a competitive market.  Tune in for expert analysis that can help shape your next strategic move.  Host: Gavan Ord, business investment and international lead, policy and advocacy, CPA Australia  Guest: Stephen Craig CPA, partner, corporate finance at Pitcher Partners  Pitcher Partner's dealmakers' mid-market M&A report is available to read online.   Learn more about the company at its website.   You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au    

New tax requirements are on the horizon for not-for-profits, and approximately 150,000 NFPs will have to lodge a tax return.  Learn how these new requirements will affect NFPs and why the ATO implemented the changes.  Tune in now to stay informed.  Host: Ram Subramanian, Interim Head of Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Nunzio Giunta FCPA, the Managing Partner and Founder of Giuntabell, a specialist not-for-profit accounting firm. He is also the chair of the CPA Australia Not-For-Profit Committee in Queensland, and a member of the ATO's Not-for-Profit Stewardship Group. Nunzio also sits on the Australian Accounting Standards Board Not-For-Profit Advisory panel. For further information related to this topic, head online to the ATO and to the Australian Charities And Not-For-Profits Commission.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Natcha Lertanuntrakul is a dedicated auditor with a passion for the profession. And as the 22-year-old explains, it's not just about number crunching. Auditing is a varied role that includes client visits, people skills and offering valuable insights for businesses. In celebration of Auditor Proud Day 2024 - which recognises the crucial role auditors play in upholding strong corporate governance and supporting businesses around the world - she shares her journey and experiences. Don't miss out on this insightful chat. Host: Tiffany Tan, external reporting and assurance lead, CPA Australia Guest: Natcha Lertanuntrakul, auditor at William Buck, a firm of accountants and advisors in Australia and New Zealand For more information, you can find qualified auditors and the auditor registration at CPA Australia's website. The INTHEBLACK website also features a number of insightful articles, including how auditors manage competing deadlines and auditing as a career aspiration.  You can also listen to an earlier With Interest episode on auditors from 2023, which focuses on the changing expectations of the profession.  For more career information on auditing and other professions, check out CPA Australia's website.  And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Ever wondered who advises the Australian government on tax policy from a business and tax community perspective? If so, you're in the right place: this episode delves into the role Australia's Board of Taxation plays. We're joined by the board's Secretary and Tax Counsel, who explains how this important non-statutory advisory body helps improve the design and operation of tax policy. Discover the board's origins, its charter, members, key focus areas, notable recommendations, current projects and more. Tune in now for a comprehensive overview. Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Paul Korganow, Secretary and Tax Counsel, Board of Taxation For more information, head to the board's website. And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

The world of financial reporting, auditing, assurance and tax advice seems far away from a subject like climate change. But the challenge of sustainability reporting, and the requirements that will fall on the accounting profession, are getting closer and closer.  This podcast will deliver insights on the changes set to happen in sustainability reporting obligations. Delve into the expert analysis on how these measures could impact accountants, finance professionals and businesses alike.  Don't miss out - tune in to stay ahead of the climate reporting curve. Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Patrick Viljoen, ESG Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia For further information, head online to read CPA Australia's ESG policy submissions.  Other podcasts on corporate disclosure and ISSB's new reporting standards are also available on the CPA Australia platform.  Additionally,  you can find industry feedback on Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards – Disclosure of Climate-Related Financial Information.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

CPA Australia is helping to ease the excessive red tape burden on business by successfully advocating for more streamlined processes.  In this podcast you'll learn how we're facilitating a better navigation of regulatory requirements, especially in financial reporting. Listen now to find out more.  Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Ram Subramanian, Interim Head of Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia For more insights, read how CPA Australia saved the Queensland construction industry unnecessary red tape. Additionally, there is information on nationally consistent fundraising principles for the charity sector which frees up debilitating red tape. CPA Australia was one of the peak bodies that supported this campaign.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

CPA Australia's 15th annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey reveals extensive data on small business challenges across the region.  This episode dissects the survey's findings and delves into the issues faced by businesses in 11 diverse markets, including India, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Mainland China and Hong Kong.  With input from more than 4,200 business owners and senior managers from companies with less than 20 employees, the survey offers invaluable information for you and your organisation.  Tune in now to gain essential insights for your small business. Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Gavan Ord, Senior Manager Business and Investment Policy, CPA Australia Download CPA Australia's 15th annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey and discover valuable insights.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Keeping pace with industrial regulations is crucial for Australian businesses - and we've seen a raft of law changes in recent times. This episode looks at the latest developments in Australian Industrial Relations (IR) law and their potential impact on employers and employees. Deep dive into the practical implications for employers and employees of fixed-term contracts, the right to disconnect, the revised definitions of employee, employer and casual work and more. Stay on top of the latest IR law developments by listening today. Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment Policy Manager, CPA Australia  Guest: Ruth Hart, Special Counsel, Coors, Westgarth Chambers Learn more about today's topic at the Fair Work Commission website, which has guidance on changes to the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act and the Closing Loopholes Act. Additional relevant information is available at the Safe Work Australia website. You can also listen to other With Interest episodes on CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

As technology and artificial intelligence grow in sophistication, dynamic pricing is increasingly being considered as part of a pricing strategy. What are the benefits and potential pitfalls that businesses should be aware of? In this episode, you'll learn how dynamic pricing has evolved into sophisticated real-time pricing powered by algorithms and data analytics. Discover the critical balance between profitability and maintaining customer trust, with insights on avoiding common pitfalls like unfair surprise pricing and discriminatory practices. Explore the importance of transparency in pricing strategies and understand why businesses need strong governance mechanisms when implementing AI-driven pricing systems. Find out how companies can effectively implement dynamic pricing while staying within ethical boundaries and why human oversight is crucial. Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia Guest: Jeannie Marie Paterson, Professor of Law and Director of the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics at the University of Melbourne You can learn more about Jeannie's work at the University of Melbourne. Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Are long hours and high-stress workloads wearing you down as an accountant or business professional? You're not alone.  In this episode, we'll delve into the pressing issue of burnout and stress in the finance sector, exploring practical strategies to enhance your wellbeing. Join us as a workplace wellbeing expert shares actionable self-care techniques tailored for busy finance professionals.  Discover how to recognise the signs of burnout, understand the effects of stress on your mental and physical health and learn where to find support.  You'll also learn effective ways to prioritise self-care amidst your hectic schedule and the tools that are available to you.  Tune in now for invaluable insights and expert advice that can help you reclaim your balance and help you thrive in your accounting and finance career. Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia Guest: Thea O'Connor, an organisational coach and workplace wellbeing expert who has been helping people cultivate health and reduce stress for over 20 years.  You can find a confidential support helpline or hotline near you at find a helpline. You can learn more about Thea at her website. The INTHEBLACK website has insights on this episode's topic, including the issue of overwork in accounting and finance.  Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.  And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Explore the Hays 2024-25 salary guide, celebrating 45 years of insightful reporting on the Australian and New Zealand job market.  Learn key trends and salary ranges essential for accounting, finance and business professionals in today's job market.  With input from over 15,000 respondents across 26 industries, a key finding reveals that 77% of employees are considering new job opportunities, primarily due to the rising cost of living.  Discover further insights on skills shortages and the permanence of hybrid work arrangements and gain actionable strategies to navigate the current job market and address talent shortages - whether you're an employee seeking new opportunities or an employer looking to attract the right talent. Tune in for views and data that could shape your career or hiring strategy. Host: Christine Gounder, digital content leader, CPA Australia Guest: Caroline Edwards, NSW Director, Accountancy and Finance at Hays You can read the Hays Salary Guide 2024 for more insights on the Australian and New Zealand job market and recruitment trends.  Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.  And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Social media is here to stay, especially for leaders in today's digital world. But many still feel anxious about how to navigate it. In this episode, we'll explore the significance of personal branding and address some common concerns leaders have about social media. Our expert guest shares valuable insights on the relationship between personal and business social media, the evolving importance of social media guidelines in organisations and how enterprise social networks can enhance productivity and connection in a hybrid work environment. Join us to discover how you can confidently embrace social media, banish fears and elevate your leadership today. Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia Guest: Rita Zonius, a strategic communication management professional (SCMP). She is a career communicator and digital workplace expert who specialises in helping people overcome their fear of social media. You can learn more about Rita on LinkedIn. Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Measuring the ‘S' in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is becoming more of a priority when it comes to company reporting.  In this episode, learn more about the methodology, benefits and challenges involved in social impact reporting, and what you need to know.  Tune in to elevate your understanding with a leader in the field.  Host: Aidan Ormond, digital content editor, CPA Australia Guest: Adam Vise, Group Treasurer, Strategy and Social Value at Australian Unity, and Chair of Birchal Equity, a crowdfunding platform for entrepreneurs You can learn more about Australian Unity's Impact 2024 and the organisation's community and social value (CSV) framework at their website. Further information on social impact reporting is available on the INTHEBLACK website. Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Stanford University's Erik Brynjolfsson joins us to share insights on how business can leverage AI to boost productivity, innovation and growth. In this episode, Erik explores the key role of a CFO in the AI era, strategies for staying competitive in today's digital world, and the AI skills professionals need to stay ahead. He also dives into the future of work, the growing importance of intangible assets, and the ethical implications of AI development. Join us to gain valuable insights from a leading AI thought leader and academic. Host: Aidan Ormond, digital content editor, CPA Australia Guest: Erik Brynjolfsson, Senior Fellow at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered AI and Director of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. He is also the Ralph Landau Senior Fellow at Stanford's Economic Policy Research Institute, a Professor by Courtesy at the Graduate School of Business and Department of Economics, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Known for his groundbreaking research on the economics of information, Erik has written bestsellers and holds a PhD from MIT and degrees from Harvard. For more information on Erik's research work at Stanford University, head to the Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty research page. Erik is also appearing at CPA Australia's Congress 24 in Canberra this October. It's an in-person and virtual event, featuring insightful and inspiring thought leaders who'll share their ideas on a variety of topics to help level up your professional knowledge. Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Ethics are a cornerstone of the accounting profession. In this episode, an ethical intelligence specialist explores the challenges accountants and finance professionals face in relation to ethics. Gain practical advice on how you can avoid common ethics pitfalls and how to develop and apply ethical intelligence to ensure compliance with the APES 110 code. Dive into real-world examples of how accountants have violated key principles – integrity, objectivity, competence, confidentiality and professional behaviour – and learn how to avoid these scenarios. Listen now for an expert ethics guide. Host: Belinda Zohrab-McConnell, regulations and standards lead, CPA Australia Guest: Brendan O'Connell FCPA, an expert in corporate governance, ethics, and accounting with experience in academia and industry. He is a member of the Ethics and Governance Centre of Excellence at CPA Australia and has conducted extensive research and provided consulting services to both government agencies and corporations. For more guidance on APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) head to the APESB website. Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Curious about the latest mergers and acquisitions trends in Australia? Dive into why dealmakers are feeling confident despite a slowdown in overall activity for 2023. Unpack the reasons behind this cautious optimism and explore what's driving M&A trends across different deal sizes – small cap, mid-market and large cap. You'll also discover how the Australian M&A market stacks up against the rest of the world, learn the industries for consolidation and the opportunities in the world of M&A for the 2024-25 financial year. Listen to this insightful episode and stay informed on prevailing market sentiment in M&A. Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment Policy Manager, CPA Australia Guest: Stephen Craig CPA, a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) expert and partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne, where he helps private business owners, private equity and multinational corporations negotiate as well as supporting them through deals. The Pitcher Partners mid-year 2024 dealmakers report is available to read online. Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting employees hard. Pay rises, tax relief and bonuses can only do so much. But what if there was a way to support your staff and boost your business without harming the bottom line? In this episode, we dive deep into how reimagining company rewards programs can tackle the cost-of-living squeeze. By shifting the focus to practical, everyday benefits, you can attract top talent, boost employee satisfaction and at the same time strengthen your company culture. Join us as we chat with a leading expert in the field, who shares her views and actionable strategies for transforming your rewards program into a powerful tool for employee cost-of-living relief. Listen now.  Host: Aidan Ormond, Digital Content Editor, CPA Australia  Guest: Kylie Green, managing director of Reward Gateway APAC. For over 20 years, Green has worked with leading companies to help them use technology to take their employee engagement strategy to the next level. For more information on today's topic, Reward Gateway has produced a detailed e-book in PDF format called 15 benefits to truly make a difference. Additionally, Reward Gateway has produced a workplace engagement index as well as a cost of living resource hub with reports, ebooks and webinar links. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Did you know that only about 20% of jobs are actually advertised? It's true. The majority hide from view in what's known as the ‘hidden' job market. But how does this market operate, and more importantly, how can you tap into it to elevate your career in accounting and finance? Tune in now to discover the secrets to landing that dream job you didn't even know was out there. We've got the inside word from an executive search and recruitment specialist who's mastered the art of uncovering these elusive opportunities. Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia Guest: Richard Triggs is a best-selling author, podcast host and founder and CEO at executive search specialists Arete Executive. For more, Richard's book is  available on Amazon and from Arete Executive's website.   And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss more episodes in this Career Hacks series. You can also listen to this series and other CPA Australia podcast episodes on CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

The accounting and finance landscape is evolving rapidly. This episode of Career Hacks will equip you with the tools to thrive in the age of AI and automation. Join us as we explore actionable strategies to: Enhance your marketability through AI and digital skill development Unlock new levels of productivity by leveraging automation tools Gain valuable insights specifically tailored for CFOs navigating the tech revolution. This episode provides tips and practical advice to help you confidently embrace the future and advance your career in accounting and finance. Tune in today. Host: Garreth Hanley, Podcast Producer, CPA Australia Guest: Stephannie Jonovska FCPA. She  is head of finance, operations and transformation at Blue Scope Steel, and the chair of CPA Australia's Digital Transformation Centre of Excellence. Stephannie has lived experience in making digital finance real, applying robotic process automation (RPA), AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to not only create capacity, but enhance human ability.  There is guidance on CPA Australia's website for career development resources as well as a career navigator to support your work journey. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss more episodes in the Career Hacks series. You can also listen to this series on CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Meaningful work influences job contentment and career progression. It can reduce stress and enhance overall health and wellness. Engaging in meaningful work also brings a sense of fulfillment. Not surprisingly, employers also benefit when employees are engaged and fulfilled. In this episode of Career Hacks, learn strategies to ensure your work is meaningful throughout your career. Tune in today. Host: Garreth Hanley, Podcast Producer, CPA Australia Guest: Nina Mapson Bone, a people strategist and author with a 30-year career in recruitment and people consultancy. She has undertaken extensive research into how people find meaning at work and the benefits to employees and employers. In 2023, she published Meaningful Work: Unlock Your Unique Path to Career Fulfilment. You can try Nina's meaningful work tool and visit her website for more information. For further insights, you can read this story on key insights into what Australian workers value. There is guidance on CPA Australia's website for career development resources as well as a career navigator to support your work journey. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss more episodes in the Career Hacks series. You can also listen to this series on CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

The world of work is constantly changing. Today, the need for new tech skills and an understanding of AI and automation are critical for accountants. In this Career Hacks episode, you'll learn how accountants can adapt to and even embrace this digital evolution and, in doing so, unlock ways to reshape the profession for a new age.   With specialist insights from an FCPA, you'll gain valuable information on how accountants can build future-ready technology skills and thrive in the digital era. Listen now. Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia Guest: Guy Ioppolo FCPA. He is a member of CPA Australia's Digital Transformation Centre of Excellence and a managing partner at business software consultancy group, Ioppolo & Associates For further insights on today's topic including how CPA Australia can support your career, head to the  career development page and the my career navigator to discover in-demand skills. And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss more episodes in the Career Hacks series. You can also listen to this series and other CPA Australia podcast episodes on CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.   You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Elevate your career in accounting and finance with expert advice on how to stand out in the job market. In this episode you'll learn how to unleash your full potential by adopting the mindset of a recruiter. Join us to gain insights from a careers and job interview expert to help find your career sweet spot. Host: Jackie Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Leah Lambart, a career and interview coach who began as a tax consultant with KPMG. After stints as a recruiter and HR consultant and running her own coaching business, she now shares her insights with clients and coaches them to think like a recruiter. Lambart runs a career, interview and job searching coaching business called Relaunch Me. And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss more episodes in the Career Hacks series. You can also listen to this series and other CPA Australia podcast episodes on CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

What is meaningful work? And can you find it in your working life? In this insightful career hacks episode, you'll discover how to find work that gives you purpose and provides joy. Learn if meaningful work is just a myth and how you could transition to a new, more joyful type of work. Uncover what it could mean for you with expert insights from a top career coach. Host: Jackie Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Brian Klindworth, an expert career coach who helps clients find meaning in their work Connect online with Brian Klindworth to learn more about his ideas for living and transitioning with purpose and joy. And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss more episodes in the Career Hacks series. You can also listen to this series and other CPA Australia podcast episodes on CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

The world of work is no longer what it used to be; gone are the days of having the security of a single job for life.  In a more uncertain world, with ever-evolving job markets and the need for new skills, it's now even more important to approach your career in a strategic and sustainable manner.  That starts with effective career planning. In this episode, you'll meet a top career coach who shares valuable insights that will help you plan, manage and refocus your career to help build your future success.  Tune in now for expert insights. And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss more episodes in the Career Hacks series.  You can also listen to this series on CPA Australia's YouTube channel.  Host: Jackie Blondell, CPA Australia Guest: Zoe Badalassi, a respected career coach and consultant who empowers individuals and organisations to build sustainable careers CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.   You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Meet the accountant-turned-comedian who's using humour to improve workplace communication for business and finance professionals.  With his unique blend of experience as a stand-up and keynote speaker, Alan Cameron-Sweeney is the go-to guy for accountants looking to enhance their soft skills and gain an edge in business.  His unique skills can empower fellow accountants with the necessary tools to help drive their careers forward. No joke: this is an episode worth tuning in to!  Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia Guest: Alan Cameron-Sweeney, an accountant who helps finance professionals develop their communication skills so they can have greater influence in their organisations. He's also a stand-up comedian and a keynote speaker.  For more information mentioned in this episode, head online to toastmasters, and for the book Finding your comic genius: an in-depth guide to the art of stand-up comedy.  You can also find great content on INTHEBLACK related to mastering public speaking and humour in the workplace.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

There are many advantages to having a neurodivergent workplace.  This Neurodiversity Celebration Week special episode focusses on Andrew Eddy FCPA, who is making a real impact by connecting neurodiverse workforce talent with workplaces.  Tune in now for insights on how this untapped talent base could boost your company's approach to hiring.  Host: Jen Ng, Digital Content Specialist, CPA Australia Guest: Andrew Eddy FCPA, co-founder of Untapped Talent, a social enterprise that helps businesses welcome more autistic staff and create environments where they can thrive For more information, head online to Untapped Talent and the Neurodiversity Hub.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Do you want to land that dream job in business, accounting and finance?  Learn how to master the secrets of networking and unlock how to land your dream job with insights from career experts. Tune in to this Career Hacks episode to learn more.  Subscribe so you don't miss any subsequent episodes in this series.  Host: Jackie Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Aditya Goel CPA, a business service accountant with Bluebird Accounting in Melbourne CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

What does workplace trust mean to you? Thought leader, renowned author and TED talk presenter Rachel Botsman is a trust expert, and she draws on her extensive expertise to explain the significance of trust in business. She unpacks what trust in the digital era means, how it relates to ethical leadership and what trust looks like in an organisational culture. Tune in now. Host: Jackie Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia. Guest: Rachel Botsman teaches people and organisations how to rethink their relationship with trust. She is a thought leader on the topic and has given three celebrated TED talks, written two critically acclaimed books and created Oxford University's first course on trust in the digital world at the Saïd Business School. You can learn more from Rachel Botsman at CPA Congress, where she is one of a number of highly anticipated speakers. CPA Congress is an annual event that brings the business community together to accelerate progress. This year's “Flex Forward” theme focuses on three key concepts – simplicity, versatility and trust – that will help you adapt your mindset to navigate complexity and create opportunity. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips INTHEBLACK Out Loud Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

INTHEBLACK presents an episode from CPA Australia's With Interest podcast. Financial performance isn't the only corporate benchmark these days. Investor and public information needs are evolving towards a broader set of performance measures, such as climate change, modern slavery and human rights. Tune in now to learn more. Host: Ram Subramanian, Senior Manager Reporting and Audit Policy, CPA Australia Guest: Dr Andreas Barckow, Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). For more information, the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFSB) website has an article that explains the benefits of connectivity in reports. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

INTHEBLACK presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK Out Loud podcast. A vision-impaired person stands on the kerb with their guide dog, waiting to safely cross the road. They give the dog a command to cross, unaware that a near-silent electric car is quickly approaching the crossing. In this instance, a dog that obeys every command exposes itself and its human companion to the risk of injury or death. However, a dog that ignores its master in favour of a different course of action delivers a safer outcome. Listen to the full episode. Click to read the article. INTHEBLACK Out Loud is presented by CPA Australia. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips INTHEBLACK Out Loud Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

INTHEBLACK presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK Out Loud podcast. While the wholesale shift to hybrid work has had many benefits, it has also reduced everyday social interactions between colleagues. There are fewer opportunities for casual corridor chats, grabbing a coffee or a bite to eat, or attending after-work events. However, it is these small social acts, on top of career performance, that can be essential to career progress, says workplace psychologist Dr Amanda Gordon. Listen to the full episode. Click to read the article. INTHEBLACK Out Loud is presented by CPA Australia. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips INTHEBLACK Out Loud Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

INTHEBLACK presents an episode from CPA Australia's With Interest podcast. Do businesses using AI outperform those that don't? What AI tools are accountants using?  Our subject matter experts answer these questions and more as they break down CPA Australia's third annual Business Technology Report, a survey of technology used by businesses in the Asia-Pacific.  Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Gavan Ord, Business Investment Policy Manager, CPA Australia Read CPA Australia Business Technology Report 2023 for the full findings of our survey. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has detailed information about the Essential Eight cybersecurity risk mitigation strategies.  CPA Australia member benefits, tools, guides and links for technology and cybersecurity are available on our website. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Are you stressed at work? If so, you're not alone.  Gallup Australia recently delivered its 2023 State of the Australian and New Zealand Workplace report. The findings in this report identified some worrying stats.  These include five out of 10 Australians are experiencing “a lot of stress” at work, while 67 per cent are “quiet quitting” and only 20 per cent are thriving.  This podcast takes a deep dive into the report's discoveries to help you understand what managers and businesses can do to reduce workplace stress levels and improve employee engagement.  Tune in now.  Host: Garreth Hanley, CPA Australia Guest: Allan Watkinson, a principal at Gallup Australia and an expert in organisational development, talent management and leadership For more on today's topic, you can download the Gallup Australia 2023 State of the Australian and New Zealand Workplace report.  Additionally, Gallup has produced a State of the Global Workplace Report.  You may also like to read: The INTHEBLACK article on seeking honest feedback from your employees.  The article on The Conversation about workplace stress levels. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Did you know that in Australia alone 312kg of food per person, per year is thrown away? In fact, food waste costs the Australian economy around $36.6 billion each year. Australian households spend around $2500 every year on food that's wasted. And most of that ends up in landfills.  This episode explores the underlying causes that contribute to such shocking food waste and looks at some effective solutions that can be implemented to address the problem. Tune in now.  Host: Garreth Hanley, CPA Australia Guest: Terence Jeyaretnam, an environmental engineer and Partner at EY in the Climate Change and Sustainability practice, based in Melbourne  For more on today's topic, head to the National Food Waste Strategy, which aims to halve Australia's food waste by 2030.  Further guidance is available on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water site. Additional information:  Reducing Australia's Food Waste by half by 2030 Food waste costs Australian households up to $3,000 a year Coles promised to feed Australian families for $10 in 2017. Can it still be done in 2023?  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

It's been six years since the #MeToo movement rattled the world and brought gender equity to the forefront of workplace discussions.  In this INTHEBLACK episode we discuss the progress made and the changes we still need to make. Join us as we delve into the topic of workplace gender equity in Australia and explore how we can continue to make strides towards a more inclusive and equitable future. Tune in now.  Host: Jacqueline Blondell, CPA Australia Guest: Genevieve Collins is a Chief Executive Partner at Australian law firm Lander & Rogers and a member of Chief Executive Women Guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment is available at respectatwork.gov.au and for pay gap reporting in Australia, the pay analytics site has further information.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips   Search for them in your podcast app.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Carbon accounting is an exciting new accountancy area in which accountants can play a vital role. Why? Because, as businesses become more conscious of their carbon footprint, they are turning to experts with skills and knowledge to help them navigate their way through.  This episode will help you stay ahead of the carbon accounting curve as we explore what businesses, accountants, and finance professionals need to know.  Tune in now for expert insights.  Host: Jacqueline Blondell, CPA Australia Guest: Ashley Bleeker, Director at Element Advisory and Environmental Lead at Australian Unity. More information on today's topic is available online at CPA Australia's ESG resources, tools and training page. Further insights can be found on INTHEBLACK which has articles on net zero, including managing the net zero transition and Australia's drastic challenge to reach net zero by 2050.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

What does workplace trust mean to you? Thought leader, renowned author and TED talk presenter Rachel Botsman is a trust expert, and she draws on her extensive expertise to explain the significance of trust in business. Rachel unpacks what trust in the digital era means, how it relates to ethical leadership and what trust looks like in an organisational culture. Tune in now.  Host: Jacqueline Blondell, CPA Australia Guest: Rachel Botsman teaches people and organisations how to rethink their relationship with trust. She is a thought leader on the topic and has given three celebrated TED talks, written two critically acclaimed books and created Oxford University's first course on trust in the digital world at the Saïd Business School. You can learn more from Rachel Botsman at CPA Congress, where she is one of a number of highly anticipated speakers.  CPA Congress is an annual event that brings the business community together to accelerate progress. This year's “Flex Forward” theme focuses on three key concepts – simplicity, versatility and trust – that will help you adapt your mindset to navigate complexity and create opportunity. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast provider.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

True crime fans: no agony aunt can help with romance scams, but accountants can.  Romance scams are frauds that not only break hearts, they destroy bank accounts. In this podcast, our experts use real-life case studies to reveal the heartless tactics deployed and show you how to unveil a fake relationship.  Tune in now.   Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guests:  Former deputy chair at the ACCC, Delia Rickard spent a decade fighting scammers. She currently sits on the board of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority. Dr Cassandra Cross is an associate professor in the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology. She has been researching fraud victimisation for more than a decade. Alastair MacGibbon is chief strategy officer at CyberCX. He's has spent 20 years in the cyber security space, including as a former special advisor to the Australian Prime Minister on cyber security. Research, scripting and editing: Susan Muldowney Studio production and sound editing: Garreth Hanley Additional research and scripting: Jacqueline Blondell If you want to know more about romance frauds, including those discussed in this episode, check out these news articles: Romance fraud losses Scams robbed Australians of more than $2 billion last year | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (accc.gov.au) Dating app responses Tinder, Match Group rolls out campaign to stop romance scams | Mashable Simon Leviev 'The Tinder Swindler' True Story: Where Is Simon Leviev Now? (esquire.com) Thai case  Thailand's biggest romance scam snagged a chief financial officer and convinced her to steal millions - ABC News Florida case Florida woman accused of scamming Holocaust survivor out of $2.8m in dating site fraud | The Independent Reverse image https://www.labnol.org/reverse/ The West Australian https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/wa-farmer-loses-life-savings-to-catfish-scam-ng-b881800123z The Tinder Swindler https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/who-is-tinder-swindler-real-shimon-hayut CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Governments, businesses large and small, and individuals – no one is safe from man in the middle attacks. Just ask Google, Facebook or Puerto Rico. Also known as payment redirection or invoice fraud, these schemes are devasting, highly profitable, growing and evolving. Join our cyber and consumer experts to find out what it takes to defeat these money mules. Tune in now.   Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guests: Alastair MacGibbon is Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX. He's has spent 20 years in the cyber security space, including as a former special advisor to the Australian Prime Minister on cyber security. Former Deputy Chair at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Delia Rickard spent a decade fighting scammers. Research, scripting and editing: Susan Muldowney Studio production and sound editing: Garreth Hanley Additional research and scripting: Jacqueline Blondell The ACCC's Scamwatch website includes fraud prevention advice, case studies and up-to-date data on what different types of frauds are costing the Australian people. If you'd like to read more about invoice fraud, including the schemes discussed in this episode, these links have information through press releases, documents and news articles.  Puerto Rican fraud  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/us/puerto-rico-phishing.html https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hk-en/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/puerto-rico-loses-millions-in-email-scam https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/puerto-rico-says-it-was-scammed-out-2-6-million-n1136191 Toyota fraud Toyota Parts Supplier Hit By $37 Million Email Scam (forbes.com) https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/toyota-subsidiary-loses-37-million-due-to-bec-scam/ Facebook, Google fraud Lithuanian pleads guilty in U.S. to massive fraud against Google, Facebook | Reuters Barbara Corcoran fraud How Barbara Corcoran almost lost $400,000 to an email scam (cnbc.com) Phishing in Australia Phishing - scam emails | Cyber.gov.au CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

True crime fans,  Here is a fun fact for your next trivia night: Ponzi schemes date back to 1879, when the eponymous Charles Ponzi was still a toddler. In this episode, top accounting experts take us behind the scenes of some of the most notorious Ponzi schemes, from Bernie Madoff to Melissa Caddick. Do you know how to spot a Ponzi scheme and protect yourself and your clients? Tune in now to find out.  Host: Jacqueline Blondell, CPA Australia Guests:  Bruce Gleeson FCPA is a registered liquidator and bankruptcy trustee. He has more than 20 years of corporate insolvency, re-organisation and bankruptcy experience. He has also worked for several ASX 100 companies.  Alex Bell is a partner and national head of forensic accounting at Grant Thornton. He has gained extensive experience across many high profile and complex litigations and investigations. He has also given expert evidence in the Federal Court of Australia, Supreme Court of New South Wales and District Court of New South Wales, and prepared an expert report for the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Kathy Bazoian Phelps is a lawyer at Raines Feldman LLP. She frequently represents operating and liquidating trustees in cases pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court as well as receivers in the United States District Court and the Superior Court of the State of California. She has also served as lead counsel in large-scale litigation involving recovery of assets in Ponzi scheme cases. Research, scripting and editing: Susan Muldowney Studio production and sound editing: Garreth Hanley Additional research and scripting: Jacqueline Blondell The Australian Government's Money Smart website has useful information for those seeking advice on how to protect themselves from fraud.  If you'd like to read more about the Ponzi schemes, including those discussed in this episode, these links have information to press releases, documents and news articles.  SEC Enforcement Actions Against Ponzi Schemes SEC Obtains Emergency Asset Freeze in Diamond-Themed Ponzi Scheme (Press Release No. 2010-231; November 23, 2010 Manager of Bogus Foreign Currency Exchange Ponzi Scheme Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of Justice | OPA | Department of Justice USDOJ: US Attorney's Office - District of Minnesota (justice.gov) Sebi clamps down goat-rearing ponzi scheme (business-standard.com) The No. 1 Ladies' Defrauding Agency - Longreads ASIC lead investigator tells Melissa Caddick inquest she was not responsible for alleged fraudster's death - ABC News 21-312MR Melissa Caddick and Maliver found to have engaged in unlicensed conduct | ASIC ASIC v Caddick - Online file (fedcourt.gov.au) CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

True crime fans, this episode is for you.  Go behind the scenes of Germany's Wirecard scandal and hear from the Financial Times investigative reporter at the heart of the story. We also speak to forensic accountants who investigated cases of financial statement fraud, including HIH and Big Un. Do you know the three elements of the fraud triangle? Tune in now and find out.   Host: Jacqueline Blondell, CPA Australia Guests: Dan McCrum is an investigative reporter for The Financial Times. His acclaimed book ‘Money Men: a hot startup, a billion-dollar fraud, a fight for the truth' was made into the Netflix feature documentary ‘Skandal! Bringing down Wirecard'. McCrum has won more than a dozen prizes for his reporting, including Journalist of the Year at the 2020 British Journalism Awards. Glen Unicomb CPA is a Managing Director in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment of FTI Consulting. He is a forensic accountant with more than 35 years of regulatory experience in senior executive roles at Australia's corporate regulator ASIC and specialist forensic advisory firms. Jeffrey Luckins FCPA is Director Audit and Assurance at William Buck. He is experienced in the preparation of external financial reports and auditing of listed Australian and multinational public companies, large private corporations and groups, NFPs, professional trust accounts, incorporated associations and the preparation of Investigating Accountant's Reports for the issue of prospectus and ASX listings. Research, scripting and editing: Susan Muldowney Studio production and sound editing: Garreth Hanley Additional research and scripting: Jacqueline Blondell CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips INTHEBLACK Out Loud Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

If you're an accountant wanting to understand the risks and benefits of AI tools, this episode will help you.  AI tools can improve processes and increase efficiency. But what are the risks? Can these AI tools be trusted with sensitive business and client data?  Tune in now for expert insights.  Host: Garreth Hanley, Podcast Producer, CPA Australia Guest: Matt Dunn, Head of Automation, The Missing Link For more insights on today's topic, INTHEBLACK has several useful articles.  These include a review of six generative AI content tools as well as expert tips for using ChatGPT in Microsoft Excel.  Additionally, there is a look at AI-generated video-making tools for business.  And for public practitioners, CPA Australia's public practice resource has an article on the use of ChatGPT in an accounting practice.   For more information, you can read the report mentioned in this episode on Generative AI contributing $5 billion to Australia's manufacturing sector by 2030.  CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Unlock long-term career success by honing your communications skills.   In this episode you'll discover why these abilities are crucial and how you can elevate your soft skills to give your accounting and finance career a lift.  Tune in now.  Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Professor Nick McGuigan FCPA and academic at Monash Business School. He also teaches finance and accounting leaders about the value of communication and its growing role for the profession. INTHEBLACK has insights on today's topic, including how to communicate complex financial information.  For more thought leadership, Nick McGuigan co-wrote a paper on the subject of art, technology and accounting.  He has also written a paper on the development of integrative thinking and has been part of a mycelium and accounting project, which was subsequently reported on. Additionally, there are examples of the way accounting is communicated at organisations such as TJ Accounting Consultants and Fox and Hare Financial Advice.  For added background, head to the creative accounting research project at Coventry University and the Accountability Institute.  You can also watch the Dating an Accountant project and read about how you measure love.  CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Do you need guidance on making high-level decisions? If so, this episode is for you.  Introducing The Decision Doctor®, who's here to share expert insights on how to improve your decision-making processes.  Tune in now to learn the secrets to career and corporate decision-making success.  Host: Jackie Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia Guest:  Constance Dierickx, The Decision Doctor®. Dierickz is an internationally recognised expert in high-stakes decision making. She has consulted to boards and senior executives in Fortune 20 companies, private equity funds and large not-for-profits. Her latest book is Meta Leadership, How to See What Others Don't and Make Great Decisions. For more insights on this episode's topic, best-selling author Daniel Pink spoke with INTHEBLACK about evidence-based decisions.  INTHEBLACK has in-depth articles on decision-making to improve your work performance and behavioural insights. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Will you get a pay rise this year? The answer could be in the Hays Salary Guide 2023/24.  Discover essential job trends and salary insights as we delve into this survey with our expert guest.  Tune in now.   Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editorial Content Lead, CPA Australia  Guest: David Cawley, Senior Director, Hays, a global recruitment agency and employment consultancy The latest Hays annual salary guide has a wealth of salary, jobs and skills data and insights. For more insights, INTHEBLACK regularly posts stories on this topic, such as the pay secrecy amendment, internal recruitment tips and the future of work. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

Take a journey through the evolution of Excel. Discover how it transformed from its early Apple Mac days into today's cutting-edge cloud version.  Tune in now.  Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia Guest: Neale Blackwood CPA, who has more than 20 years of experience as a Microsoft Excel educator. He is the author of more than 200 INTHEBLACK articles as well as a book, Advanced Excel Reporting for Management Accountants. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au