Ultimate Access Podcast

In this episode, we explore why sustainability is rapidly becoming a strategic advantage in the construction sector. From regulatory demands like the EU's Green Deal and CSRD to rising customer expectations for transparency, we discuss how businesses can leverage innovative tools such as Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) reports to measure and reduce their environmental impact.Key Topics Covered:The growing importance of sustainability and transparency in constructionRegulatory impacts (CSRD, CBAM) shaping the sectorTools and best practices for measuring and reducing emissionsReal-world benefits of sustainable materials and practicesTune in to discover how your business can turn sustainability into your greatest competitive advantage.#Sustainability #ConstructionIndustry #GreenBusiness #Podcast #ClimateNeutrality #Greenability

In this episode of Deep Dive, we analyze the air cargo industry in 2016 through the lens of the Product Life Cycle (PLC). Once a booming sector, air cargo faced a declining market, overcapacity, and rising competition from sea freight and integrated logistics giants like DHL, FedEx, and UPS.If you're studying accounting or business management, this analysis will be highly valuable—especially for those taking the #CPAAustralia #SMA subject. Stay ahead by understanding real-world industry dynamics!

In this episode, we take a deep dive intoIFRS 15 – Revenue Recognition, unpacking thefive-step framework that governs how companies should recognize revenue under the International Financial Reporting Standards.Listeners will gain aclear and practical understanding of:✅Identifying contracts and performance obligations✅Determining and allocating transaction prices✅Recognizing revenue at the right timeThe discussion also coverskey complexities such as:

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore theethical backbone of corporate reporting and the challenges accountants face in maintaining financial transparency.

In this insightful episode, we break down the fundamentals of long-term finance, exploring the key financing options available to companies—from equity and debt instruments to venture capital and business angels. Learn the crucial differences between ordinary and preference shares, rights issues, and convertible debt, and understand how companies structure their financial strategies for growth.We also dive deep into Earnings Per Share (EPS), the finance vs. operating lease debate, and the essential principles of IFRS 15 revenue recognition. Our discussion includes a step-by-step guide to ensuring compliance with international accounting standards. Whether you're a student, finance professional, or business owner, this episode provides a strong foundation in corporate finance essentials. Tune in now!

Subscriber-only episodeIs profit the only measure of success?In this episode, we explore alternative business models that prioritize stakeholder value over mere financial gains. We kick off with the Mendelo model, a powerful tool for stakeholder mapping, using Green Bean Coffee as a case study. Learn how businesses categorize stakeholders based on power, legitimacy, and urgency to shape effective operating models.Next, we dive into value capture strategies, examining cost, revenue, and value-sharing models—with Patagonia as a prime example of embedding core values into business operations. We also discuss Solar Innovations' use of the #CIMA model for strategic decision-making and reveal how these frameworks can be applied to your career, investments, and personal life.Whether you're a business leader, student, or entrepreneur, this episode will transform the way you view business strategy. Tune in now!

Subscriber-only episodeMaster the art of business ecosystems—connect, compete, and create valueThe business world is no longer just a marketplace—it's an interconnected ecosystem where collaboration, competition, and innovation determine success. Ecosystem Edge explores the evolving dynamics of business ecosystems, from traditional markets to technology-driven networks that redefine value creation.Join us as we break down the four ecosystem archetypes—Shark Tanks, Wolf Packs, Hornet's Nests, and Lion's Prides—and uncover strategies for navigating complexity, orchestrating partnerships, and adapting to digital transformation. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or strategist, this podcast will equip you with the insights to lead and thrive in the ever-changing business landscapeThis podcast is ideal if you are studying for #cima #mcs exams  #acca exams or #cpaaustralia exams.Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about CIMA, CPA Australia and ACCA classes.LinkedIninfo@ultimateaccess.net

In this episode, we explore how traditional industry life cycles are being upended by disruptive innovations, such as ride-sharing apps transforming the taxi industry. We discuss the shift from competition to collaboration, emphasizing the importance of creating customer value through ecosystems like Apple's. Listeners will gain insights into managing uncertainty, fostering a culture of learning, empowering teams, and leveraging data-driven decision-making. We also delve into purpose-driven leadership and the necessity of connecting employees' work to a larger mission while enhancing customer-centricity. Tune in to learn actionable strategies for thriving in today's dynamic business environment.If you're preparing for qualifications like #CIMA, #CGMA, CPA Australia, #GSL, #ACCA, or other business and finance management courses, this session will be invaluable.Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about CIMA, CPA Australia and ACCA classes.LinkedIninfo@ultimateaccess.net

In this engaging episode, we take a deep dive into strategy and leadership, exploring how businesses analyze, plan, and adapt in today's dynamic world. From the historical roots of strategy (did you know it comes from the Greek word strategos?) to modern applications in global corporations like Apple and Spotify, this episode breaks down the fundamentals of strategic success.

In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of corporate governance and sustainability, exploring how companies balance legal, ethical, and environmental responsibilities.

Ethical conduct is the backbone of the accounting profession. This episode explores how accountants play a vital role in protecting the public interest by ensuring transparency and fairness in financial reporting. We discuss the serious consequences of unethical behavior and break down the five key threats to objectivity and independence:✅ Self-Interest Threat – Personal gain influencing decisions✅ Self-Review Threat – Evaluating one's own work✅ Advocacy Threat – Promoting a client's position too strongly✅ Familiarity Threat – Becoming too close to a client or employer✅ Intimidation Threat – Being pressured into unethical choicesLearn how to mitigate these risks with practical strategies and apply the five-step ethical decision-making framework to navigate ethical dilemmas. We also highlight the critical role of professional bodies like IFAC in setting standards and ensuring accountability.

In this episode, we unpack the critical role of professional ethics in accounting, exploring the fundamental principles outlined in the IESBA Code of Ethics—integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality, and professional behavior.Join us as we delve into real-world ethical dilemmas, including how accountants can identify and mitigate threats like self-interest, intimidation, and conflicts of interest. Through compelling case studies—such as managing a partner's financial interests—we discuss practical strategies for ethical decision-making, from seeking independent advice to implementing disclosure protocols.With public trust in the profession at stake, this discussion highlights the importance of maintaining professional competence, safeguarding client confidentiality, and upholding ethical standards in an ever-evolving financial landscape.

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  Aravind Vogante, the Vice President of IDS, joins the conversation and talks about how AI, big data, and blockchain are changing the IT landscape. They discuss the potential of blockchain to validate and verify information in a world filled with false information. Aravind explains how blockchain can address governance issues in AI systems by allowing multiple stakeholders to participate in decision-making processes. He also discusses how blockchain can be used for student credit investigation management to prevent fraud and streamline background verification processes. Additionally, they talk about using blockchain for digital education resource service supply mode to create a marketplace where organizations can easily provide educational content to academic institutions. They mention collaborative development modes of public service platforms as another use case for blockchain technology in higher education.Polyversity is building an educational metaverse called Polyverse City, where universities can build their campuses. They are expecting at least 40+ universities and 100,000+ students to collaborate in this virtual space. To ensure credibility and trust, they are implementing a decentralized identity layer for verification before collaboration. The use of blockchain technology can accelerate collaborations and business processes. This academic paper provides real-life examples to support these concepts. Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me.LinkedInanju@ultimateaccess.net

Kapil discusses his journey into the Web 3.0 world. The opportunities that are present and the risks. Kapil stresses that his training as a Chartered Accountant  is helped him immensely in evaluating web 3.0  projects, since he consciously   evaluates the people (governance structure) behind the project and the risks and not just the opportunities that are present.You can watch the video interview herePlease use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me.LinkedInanju@ultimateaccess.net

Emergence of the creator economyIn this episode of our podcast, we have Aravind and Prateek, to tell us more about an exciting space which has evolved very recently,  that is, Education in the Metaverse. Aravind heads the blockchain products of IDS as VP and also leads the Hyperledger (One of the leading enterprise blockchain networks) governance, risk and compliance group. Their company IDS, boasts an impressive portfolio of achievements, as they have  production grade blockchain application. Their array of exciting projects include a blockchain solution for verifying the credibility of certificates and work with the central bank to create a digital currency. IDS  has a partnership with the Indian Council for Technical Education, which has given rise to their own bespoke Metaverse called Polyversity. Their array of exciting projects include a blockchain solution for verifying the credibility of certificates and work with the central bank to create a digital currency. So why should we use the metaverse for education?  You can watch the video recording here  & you will be able to see the Education Metaverse.The next generation needs to be a creators, says Aravind. With Polyversity, educators will have an open content marketplace that can potentially transform the way we learn and teach.A Metaverse is where each university owns their own node, and will have a  Metaverse land, with each student having their own decentralized identity is the future that Aravind and the team at IDC envisions. To listen to the full podcast, and experience a VR tour of the Metaverse built by IDC, click here.

In this podcast, we get a glimpse into the amazing journey that Pieter took, from humble beginnings in South Africa to incredible successes in the corporate world. Watch the video version of the podcast  to see a walkthrough of the WingStudio platform as well. Getting degrees in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Law, allowed Pieter to get started in the corporate world, but he was not happy working an 8 to 5 job. After realizing that this does not need to be the case, he decided to help impact other people's lives, by helping them realize their strengths which lay dormant. Looking at the extremely concerning unemployment statistics for South African youth, which is sitting at 65%, he decided to start WingStudio with 3 co-founders to help the youth of today find employment. Having traveled widely, he recounts his experiences in Vietnam, where he met people in the outskirts of the nation, and felt the need to help them find and reach their potential. This was one of the formative experiences that was behind the development of WingStudio. Attending the event called Suits and Sneakers, gave Pieter the idea for a platform for teaching people how to manage their formal and informal lives better. The need for a platform for the youth to showcase their talents, where the youth can consistently post about their activities, and show their transferable skills to employers is what drove the development of WingStudio website. The basic idea is that even day to day activities, something as simple as baking a cake, has transferable skills attached that perhaps an accountant might need, namely, attention to detail. Putting the proof into these skills from even mundane tasks is what the movement is all about. Pieter says that the team is also working towards incorporating Blockchain to validate posts from users. 

In this podcast, my guest is  Kamlesh Nadwara from India, a thought leader in the Blockchain space. Currently working as the CTO for Snapper Future Tech, he has also worked extensively as a part of the Hyperledger Blockchain steering team. Hyperledger, a global open source foundation for developing Blockchain use cases for positive impact. Kamlesh says that wherever trust and transparency between participants is required, Hyperledger can help. As an ecosystem which gathers like-minded individuals, it allows people to source Blockchain solutions at zero cost. Kamlesh then goes on to describe the levels to Blockchain, with a layer 1 Blockchain like ethereum where transactions are written directly on the public Blockchain. A layer 2 technology, which is next up, overcomes scalability challenges posed by level 1 Blockchain. By running side chains on layer 2, transaction numbers per second that can be processed can rises exponentially. Additionally, layer 2 is better for the planet too, using much less energy, to mint new blocks. Less of a carbon footprint, essentially also means savings on cost. A win-win situation. 

In this episode I discuss Blockchain economy with Brian Kuttikkat, a lawyer and tech professional. Director at CoinDCX. We discuss Web 3.0 and the opportunities. 

In this podcast episode, we have with us Kimberly Singh CFO and Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) of Populis.Kim, who loves all things numbers, completed her undergraduate degree in Mathematics, which helped her land a role in Blackberry. When she moved to Sydney, the vision of Populis struck a chord with her.Populis has a very simple aim; To add wellness to people's lives. In this digital age, where a large number of people experienced issues with their mental health and personal well being. With this in mind she wanted to do something interesting in the learning and development space. Kim has a very interesting title in Populis working as the Chief Wellness Officer, but this makes perfect sense to Kim, since Populis revolves around bringing well-being into the life of their clients.She also feels the key to wellness and wellbeing is understanding yourself. Only introspection can help you be your best self at work professionally. Populis has a range of self assessment tools like this one here https://www.excelerateyou.com/mindset to help their clients understand themselves and improve their performance. 

In this podcast Ralph Khoury CFO of Omnicom Media Group MENA region - discusses the evolution to the role of CFO. Ralph is a Fellow member of CPA Australia. Ralph discusses the importance of technical skills as well as the governance and corporate responsibility.  Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.

Graham Chee the co-founder of Bcyber  talks about the opportunities that are available to finance professionals and the skills that they need to get to be part of it.Contrary to popular belief, 90% of all cybersecurity failure arises from human error and only 10% can be attributed to technological factors.This means that 9 out of 10 cybersecurity issues are caused by the shortfall in cybersecurity training given to employees.This is why Bcyber, an organization focused on accounting public practice space has developed training for accountants to gain working knowledge about cyberspace.By understanding how an accountant has evolved into a business partner over the years, Bcyber trains accountants to recognise the early signs of a cybersecurity breach and helps organizations build up a human firewall of defense. Since a human firewall can adapt and learn quicker, it offers even greater security than traditional safeguards.Businesses are increasingly required to interact digitally and store data on the cloud. The accountant of an organization is a key player in preventing cybersecurity breaches since he acts as a repository of information about suppliers, financial risk etc.The accountant is trained to help with cyber risk mitigation working alongside malware protection tools to provide security. In a world which is increasingly turning digital, the importance of a top down cyber awareness culture cannot be overemphasised. Every employee of the organization must develop a working knowledge of cybersecurity, regardless of the background and role.Contribute effectively to discussions on cybersecurity. This gives professionals  the ability to not only understand, but even to explain to other members of the board. 

In this podcast Ralph Khoury CFO of Omnicom Media Group MENA region - discusses how the 2020 crisis has impacted the market and what steps any business should consider before progressing.Ralph states that in these turbulent times it is crucial to understand how to prioritize activities; to stabilize the company's position in the market. How to optimize already existing cash flows and budgets, and how to integrate new contingency plans into the company's current structure.In the media business employees are the most valuable asset the company has. Therefore, it is the company and consequently the team leader's responsibility to ensure that employees can perform at their best level. During the pandemics, company's should consider the following;Invite a mental health expert to guide employees to a positive mental attitude and fitnessKeep lifestyle and events as close to the pre-crisis period as possible. Have uplifting events such as a Halloween party online, coffee breaks online, and dress up for the working hours! Retain the usual behavior pattern just as beforeTo encourage employees to maintain a healthy lifestyleRalph also provides some great insights from a book by Nancy Koehn - 'Forged in Crisis' In this book she discusses how to tackle the crisis to come out as a winner on the other side. There are a lot of pathways on how to accomplish this depending on the company.Nevertheless, the leadership style and guidance ought to become the solid foundation for moving onward. Hence, the leader's focus should be on:Focusing on what is achievable firstTalking to the team about relevant activities and strategiesLooking for support from the community in legislations and regulations adjustmentsLeading by example on how to regulateBeing honest Last but not least, hope is the most crucial generator of ideas for unorthodox solutions.

Is the business of business - business? Jehan, CEO of Informate, would have to disagree. Informate is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider which pioneers unique industry systems and innovative models for BPO’s, under the John Keells group in Sri Lanka. Today we I to Jehan about some of the incredible work that they have done. One project Jehan holds particularly close to his heart, is the Rural BPO Project which involves taking BPO jobs to rural areas so that the youth do not have to migrate to urban areas for work. Utilising SAP servers, the work is distributed through the internet to eliminate the need to migrate.The advent of the internet has levelled the playing field and has helped reimagine the concept of work as we know it - essentially demolishing the barriers of time and location. Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.Informate even offered training to youth on SAP and accounting skills to ensure that their work meets the standards required. But saying that they offered simple training sessions would be a huge understatement. The mentoring process undertaken has been so effective and empowering that the youth in these remote villages have gone on to start a completely new business model where the business is owned by the employees themselves. This new BPO, called Ontime has even intrigued the Minister of Finance of Sri Lanka prompting a visit by him.Jehan says that the focus going forward is going to be on upskilling the youth to improve their communication and interpersonal skills so that they can take on wider roles.The concept of Impact Sourcing, which involves considering more than just cost and quality while selecting a supplier, is of paramount importance in the same context.Organizations of the 21st century should also consider the social benefits positive impacts and externalities created by the suppliers they select. For example, companies in the UK could outsource their work to Sri Lanka, giving them a high quality service at low cost, while creating jobs and transforming lives in the rural areas of the country.He shares with us the amazing impact the project has had by narrating an experience where he would visit the rural areas where the youth he found were working on SAP. The benefits of running such programs are only magnified by the fact that 90% of employees are women, and their senior leadership positions are predominantly held by women.Jehan concludes by saying that other countries can adopt this model to make a difference and that business leaders can positively impact their communities.He urges the listeners to consider the local impact sourcing from Sri Lanka, which incidentally, is already one of the largest pools of accounting talents in the world.  

My guest in this podcast is Jack Woodrup, Treasury Manager discusses about career in finance and treasury. Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.

Charles Nwoko country CFO at Equinor Nigeria Energy Co. Limited a CIMA/CGMA member.It is great to hear Charles's thoughts on Sustainability. Also some tools on how Charles implemented sustainability in to the company's operations and investment decisions.

In this podcast episode, I  invited Kasun, a senior finance manager in the oil and gas industry to share with us the concept of ‘Peripheral Vision' the need to detect market trends and weak signals beyond an organisation's line of sight. This is the follow up to his first podcast.Kasun discusses the need to have shift in our mind set & highlight how to identify these weak signals.1. Stay tuned to social media2. Build & establish  disperse network of people a to listen to the market3. Question everything that does not make sense4. Risk management teams to be made up of multidisciplinary teams5. Develop scenarios of different outcomes 6. Build a company with diverse backgrounds7. Watch for the reactions of customers to products that may not be competing with your product directly but in the fringes8. Use technology to identify both weak and strong signals9. Study cross pollination  of products Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.

In an ever increasingly globalized world, exposure to foreign currency risk is something that needs to be kept in a firm's radar at all times. In this podcast, we have with us Russell Raihan, CFO of Knauf, an organisation which has operations in Europe, the USA, South America, Russia, Asia, Africa, and Australia.Operating in over 85 countries means that Knauf has a number of currency rates which need to be monitored and managed continuously. Russell shares with us what finance professionals need to keep in mind when managing both transaction and translation risk, and suggests the optimal ways to predict the foreign currency requirements of an organization. He also shares with us his views about the future of the accounting function and the need for accountants to move away from traditional debit and credit.When there are significant events which have a huge impact on the exchange rate, any business operating in more than one country is exposed to both transaction risk (the risk that the exchange rate may move adverse to its interests) and translation risk (the risk that adverse movements in the rate may result in negative impacts on the organisation's financial statements).It is a common fallacy to consider only the downside risk of forex. Any business which has the risk appetite necessary can engage in transactions with no hedging arrangements to take advantage of any gains that may arise from favourable movements in the exchange rate. There are many firms which do not hedge their risk because they believe that somehow the rate is going to move favourably. They view the volatility in the currency markets as an opportunity instead of a risk, and this view is not entirely incorrect. Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.Chris Towner, who heads and heads the European foreign currency risk management team at Chatham Financial, suggests a seven step approach to setting a foreign currency policy for your firm, in the FM Magazine article.The first step is to set out a strategy. He feels that the best time to do this would be in a neutral market. The next step is to identify the overall exposure to risk. Further, quantifying the risk will help in determining the strategy. Next, the objectives need to be accessed and the responsibility for these objectives are to be assigned to someone. He feels that resting the responsibility on the CFO’s shoulders alone will not be best practice. This strategy which is created needs to be communicated to the whole organization so that they can adjust the credit and settlement terms to suit this strategy. The final step is to continuously monitor both the policy and the environment and fine tune the policy accordingly.

In this podcast, we have with us Asheesh Chatterjee who is the CFO and Chief Business Officer at Reliance Broadcast Limited.Making sense out of chaos is the biggest challenge facing managers today. This episode takes a quick dive into the acronyms VUCA and BANI which are used to explain the ecosystem that we live in.Chaos is the new normal. What skills and characteristics should we build to survive and thrive int this new normal? Asheesh explains it in this podcast.CPA Australia magazine has an interesting article that focuses on Diversifying the sources of supply; which showcases that no business or industry is safe from disruption Our guest explores these concepts and also explains how it applies to an individual or a finance professional. Can the quantitative and qualitative risk mapping tool by CIMA reduce this anxiety? Asheesh also discusses the need to become a T shaped employee with deep knowledge and skills in a particular area of specialization, along with the ability to make connections across different disciplines. not just to survive, but to thrive in the gig economy of tomorrow. Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.

My guest in this podcast is Kairav Modi.In this episode we discuss the importance of technology in the supply chain and how it has become an enabler. Further to this we go on to talk about supply chain and its impact on sustainability. Also discussed is the topic of Digital Twins and its effect on organisations.What is a digital twin? It is a virtual supply chain replica that consists of hundreds of assets, warehouses, logistics and inventory positions. It simulates the functionalities of a real supply chain. Kairav talks about the practical use of Digital Twins at Siemens.Rebecca McCaffry Associate Technical Director — Management Accounting, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, has written a great article on Building Resilient Supply Chains which includes resources and tool kits that can be used to improve the agility of supply chain.Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.

‘You can see the future best through peripheral vision’. Nicholas Negroponte.In this podcast episode, I  invited Kasun, a senior finance manager in the oil and gas industry to share with us the concept of ‘Peripheral Vision’ the need to detect market trends and weak signals beyond an organisation's line of sight. By taking a birds eye view of the macro environment we are able to see beyond our normal boundaries.The results of a survey conducted by the Fuld-Gilad-Herring Academy of Competitive Intelligence found that a whopping 97% of business executives said that their companies lacked an early warning system, this serves to highlight the need for a peripheral company vision. Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.Peripheral vision also highlights the need for an improvement  in the approach to risk mitigation strategies. By actively scanning the periphery, the organisation is able to identify early triggers and weak signals which the competition missed and act proactively to gain a first mover advantage. However, managers must also be careful not to fall prey to confirmation bias and unconsciously filter information to support the current strategy being pursued.According to Kasun, the problem with weak signals is that it often comes across as noise and is therefore ignored to focus on better or more immediate operational needsThe other issue with looking at the periphery is information overload. The massive lakes of data which are available to a manager means that selecting the relevant data and generating insight can seem like a Herculean task. So what business decision makers of today need is a helicopter factor, or the ability to rise above the immediate situation and identify weak signals from emerging trends in the macro environment Or what some people may call seeing round the corner or giving attention to what is on the edges of our core visionBy developing a helicopter (birds eye view)  factor in the boardroom, organisations can ensure that they avoid the business equivalent of tunnel vision.Mattel, Blackberry, Kodak, Nokia, Blockbuster and Yahoo are all examples of companies that fell prey to tunnel vision and lost their competitive advantage simply because they weren't focusing on the changing periphery of the competitive ecosystem that surrounded them.

In today's podcasts my guest is Yathish Kumar , who talks about the subject of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in action at HP. Yathish gives real life examples and the application of RPA to improve efficiency.Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner. We will be able to up-skill you in tools like RPA, MS Power BI and Data Analytics .

My guest today is Sandeep Kumar CFO ,based out of India. Sandeep discusses how to set up a treasury function and the changes that are required during these uncertain times.Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.

My guest today is Sandeep Kumar CFO based out of India. Sandeep discusses strategy during the uncertain time. Sandeep emphasise the need for scenario planning to manage the cashflow and the engagement of key stakeholder.Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.

In this podcast episode, I  invited Uttam Roy, Finance Director from Canada to discusses the practical aspect of currency fluctuations. Uttam mentions the key skill sets that he looks for in a team member, i.e. soft skills.

My guest in this episode is Chris Chandler, CFO (AMEA)of WebBeds and former Vice President Finance at Emirates Airlines. Chris has extensive experience in leading the implementation of many complex finance systems.Chris highlights a very important topic " The Importance of Human Perspective" for the success of digital transformation.A survey was carried out by KPMG and a report was produced by CIMA UK on the topic of "Finance Transformation, the Human perspective". It highlights the three tips for transformation success in an uncertain world, they are;1. Think digital2. Think people 3. Think beyond short term emergency measuresInvest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner.

In this episode my guest is Shahan Pieris, a Senior Finance professional with extensive RPA experience. We discuss the massive potential that finance professionals have by learning the increasingly sort after skills of RPA.The RPA market size is currently estimated to be worth $1.1 billion and 40% of large enterprises now have some sort of RPA software implemented.3% organization, so far, have managed to scale RPA to include 50+ Bots. RPA could replace almost 10% of the Global Workforce with the market expected to grow to $3 Billion by 2025 with projections of $5+ Billion by 2027If you would like to up-skill and register for a RPA course please r register your details here.Click here to access the RPA article on LinkedInUltimate Access delivers online courses related to finance, accounting, business, strategy and technology please visit our website www.ultimateaccess.net to discover courses we have on offer.If you would like to contact me directly, please email anju@ultimateaccess.net

In this episode I discuss Digital Strategy - Key traits of a digital finance leader Some of the links that you might find useful are;Report - Key traits of a digital finance leaderWe deliver online courses related to finance, accounting, business, strategy and technology please visit our website www.ultimateaccess.net discover courses we have on offer.If you would like to contact me directly email anju@ultimateaccess.net

In this episode I discuss Cyber Security and the role of CFO. As a finance professional it is important topic to consider and be an active business partners. Some of the links that you might find useful are;Article from the security magazineWorld Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2019 Worldwide spending on cybersecurity is forecasted to reach $133.7 billion in 2022. (Gartner)62% of businesses experienced phishing and social engineering attacks in 2018. (Cybint Solutions)68% of business leaders feel their cybersecurity risks are increasing. (Accenture)- Study done in March 2018Only 5% of companies’ folders are properly protected, on average. (Varonis)Data breaches exposed 4.1 billion records in the first half of 2019. (RiskBased)71% of breaches were financially motivated and 25% were motivated by espionage. (Verizon)52% of breaches featured hacking, 28% involved malware and 32–33% included phishing or social engineering, respectively. (Verizon 2019 Investigation Report)We deliver online courses related to finance, accounting, business, strategy and technology please visit our website www.ultimateaccess.net discover courses we have on offer.If you would like to contact me directly email anju@ultimateaccess.net

In this episode I discuss Cyber Security related to Vendors. As a finance professional it is important topic to consider and be an active business partners. Some of the links that you might find useful are;Vetting third party IT security partnersUber warns cyber attacks could cripple its businessWe deliver online courses related to finance, accounting, business, strategy and technology please visit our website www.ultimateaccess.net discover courses we have on offer.If you would like to contact me directly email anju@ultimateaccess.net

In this episode I discuss Budgeting and the application of it. This is particularly relevant to Operational case study exams. Some of the links that you might find useful are;Case study roles & responsibilities - CIMA operational levelWe have free CIMA & ACCA courses available for you, please go to https://ultimateaccesseducation.com self register and access the course. If you would like to contact me directly email anju@ultimateaccess.net

In this episode I discuss IAS 38 and the application of it. This is particularly relevant to the OCS Aug 2018 case study exams. For free CIMA and ACCA courses available for you, please go to https://ultimateaccesseducation.com self register and access the course. If you would like to contact me directly email anju@ultimateaccess.net

In this episode I discuss Big data and the application of it. This is particularly relevant to case study exams. Some of the links that you might find useful are;Report from CGMA What is GDPR find out more Find out the skills and tools for Business Partnering - click hereWe have a free CIMA & ACCA courses available for you, please go to https://ultimateaccesseducation.com self register and access the course. If you would like to contact me directly email anju@ultimateaccess.net

In this episode I look at the application of IAS 16 to our Aug 2018 CIMA operational case study. You can apply this concept to any other case study as well. We have a free OCS course available for you, please go to https://ultimateaccesseducation.com self register and access the course If you would like to contact me directly email anju@ultimateaccess.net

This is part 2 of a series on recruitment. In this episode I focus on people who are starting off their career, to explain to them some of the key skills that they need to focus on when finding a job and to be successful. www.ultimateaccess.net Connect with me on LinkedIn -http://linkedin.com/in/anjudealwis email me anju@ultimateaccess.net WhatsApp +97156 225 0022

This is part 1 of a series on recruitment. The first city I focus on is Dubai in UAE. Here i will bring you details about different markets, practices, skills in demand and qualifications necessary to attract potential employers. I will talk to hiring managers and recruiters in this market to get an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be successful. www.ultimateaccess.net Connect with me on LinkedIn -http://linkedin.com/in/anjudealwis email me anju@ultimateaccess.net WhatsApp +97156 225 0022

There are some complexities related to calculating EPS especially when the company has had Rights Issue. In this episode we take a deep dive in to this section.If you would like to know more about our courses please log into www.ultimateaccess.netIf you would like to contact me directly email anju@ultimateaccess.net

Calculation and interpretation of EPS is not so direct as one my think. In this episode EPS and Preference Shares are discussed.

This session is focused on November 2017 CIMA OCS examiners report. With particular focus on variance analysis. One of the favourite topics of the examiner. You will find free resources on www.ultimateaccesseducation.com Register your details and self register to one of the free courses available.

This is a topic that has been asked in many CIMA exams, i.e. one individual playing the role of both Chairman and CEO. Another question is how do you evaluate a CEO and what are the KPIs? You can find many free study resources in www.ultimateaccesseducation.com. Register your details and self enroll on to courses that are available. Log on to our website www.ultmateaccess.net to review the courses that we have to offer. You can reach out to me by emailing anju@ultimateaccess.net