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In this TP Talks Special Edition podcast, David Ledure (Global Financial Transactions Transfer Pricing Leader, PwC Belgium) sits down with Kristina Novak (Transfer Pricing Principal, PwC US) Michael Douglas (Transfer Pricing Director, PwC Ireland), and Jake Roche (Transfer Pricing Director, PwC Australia) to discuss tax controversy with respect to intercompany financing, focusing on recent case law. They examine the challenges posed by tax authorities when it comes to benchmarking interest rates and the factors that influence these decisions, including credit risk assumptions and implicit guarantees. The speakers delve into the approaches of tax authorities in different jurisdictions, including Ireland, the United States, and Australia, particularly how they handle debt recharacterization and the application of implicit guarantees. They also discuss strategic consideration of APAs and MAPs to potentially avoid litigation and achieve double taxation relief.Support the show

Australia’s banks remain pretty resilient in the face of global uncertainty and tension.The major banks had a combined $15.3 billion in profits in their mid-year reporting, a relatively steady resullt, but competition in the market may be squeezing margins.Noel Williams, PwC Australia’s Banking and Capital Markets Leader, take Sean Aylmer through her analysis of the big banks' results, and also some interesting shifts in behaviour from younger customers.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian business leaders are increasingly optimistic about the economic outlook, with a growing number planning to increase headcount over the next twelve months.Nearly nine in ten CEOs also see AI as important to their company’s strategy, and globally, business leaders are reporting an increase in revenue and workplace efficiency because of the technology.Amy Lomas, Chief Economist at PwC Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the PwC’s 28th annual global CEO survey, and what it means for the broader Australian economy.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big banks this year reported total cash earnings of $30.7 billion. While that's down more than 5% from last year's record high, it remains one of the sector's best results in years. But banks are becoming simpler and more streamlined organisations - so where does future growth come from?Sam Garland, Banking and Capital Markets Leader at PwC Australia, talks to Sean about his analysis of the 2024 results, and what lies ahead for the banks and their customers across both business and personal banking.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Your Digital Reputation, host Roger Christie asks two very special guests two very important questions: why aren't company and NFP directors using LinkedIn - and should they?Roger is joined by Lisa Chung AM (Chair of Australian Unity and a Non-Executive Director and Board Member for A.V. Jennings, the Foundation of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and PWC Australia, among others) and Tim Ebbeck (Non-Executive Director for Big Tin Can, ReadyTech, Indara and Central Coast Local Health District, among others). Two directors, with two different journeys and two different perspectives on the role of LinkedIn for directors today.Tune in to hear an important counter-narrative on the powerful role LinkedIn can play for company directors and board members today.TIMESTAMPS:00:01:57 - LinkedIn usage among directors.00:08:40 - LinkedIn's role in talent sourcing and succession planning.00:10:53 - Personal branding on LinkedIn.00:14:11 - Importance of a quality network.00:18:07 - Engaging younger audiences.00:21:15 - Alumni engagement strategies.00:31:44 - Celebrating staff successes.00:37:05 - Encouraging directors to use LinkedIn differently.--THE DIGITAL REPUTATION ACADEMY: LINKEDIN™ FOR LEADERSThe Digital Reputation Academy is Propel's new online learning platform providing practical training to help professionals protect and enhance their digital reputation. The Academy's signature course, LinkedIn™ for Leaders has been developed by Propel MD, Roger Christie, and takes leaders from clear > confident > competent in their understanding and application of LinkedIn.For more information head to: www.digitalreputationacademy.com--SIGN UP + KEEP IN TOUCHA fortnightly newsletter from Propel MD and Your Digital Reputation podcast host, Roger Christie, packed full of the latest LinkedIn thought leadership and best practice advice to help leaders succeed. Join thousands of other global leaders – subscribe now and stay ahead online.To subscribe, head to: www.digitalreputationacademy.com/subscribe--CONNECT WITH ROGER CHRISTIEHave a question or feedback, connect with Roger Christie via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rogerchristie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the pandemic, corporate professionals across the globe have been reassessing their career goals, purpose, and interests. Many are no longer content with simply climbing the corporate ladder; instead, they are seeking roles that align with their values, provide fulfillment, and offer flexibility. In both the US and Australia, professionals are changing industries, pursuing career pivots, and prioritizing work-life balance more than ever before.A recent survey by McKinsey revealed that over 40% of employees are considering leaving their jobs in search of better opportunities that reflect their new priorities. Similarly, research from PwC Australia shows that a significant number of professionals—especially those in their 40s and 50s—are actively seeking career changes, with many citing the pandemic as a catalyst for reevaluating what matters most to them.As a career coach, I work with corporate professionals who are not only looking for job advancement but are also asking deeper questions about what they truly want out of their careers. In this article, I'll explore the most pressing concerns job seekers face today and share insights I've gained from working with professionals navigating these transitions.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJob Hunting Made SimpleReset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:01:45 Understanding Career Counseling and Coaching02:34 Personal Reflections and Goal Setting07:40 Career Coaching Explained10:55 Career Counseling Deep Dive19:47 Combining Career Counseling and Coaching27:12 Final Thoughts and EncouragementLinks mentioned in this episode:Episode 254 - Unlocking Career Success: Expert Answers to Your Top Job Search QuestionsAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:

In this episode of 'The Wisdom of Show,' host Simon Bowen engages in a deep conversation with accredited futurist Dr. Ben, exploring the dynamic and rapidly changing landscape of leadership in modern times. Dr. Ben, formerly the head of the future of work at PwC Australia and an award winner for his work in the Asia Pacific region, delves into the principles of futurism and explains why traditional business strategies may be flawed in our fast-paced world. The discussion touches on the importance of foresight, adaptive mindsets, technology trends, climate change impacts, generational shifts, and the ethical implications of AI. Dr. Ben also offers actionable insights for leaders to remain authentic, embrace vulnerability, and leverage emerging technologies, while maintaining the human touch in their organizations. This engaging episode seeks to inspire leaders to be proactive stewards of their resources and to prepare thoughtfully for an ever-evolving future.

Bundeskanzler Scholz begrüßt Gefangenenaustausch und berichtet von „sehr bewegenden“ Gesprächen / Mehrere russische politische Dissidenten, darunter mindestens vier, die für Nawalny gearbeitet hatten, gehörten zu den in den Gefangenenaustausch einbezogenen Personen / Deutscher Bundeshaushalt für das kommende Jahr muss neu verhandelt werden / Premierminister Anthony Albanese will Besuch beim Garma Festival nutzen um seine Unterstützung für die First Nations People zu zeigen / Parlamentarische Untersuchung berichtet Chef von PwC Australia hat zusätzliches Einkommen verheimlicht / Oberhaupt der Hisbollah schwört Reaktion auf Tötung eines Kommandanten in Beirut durch Israel

The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast runs down the big news stories for the week into bite-sized chunks to keep you in the loop. Join host Annie Kane and The Adviser journalist Charlotte Humphrys as they discuss where the industry is on the payroll tax issue; insights gleaned from The Adviser's recent webcast on the matter with LMG, MFAA, Dentons, and PwC Australia; and why all brokers should be reviewing their documentation. This week, they cover: Takeaways from the payroll tax webcast. The Assistant Treasurer's meeting on clawback with the FBAA. The final step in the ANZ-Suncorp merger. And much more!

Amazon is recruiting a fleet of contractors to grow its delivery network in Australia, and take on Australia Post. Liquid Death, the canned-water brand that helps you “murder your thirst” has just doubled its valuation… because people actually pay for branded H20. PwC Australia will make more than 320 staff and 37 partners redundant over the next nine months as they try to recover from the tax scandal. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Financial Modeler's Corner (FMC), where we discuss the art and science of financial modeling with your host Paul Barnhurst. Financial Modeler's Corner is sponsored by the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), the most respected accreditation in Financial Modeling globally.In this episode, Paul is joined by Ian Bennett, Partner, Deals Modelling team at PwC, Australia.With over 20 years of experience as a professional financial modeler, Ian has constructed and assessed models critical for major transactions, infrastructure projects, and routine forecasting and reporting. Today Ian leads the deal modeling practice for Pwc Australia.In addition to being a world class Modeller Ian is incredibly dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing (DI&W). This has propelled him through various positions within PwC and beyond. As a proud LGBTIQ+ ally, he serves on the Steering Committee of Shine@PwC, the firm's LGBTIQ+ employee network, and currently holds the role of wellbeing lead for the Financial Advisory business.In this episode, expect to learn:Why understanding the stakeholders involved in a project is vitalWhy it's essential to listen actively to clients, understand their needs, and ask the right questionsHow to analyze the success and effectiveness of the financial modeling processWhat are the tools and technologies available in the marketWhat are the new technologies and methodologies for financial modelers to stay effective and successful in their rolesQuotes: “You need a desire to understand the power of the things you have in front of you and not be scared.”“Every model tells a story, and that story is known at the start of the project, and the questions that the model will be able to answer.”“Models are built for a single primary purpose at the time that they are conceived'Sign up for the Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation or FMI Fundamentals Today and receive 15% off by using the special show code ‘Podcast'.Visit www.fminstitute.com/podcast and use code Podcast to save 15% when you register.Go to https://earmarkcpe.com, download the app, take the quiz and you can receive CPE credit.Follow Ian Bennett: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrbennettWebsite: https://www.pwc.com.au/deals/modelling.htmlFollow Paul:Website - https://www.thefpandaguy.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefpandaguyYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thefpaguy8376Follow Financial Modeler's CornerLinkedIn Page-

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news China's inward turn is gathering pace as it fears foreign influence.But first, US mortgage applications rose strongly last week from the week before, up more than +6%. and that was because mortgage interest rates fell rather sharply, down nearly -20 bps in a week to go under 7% for the benchmark 30 year home loan rate for the first time in a month. Still, mortgage applications are running -11% lower than year-ago levels - and they were very weak then too.Today's US Treasury 30yr bond auction was well supported and delivered slightly lower yields than the equivalent auction a month ago, but only fractionally lower. Today's event delivered a median yield of 4.28% whereas the month-ago result was 4.31%.In China, a Beijing-directed rescue of property giant China Vanke is apparently underway. We should all hope it works. But even if it does it will take a tough toll on the Chinese economy, Shenzhen in particular.And more developers there are falling.The downstream impacts are also pretty significant. Excavator sales are down -40% from year ago levels, as an example.China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) is now increasingly focused on "food security". They are banning foreigners traveling the countryside. The MSS says “In recent years, national security agencies have cracked down various espionage activities related to food security, cutting off the "black hands" of foreign espionage targeting China's germplasm resources, preventing and addressing the risks of food security leaks, and ensuring the smooth implementation of the national food security strategy”. That will put paid to the normal global method of sending analysts into the field to assess upcoming grain and crop harvest (something necessary because satellite photos can't yet assess yield prospects - you need to be in the field.) Without that sort of crop intelligence from a major producer (China), global seasonal food planning is going to be far less accurate.EU industrial production plunged -2.1% in January from December, marking a stark reversal from the downwardly revised -1.6% retreat recorded in December and faring much worse than market projections of a -1.5% decline. It was the sharpest contraction in activity since March 2023. Worse, it is now down -5.7% in a year. Anywhere that would be a lot. In an economic bloc as large as the EU, that is enormous. In fact, Ireland recorded an eye-popping -34% decline.Media reports say that PwC Australia is cutting another 5% of its staff and partners, a culling of more than -300 jobs as a result of the tax scandal that engulfed the firm in early 2023. The job cuts come on top of 338 announced in November. And after they hived off its advisory business. About 1,400 PwC Australia staff moved over to the new firm which was renamed Scyne Advisory.And staying in Australia, prudential regulator APRA has cleared NAB (BNZ's parent) of having to hold extra capital due to inadequate governance issues. But is is strangely silent on both Westpac and ANZ who are also facing this capital penalty. CBA (ASB's parent) was never on the APRA radar.China has proposed easing the punitive tariffs on Australian wine, imposed as part of their displeasure at the Morrison government's foreign policies. But that pullback does not apply to Australian beef - not yet anyway.The UST 10yr yield starts today at 4.19% and up +3 bps from this time yesterday. The price of gold will start today +US$8 firmer than yesterday at US$2173/oz.Oil prices have risen +US$1.50 to just under US$79.50/bbl in the US while the international Brent price is now just over US$83.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar starts today at just on 61.6 USc and marginally firmer than this time yesterday. Against the Aussie we are soft at 93 AUc. Against the euro we are holding at 56.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 70.3 and unchanged from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$73,189 and up +3.7% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been high at just under +/- 3.5%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

PwC Australia has launched a new virtual assistant, called ChatPwC, which is meant to help boost the quality of client work. LVMH, the luxury giant, is making a big push to grow its market share in the luxury watch market with a focus on targeting millennials and Gen Z. Fishbowl, the Australian fast-food chain, has launched its first US store and has plans to hit $100 million in revenue this year. — Compete in our Valentine's Day Competition "Love at First Spend" by following us on TikTok or Instagram. Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deb Eckersley is forging the next stage of her career beyond executive roles. Together we explore all of the excitement and vulnerability that accompanies this change! Listen in as we explore the temptation to do things the way we always have or to take a new measured path. After a stunning career in the executive teams of PwC Australia and Bank of Queensland leading the People & Culture team, Deb shares pragmatic wisdom and authentic insights. We talk leadership, the 3 M's of motivation (spoiler: none are money) and so much more. Deb is a passionate advocate for gender equity and is a past president of UN Women Australia. Deb shares she's never seen a cupcake change the world. Her advice might help you consider how to change yours. -----------------------   Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don't Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/ebook Are we friends? Join us here: Instagram LinkedIn

NTD News Today—10/12/20231. Blinken Reports at Least 25 Americans Killed2. Hamas Official on War Strategy, 1st Attack3. Congressman in Israel Rescuing Americans4. Israelis Welcome New War Unity Government5. WH ‘Not Contemplating' Sending Troops6. Weichert: Iran Gave Coordination and Supply7. Analyst: Hezbollah ‘An Arm of Iran'8. Author: Strategy to Reorder the Middle East9. Will the U.S. Attack Iran if Hezbollah Acts?10. Anonymous Man Buys Plane Tickets to Israel11. Will Scalise Become Speaker of the House?12. What Are the Objections to Scalise?13. Scalise Playing Up Israel Urgency: Reporter14. Congress Spending: Varied Solutions15. When Will House Speaker Election Happen?16. Inflation Rose More Than Expected in Sept.17. Michigan Congressman Renounces Dsa Membership18. House Republicans Threaten to Subpoena Cuomo19. NY Lawmakers Propose Social Media Bills20. UAW Expands Strike to Ford's Biggest Factory21. Player Wins $1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot22. Social Security Announces Cola Adjustment23. Microsoft to Appeal $29B Back Taxes Claim24. Student Act Test Scores Lowest in Decades25. Miami-Dade Schools Adopt Social Studies Books26. China's Silence Over Hamas Sparks Concern27. China: Fighter Jets a Warning to U.S. Navy Plane in Taiwan Strait28. Taiwan Closely Watching Israel-Hamas War29. U.S. Aircraft Carrier Docks in South Korea30. NATO Responds to Baltic Pipeline Damage31. Aid, Support for Ukraine32. US, Others to Build Ukraine's F-16 Air Force33. Putin's 1st Travel Abroad Amid Charges34. Ex-F1 Boss Avoids Jail Time in Tax Fraud Case35. PWC Australia at Senate Over Tax Leak Scandal36. NASA Analyzes Bennu Asteroid Capsule Samples37. Who Urges Older Europeans to Live Healthier38. Mi: WWI Ship Found in Lake Superior

PwC Australia has released the internal report that was commissioned after its tax scandal.. And it's got some pretty hairy findings. Meta has announced a heap of new products at its Annual Developer Conference, including AR headsets and Smart Glasses. Snap is shutting down its Augmented Reality division just months after the launch…because it's just not that special. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in The Fin podcast, senior writer Neil Chenoweth, professional services editor Edmund Tadros and Rear Window columnist Joe Aston on the tax leaks scandal nine months on, why it can never be business as usual for the big four consulting firms and whether PwC's Australian business can survive.Further reading: Why fixing PwC gets harder with every passing week The week in the tax leaks saga where it became clear the culture that had developed in PwC's tax division over the past decade or so will have consequences that stretch far beyond the firm and will take years to play out. PwC's Kevin Burrowes: an American agent on a Maldives holiday Before jetting off last week, Burrowes briefed retired PwC Australia partners on the firm's global inquiry – being run by Allens Linklaters – into the involvement of PwC partners outside Australia in the tax leaks scandal. Expect a fierce response to Labor's PwC reforms The plan to crack down on misconduct by tax advisers is ambitious. But it faces a long rocky road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast Notes Australian Compliance Institute CEO Naomi Burley and Strategic Engagement Consultant Carole Ferguson address challenges related to non-disclosure agreements, conflicts of interest and reputational risk in the context of PWC and the Australian Tax Office. Further Resources Ziggy Switkowski AO to lead independent review of PwC Australia: https://www.pwc.com.au/media/2023/ziggy-switkowski-leads-pwc-independent-review.html ATO says millions in annual tax could have been lost due to PwC confidentiality breaches: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-16/australian-tax-office-million-scheme-pricewaterhousecoopers/101980548 Downfall and bankruptcy: https://www.britannica.com/event/Enron-scandal/Downfall-and-bankruptcy

On this day in history, July 17, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed the second Confiscation Act. The act allowed for the confiscation of property of confederate sympathizers.The Confiscation Act of 1862 was a significant piece of legislation passed by the United States Congress during the American Civil War, at least rhetorically if not practically. The act aimed to target the property of Confederate sympathizers and supporters. It authorized the Union government to seize the assets, including land and slaves, of individuals engaged in rebellion against the United States. The act played a crucial role in undermining the economic and social foundations of the Confederacy by depriving it of valuable resources as it authorized not only the freeing of enslaved individuals but the prohibition on the re-enslavement of escaped individuals. It also set the stage for the eventual emancipation of slaves, as it allowed the Union to confiscate the property of slaveholders who actively supported the rebellion. However, the act's implementation varied across different regions and faced legal and practical challenges and, following Lincoln's assassination, it went entirely unenforced by his successor Andrew Johnson. A parliamentary inquiry into the PwC Australia tax leak scandal has prompted questioning of several major accounting and consulting firms. Deloitte Australia, EY Australia, and Accenture are scheduled to participate in the two-day hearing, starting Monday, prompted by PwC Australia's unauthorized sharing of confidential tax data it acquired while consulting for the government. McKinsey Australia has declined to attend, drawing criticism from Greens Senator Barbara Pocock who initiated the inquiry. Other key figures include ex-KPMG partner Brendan Lyon and former PwC Australia director Tracy Murray. PwC Australia recently disclosed its fiscal year 2022 revenue was 27% from public sector contracts and that it made A$3 billion. In the wake of the scandal, PwC sold its government advisory arm and is undergoing a review of its tax governance and internal control framework. Details about an internal investigation into the tax leak will be shared with the inquiry later this month.EY, Deloitte, Accenture Face Questions at PwC Tax Leak InquiryMeta Platforms, owner of Facebook and Instagram, is facing a daily fine of one million Norwegian crowns ($100,000) for privacy breaches, according to Norway's data protection authority, Datatilsynet. The regulator stated the fine would be implemented daily from August 4 to November 3 unless Meta takes remedial actions. The issue pertains to Meta's use of user data, such as physical location, for targeted advertising, a practice deemed illegal. Meta is planning to review Datatilsynet's decision, stating there would be no immediate impact on its services. The case has been referred to the European Data Protection Board, potentially widening the decision's influence across Europe. This follows the EU's top court ruling against Meta's user data harvesting for behavioral advertising. Despite not being an EU member, Norway is part of the European single market.Norway regulator to fine Meta over privacy breaches | ReutersRetired Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz has been ordered to pay 10% of a $122,200 sanction related to a lawsuit by Kari Lake, a failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate. The lawsuit attempted to prohibit the use of electronic voting machines in Arizona's 2022 midterm elections. Despite Dershowitz's claims of a limited role in the case, U.S. District Judge John Tuchi held that Dershowitz's signature on numerous filings was sanctionable. Judge Tuchi stressed that failing to impose sanctions might encourage similar conduct without facing consequences. The remainder of the legal team, Andrew Parker and Kurt B. Olsen, are responsible for the rest of the sanctions. The lawsuit was dismissed in August. Parker stated that they plan to appeal the ruling, while Dershowitz and his attorneys did not immediately respond to requests for comments.Alan Dershowitz ordered to pay limited sanctions in Arizona election case | ReutersMicrosoft reported that Chinese hackers obtained one of its digital keys and exploited a flaw in the company's code to steal emails from U.S. government agencies and other clients. The undisclosed means by which the hackers obtained the key was combined with a validation error in Microsoft's code to execute the cyberespionage operation. The victims included at least two U.S. government agencies: the State and Commerce Departments. The hack has strained both the cybersecurity industry and U.S.-China relations, with Beijing denying any involvement. This incident has sparked calls for Microsoft to offer its highest level of digital auditing, known as logging, free to all customers. Microsoft stated it is considering the feedback and is in active engagement with U.S. officials. The company has not provided details on how the hackers acquired the digital key.Microsoft says Chinese hackers used code flaw to steal emails from US agencies | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The Australian arm of consulting firm PwC is embroiled in an unprecedented political scandal following revelations that senior staff sold confidential information on government tax reforms to its multinational clients. PwC is defending allegations that it engaged in a deliberate multi-year strategy to cover up a breach of confidentiality in the tax leak scandal. The form stands accused of "monetising" confidential information that it obtained as a consultant to the government on laws to target multinational tax avoidance. The scandal has led to investigations from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the prospect of a referral to the new National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). PwC is also navigating a probe from the national accounting body, numerous Senate inquiries, and three internal reviews within PwC, including one led by its global leadership.The case has also cast a cloud over the firm's 900 partners in Australia and 10,000 staff, leaving the organisation in damage control mode. Peter Collins, PwC Australia's head of international tax, has been banned by the Tax Practitioners' Board (TPB) for his involvement in the scheme.In a bid to stem the losses, PwC now plans to sell off its government consulting business, which generates A$600 million in annual revenue, for A$1 to private equity group Allegro. It is estimated that 130 partners and 2,000 staff will leave to join the new entity.In this episode of Compliance Clarified, Nathan Lynch discusses this unfolding corporate disaster with Niall Coburn, a lawyer and regulatory risk expert with Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence in Australia.IMPACT ANALYSIS: Consulting firms warn staff about ethics as PwC misconduct is referred to police: http://go-ri.tr.com/WAlKdrCOLUMN: Australian Senate hands down PwC report, as firm sells government consulting arm for A$1: http://go-ri.tr.com/UKcnL3OPINION: Culture crisis at PwC Australia offers uncomfortable reminders of past accounting scandals: http://go-ri.tr.com/jUlpM6COLUMN: Australian regulatory body investigates PwC over unethical conduct involving U.S. tech giants: http://go-ri.tr.com/7a6KopCOLUMN: Evidence reveals PwC's Australian partners and staff profited from unscrupulous tax leak: http://go-ri.tr.com/27gXDz Compliance Clarified is a podcast from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.Listen to wide-ranging, insightful discussions on all things compliance for financial services firms. We delve into the hot topics of the day, the challenges faced and offer up practical ideas for emerging good practice. We de-mystify regulation and explore the art, as well as the science, of the ever-expanding role of the compliance officer.  Enforcements, digital transformation, regulatory change, governance, culture, conduct risk – anything and everything impacting the compliance function is up for discussion.

Embattled consulting firm PwC Australia has named and sacked eight senior partners over the tax leak scandal.

Embattled consulting firm PwC Australia has named and sacked eight senior partners over the tax leak scandal.

Ian Verrender, ABC's business editor, joined Philip Clark to discuss how consultancy firm PwC Australia wants to sell its government consultancy business to Allegro Funds for $1

We're back from the AICPA Engage conference sharing takeaways. Also, we're talking about all the latest generative AI developments in accounting, plus the recent PwC scandal in Australia.SponsorsLiveFlow - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/liveflowZoho - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/zoho Helcim - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/helcimChapters (00:00) - PREVIEW: The PwC scandal (00:46) - Blake and David are back from AICPA Engage (02:08) - Blake shares his mom's tax return horror story (10:13) - Thoughts on the AICPA's 100th Town Hall podcast episode (16:10) - How can AICPA grow Engage to be an even bigger event (21:03) - It was great to see everyone at AICPA Engage (27:11) - Advanced Auto Parts misses 10-Q deadline because they couldn't staff position (30:37) - Accounting firms are getting sued for improper ERC returns (35:31) - Checking in on the live chat (37:31) - Intuit's AI announcement (43:33) - CPA.com announces their own generative AI initiative (44:50) - Spreadsheet company Equals launches AI Assist (45:29) - ChatGPT makes up court cases in federal briefing (47:59) - Ikea buys warehouse management SaaS company (48:58) - Google DeepMind can create its own algorithms (51:23) - Crypto scams are 5x more costly than other cyber crimes (52:09) - Let's talk about PwC Australia (01:01:25) - Wrap up and where to reach Blake and David Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeShow NotesGoogle DeepMind's game-playing AI just found another way to make code faster | MIT Technology Review              https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/06/07/1074184/google-deepmind-game-ai-alphadev-algorithm-code-faster/ Crypto scams five times as costly as other cybercrimes says study | Accounting Todayhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/crypto-scams-five-times-as-costly-as-other-cybercrimes-says-study A Man Sued Avianca Airline. 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In today's episode we discuss a recent article from guardian that criticizes the big 4 accounting firms. They mention a lot of interesting things in the article.  https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/guardian-trashes-big-4/ http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the following link. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-4-accounting-firms-podcast/id1089822233?mt=2 Check out our books on amazon Big 4 Interviews questions https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XK9VZYF Big 4 Accounting Firms Recruiting guide https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4BUP0N Follow us on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/big4accountingfirms

NTD Good Morning—5/31/20231. Debt Deal Moves Forward2. GOP Wins on Work Requirements for Welfare3. Gov. DeSantis Kicks Off Campaign in Iowa4. Trump Vows End to Birthright Citizenship5. US Border Patrol Chief Retiring6. Russia: Ukraine Targeted Civilians in Drone Strike7. Chinese Jet Flies 'Aggressively' Near US Plane8. North Korean Satellite Launch Fails9. Musk's Second Day in China10. PWC Australia's Tax Lead Scandal11. A Change of Heart, and a Saved Life12. New York City is Sinking, Research Says13. NTD's First Global Chinese Beauty Pageant

In this era of state nationalism, reputational crime doesn't get much worse than PWC in Australia which sold its foreigners inside information sourced during consulting to the National Treasury on multinational tax avoidance. A once trusted advisor in Canberra, PWC's head of International Tax Peter Collins, is accused of having passed on secrets to many colleagues, with 53 PWC partners exposed in emails made public earlier this month. Among the major beneficiaries were US Big Tech companies which have been in running battles with Canberra for some years. The Australian Government has now banned anyone involved in the scandal from working on State business - a tall order as Canberra is PWC Australia's biggest client. There is no disclosure of involvement by any South African partners or companies, but sharing of the information has been confirmed in some other English speaking countries, including the US and the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast we discuss the pwc australia tax leak scandal.  https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/pwc-australia-tax-leak-scandal/ http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course.  https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the following link. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-4-accounting-firms-podcast/id1089822233?mt=2 Check out our books on amazon Big 4 Interviews questions https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XK9VZYF Big 4 Accounting Firms Recruiting guide https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4BUP0N Follow us on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/big4accountingfirms        

The PWC tax leak scandal is Australia has raised questions here about whether the public sector is too reliant on external consultants.PWC globally has been rocked by revelations that a senior Australian tax partner, contracted to advise the government on tax reform, shared privileged information with other partners and staff at the firm to target potential new clients seeking to dodge potential tax changes. Three partners and the Chief Executive have now left the "Big Four" accounting firm. Public Service Commission data here shows the public service organisations spent $1.2 billion on contractors and consultants for the 2021/22 year - 32% more than the previous year. Dr Andrew Cardow is a senior lecturer at Massey University, specialising in public management history, he's also the Director of the MBS programme. He believes private sector consultants are being used as de facto public servants, and this has the danger of weakening the state and the potential for unintended consequences. Kathyrn also speaks with Geoffrey Watson, Senior Counsel and director at the Australian Centre for Public Integrity.

This week in The Fin podcast, senior writer Neil Chenoweth and professional services editor Edmund Tadros on the tax controversy engulfing PwC, how the story broke, who was involved and what happens from here.Required reading: Panic at PwC: how a tax scandal played out behind closed doors In the space of 10 days, an almost daily drumbeat of bad news has reduced the firm and its reputation to a level its partners could have barely imagined at the start of the month. The inside story of PwC's tax scandal The consultancy is facing one of the biggest crises in its history following revelations that dozens of PwC operatives used confidential updates on government tax plans to drum up new clients. This is how it happened. For your eyes only: How PwC leaks helped global clients dodge tax Accounting giant PwC Australia charged $2.5 million in fees to advise 14 clients how to sidestep new multinational tax avoidance laws in 2016. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to look at the "financial penalty" PwC Australia could face over a scandal in which it used confidential tax information to secure more business. The firm's former chief executive Tom Seymour has announced he'll retire his partnership later this year as it appoints former Telstra CEO Ziggy Switkowski to review the leaks. The ABC ombudsman is to investigate its coverage of the coronation after a thousand complaints that it was biased toward the republican movement. And what happened to Jenny Craig? The weight-loss company has filed for bankruptcy and has backtracked on plans to keep its doors open in Australia and New Zealand.

PwC Australia is in damage control after its CEO and two other executives stood down after a major government tax leak. The share price of Google's parent company Alphabet jumped by A$82 billion overnight after a single announcement, which repeated the same word over… and over.. And over. The US government is getting closer to default-day as it starts inching towards its debt ceiling..  — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have requested billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow to provide a detailed account of any gifts or payments made to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family. The request comes as a battle over the high court's ethics intensifies. The senators asked the Texas real estate magnate to disclose any items of value, pointing out that many disclosed in recent news reports had not been disclosed by Thomas. The request includes an itemized list of any items of value exceeding $415 given by Crow or entities he owns or controls to any of the nine Supreme Court justices or any real estate transactions that benefit them. The letter marks a turning point as Democrats who control the chamber and who have subpoena powers try to hold to account a high court that has shown no interest in adopting a code of ethics. ProPublica, a nonprofit investigative news organization, reported last month that Thomas failed to disclose luxurious trips including travel on private planes and to resorts over two decades, all paid for by Crow. Crow also bought three Georgia properties, including the home where Thomas's mother resides, from the justice and his relatives, and paid private school tuition for a Thomas grandnephew. Thomas has denied any wrongdoing in accepting travel from Crow, and has said he sought ethics guidance from colleagues and others in the judiciary early in his 32-year tenure on the Supreme Court. Congressional Democrats have pushed for a new ethics code despite steep resistance from Republicans. The Supreme Court is not subject to the same ethics rules applied to other federal judges.Senate Democrats Ask Crow to Detail His Gifts to Justice ThomasThe CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Australia, Tom Seymour, has resigned following a scandal involving leaked confidential government tax plans. A former partner of the company was reportedly banned by the country's tax practitioners board for sharing the details with other staff at the firm. The revelations have drawn strong criticism from the Australian government, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers describing it as a "shocking breach of trust". PwC Australia received A$537m ($364m) in federal government contracts during the past two years, according to reports. The firm named its assurance leader, Kristin Stubbins, as acting CEO while it searches for a replacement.PWC Australia CEO Steps Down Amid Tax Info Leak Scandal (3)PwC Australia CEO steps down after tax documents leak scandal | ReutersSam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, has urged a US judge to dismiss 10 of the 13 criminal charges against him. Bankman-Fried's lawyers argued that prosecutors had charged him in haste after the collapse of FTX during the cryptocurrency market crash in 2022. They added that FTX was not the only cryptocurrency company to have collapsed and that civil and regulatory processes should have been allowed to run their course before charges were brought. Bankman-Fried faces charges of fraud and conspiracy, and is accused of stealing from customers of FTX, buying real estate and making illegal political contributions. His lawyers have asked the judge to order prosecutors to turn over any documents in FTX's possession that could help the defense.Indicted FTX founder Bankman-Fried urges court to toss charges | ReutersGoldman Sachs will pay $215 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the Wall Street bank of gender discrimination against female employees in pay and promotions. The lawsuit, brought by former employees, alleged that Goldman Sachs systematically paid women less than men and gave them weaker performance reviews. The settlement covers around 2,800 female associates and vice presidents employed in the investment banking, investment management, and securities divisions of the bank. As part of the settlement, Goldman Sachs will also hire independent experts to conduct additional analysis on performance evaluation and gender pay gaps.Goldman Sachs to pay $215 mln to settle gender discrimination lawsuit | ReutersTwitter has won two lawsuits related to mass layoffs but plaintiffs have been allowed to amend their claims. In one case, the plaintiffs accused the company of discrimination against women in layoffs after the acquisition of the firm by Elon Musk. However, a judge found the suit was "devoid of basic information" and said comments made by Musk prior to the acquisition were irrelevant. In a separate case, a judge dismissed claims that Twitter had discriminated against disabled workers by requiring them to work at the office following layoffs in November. That little blue bird lives to see another day. Twitter beats two lawsuits stemming from mass layoffs, for now | ReutersIn today's column I discuss the realities that the US financial sector is overbanked, leading to fierce competition among smaller institutions to find competitive advantages. I argue this can lead to risky endeavors, such as catering to tax evaders, as it has in the past. The IRS plans to devote more than half of its $80 billion funding injection to enforcement efforts directed towards "taxpayers with complex tax filings and high-dollar noncompliance" and "certain international issues." Adding to that priority list the pursuit of tax shelters will pay dividends later, and a failure to act will lead to magnitudes greater issues. Banks who cater to tax evaders present a threat to the stability of their local market and the global economy. By example, UBS, which has a history of tax evasion and is set to acquire Credit Suisse, is now deemed "too big to fail," and any enforcement efforts against ongoing tax evasion will need to be handled with care. However, for smaller banks – those, by extension “small enough to fail” – tax evasion must be stamped out by leveraging existing laws such as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, and where necessary, seeking out additional statutory authority, for smaller domestic banks and foreign financial institutions. The causal arrows point in both directions between a financial institution courting tax evaders and the said institution's health taking a turn for the worse. My suggestion? Chase down institutions that facilitate fraud and prevent their growth to a degree that their collapse stemming from an enforcement action is tantamount to a global collapse. In other words, act sooner rather than later – big novel idea, right?Catering to Tax Evaders Is a Poor Prescription for Bank Health Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

FTTP Q1 2023:  A looking ahead (and back) on financial markets and what to expect from tax authoritiesIn this TP Talks Special Edition podcast, David Ledure (Transfer Pricing Partner, PwC Belgium), Dan Pybus (PwC's EMEA Financial Transactions TP Leader), Bob Ritter (PwC's US Financial Transactions TP Leader), and Hiral Mistry (Transfer Pricing Partner, PwC Australia) discuss changing financial market conditions, tax policy changes, what to expect from tax authorities in 2023, as well as a look back at 2022.Support the show

The LGBTQIA+ community represents a considerable part of the Australian workforce, and many workplaces are striving to ensure they feel valued, safe, and respected.Yet, a survey by Diversity Council Australia has revealed why it is so important that organisations in Australia continue to build on that work. According to their findings, only 32 per cent of LGBTQIA+ respondents were out to all of their colleagues, and this has potentially dire consequences for their well-being and job satisfaction.With WorldPride underway in Sydney for the first time, Frances Gamble, CEO at Out for Australia, David Momcilovic, Director at the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, ACT Government, and Marty Jovic, health economist and partner PwC Australia join guest host Holly Noble to shine a light on what pride looks like in the public sector and how we can create workplaces that reflect the full diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community.Discussed in this episode:Barriers the LGBTQIA+ community faces in the workplace.The role of mentoring for young people to improve their confidence.The intersectionality approach to achieve equity.Methods the public service can adopt to support the LGBTQIA+ community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 14 of Better@Work, we chat with two leading experts on the future of work, Lawrence Goldstone and Caitlin Guilfoyle. Many of the solutions for the future of work are vague when they're not tied to an example e.g. ‘Upskilling', ‘True self', ‘Purpose': Plus, these concepts are all journeys (maybe even journeys that don't have measurable endings). Lawrence and Caitlin provide practical and tangible ways to get ready for the future of work. This is a no jargon approach with insights into 1) What we need to do as individuals to get ready for the future of work? 2) What organisations need to consider and change? and 3) Hybrid work, the pros, the cons and everything in between. Lawrence Goldstone is a Partner at PwC Australia, and leads the firms Future of Work agenda and Signature Experience program, ‘The Outside'. He is passionate around disruptive models of change and bringing new perspectives to Executives and Boards, Lawrence brings over 25 years local and international experience and is an expert in strategic problem solving, collaborative design, employee engagement and communications. Caitlin Guilfoyle is one of Australia's leading Future of Work voices and specialists. Caitlin is a Future of Work Leader at PwC Australia, with over 15 years' experience in roles within public and private enterprise both in Australia and overseas. Caitlin develops research and thought leadership on the market trends that affect organisations and people, as well as supporting leadership teams, to help them prepare for their future of work. We discuss recent insights such as World Economic Forum Top 10 skills for tomorrow and the latest report from PWC on the Future of Work Outlook for 2023 In this episode, we cover… What does the future of work really mean? Advice for individuals and organisations on how to get ready for the future Strategies around people returning to the office and really 'Earning the Commute' Advice on reframing the flexibility debate, not only about the individual's needs, but about the team and the organisation If you are looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving modern world of work, tune in to this insightful and fun chat with Lawrence and Caitlin. On top of all that, I debrief on Lawrence and Caitlin's key insights with my friend Annette Sloan and answer a question from our listener Melanie, who is working in an organisation where she feels the culture is broken and every day feels challenging and political.   Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or https://betteratwork.com.au Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: https://betteratwork.com.au/contact-us/ About PWC Learn more about PWC Future of WorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shahin chats with Nirosha Methananda, VP of Marketing at Influ2, about her experience in growing a marketing function from one person to a full team of 20 people.  Driven by a strong urge to Always Be Learning (ABL), Nirosha is a proud marketing generalist. With a career spanning close to 15-years, across many marketing disciplines and industries, she's currently the VP of Marketing at Influ2. Prior to this, Nirosha was responsible for creating Bombora's distinctive brand and establishing it as the leading global provider of B2B Intent data. She also led marketing for PwC Australia's Tech Consulting practice, dabbled in PR and journalism at Power Retail and gained an interest in digital and data at Experian Hitwise.  The episode covers: The actions to take as a first marketing hireThe common mistakesAdvice for those in a startupThe importance of self-advocacy Resources mentioned in this episode: Bob HoffmanKatie Martell _________________ For your copy of the State of ABM in APAC Report (2022): https://xgrowth.com.au/abm-report/ Miss out on our latest webinar? Listen here: https://xgrowth.com.au/blogs/programmatic-abm/ Join the Slack channel: https://growthcolony.org/slack Hosted & Produced by Shahin Hoda, Allysa Maywald & Alexander Hipwell, from xGrowth We would love to get your questions, ideas and feedback about Growth Colony, email podcast@xgrowth.com.au

In recent decades behavioural economics has emerged as a significant field in its own right. With a history going back almost a century and incorporating insights from Nobel prize winners such as Herbert Simon, Daniel Kahneman and Richard Thaler, behavioural economics seems to promise a meaningful alternative to the assumptions of rational human behaviour which underpin classical economics. Yet what really is behavioural economics? And more importantly what are the challenges which now appear likely to undermine behavioural economics seemingly inexorable progress rise to the top of the academic standings? To discuss this I am delighted to be joined by Dr Jason Collins of University of Technology Sydney. Dr Jason Collins is a Senior Lecturer in the Economics Discipline Group at University of Technology Sydney and Program Director for the Graduate Certificate and Master of Behavioural Economics. Jason joined UTS in January 2022 following a career in industry and government. Jason co-founded and led PwC Australia's behavioural economics practice, and built and led data science and consumer insights teams at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). He has also worked as a lawyer, environmental campaigner, and an economic policy adviser with the Australian Treasury Jason holds a Ph.D. from the University of Western Australia in which his research focussed on the intersection of economics and evolutionary biology. Jason blogs regularly at Jason https://www.jasoncollins.blog/ and you can find out more about his thoughts on biases and behavioural economics in this article: https://www.worksinprogress.co/issue/biases-the-wrong-model/

Tom Seymour is the CEO of PwC Australia . As CEO he leads a team of more than 700 partners and 8000 staff across PwC's three businesses - Assurance, Financial Advisory and Consulting. Tom is also the Chair of PwC's Elevate Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan, and a board member of Top Education Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queensland University of Technology, a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Bond University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. He lives in Brisbane with his wife Danielle and 3 children. Never in a million years did I ever think I would have the chance to sit down and have a yarn with Tom Seymour, a man I talk about most days, delivering BlackCard workshops. You'll hear how our relationship began at Garma 2019 and his and PwC's involvement with BlackCard ever since. A great yarn not to be missed!Recommendations throughout this episode: https://www.pwc.com.au/https://www.pwc.com.au/contacts/t/tom-seymour.htmlWebsite: www.blackmagicwoman.com.auFollow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcastThe Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do.If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow' on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you'd like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.auSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-magic-woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, David Ledure (Transfer Pricing Partner, PwC Belgium), Ed Baghdasarayan (Transfer Pricing Partner, PwC Australia), Dan Pybus (Transfer Pricing/EMEA Financial Transactions TP Leader, PwC UK), and Bob Ritter (US Financial Transactions Transfer Pricing Leader) discuss the 2022 outlook for financial markets and policy environment, focusing on trends with regard to interest rates and debt leverage; ESG and sustainable financing; transfer pricing court cases; other general tax initiatives impacting financing; key takeaways from the US final regulations on the LIBOR transition; emerging practices in the market regarding intercompany finance policies; and cryptocurrency.Support the show (https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/transfer-pricing.html)

Mark's role as head of the Atlassian Foundation includes leading the efforts of all Atlassians to contribute to the Atlassian Foundation's goal of helping to educate disadvantaged youth globally, preparing them for the workforce of the future, and being the Australian lead for Pledge 1%. Pledge 1% is a movement encouraging business founders to pledge 1% of equity, 1% of profit, 1% of their people's time and 1% of their products to a social cause they are passionate about. Prior to Atlassian Foundation, Mark was at PwC Australia's as a Corporate Responsibility Partner and a member of PwC's Global Corporate Responsibility Board, Mark played a leading role in PwC's efforts to make a positive contribution to society - both in Australia and internationally Click these links to find out more: Pledge 1% - HERE Atlassian Foundation - HERE

The Two Drunk Accountants favourite economist Jeremy Thorpe, Partner and Chief Economist at PWC Australia is back to discuss what was surprising over COVID and what the future might hold for interest rates, house prices, unemployment, inflation and what impact everything going on right now might have!

It has been a bumpy few years with the pandemic and businesses have had to make huge adjustments. So how are they feeling about the future? Jeremy Thorpe, chief economist of PwC Australia shares the results of their annual survey of CEOs and explains why cybersecurity is the number one risk, as well as why businesses are focussing on the US and New Zealand.

It has been a bumpy few years with the pandemic and businesses have had to make huge adjustments. So how are they feeling about the future? Jeremy Thorpe, chief economist of PwC Australia shares the results of their annual survey of CEOs and explains why cybersecurity is the number one risk, as well as why businesses are focussing on the US and New Zealand.

How fast do our skills lose their value in our rapidly evolving economies? Whose responsibility is it to ensure upskilling is accurately targeted and where should it take place?Dr Ben Hamer is one of Australia's leading work futurists. He is the Future of Work Lead at PwC Australia and spent time seconded to the World Economic Forum heading up critical projects on the future of work, skills, and education. He is also a Board Member for the Australian HR Institute, recently appointed as the youngest Non-Executive Director in the organisation's history. Ben has a Doctorate of Public Administration, which included time spent as a Visiting Scholar at Yale University, and is an Adjunct Fellow with the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University. Ben regularly features on across Australian media providing expert commentary on the Future of Work.

Exponential Tech: Happier Customers, Increased Profitability  A customer experience revolution is underway. Customers have access to better information than ever before, and they are using it to make more informed decisions, right from the outset. As a result, brands are under increasing pressure to deliver bespoke, connected customer experiences.   In this episode of Reimagine Marketing, Justin Theng welcomes guest Matt Kuperholz, PwC Australia's Chief Data Scientist and one of the global top 100 tech innovators. Justin and Matt discuss the underutilization of exponential technology and how technology is literally redefining how companies do business.  This podcast covers:  How the power of analytics is becoming a reality through the convergence of a number of exponential technologies: social media, mobile, AI, analytics and cloud computing.   Ways in which these interconnected forces are collectively empowering customers with a greater capacity for sharing information and engaging with businesses than ever before.  The imperative to understand the customer journey end-to-end, so marketers can anticipate needs in real time, deliver personalized experiences and predict what customers want next.   Here are some complementary resources:  Optimize CX by Embedding AI into Your Marketing: An on-demand webinar about how AI can enable smarter marketing by allowing marketers to drive customer intimacy at scale.  Experience 2030 Resources: Learn about what defines today's customer experience and how consumers and brands will evolve through the year 2030.  Connect with Matt: LinkedIn   Connect with Justin: LinkedIn  Check out additional episodes of the Reimagine Marketing podcast series at reimagine-marketing.transistor.fm.  Subscribe to the Reimagine Marketing podcast so you never miss a future episode.   Visit https://www.sas.com/en_us/explore/reimagine-marketing-podcast.html to learn more about our guests, upcoming episodes and more.   If you'd like to be a guest on a future episode, have an idea for a future topic or would like to share feedback about our Reimagine Marketing podcast, send us an email: reimaginemarketingpodcast@sas.com.   About our guests:  Justin Theng for the last 20 years has helped grow the revenue of hundreds of organisations ranging from large household brand names to small businesses and startups. As a multi-award winning marketer, speaker and author, Justin's belief is that customer analytics empowers customer delight. His brand experience extends across Spotify, Volkswagen, Coca-Cola, Telstra, ABC, Yahoo and McDonalds. Via his agency and coaching business prior to joining SAS, many of Justin's clients have gone on to huge success. These include business owners, CMO's and CX leaders. Justin manages to remove the confusion and hype around AI and marketing with his easy to implement frameworks for attracting, converting and delighting.  Prof. Matt Kuperholz was trained as an actuary but has been practising data science for more than 25 years focused on AI for the last 20. He is PwC Australia's Chief Data Scientist and a partner in their consulting business. Matt was awarded Australia's Top Analytics Leader by their premier industry body, and one of Australia's Top 100 Knowledge Workers by then prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and the Office of the Chief Scientist. Most recently Matt has been named one of the global top 100 tech innovators. 

Katie has spent 20 years of experience in supporting change and improvement in organizations across a range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, academia, biotech, government, start-ups, and business. Her professional focus since 2006 has been on leading transformational change in healthcare organizations and other industries. Prior to founding KBJ Anderson Consulting, she held a senior Lean leadership roles at the Sutter – Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Stanford Children's Health; was a Fulbright Scholar to Australia and a consultant for PwC Australia; and worked as a research analyst at the University of California, San Francisco and the University of Sydney. Katie is a faculty member of https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcreatevalue.org%2Fwho-we-are%2Ffaculty%2F&data=04%7C01%7CJake.Lancaster%40BMHCC.org%7C7c7d364046144fd7de7a08d93cb3bacd%7C2059208fff284b47971ef40dac55a264%7C0%7C0%7C637607564891170824%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=q3w0FQCQF6S9zq4Ajlhwy2vipsX4BLn7hOb5mXtZC4M%3D&reserved=0 (Catalysis) (formerly the Thedacare Center for Healthcare Value) and the https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lean.org%2FWhoWeAre%2FLeanPerson.cfm%3FLeanPersonId%3D252&data=04%7C01%7CJake.Lancaster%40BMHCC.org%7C7c7d364046144fd7de7a08d93cb3bacd%7C2059208fff284b47971ef40dac55a264%7C0%7C0%7C637607564891180784%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=aRDQ3QdabpXry3vn%2FMgLGB6k%2BJfx32CSUyp3nT3YTqc%3D&reserved=0 (Lean Enterprise Institute), where she teaches coaching and problem-solving workshops. She is also coaches Master's students in the Fisher School of Business MBOE program and a facilitator for the https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ame.org%2Fame-san-francisco-bay-area-consortium&data=04%7C01%7CJake.Lancaster%40BMHCC.org%7C7c7d364046144fd7de7a08d93cb3bacd%7C2059208fff284b47971ef40dac55a264%7C0%7C0%7C637607564891180784%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=X2b3rHc%2FfQ5Pm976pmIeUIP2iLgChZFvegT9bYdSeFc%3D&reserved=0 (Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) San Francisco Bay Area) https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ame.org%2Fame-san-francisco-bay-area-consortium&data=04%7C01%7CJake.Lancaster%40BMHCC.org%7C7c7d364046144fd7de7a08d93cb3bacd%7C2059208fff284b47971ef40dac55a264%7C0%7C0%7C637607564891180784%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=X2b3rHc%2FfQ5Pm976pmIeUIP2iLgChZFvegT9bYdSeFc%3D&reserved=0 (Consortium.) Finally, she serves as a Member of the Board for the https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mothersmilk.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CJake.Lancaster%40BMHCC.org%7C7c7d364046144fd7de7a08d93cb3bacd%7C2059208fff284b47971ef40dac55a264%7C0%7C0%7C637607564891190743%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=iDVfOhgDqmuXFKWuHw9oD6ICG4XvCck8FKESorHyze0%3D&reserved=0 (Mother's Milk Bank) and a Member of the https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elcaminohospital.org%2Fabout-us%2Fleadership%2Fboard-committees&data=04%7C01%7CJake.Lancaster%40BMHCC.org%7C7c7d364046144fd7de7a08d93cb3bacd%7C2059208fff284b47971ef40dac55a264%7C0%7C0%7C637607564891190743%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=faiWidcPFK8MHIo4Xc29geMdZDyEhc91clTZQVYrQsM%3D&reserved=0 (Quality and Patient Experience Board Committee at El Camino Hospital). Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3) CME credit is available for up to...

Energy has become one of the biggest political, moral, economic, and social issues our time – on par with its cousin climate change. Sally Torgoman is an Australian lawyer and commercial advisor specializing in renewable energy transactions and development projects. Sally is a qualified electrical engineer and lawyer and she was admitted to the NSW Supreme Court in 2015 after 10 years of practicing as an engineer. Sally has worked at leading law firms as well as in-house including at Origin Energy, Energy Australia, BlueScope Steel. Today Sally Torgoman is Managing Director at PwC Australia, Energy M&A Practice, Australia's leading energy advisor on solar, wind, pumped hydro, and more recently hydrogen. Prior to joining PwC Australia, she was Global General Counsel of EEW Limited, a renewable energy developer and operator. She supported projects and activities in Russia, Europe, Australia, South America, and MENA. At one point in her career, she joined Better Place, the electric vehicle start-up, at its time, it was the third-highest ranked start-up after Facebook and Twitter. She learned a great deal about starting an ideology in a new business, and that a powerful idea can transform nations. Sally believes Australia has some of the best clean energy transition experts, and she wants them to be heard in shaping a cleaner economy. Hear from Sally on: What role does ‘clean energy' play and how will that change over the next decade or two in a decarbonizing world? Why Australia has a major role in hydrogen as a sustainable alternative to conventional energy production and storage. How can governments and businesses make decisive, energy policy changes faster? Beyond solar, wind, hydrogen, and other areas what are some untapped ideas on energy that could become big in the future? Electric vehicles have become more popular and are becoming more affordable. Are they likely to replace fuel cars any time soon? Why or why not. Take away: What your final takeaway message on The Politics of Energy? To connect with Sally: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-torgoman-88527a2/

Gar's guest this week is Sunil Saale, Head of Cyber and Information Security at MinterEllison. Sunil comes from a heavily technical background having worked at Tata Consultancy Services as an engineer, before progressing into IT Management for PwC Australia and finally heading up cyber at MinterEllison. Gar and Sunil discuss COVID and how it has changed the dynamics for the Minter Ellison staff, the move into mobile work forces, what the ‘new normal' looks like, key challenges Sunil and his team faced during the various stages of COVID transition (e.g. EUBA patterns falling apart in the early stages), the balance between security and external digital collaboration, cloud as a path to resilience, end user behaviour programs and what Sunil has learned through the COVID transition.

In this podcast, I chat with Ian Bennett, Partner, Deals Modelling, PwC Australia about financial modelling in the cloud and other financial modelling innovations.  Who will take the first step into a new financial modelling world?