Podcasts by With Interest
The With Interest podcast brings you unrivalled commentary and thought leadership for businesses, accounting and finance professionals.
Each week, we share expert industry opinions, insights and resources across accounting, public practice, taxation, auditing, finance, strategy, leadership, economic and business-related issues.
Subscribe today to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes.
With Interest is presented by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, with core services that include education, training, technical support and advocacy.
In 2018, CPA Australia won an Award of Excellence at the 24th Annual Communicator Awards in the category of 'Podcasts - General-Corporation/Business'.
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CPA Australia publishes three podcasts:
- With Interest
- INTHEBLACK
- Excel Tips
To find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podcast service. To contact the podcast team email us at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au.
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Meet the “hacker” protecting you from cyber threats from 2023-12-11T20:00
With Interest presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK podcast.
Penetration testers hack into your company servers....
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Australia's major tax changes in 2023: an expert guide from 2023-11-13T20:05
Did you know that more than $683 billion in tax was collected across all levels of Australian government in 2021-22?
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Your expert guide to super’s proposed changes from 2023-10-30T20:05
Planning for retirement is crucial. For many Australians this involves managing and increasing contributions to their superannuation fund. <...
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What to do when the ATO contacts you from 2023-10-16T20:05
Receiving communications from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can often be stressful for taxpayers and their advisers.
Crime By Numbers: Unravelling million-dollar man in the middle schemes, the invoice fraud that costs millions from 2023-10-02T20:07
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Auditor Proud: Keeping up with changing expectations in audit from 2023-09-18T21:02
Did you know that the audit function dates back to ancient Rome? Or that it was Henry I who coined the word “audit”? Explore these and other...
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Business Technology Report 2023 – Do businesses that adopt AI outperform those that don’t? from 2023-09-04T21:01
Do businesses using AI outperform those that don’t? What AI tools are accountants using?
Is Australia’s insolvency regime on the right track? from 2023-08-31T22:00
We examine the recent Government review into insolvency with the report Chair.
JobKeeper: Assessing the business support from 2023-08-21T21:03
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Expert property market update with Warren Hogan from 2023-08-07T21:05
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What you need to know about ISSB's new reporting standards from 2023-07-24T22:58
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The new world of corporate disclosure from 2023-07-10T21:05
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Navigating tax time and staying safe from 2023-06-26T21:06
Are you concerned about data fraud at tax time? If so, this podcast can help...
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Tax time guide for property investors from 2023-06-19T21:06
Are you a property investor? Then this is the tax t...
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Tax time for tradies: what you need to know from 2023-06-12T21:06
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Explore what’s new for tax time 2023 from 2023-06-05T21:05
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The philanthropy challenge: can giving be doubled by 2030? from 2023-05-22T21:05
Federal Budget 2023: expert analysis from 2023-05-10T04:36
The Treasurer’s Federal Budget 2023 has been delivered with CPA Australia's ...
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Dissecting the insolvency crisis in our construction sector from 2023-04-25T21:06
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Why legislate an objective for Australia’s superannuation system? from 2023-04-03T21:00
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Inside story of the 2023 RBA review from 2023-03-27T20:00
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Surprise findings from our new APAC small business survey from 2023-03-20T20:15
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What the Quality of Advice Review means for you from 2023-03-13T20:00
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CPA Australia’s response to the Uluru Statement from the Heart from 2023-03-06T21:08
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Warning: the ATO rule that could plunder your super from 2023-02-27T20:00
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The ATO explains changes to working from home deductions from 2023-02-22T23:44
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How new online economy tax changes could affect you from 2023-02-13T20:00
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What business needs from Government in 2023 from 2023-02-08T06:07
Today’s episode looks at budget submissions made to the Federal Government.
Each year, hundreds of organisations make submissions to the Treasury. Thi...
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Your expert guide to the property market in 2023 from 2023-01-30T18:00
Today’s episode looks at Australia’s rollercoaster property market.
What do the fluctuations mean for property owners, buyers (including first-time buyers), investors and renters?
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New climate policies in 2023 (and upcoming changes) analysed from 2023-01-24T01:51
Today’s episode looks at the Federal Government’s commitments on environmental policy, and what they mean for business in Australia.
This includes climate-related disclosures, new emissio...
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What will happen in 2023? Expert forecast for business from 2023-01-17T05:46
In this first episode of 2023, we forecast what’s in store for business this year.
Specifically, we focus on key areas such as economic growth, the labour force, inflation, and interest r...
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CPA Australia podcast update from 2023-01-17T05:39
In 2023, the CPA Australia Podcast is changing its name to With Interest.
With Interest brings you unrivalled commentary and thought leadership for businesses, accounting and finance prof...
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With Interest: Unlock summer job market tips and trends from 2022-12-05T02:43
In this episode, we examine the summer employment market.
We look at what jobseekers, recruiters and employers need to know, including those in the accounting and finance industries. Listen
Financial data simplified from 2022-12-01T01:27
In this episode, tech evangelist Doug Boyd from Data reFactory delves into different aspects of financial data.
He simplifies what it is and how financial data can be combined with other...
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With Interest: How accountants can support your drought strategy from 2022-11-29T04:51
In this episode, we look at the risks and approaches to drought planning, preparedness and recovery and the role that accountants can play in this cycle.
To help explore this topic is our...
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With Interest: Know what Labor’s proposed IR reforms mean for you from 2022-11-21T01:22
In this episode, we examine Labor’s proposed industrial relations reforms, currently before Parliament. What will change for business, who might be impacted, and when could this happen?
With Interest: COP27 - your 20-minute explainer from 2022-11-15T02:29
In this episode, COP27 (the United Nations Climate Change conference of the Parties) is explained by CPA Australia’s Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance Policy.
From w...
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With Interest: What disaster relief is there for small business from 2022-11-07T05:16
In this episode, we discuss the support available to small businesses following a severe storm, flood, bushfire, earthquake, or landslide.
Specifically, we highlight the not-for-profit Sm...
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Excel tips: how to unleash the power of PivotTables from 2022-11-02T02:26
PivotTables allow you to create reports without using a single formula. The standard calculation for a PivotTable is SUM.
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Federal Budget October 2022 Special from 2022-10-26T04:31
Federal Labour has handed down its first Budget since it came to power earlier this year.
Has this first Budget delivered on what Australia needs in these challenging economic times? How...
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With Interest: Protect your small business from cyber criminals from 2022-10-17T21:39
The recent large-scale Optus data breach in Australia is a timely reminder to small business of cybersecurity.
In this episode, we explain what small b...
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With Interest: Behind closed doors at the OECD Tax Forum from 2022-10-10T04:15
CPA Australia’s Senior Tax Manager Elinor Kasapidis attended September’s invite-only, ATO-hosted OECD Forum on Tax Administration.
At this event in Sydney, discussions took place between ...
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How to harness smarter workplace behaviours from 2022-10-07T01:17
In this episode, delve inside the mind of Daniel Pink, a best-selling book author writing on business, work, creativity and behaviour.
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With Interest: Strategies for small businesses to avoid disputes from 2022-10-03T05:01
Disputes can negatively impact small business. In this episode, the Victorian Small Business Commissioner explains how small businesses can put strategies in place to avoid potentially damaging ...
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With Interest: The ATO explains Operation Protego from 2022-09-19T06:03:36
Over recent months, the ATO-led Serious Financial Crime Taskforce executed a series of warrants across Australia against individuals suspected of being involved in significant GST fraud. Subsequ...
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With Interest: FBT-free EVs. Is it time to switch? from 2022-09-12T05:32:32
The recently tabled changes to the fringe benefits tax (FBT) are part of the government strategy for boosting electric vehicle (EV) uptake by reducing the price differential between EVs and conv...
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Excel tips: how to use Goal Seek from 2022-09-08T22:59:25
In this podcast episode, learn about Goal Seek and how it can help you in Microsoft Excel. Hosted by Neale Blackwood CPA.
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Unpacking the Jobs and Skills Summit Part 2: Accounting Outcomes from 2022-09-06T02:32:06
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Unpacking the Jobs and Skills Summit, Part 1: Business Outcomes from 2022-09-05T05:31:51
Against a backdrop of the lowest unemployment rate in 48 years, and with more job vacancies than unemployed people in Australia, a national Skills and Jobs Summit was ...
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With Interest: Should tax time be delayed? from 2022-08-29T03:13:08
The ATO recently disclosed that more than 180,000 tax returns, or around 4 per cent of the 4.5 million tax returns filed in July, were either manually reviewed by an ATO employee to verify claim...
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With Interest: Discussing CPA Australia’s Business Technology Report 2022 from 2022-08-22T03:50:01
Organisations around the world are grappling with an array of complex global issues right now. That said, those businesses prioritising technology and digital skills are in a much better positio...
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With Interest: The three big challenges facing public practitioners from 2022-08-15T04:52:39
In this podcast, public practitioner at Future Advisory and CPA Australia public practice committee member Jason Robinson explores some of these challenges and shares his insights into how the i...
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With Interest: What ISSB standards could mean for sustainability reporting from 2022-08-08T04:50:57
There is a global push for businesses to increase the disclosures of the environmental risks their operations pose. With the new draft of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) stan...
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Excel Yourself: Creating vertical lines in Excel line charts from 2022-08-05T02:14:04
When creating a line chart in Excel, you may need to insert a vertical line to mark something on the chart. Listen to this podcast episode to learn how to do it.
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With Interest: Why Buy Now, Pay Later needs a regulation rethink from 2022-08-01T02:16:38
Until recently, Buy Now Pay Later services have flown under the radar in terms of regulation. They have not typically been considered “credit” and so have been exempted from laws that apply to c...
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With Interest: COVID-19 - ever get that feeling of déjà vu? from 2022-07-25T00:00:54
We’re now in the middle of winter and true to form, winter illnesses are surging. The chief, though by no means only, culprit is COVID-19; and like other COVID-19 spikes, it’s having a major imp...
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With Interest: Why accountants’ letters are risky business from 2022-07-19T23:15:42
Accountants’ letters are used by some lenders to assess a borrower’s ability to service a loan before they’ll approve it, requiring an accountant to confirm that they’ve assessed the client’s ab...
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With Interest: Is the construction sector on the brink of collapse? from 2022-07-11T23:22:57
In this week’s episode, Kristen Beadle, CPA Australia Manager Public Practice and SMEs discusses the state of Australia’s building industry including the increase in insolvencies.
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With Interest: What the heck is happening to cryptocurrency markets?! from 2022-07-04T05:20:57
Excel Yourself: How to do dynamic arrays in Excel from 2022-06-30T23:29:43
In our ongoing Excel Yourself podcast series, learn how to do dynamic arrays in Microsoft Excel with host Neale Blackwood CPA.
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With Interest: Tax Time 2022 - Multiple jobs, side hustles and your tax return from 2022-06-27T04:10:17
With Interest: Tax Time 2022 - Investments and your tax returns from 2022-06-20T00:08:58
With Interest: Tax Time 2022 - Work-related expenses for tradies from 2022-06-14T03:24:57
With Interest: Tax Time 2022 - Do’s and don’ts of work-related expenses from 2022-06-06T06:06:08
This podcast outlines what tax claims and tax deductions can be made in 2022 and finally answers the question: are Tim Tams a work-related expense?
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Excel Yourself: How to use Excel's custom functions without macros from 2022-06-02T23:40:42
In this episode learn how Excel's new functions continue to extend and expand both the power and versatility of Excel's formula capability.
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With Interest: Superannuation changes coming in 2022 from 2022-05-31T05:22:28
Understanding decentralised finance from 2022-05-26T23:50:12
Federal Election 2022 – CPA Australia’s analysis from 2022-05-23T05:24:34
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With Interest: Australia’s economic outlook from 2022-05-16T06:43:46
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With Interest: Signs of small business financial distress from 2022-05-09T23:41:22
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Excel skills for current and future accountants from 2022-05-06T02:37:26
In this podcast episode hear from Neale Blackwood CPA on the essential excel skills current and future accountants should know.
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With Interest: How your small business can use social media from 2022-05-03T00:11:02
Social media can help you attract and keep customers, get customer feedback and retain loyalty. This podcast outlines the best place to get started.
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With Interest: CPA Australia with Shadow Assistant Minister for Treasury and Charities Dr Andrew Leigh from 2022-04-26T05:17:55
In this episode of CPA Australia's With Interest, Dr Andrew Leigh provides insights into how the Australian Labor Party plans to engage with Australian businesses to deliver their economic plan,...
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Excel Yourself: Introducing the Excel Data Model from 2022-04-13T14:15:39
Excel has dramatically improved its data handling capabilities over the past decade, including the Data Model. In this podcast episode, learn some of the basic features, which are still extremely p...
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With Interest: Modernising Business Registers from 2022-04-12T22:25:55
In this episode we chat with the Deputy Registrar of the Australian Business Registry, Michelle Crosby, about how the Modernising Business Registry Program streamlines processes for directors. Listen
With Interest: CPA Australia with Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business Stuart Robert from 2022-04-07T21:00:19
In this episode, we chat with the Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small ...
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Key takeaways from the Federal Budget 2022-23 from 2022-03-30T03:36:14
In this special edition podcast, our experts unpack the key highlights from the federal budget 2022-23.You’ll hear the pros and cons of easing cost-of-living p...
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With Interest: Key findings in CPA Australia’s 2021-22 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey from 2022-03-21T02:35:26
In this episode, our experts discuss the results of CPA Australia's annual survey of small businesses in 11 markets across the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia. We share key takeaways an...
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Excel Yourself: How to work with dates and days in excel from 2022-03-09T03:16:04
In this podcast episode you will learn how to create a date format on the formula cells to ensure they correctly display the calculated date.
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With Interest: Disaster preparedness for small business from 2022-03-07T05:26:44
As we can see with the recent floods in Queensland and New South Wales, small businesses are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters. CPA Australia has lodged a submission with the Aust...
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With Interest: What's the way forward for digital financial reporting? from 2022-02-21T05:36:16
In this episode, our experts discuss the adoption of digital financial reporting across the world. You’ll get insights into the current state of digital financial reporting in Australia and lear...
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With Interest: Why does Australia need tax reform? from 2022-02-14T05:13:01
In this episode, we discuss CPA Australia’s recommendations for tax reforms in the upcoming federal budget. We unpack the impact of inflation on lower to middle-income tax brackets, the complian...
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With Interest: Is the time for business support over? from 2022-02-07T05:28:55
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Excel Youself: How to solve the printing challenge in Excel from 2022-02-04T00:05:13
Printing in Excel can present challenges, but in this Excel Yourself podcast episode, learn how these can be solved by using the icons in the workbook views section of the view ribbon tab.
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With Interest: Stay on top of your records for Tax Time 2022 from 2022-01-31T05:21:23
As we inch closer to the tax season, our special guest Andrew Watson, Assistant Commissioner, ATO Small Business division, shares expert advice on the latest in tax including record keeping prin...
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My Client and Me: How a restaurant is thriving in the new normal from 2022-01-27T22:32:05
In this podcast episode, you’ll hear the co-owner of Wa...
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With Interest: Trends and predictions in ESG from 2022-01-24T05:27:36
In this podcast, our experts discuss the implications of an upcoming Federal election on the treatment of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. They discuss what direction Australia’s ...
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COVIDChat: Navigating the impact of Omicron on the workplace from 2022-01-17T04:57:02
As we enter the third year of the pandemic, employers across Australia have once again had to backtrack on their reopening plans due to the spread of the Omicron variant. In this episode, we exp...
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Excel Yourself: How to handle formula errors in Excel using IFERROR from 2021-12-15T00:21:56
As part of the Excel Yourself CPA Australia Podcast series, hear how If you create a formula and then realise it needs to handle errors, you need to insert the IFERROR function at the start of y...
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COVIDchat: Survey results - Business concerns intensify amid strong recovery from 2021-12-13T05:40:41
In this week’s episode, our experts discuss the results of a recent CPA Australia survey of business and economic sentiment. Despite restrictions easing and a...
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Audit failings: Implications for Halifax collapse from 2021-12-09T22:49:17
In this podcast episode, join our experts as they discuss how a Sydney auditor and an audit firm’s failure to comply with auditing standards contributed to the collapse of Halifax Investment Ser...
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COVIDChat: Current trends in accounting recruitment from 2021-12-06T03:02:18
In this week’s episode of COVID Chat, we’re joined by Peter Bourke, a senior talent acquisition lead with Accountancy Options. Peter gives us an insider’s perspective on current trends in accoun...
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Professional indemnity insurance: how to lower your risk profile from 2021-12-02T23:46:54
In this podcast episode, you’ll get insights into the changing risk profile of accounting firms that cope with the impact of the pandemic on their day-to-day operations, and managing clients in ...
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COVIDchat: COVID-19’s impact on commercial insurance from 2021-11-29T05:42:59
In this podcast, our special guest Tony Jackson from QBE Insurance Group shares his insights into the challenges posed by the pandemic on commercial insurance, including which sectors were...
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COVIDchat: Should you worry about inflation? from 2021-11-22T04:51:03
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the reasons driving inflation in Australia and across the globe and its potential impacts on consumer confidence, business and interest rate...
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Insights from the NZ FMA’s Audit Quality Monitoring Report 2021 from 2021-11-18T23:54:51
In this episode, Jacco Moison from the FMA talks with Claire Grayston FCPA about how well audit firms managed under the restrictions of COVID-19, the uptake of technology, how firms have respond...
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International Accounting Day: The role of accountants in 2021 and beyond from 2021-11-10T01:37:32
On International Accounting Day we speak to three professional accountants operating in diverse sectors. Listen
COVIDchat: Trends in Australian commercial property market from 2021-11-08T04:47:11
In this podcast, our special guest William Young CPA, Fund Manager, Mortgages, Real Estate Investment, Australian Unity talks about commercial property trends including a shift towards more floo...
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Excel Yourself: Use LET function to solve tricky Excel challenges from 2021-11-05T01:10:13
As part of the Excel Yourself CPA Australia Podcast series, hear how the LET function offers useful solutions to tricky Excel challenges.
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COVIDChat: Designing a return to work plan from 2021-11-01T05:29:41
In this episode, we discuss tips to set up a COVID safe workplace, as well the different return-to-office plans being adopted by the Big 4 consulting firms and small-to-medium businesses includi...
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How cloud technology is changing the finance world from 2021-10-28T22:42:24
In this podcast episode we'll explore, with guests James Burt and Simon Smithers from Oracle why the generational shift to the cloud and adoption of software-as-a-service products by businesses ...
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COVIDchat: Latest tax and business developments from 2021-10-25T05:31:45
In this episode we discuss developments involving the short cut method for claiming work-from-home expenses, registering multiple business categories under a single ABN and the impending start o...
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COVIDChat: COVID-19 vaccinations and your business from 2021-10-18T05:17:12
In this episode, our special guest Catherine Dunlop, Partner at legal firm Maddocks, discusses workplace health and safety issues surrounding COVID-19. You’ll hear insights on whether employers ...
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COVIDChat: The workplace issues and business reopening from 2021-10-11T03:12:25
In this episode, you’ll hear our experts discuss the workplace and employment issues of businesses reopening after a COVID-19 lockdown. You’ll also hear the latest announcements for business gra...
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Excel Yourself: Creating hyperlinked index sheets from 2021-10-07T23:03:21
In our Microsoft Excel podcast series, find out more about hyperlinked index sheets. Hyperlinked index sheets are useful tools for speeding up and simplifying navigation around large Excel files...
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COVIDChat: Business grants and lodgement deferrals explained from 2021-10-04T05:01:41
4 October 2021 | This episode outlines recent changes to business grants and the impact of tapering off businesses support, plus we have special guest Elinor Kasapidis, Senior Manager Tax Policy...
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Innovation at work: How to respond to a changing market from 2021-09-30T02:19:41
2021 CPA Australia Congress speaker, UK executive Jonny Coombe, reveals how to developing ‘intrepreneurs’ in your business can drive innovation.
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COVIDChat: Business support around Australia from 2021-09-27T04:38:23
27 September 2021 | This episode gives you the latest developments for each state and territory, covering business support, grants, roadmaps out of lockdown, and more. Listen now.
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COVIDChat: Business support around Australia from 2021-09-27T04:38:23
27 September 2021 | This episode gives you the latest developments for each state and territory, covering business support, grants, roadmaps out of lockdown, and more. Listen now.
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Career skills revisited: Why accounting skills make you a better leader from 2021-09-22T06:18:32
In this career skills re-release episode, join our guests to learn how they have used accounting and finance skills to grow their careers in both accounting and other roles. You will also learn ...
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Why small business needs to understand cyber security risks from 2021-09-17T00:51:06
Fighting cyber crime involves more smarts than money. In this podcast episode cyber experts show small business how to prepare for increasing attacks.
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Wellbeing at work: Why financial health is only one success factor from 2021-09-10T00:57:46
As finance professionals, we focus on financial well-being. In this podcast we'll explore how we can make incremental changes to improve overall health.
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Excel Yourself: How to import Excel files using power query from 2021-09-03T01:08:06
Listen to the latest Excel Yourself podcast episode to find out how using power query can help in your data transformation and data preparation in Microsoft Excel.
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Understanding your digital body language at work from 2021-08-27T00:25:25
In this podcast, renowned collaboration expert Erica Dhawan discusses how even body language has gone digital and she reveals the new signals and cues that make or break trust, empathy and respe...
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Career skills revisited: 5 ways technology is changing accounting skills from 2021-08-20T04:40:31
Find out how technology is changing accounting skills in this career skills revisited podcast episode. Looking for more on this topic? The emerging faces of accounting is one of the themes at th...
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Excel Yourself: Flexible conditional formats from 2021-08-13T03:12:31
Listen to the latest Excel Yourself podcast episode to find out what you need to know about making conditional formats work for you in dashboards and reporting.
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Why you're never too young to plan your career from 2021-08-06T02:48:51
Discover the career stories of two finance professionals and how they got to the interesting and senior roles they are in today. Listen now.
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Most popular tax tips 2021: Work-related expenses (re-release) from 2021-07-30T00:14:59
Our most popular tax time 2021 episode, listen in to discover the methods, issues and common mistakes with work-related expenses this tax season. You’ll also find tips on how to manage conversat...
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Career skills revisited: How to thrive during uncertainty from 2021-07-23T04:18:12
We are re-releasing this popular episode where Mark Broadhead and Rich Hirst discuss ways to thrive during uncertainty. They offer practical tips and advice on how to develop these skills, such ...
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Excel Yourself: LET Function from 2021-07-21T03:09:26
The LET function enables you to use variables within your Excel formulas. This means you can avoid using helper cells and create standalone formulas to solve real-world problems. Currently, it i...
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Career Skills Revisited: How trust and respect builds productive working relationships from 2021-07-15T05:35:56
This career skills revisited episode features Andrew Seinor FCPA, co-creator of The H Factor, and Sainyog Prajapati CPA, founder of Next Climb and F360. They discuss how they work together on st...
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Excel yourself: Top tips on formatting in Excel from 2021-07-09T00:33:03
Once you have your figures right, the next step is presenting them. Here are a few ideas to help you improve your formatting and make your files easier to read, understand and use. Listen now.
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Reviewing charities’ financial information: A discussion from 2021-07-02T05:05:48
Listen in to hear a discussion on financial reporting by charities, particularly in the context of the ACNC’s surveillance program.
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Tax tips 2021 part 4: Side hustles and the gig economy from 2021-06-30T23:57:02
Learn what’s considered a hobby vs a business, information on claiming income and deductions, and why tax agents should be talking to clients about record keeping for next year.
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Tax tips 2021 part 3: Property from 2021-06-29T04:46:18
Discover the issues and common errors in relation to property this tax season, plus key reminders from the ATO, and guidance for tax agents to help clients navigate the COVID-19 environment.
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Tax tips 2021 part 2: Cryptocurrency from 2021-06-28T04:05:59
Learn why the ATO is focusing on cryptocurrency this tax season, plus tips for tax agents to help you manage conversations with clients. Listen now.
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Tax tips 2021 part 1: Work-related expenses from 2021-06-25T03:40:57
Discover the methods, issues and common mistakes with work-related expenses, plus tips for tax agents on how to manage conversations with clients. Listen now.
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Career Skills Revisited: How to get promoted at work from 2021-06-18T01:36:13
In this career skills revisited re-release podcast episode, Clare Lezaja CPA and Shane Michael Hatton discuss how to build your skills, reputation and personal brand to be ready when promotion o...
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Top tips from experts on how to get a board role from 2021-06-09T04:56:02
Hear from two experts as they discuss how to find opportunities and what skills and qualities you need to be appointed to a board. Listen now.
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Kris Fothergill FCPA works from his family boat from 2021-06-04T01:18:51
Discover a fascinating discussion with Kris Fothergill FCPA and his colleague, covering tips for working remotely and how to combine work and adventure.
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My Client and Me part 2: Growing Holly Rankin’s music career from 2021-05-28T04:51:33
Meet singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Holly Rankin, who tells you how she works with her accountant to grow her businesses and career. Listen now.
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Cloud technology for audit explained from 2021-05-20T23:26:34
Discover how cloud technology for audit is evolving, the tools available, and the potential challenges of implementing a cloud system. Listen now.
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Australian Federal Budget 2021-22: An expert analysis from 2021-05-12T05:49:03
Join our policy experts for a discussion of the budget papers, covering implications for the accounting profession and more. Listen now.
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A break until May: More great episodes coming soon from 2021-03-18T23:44:22
CPA Australia Podcast will be back with brand new episodes in May 2021. Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when our new episodes are available. We have over 190 episodes for you to listen t...
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Innovation in Central Bank Digital Currencies from 2021-03-05T02:00:40
Join our expert guests to learn what central banks are doing about Central Bank Digital Currencies, and what the future might look like. Listen now.
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Excel Yourself: How to use an IS function in Excel from 2021-03-03T03:33:21
Knowing what a cell contains can be useful when developing your formulas. Excel has a collection of IS functions that can help.
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A discussion on the Aged Care Royal Commission from 2021-02-19T00:30:20
Join our expert guest to get an inside view to the Aged Care Royal Commission, plus key changes you should be prepared for. Listen now.
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Excel Yourself: Dynamic Charts in Microsoft Excel from 2021-02-12T00:41:58
Dynamic charts allow the user to make selections that are automatically updated in the chart. In this Podcast episode Neale Blackwood CPA, examine how to use range names to convert a static char...
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Career Skills Revisited: How to land a Board role from 2021-02-05T00:15:40
As part of our Career Skills Revisited re-release podcast series, learn what it takes to land a Board role in your career by hearing the stories and lessons from Claire Braund, co-founder and Ex...
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Why accounting skills make you a better leader from 2021-01-28T05:20:09
Join our guests to learn how they have used accounting and finance skills to grow their careers in both accounting and other roles. Listen now.
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What to expect when the ATO opens a transfer pricing review from 2021-01-22T00:53:50
Join our experts as they discuss why transfer pricing seems to be a perennial risk for the ATO, and how you should respond to a risk review. Listen now.
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How to improve audit quality from 2021-01-15T01:20:08
Hear from ASIC’s Chief Accountant on the key findings from ASIC's audit inspection report. Listen now.
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Excel Yourself: Slicers in Microsoft Excel from 2021-01-07T22:28:06
Slicers are an easy-to-use filter interface for pivot tables. In this podcast episode that is part of the Excel Yourself series, Neale Blackwood CPA will take us through about how to use slicers...
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New Zealand Audit Quality Monitoring Report: A discussion from 2020-12-18T00:10:12
In this podcast episode, our expert guests discuss the findings from the report, plus explain the directors’ and audit committees’ roles in audit quality. Listen now.
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Professional indemnity insurance claims: Cyber risk from 2020-12-11T04:14:11
Our expert guests use current real-life cyber insurance claims to demonstrate the risks faced by public practitioners. Listen now.
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E-invoicing: How your business can benefit from 2020-12-04T01:27:18
Discover how e-invoicing will help your business grow faster, covering improved transparency and efficiency, fewer errors, cash flow benefits, and more.
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How to prepare for ATO compliance activity from 2020-11-27T01:01:29
Discover how to work with the ATO on complex issues, covering the risks of being unprepared for compliance activity and when to seek expert assistance.
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Excel Yourself: Small data sets from 2020-11-24T00:42:05
Part of our Excel Yourself series about skills you should know in Microsoft Excel for your day to day use. In this episode learn about small data sets. Excel is not a database, but it can handle...
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Excel Yourself: Function macros from 2020-11-24T00:39:34
In our ongoing series of podcasts about Microsoft Excel, did you know you can create your own functions in Excel? In this podcast we look at three functions (called User Defined Functions or UDF...
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5 ways technology is changing accounting skills from 2020-11-19T23:32:53
As accounting firms embrace digital transformation, the new technologies are changing the skills early-career accountants need to succeed. Our guests discuss the findings from a research report,...
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Why employers want to see micro-credentials on your resume (re-release) from 2020-11-17T05:08:04
In this re-release episode, originally released in July 2020, Simon Eassom discusses how having a micro-credential on your resume demonstrates specialised skills that employers can trust. He cov...
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What readers want to know from annual reports from 2020-11-13T04:05:47
Join two experts to discover which components of annual reports users consider important, and the key decisions they make from the report. Listen now.
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Professional indemnity insurance claims: Know your mandate from 2020-11-06T01:30:21
Using current professional indemnity insurance claims as examples, in this podcast episode Drew Fenton CPA and Kevin Nhan discuss the risks public practitioners face if they operate outside of t...
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ASIC’s approach to regulation during COVID-19 from 2020-10-29T04:51:58
In this podcast episode, you’ll hear from Doug Niven, ASIC’s chief accountant, on their approach to regulation and support in the COVID-19 environment. Niven will discuss ASIC’s focus areas for ...
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Excel Yourself: Text boxes in Microsoft Excel from 2020-10-21T23:10:09
Continuing the Excel Yourself podcast series, Neale Blackwood CPA discusses text boxes in Microsoft Excel and why it will help in your day to day usage in Excel.
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Excel Yourself: XLOOKUP function in Microsoft Excel from 2020-10-20T05:06:19
As part of the Microsoft Excel podcast series, Neale Blackwood CPA will explain all about the XLOOKUP function and why it is important to use. Just like VLOOKUP which is going away, XLOOKUP allo...
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Pathways to partnership in public practice from 2020-10-16T00:44:45
In this new podcast episode, our three guests will give you insights into the very different paths they have taken to becoming a partner. They each have a different story. Listen now.
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How COVID-19 is accelerating central bank digital currency projects (re-release) from 2020-10-13T05:49:34
This episode was originally released 22nd May 2020 and is part of our CPA Congress 2020 re-release series. In this podcast episode, Schmitz and Pirovich examine the proposal for central bank dig...
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Australian Federal Budget 2020-21: An expert analysis from 2020-10-07T05:04:06
Our experts discuss key aspects of the budget papers from the Australian Federal Budget 2020-21, and what it means for the accounting profession. Listen now.
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Future of FinTech: Opportunities for businesses from 2020-10-02T05:25:11
Discover the key opportunities and challenges faced by FinTech in 2020 and beyond, and how small and medium businesses can benefit. Listen now.
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Data security in the age of working from home (re-release) from 2020-09-24T23:49:04
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Issues for Boards: Risk, technology and sustainability from 2020-09-18T00:18:56
Discover why risk management, technology and sustainability are key issues for board members, plus practical advice on corporate governance. Listen now.
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Re-release: Bernard Salt predicts staircase recovery for Australia post-pandemic from 2020-09-11T02:06:26
This episode was originally released on 15th May 2020. In this podcast episode, Bernard Salt provides an insight into the economic and social trends in Australia for the remainder of this year a...
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SMSF auditors: Independence and code of ethics from 2020-09-04T01:01
Independence for auditors of self-managed super funds is a significant issue for public practitioners. In this podcast episode, Channa Wijesinghe and Kellie Grant discuss the restructured code o...
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How to thrive during uncertainty from 2020-08-28T04:31:42
Discover how taking responsibility and focusing on the things you can control, combined with emotional intelligence, are the skills you need to thrive.
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Career Skills Revisited: Emotional intelligence is a skill you can learn from 2020-08-21T05:50:32
Originally released 9th August 2019, EQ expert David Smith discusses how finance professionals can develop their emotional intelligence skills to achieve results in the workplace. Listen now.
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Reducing the risk of professional indemnity insurance claims from 2020-08-14T02:06:14
Strategies for public practitioners to reduce the risk of claim, plus how businesses can manage risk in an economic downturn. Listen now.
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Part 4 of 4: Dynamic arrays in Excel - Using new features and existing functions from 2020-08-11T01:39:12
This podcast includes a few ideas on how we can use the new dynamic array features as well as ideas on using existing functions with them. There will no doubt be lots of creative applications of...
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How mutual respect and trust builds productive working relationships from 2020-08-07T03:56:20
This podcast episode introduces Andrew Seinor FCPA, co-creator of The H Factor, and Sainyog Prajapati CPA, founder of Next Climb and F360. They discuss how they work together on strategic planni...
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Part 1 of 4: Dynamic arrays in Excel - an introduction from 2020-07-31T03:39:25
This podcast episode introduces the concept of dynamic arrays in Excel. The new UNIQUE function is used as an example to help explain the new formula terminology and symbols. Listen now.
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Part 2 of 4: Dynamic arrays in Excel - two new functions from 2020-07-31T03:37:05
This podcast episode gives an in-depth explanation of two new functions that are part of Excel’s new dynamic arrays feature. We cover the use and structure of the UNIQUE and FILTER functions.
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Part 3 of 4: Dynamic arrays in Excel - the remaining four functions from 2020-07-31T03:35:11
This podcast episode introduces and explains the remaining four new functions associated with the new dynamic arrays feature in Excel. The SORT, SORTBY, SEQUENCE and RANDARRAY functions are all ...
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Stay safe: Practical tips to create a cybersafe environment from 2020-07-24T04:14:26
Discover how to create a cybersafe environment for your organisation, covering cost-effective tech solutions and remote work risks. Listen now.
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Tax time 2020: Implications for rental property investors from 2020-07-15T04:28:24
Tips for public practitioners to identify the tax consequences arising from COVID-19 for their rental property investor clients. Listen now.
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Why employers want to see micro-credentials on your resume from 2020-07-10T01:55:49
Discover why micro-credentials demonstrate a specialised skill that employers can trust, and why they can fill a skills gap at any age and career stage.
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How public practitioners can work with clients facing insolvency from 2020-07-03T02:08:24
Learn the signs that your client may be heading for insolvency and how to work with them, plus how small business owners can protect themselves. Listen now
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Career Skills Revisited: How accountants can build a business case for robotic automation from 2020-06-26T00:34:49
As part of our career skills re-release series, listen to discover how robotic process automation can benefit your organisation, covering strategy, key factors for successful implementation, and...
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How to build your skills to get noticed and promoted from 2020-06-19T01:10:36
A fascinating discussion on how to build your skills and reputation within an organisation to be ready for promotion when opportunities emerge. Listen now.
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How businesses can reimagine and reinvent after the COVID-19 lockdown - Roadmap to Recovery part 3 from 2020-06-12T04:25:44
The response of governments worldwide to the COVID-19 pandemic was strong and swift, with many businesses unprepared for economic lockdown. How can businesses reimagine and reinvent once the COV...
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How businesses can recover from the COVID-19 lockdown - Roadmap to Recovery part 2 from 2020-06-09T03:42:23
The response of governments worldwide to the COVID-19 pandemic was strong and swift, with many businesses unprepared for economic lockdown. How can businesses best recover in the current climate...
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How businesses can respond to the COVID-19 lockdown - Roadmap to Recovery Part 1 from 2020-06-05T00:19:20
The response of governments worldwide to the COVID-19 pandemic was strong and swift, with many businesses unprepared for economic lockdown. How can businesses best respond to the current climate...
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Tax tips for public practitioners in the COVID-19 environment from 2020-05-29T00:51:03
Practical tips for tax time, including potential issues around JobKeeper payments, preparing for an earlier tax time & how to manage workflow. Listen now.
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How COVID-19 is accelerating central bank digital currency projects from 2020-05-22T03:12:33
Discover how COVID-19 has accelerated projects on central bank digital currencies, including technical design options and the role of the private sector.
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Bernard Salt predicts staircase recovery for Australia post-pandemic from 2020-05-15T05:42:03
Discover what Australia might look like post-pandemic, why accounting skills are crucial, and Salt’s best advice for young professionals. Listen now.
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The big issues facing public practitioners during COVID-19 from 2020-05-05T23:59:59
Learn how to charge clients for services, how to assist with JobKeeper, how to segment your client base and how to align staff to communicate consistently.
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The role of IFRIC agenda decisions in IFRS based financial reporting from 2020-05-01T05:40:12
David Hardidge, Technical Director at Queensland Audit Office, says there’s an intention to make IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) agenda decisions mandatory.
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The IAASB on international auditing and assurance standard setting from 2020-04-24T04:07:26
Hear a discussion with representatives from The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) on auditing and assurance standard setting.
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JobKeeper package: eligibility, challenges and how to prepare from 2020-04-16T04:58:10
Discover why the JobKeeper package is a lifesaver for businesses and the economy, the challenges eligible businesses face and how to prepare. Listen now.
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The next step: how to land a board role from 2020-04-09T04:29:13
In this podcast episode, Claire Braund, co-founder and Executive Director of Women on Boards, shares her incredible career success story. Braund is a social entrepreneur who co-founded Women on...
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Data security in the age of working from home from 2020-04-02T22:41:36
COVID-19 early thoughts - office real estate market trends and investment considerations from 2020-03-26T23:28:53
The CPA Australia Victorian Small & Medium Enterprise Committee brings you a continued discussion on real estate.
This week: current commercial real estate trends and investment considera...
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ATO explain their SMSF Auditor 2019 compliance program findings and 2020 focus areas from 2020-03-13T03:11:40
Kellie Grant, Director at the ATO, explains what the ATO has found in its reviews of Self-managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) auditors in the 2019 compliance program and why many of those SMSF au...
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Implementing IFRS 16/AASB 16 Leases: are preparers ready? from 2020-03-05T05:44:09
This week’s episode of the CPA Australia Podcast is a discussion of the preliminary findings from the CPA Australia funded research conducted by University of Melbourne into market-readiness in ...
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Career Skills Revisited: Excel’s functions and features from 2020-02-27T23:58:25
Career Skills Revisited: Your Strategic Finance Skills from 2020-02-21T00:24:38
Strategic leadership – what is it and can you learn it?
CPA Australia’s ongoing Career Skills Revisited series takes a look back at popular episodes offering useful tips on improving your...
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Small Business Stories: Growing The Gild Group from 2020-02-14T01:00:57
This brand-new series looks at the opportunities and challenges facing small businesses today. In this week’s episode we hear from Brenton Ellis CPA, Director of Melbourne-based accounting firm ...
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Understanding ASIC’s report on audit quality measures from 2020-02-07T01:02:32
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has developed a unique report on measures of audit quality in addition to its audit inspection findings. ASIC’s Doug Niven sits down wi...
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Career Skills Revisited – Team building, mentoring&coaching in the workplace from 2020-01-30T23:30:33
In our ongoing career skills revisited podcast series where we feature an interesting career-based episode you may have missed: Clare Mann, Managing Director of Communicate31, and Tao de Haas, R...
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Current and future developments in IFRS from 2020-01-23T22:57:46
In the first full length CPA Australia Podcast for 2020, hear from IASB Board member Ann Tarca where she and Ram Subramanian, Policy Adviser – Reporting at CPA Australia where they discuss the c...
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Excel Mini Episode: Data Validation from 2020-01-16T22:37:11
In this first mini episode of the CPA Australia Podcast for 2020, Excel expert Neale Blackwood CPA discusses Data Validation. Excel has a built-in Data Validation feature that you can use to lim...
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ASIC explains the key audit inspection findings for 2019 and how they are responding from 2019-12-17T23:57:01
ASIC’s audit inspection report found an increase in negative findings and so is commencing new initiatives aimed at improving audit quality. Doug Niven, Senior Executive leader for Financial Rep...
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The Future of Money: Digital Payment and the Future of E-Commerce from 2019-12-13T02:41:30
As Fintech plays a significant role in the future of the banking and finance sector, we go behind the scenes in this CPA Australia Podcast episode to speak to two CPAs about what it is like to w...
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How directors can get the most out of the audit from 2019-12-05T23:37:10
How much influence can directors and audit committees have over the quality of the external audit? Hear how directors can get the most out of their company’s audit from Jacco Moison at the NZ Fi...
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Future Thinkers: The Rise of Self-Managed Super Funds from 2019-12-02T00:06:38
In this podcast episode, Peter Johnson FCPA discusses why he chose to specialise in self-managed super funds (SMSF), what makes them so popular and where he sees the future of accounting heading...
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Future Thinkers: How Accountants are Becoming Creative Innovators from 2019-11-29T03:40:29
In this podcast episode, Paul Ho FCPA provides an insight into China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA), including the impact of blockchain. Paul discusses his role in the project and how his skills and k...
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Future Thinkers: Educating Next Generation Accountants on the Power of Professional Development from 2019-11-29T03:01:44
In this podcast episode, Jacquetta Griggs FCPA discusses the importance of professional development in helping the accounting industry stay ahead of the curve, including how her skills and knowl...
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The NZ FMA discuss their Audit Quality Monitoring findings for 2019 from 2019-11-21T23:59:09
Following release of the FMA’s Audit Quality Monitoring Report, Jacco Moison highlights the FMA’s key findings in six focus areas as well as auditor independence and the level of non-assurance s...
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Career Skills Revisited: Problems as New Opportunities from 2019-11-14T23:56:32
Looking back at our career focused podcasts, we revisit this CPA Australia Podcast that teaches you about how to approach problems as new opportunities.
Strong problem-solving skills can ...
Introduction to the Public Sector Financial Management (FM) Model from 2019-11-08T00:32:25
The Public Sector FM model provide relevant insights for finance teams within the public sector. It highlights the financial maturity and benchmark against international best practice. It is par...
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Regulatory Burden Report: impact of complex regulatory frameworks from 2019-10-31T23:57:26
On this week’s CPA Australia Podcast hear all about the newly released Regulatory Burden Report and the impact of complex regulatory frameworks. Join host Keddie Waller, Head ...
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David Murray FCPA on financial advice, leadership and returning to CPA Australia from 2019-10-24T23:03:04
David Murray AO FCPA, chairman of financial services company AMP, returns to CPA Australia after a three-year absence. In this exclusive podcast, he sits down with CPA Australia’s president and ...
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Lead with purpose, not just position from 2019-10-17T23:06:22
On this week’s CPA Australia Podcast hear all about how to lead with purpose and how this will inspire and motivate yourself and your team. Join host Michelle Walz CPA with guest Shane Michael H...
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Excel for Accountants: Macros from 2019-10-11T00:32:13
Excel expert Neale Blackwood CPA continues his Excel for Accountants series with a episode of Macros. Macros are a way of automating tasks you may have to do repeatedly, by recording a macro to ...
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The future of healthcare: public versus private from 2019-10-04T01:27:38
The healthcare industry has always been a challenging sector with rules, regulations, guidelines and a complex financial environment. In this podcast episode we will uncover;
What are the ...
Applying professional scepticism: What makes an audit team more sceptical? from 2019-09-26T05:05:09
Lack of professional skepticism in audits has been a recurring theme in ASIC’s audit inspection findings along with other regulators globally, however responding to these concerns can be challen...
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Housing Market Update: Where are we and where are we heading? from 2019-09-20T01:03:53
A greater understanding of issues and developments in the current Australian housing market. Is the future bright for the Australian housing market or will Australia's low wage growth effect the...
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The impact of the #MeToo movement in the workplace from 2019-09-12T01:34:08
In this week’s podcast we look at the impact of the #MeToo movement in the workplace with guest speakers Dr. Karen Morley, Prue Gilbert and Apsara Sabaratnem. Hosted by Anna Tantau, Deputy Chair...
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How to manage a good work-life balance from 2019-09-06T00:25:03
On the latest CPA Australia Podcast hear all about work-life balance.
This episode will consider the current academic research and results on work-life balance issues and how the conducted...
Not-for-profit year-end financial reporting tips from 2019-08-30T00:58:22
On this week’s CPA Australia Podcast listen to a discussion on some of the issues that may need to be considered by not for profits when preparing financial reports for 30 June 2019 year-ends wi...
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Career skills revisited: Future-proofing your career from 2019-08-23T01:30:34
As part of our career skills revisited CPA Australia Podcast series, learn how to future proof your career. Hear about why hard skills are not enough to drive your career forward and why masteri...
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Modern Slavery in Global Supply Chains - reflections on Australian legislative developments from 2019-08-16T01:25:15
Combatting modern slavery and wider human rights are playing an increasingly significant role in governance practices and have culminated in Australia with the passing in 2019 of the Modern Slav...
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Emotional Intelligence for Not for Profit Leaders from 2019-08-08T23:48:25
The World Economic Forum has identified Emotional Intelligence as one of the top 10 required skills in the workplace by 2020. As part of the Not for Profit Podcast series, join Listen
Part 2: How data analytics, AI&automation are being integrated into external audit from 2019-07-12T00:46:09
This is Part 2 of the previous episode where we will continue our discussion on how data analytics, AI and automation being integrated into external audit with Professor Miklos Vasarhelyi and Cl...
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Part 1: How data analytics, AI&automation are being integrated into external audit from 2019-07-12T00:35:10
Listen to Part 1 on how data analytics, artificial intelligence and automation are being integrated into external audit. Featuring guest Professor Miklos Vasarhelyi and Policy Adviser of Audit a...
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the workplace from 2019-07-05T04:23:27
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is software that mimics human action. Should we be worried about this taking over the finance and accounting profession? Listen to this podcast episode with gues...
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Excel Mini Episode: Flash Fill from 2019-06-21T00:00
On this mini episode of the CPA Australia Podcast, join Excel expert Neale Blackwood CPA on why accountants should be using Flash Fill. Find out why Flash fill is important to know and when you ...
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Excel Mini Episode: Format as Table from 2019-06-21T00:00
Join Neale Blackwood CPA who is INTHEBLACK's Excel expert on this mini episode of the CPA Australia Podcast where Neale will discuss the topic of Format as Table and how this will help you the n...
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Proposed Quality Management Standards – what are they and how will they impact your Practice? from 2019-06-14T00:22:12
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has proposed revised standards on quality management for firms (ISQM 1) and audit engagements (ISA 220), and a new standard for e...
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Career-skills revisited: Working from home from 2019-06-07T01:44:38
In this podcast episode, junior staff right through to business owners can learn how working remotely will help retain talent and increase the productivity of a team or organisation.
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Climate-related risk disclosures from 2019-05-31T03:34:50
There's growing momentum of interest in climate change, how our economy adjusts to these emerging risks, and what the role is particularly of investment behaviour, corporate behaviour, and more ...
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What the federal election results mean for CPA members and their clients from 2019-05-20T06:42:34
Join Jan McCallum, INTHEBLACK editor and Paul Drum, CPA Australia head of external affairs on this special episode of the CPA Australia Podcast where they will provide analysis and discussion on...
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Excel for Accountants: Data Ribbon from 2019-05-10T00:48:56
Join Excel expert Neale Blackwood CPA on why all spreadsheet users should be aware of and using the data ribbon in Microsoft Excel.With talk of big data and data analytics it's important to focu...
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Charities and not-for-profits update from 2019-05-03T00:31:11
Join Ram Subramanian, Policy Advisor for Reporting at CPA Australia with Melville Yates, Director of Reporting, Red Tape Reduction and ACNC Corporate Services who will discuss about updates for ...
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Career skills revisited: Decision-making from 2019-04-26T00:26:46
How are your decision making skills at work? The 'career skills revisited' series continues by listening back to Tiffany Quinlan speaking about the process of decision making and how you can imp...
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Career skills revisited: Microsoft Excel for Accountants from 2019-04-12T00:24:08
We are looking back at past CPA Australia Podcast episodes that features skills to learn and improve on in your career. This week we are looking at...
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Federal Budget 2019: An analysis for CPA Australia Members from 2019-04-04T04:55:37
On this week’s podcast, CPA Australia's head of external affairs Paul Drum discusses key elements of the budget with INTHEBLACK content editor Jan McCallum, and how the federal budget will affec...
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The future of mental health with Professor Allan Fels AO from 2019-03-28T23:04:58
Professor Allan Fels AO discusses the future of mental health and the ongoing mental health challenges Australia and the rest of the world face. Fels is in conversation with Gloria Sleaby FCPA, ...
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Modernising your data analytics strategy to drive business results from 2019-03-21T22:07:23
In today’s dynamic global business environment, it is no longer enough for finance professionals to just deliver timely and accurate financial reports to their business. We need to be analytics-...
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Career skills revisited: How to recognise stress and avoid burnout from 2019-03-15T00:12:52
Do you ever feel like there’s not enough hours in the day for your work? First in our CPA Australia podcast career skills re-release series, join Jacquetta Giggs and psychologist Catherine Twiss...
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New financial modelling technologies create opportunities from 2019-03-08T00:04:08
The financial modelling profession is the art of elegant solving of commercial problems with high-quality, user-friendly tools. Taking a technology agnostic approach to financial modelling not o...
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31 December 2018 ASIC Financial Reporting Focus areas from 2019-02-28T23:22:43
Doug Niven, Senior Executive Leader at ASIC provides insights into ASIC’s focus areas for companies with December 2018 period-ends, and also discusses some findings from ASIC’s most recent finan...
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Developing your strategic finance skills from 2019-02-22T00:04:24
In this weeks’ podcast episode, we are joined by Danette Fenton-Menzies, Director of Learning at Magical Learning. She will discuss topics such as what is strategic leadership, how does strategi...
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The ATO explain their approach to SMSF auditor oversight from 2019-02-14T23:54:23
The ATO have been making record referrals of SMSF auditors to ASIC, which they expect will continue to rise. In this podcast Kellie Grant, Director of the SMSF Approved Auditors Portfolio at the...
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Excel for Accountants: Power Query from 2019-02-07T23:52:37
In this month’s Excel topic podcast episode, Neale Blackwood CPA will discuss Power Query and why accountants should be using it. Neale will cover topics that all Excel users should know relatin...
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A discussion on the ASIC Audit Inspection Program Findings for 2017-2018 from 2019-01-31T22:55:09
Claire Grayston, Policy Adviser for Audit and Assurance at CPA Australia, and Doug Niven, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Senior Executive Leader, discuss the ASIC Audit ...
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Help Your Employees Thrive With Real Engagement from 2019-01-24T23:35:24
In this podcast, Clare Mann, Managing Director of Communicate31, and Tao de Haas, Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, Social Ecologist and Executive Coach, discuss team building, mentoring and ...
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The role of the insurer in better patient safety from 2018-12-20T05:27:30
The Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) is the Victorian Government’s captive insurer - but they do so much more. VMIA provide risk management advice to help government departments prep...
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Rehabilitate or dismiss? Managing your client base from 2018-12-14T00:01:25
In this podcast episode, Clare Mann, Managing Director of Communicate31, Mark Ault FCPA, Principal of Aults Accounting & Tax, and Caroline Karavias, Professional Standards Onboarding Manager at ...
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FMA NZ’s key audit quality findings from 2018-12-06T23:22:41
Following the release of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) New Zealand 2018 Audit Quality Monitoring Report, this podcast episode explores the key findings in the report for 2018 and the foc...
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Excel functions for accountants from 2018-11-29T23:15:03
Are you across the latest functions in Excel? In this podcast episode, Excel expert Neale Blackwood CPA takes you through the main functions that will assist accountants in their day to day work...
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The end of accounting – are financial statements still relevant? from 2018-11-22T22:52:10
Financial reporting has long been viewed as the main form of communication with investors. Emerging new technologies, new business models, and new industries have brought into question the relev...
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How to set and implement your investment policy from 2018-11-16T00:52:41
What is an investment policy and how do you form one? In this podcast episode, you’ll hear from Victoria Lindores, Senior Advisor in the Investment Advisory Practice at Pitcher Partners, as she ...
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Approaching problems as new opportunities from 2018-11-09T00:13:40
Strong problem-solving skills can make a huge difference to your career and the organisation you work for. In this podcast episode, you’ll discover different ways and models to approach a proble...
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Women in finance: from accountant to CEO from 2018-11-02T02:18:46
As the CEO for technology solutions company Hotline IT, Michelle Joosse CPA is thriving in a technical, male-dominated industry. In this podcast episode, Michelle tells her story on how a career...
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Recent changes to the small business CGT concession from 2018-10-25T22:37:36
The proposed changes to the small business capital gains tax concession are now law. In this podcast episode, you’ll hear from Mark Morris CPA, Professor of Practice at La Trobe University, as h...
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Moving beyond cash: increasing returns without taking unnecessary risk from 2018-10-19T00:36:55
Not-for-profit organisations approach the treatment of cash in different ways. In this podcast episode, you’ll hear Andrew Gillon, Senior Investment Advisor – Pitcher Partners Investment Service...
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Grid lines: Excel shortcuts for accountants and finance professionals from 2018-10-12T00:23:45
This episode covers the three different types of grid lines and why turning off your grid lines might make your charts look better.
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Find In Excel: Excel shortcuts for accountants and finance professionals from 2018-10-12T00:21:51
In this episode, Neale takes you through an example of how to use ‘Find In Excel’, showing that when you’re using this function you may need to perform a few different finds to find everything t...
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F5 function key: Excel shortcuts for accountants and finance professionals from 2018-10-12T00:19:19
This episode covers the useful applications of the F5 function key, such as following links, the special button, blanks, identify and select errors, and more.
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F4 function key - Excel shortcuts for accountants and finance professionals from 2018-10-12T00:13:55
This episode covers the double life of the F4 key, demonstrating its ability to save you time by repeating what you’ve last done and pasting, and editing a formula.
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Healthcare innovation and financial sustainability from 2018-10-05T00:53:12
The future of the healthcare sector is changing. Innovation, the patient experience and data visualisation are only some of the factors contributing to how leaders need to be thinking about fina...
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Developing a simpler and better financial reporting framework for Australia from 2018-09-27T03:50:43
The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is proposing to eliminate the ability to prepare special purpose financial statements (SPFS) for publicly lodged financial statements where compl...
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The real threat of a cybersecurity breach from 2018-09-21T00:19:55
This podcast episode explores some of the key issues in cybersecurity for the not-for-profit sector. You will hear from Krist Davood, Principal at Pitcher Partners, who has over 28 years’ experi...
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The human side of change management from 2018-09-13T23:38:04
Change has become the new normal at work, but are you really equipped to deal with it, or even make the most out of it for your career? In this podcast episode, you will hear from Suzanne Waldro...
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What do the best finance teams do? from 2018-09-07T01:00:51
In this podcast episode, Race Strauss FCPA, Executive Manager Finance – Qantas Group, will show you why the best finance teams go beyond the numbers to build valuable insights for their organisa...
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The NFP CFO of the Future from 2018-08-31T00:45:14
Welcome to the CPA Australia and Pitcher Partners podcast series for the Not-for-Profit sector. In this five-part series, we discuss some of the key issues for those working in the NFP space, co...
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Human skills – future proof your career from 2018-08-24T00:52:18
What do you need to add to your skill base for future success in your career? Tailored for accounting and finance professionals, this podcast episode will show you why hard skills are not enough...
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Intrapreneurship: A systematic approach for innovating from 2018-08-17T00:42:56
How do you drive change and innovation from within an organisation? In this podcast episode, Janett Egbar, Co-founder of the Centre for Intrapreneurship, takes you through a practical approach t...
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More Excel Shortcuts for Accountants - Cell Comments (Mini Episode) from 2018-08-14T00:40:06
In part five of our mini episode series on Excel tips for Accountants, Neale Blackwood CPA will discuss using cell comments in Microsoft Excel. Using cell comments are like 'Post-it notes' for c...
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Distribution of deceased estates from 2018-08-10T02:14:38
In this podcast episode, Ian Raspin FCPA and Katerina Peiros TEP, discuss the distribution of deceased estates and the issues accountants should consider in estate planning.
Katerina is t...
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Things to consider when joining the board of an NFP from 2018-08-02T23:45:42
In this podcast series with Pitcher Partners, we discuss some of the key issues for those working in the NFP space, covering a different topic each podcast. In this episode, we discuss things to...
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Are financial statements still useful? from 2018-07-27T00:44:45
In this podcast, we hear from Prof. Michael Davern, one of the academics who was part of the team that undertook this important study. Prof. Davern talks about the story behind the study, the ke...
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Future financial performance management from 2018-07-20T01:01:56
This week's episode was recorded in front of a live audience at CPA Congress and features Cameron Howell, head of group financial performance at Westpac talking about future financial performanc...
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The latest regulatory developments for charities from 2018-07-13T00:54:03
There are a number of current developments and other forthcoming changes that will have an impact on the operations of many charities around Australia in the near future. In this podcast episode...
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How to create real change for women at work from 2018-07-06T00:58:48
The dynamics are constantly shifting for women at work. Speaking up, getting recognised, time off for family and attaining leadership roles are just some of the challenges women can face. How do...
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How the health care sector is planning for the future from 2018-06-29T00:33:21
Like many sectors, health care is going through an enormous shift. New technologies, the expectations of patients across generations, and how to engage a diverse workforce, are just some of the ...
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Workplace flexibility: do you dare to work from home? from 2018-06-21T23:59:42
How do you ask your manager if you can work from home? Do you trust your employees or team to be working when they’re not in the office? In this podcast episode, junior staff right through to bu...
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Excel’s hidden functions and features by version from 2018-06-14T23:48:32
With every new version of Excel, Microsoft adds more and more features and functions. Depending on your version, you could be sitting on some hidden gems. In this podcast episode, Excel expert a...
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ATO spotlight on work-related expenses from 2018-06-08T01:17:23
Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan has stated that the over-claiming of work-related expenses is estimated at $2.5 billion. In this podcast episode, Robert McDowall, partner at Arabon, Trisha Aventur...
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Why Winners Win at Work from 2018-05-31T23:21:59
Have you ever wondered why some people are so successful when others are not? In this podcast, Gary Pittard, author of Why Winners Win, talks about what it takes to be successful at wor...
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Why aptitude matters more than IQ - Hiring and retaining the right staff from 2018-05-25T01:34:26
As the saying goes: If you’re in business, you’re in the business of relationships. So, when you’re hiring staff, how do you make sure your potential new talent feels comfortable in the intervie...
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The changing face of family business: It’s not what you think it is from 2018-05-17T23:33:26
In this episode, David and Kim Harland discuss the changes they are noting in the family business sector and what proactive family businesses (and their advisers) are doing to benefit from those...
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Budget 2018: Winners and losers from 2018-05-09T06:57:21
In this episode of the CPA Australia Podcast, INTHEBLACK editor Jan McCallum and CPA Australia Head of Policy Paul Drum FCPA discuss the 2018 Federal Budget in finer detail. Jan and Paul discuss...
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Strategy implementation step by step from 2018-05-04T01:01:34
In today's episode of the CPA Australia Podcast, Jillian Bowen speaks with Justin Lurie who is a congressional candidate and also experienced in mergers, acquisitions, strategy consulting and co...
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More Excel Shortcuts for Accountants - Windows (Mini Episode) from 2018-05-01T01:57:56
In part four of our mini episode series, Excel expert Neale Blackwood CPA will discuss using multiple windows in Microsoft Excel. Neale will explain how this multi-tasking tip of using windows w...
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Devising Decisive Decisions from 2018-04-27T00:03:54
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Wondering how to forge on at work? Learn how to push past fear and paralysis to make up your mind and move past indecision. Leadership facilitator, motivation...
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More Excel Shortcuts for Accountants - The Ctrl Key (Mini Episode) from 2018-04-23T23:00:21
In part three of our mini episode series, Excel expert Neale Blackwood CPA will explain one of the most important shortcuts you can use: the Ctrl key. Listen to hear how you can use the Ctrl key...
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Selling your business: How to maximise your return on investment from 2018-04-19T22:46:29
In this episode, Jason Cunningham CPA explains the key drivers of business value and how to develop an exit strategy to deliver your desired value. This episode is the final episode of a seven p...
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More Excel Shortcuts for Accountants - Right Clicking (Mini Episode) from 2018-04-17T00:51:27
Part two of our mini episode series, Excel expert Neale Blackwood CPA will discuss right clicking and why accountants should use this shortcut to make the most out of Microsoft Excel. Right clic...
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The impact of genuine leadership from 2018-04-13T00:06:55
Explore the steps to stronger self-belief with behaviour specialist, Suzanne Waldron, as she presents the impact of genuine leadership to a live audience at CPA Congress. Suzanne explains the im...
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More Excel Shortcuts for Accountants - Double Clicking (Mini Episode) from 2018-04-10T00:46:32
Every Tuesday over the next month CPA Australia Podcast will present a mini podcast episode from Excel Expert Neale Blackwood CPA, who has more than 20 years’ experience using and writing about ...
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Uncertainty over Income Tax treatments - AASB Interpretation 23 from 2018-04-05T23:35:13
A discussion with Siva about the AASB Interpretation published last year that could have an impact on tax accounting for some corporates. The discussion will focus on the accounting and disclos...
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What if you built your business with a plan to sack yourself? from 2018-03-28T23:00:11
Not many people openly talk about the day they plan to sack themselves. In this episode, Jason Cunningham CPA explains why it’s important to create a self-sufficient business. Jason’s shares hi...
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Remove mental barriers that prevent us from performing our best from 2018-03-22T22:50:16
Do you want a little more out of life? Searching for that promotion at work? Really want to save money? Do you feel that something is holding you back? We talk to Anthony Bonnici about mental ba...
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UnderstandingSuper: improving financial literacy in superannuation from 2018-03-15T23:03:53
The UnderstandingSuper team has been developing different ways to improve financial literacy in the field of superannuation. They’ve created a series of simple to understand videos and interacti...
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Accounting (it’s not as scary as you think) from 2018-03-09T00:06:57
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform the way we work. In this podcast, we explore the implications of machine learning on the future of the accounting profession. This podcast ...
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From Accountant to Entrepreneur from 2018-03-01T22:58:26
In this podcast, Steve Hui CPA, Founder and Chief Executive of iFLYflat discusses his transition from a corporate accounting career to entrepreneurship. Steve (aka the points whisperer) explains...
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ASIC corporate insolvency oversight and priorities from 2018-02-22T22:25:21
Thea and Adrian discuss current corporate insolvency surveillance priorities and outline the implications of recent and foreshadowed insolvency law reform. Adrian reflects on his tenure as Senio...
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How investing in mental health is good for business from 2018-02-15T23:29:47
In this podcast, Clare Mann, Managing Director of Communicate31, discusses the role of business owners in mitigating mental health risks in the workplace and the characteristics of a workplace t...
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Excel shortcuts for accountants from 2018-02-08T22:50:17
Excel is a valuable tool in the professional world and a must-have for accountants. Learning your way around Excel keyboard shortcuts is a great way to master the platform and a neat way to impr...
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Strategy: Are you going in the wrong direction? from 2018-01-31T05:17:12
Which comes first: the tactics or the outcome? In this podcast, Jason Cunningham CPA explains why it’s important to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve before you develop the necessa...
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Empowering Integrated Reporting from 2018-01-24T23:02:18
This episode examines a series of ARC Linkage Grant funded projects which investigated the early evolution of integrated report including its relationship with changing expectations of corporate...
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Your Financial Planning Journey from 2018-01-19T00:55:06
This podcast discusses Michael Samu’s financial planning journey hints and tips for those who are starting as well as those in a renewal phase of business. Hear out how Michael continually adds ...
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ASIC financial reporting focus areas and surveillance findings from 2018-01-11T22:19:07
A discussion with Douglas Niven, Senior Executive Leader at ASIC about the recently released financial reporting focus areas. The discussion will also cover ASIC’s findings from its financial r...
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Is your business on the money? from 2018-01-04T23:18:13
Money, money, money, money. Most businesses are driven by numbers. But according to Jason Cunningham CPA the numbers we focus on are often the wrong ones.
In the podcast, Jason explains w...
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Trademarks and your clients from 2017-12-21T22:32:08
If the key intangible resources of a business such as its powerful brand are not legally protected, they may be freely used by others without limitation. IP Australia discusses trademarks, the m...
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Achieving extraordinary results with adaptive leadership from 2017-12-15T00:04:47
In today's episode, we're exploring the idea that leadership is broken at all levels, and how can this be fixed? Joining me is Sebastian Salicru, the author of Leadership Results. Sebastian is a...
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Adapt and Thrive with Smaller Government from 2017-12-07T23:56:09
Raising taxes can be a death sentence for any government. How, then, do governments adapt and thrive in an environment of economic scarcity – when they’re required to do more for the community w...
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Audit quality monitoring from 2017-11-30T22:15:09
The Financial Markets Authority’s Audit Quality Monitoring Report for 2016-2017 identifies areas for improvement in audits by NZ’s licenced auditor...
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Accounting for social good from 2017-11-23T22:19:33
Social enterprises will be explained with guest David Shires, Director, Capacity International. Also discussed will be how accountants skills to can assist them to progress and develop. Importa...
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The ATO’s guidance on general purpose financial statements from 2017-11-16T22:57:57
A discussion with Jason Cassas and Peter Kidd (Grant Thornton Australia) about the legislation and recently issued guidance by the ATO that requires certain taxpaying entities to lodge General P...
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How to best serve your clients from 2017-11-09T23:47:42
Part three of a seven part podcast series with Jason Cunningham CPA about the seven key ingredients of business success which is based on Jason’s book Have Your Cake and Sell It Too. Our latest ...
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Why audit when you can review? A question for charities and NFPs from 2017-11-02T23:53:09
Medium Charities are able to obtain a review instead of an audit and small charities are not obliged to have either. Nevertheless, many of those charities continue to obtain an audit, even thoug...
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Using gender intelligence for economic gain from 2017-10-26T23:26:18
Is your business ready for the next global economic disruption? Women offer a lucrative $28 trillion dollar market, yet they’re often underserved, neglected or ignore, despite the fact they driv...
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Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission – the 2017 Annual Information Statement from 2017-10-23T00:08:03
A discussion with Melville Yates, the director or reporting and red tape reduction at the ACNC about the recently issued 2017 Annual Information Statement. The podcast provides an overview of t...
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Leading change, high performance and multi-generational teams with Nigel Sutton from 2017-10-20T02:39:18
Productive change can be exciting and challenging, helping develop stronger more cohesive teams. Unproductive change can generate fear and mistrust, resulting in disrupted teams. In this podcast...
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CPA Changemakers: a discussion on housing affordability from 2017-10-19T03:58:56
In partnership with CoreLogic, a team of CPA Australia members took part in a two-day workshop at CPA Congress Melbourne to create a strategy for young Australians to overcome housing affordabil...
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Shift your mindset - A survival kit for professionals in change with Cyriel Kortleven from 2017-10-18T03:17:49
In this podcast, master of interaction and creativity Cyriel Kortleven explains how we can challenge ‘stuck thinking’ to make room for new ideas, new products and services, more revenue and less...
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Influencing for success: In challenging economic times, how to get your stakeholders to say "yes" from 2017-10-17T05:43:38
This podcast looks at ways to gain traction with your financial analysis and communications to deliver compelling commercial proposals and positive business outcomes. Following on from a popular...
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Dare to innovate like a start-up with Karen Lawson from 2017-10-16T06:08:24
Do start-ups innovate better than corporates? Yes - they do! Why do so few corporates have a strategy for external innovation to harness disruption? What brands are doing this well around the wo...
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Are You Getting The Most Out Of Attending A Conference? from 2017-10-10T00:00:51
To gain a competitive career edge, it’s important to make learning an ongoing part of your professional development. Conferences are short and practical opportunities to learn new information an...
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How to create a mission statement from 2017-10-04T01:06:02
Part two of a seven part podcast series with Jason Cunningham CPA about the seven key ingredients of business success which is based on Jason’s book Have Your Cake and Sell It Too. Today’s topic...
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How to Recognise Stress and Avoid Burnout from 2017-09-28T03:44:24
How to have a healthy work life balance – understanding work, family and other commitments and how to get the right balance at different stages of your life. How important is it to establish bo...
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Financial Abuse of Older People from 2017-09-21T23:26:39
With the occurrence of financial abuse only increasing, it is vital to ensure that your practice is not only aware of potential instances of abuse but also is prepared to deal with them. This po...
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The cost of fame from 2017-09-15T00:16:43
In this podcast representatives from both the AFL Players Association and Hall and Wilcox Lawyers talk to CPA Australia’s Head of Policy about the ATO’s draft public consultative guideline on th...
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Contemporary perspectives on corporate governance from 2017-09-11T00:59:09
Today's CPA Australia Podcast will explore ethical dilemmas and the implications of directors' duties with Dr John Purcell FCPA, Policy Adviser ESG at CPA Australia. His guest today is Niamh Bre...
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Strategy: The first of 7 key ingredients for business success from 2017-08-31T23:07:59
Part 1 of a 7 part podcast series with Jason Cunningham, CPA about The 7 Key Ingredients of Business Success which is based on Jason’s book Have Your Cake and Sell it too. Today’s topic will exp...
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ACNC: Getting Rid of Red Tape from 2017-08-25T01:20:04
A discussion with Melville Yates, the director for reporting and red tape reduction at the ACNC about the recent achievements of the ACNC in red tape reduction. The discussion considers recent ...
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SMSF auditor compliance program findings for 2016-2017 from 2017-08-17T22:50
Craig Blair, who is responsible for oversight of SMSF Auditors at the ATO, talks to Claire Grayston at CPA Australia about the ATO’s SMSF auditor compliance program findings for the 2016-2017 ye...
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The Triangle of Influence from 2017-08-10T22:19:54
In this episode we hear from motivational speaker, author and mind coach, Anthony Bonnici, who helps us take the complexity and fear out of influence. Dale Carnegie wrote How to Win Friends & Infl...
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Why rational arguments fail (and what you should be doing instead) from 2017-08-04T03:04:55
A great illustration for rational arguments can be found in the dying minutes of a World Cup soccer final – imagine you’re selected to kick for goal in a penalty shootout to decide the game. Whe...
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Black Economy Taskforce from 2017-07-27T23:24:51
Chair of the Black Economy Taskforce, Michael Andrew, talks with CPA Australia following the release of the taskforce’s interim report which is now out for comment. The black economy refers to ...
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ASIC speaks on Improving and Maintaining Audit Quality&The Role of Others from 2017-07-20T23:03:50
Doug Niven at the Australian Securities and Investment Commission talks to Claire Grayston at CPA Australia about ASIC’s audit inspection findings for the 18 month period to December 2016, relea...
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Leading International Teams from 2017-07-13T23:10:25
Managing teams that work in, or come from, other parts of the world can present many challenges. This podcast will cover some tips to addressing issues around diversity and conflict, as well as ...
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ASIC’s financial report surveillance program focus areas for 30 June 2017 from 2017-07-06T23:27:48
Host: Ram Subramanian, Policy Adviser on Reporting, CPA Australia
Guest: Doug Niven, Senior Executive leader, Financial Reporting and Audit, ASIC
Doug Niven at the Australian Secur...
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ASIC’s Audit Inspection Program findings from 2017-06-29T06:02:37
Host: Claire Grayston, Policy Adviser on Audit & Assurance, CPA Australia
Guest: Doug Niven, Senior Executive leader, Financial Reporting and Audit, ASIC
Doug Niven at the Australi...
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IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts from 2017-06-14T00:47:50
An overview of the new accounting standard for insurance contracts, how this will affect the insurance industry and the global capital markets.
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Winners and Losers of the 2017 Budget from 2017-05-11T00:58:33
Following the release of the 2017 budget on Tuesday 9 May 2017, Stuart Dignam, General Manager Policy and Corporate Affairs at CPA Australia, is joined by his colleague Paul Drum, Head of Policy...
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Part 2: 1st July Superannuation Changes – What Practitioners Need to Know from 2017-03-09T02:59:57
Continuing the focus on the July 2017 super changes, what are the implications for transition to retirement income streams and reversionary pensions?
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Part 1: 1st July Superannuation Changes – What Practitioners Need to Know from 2017-03-09T02:31:58
From 1 July 2017, there will be a $1.6 million cap on the total amount of accumulated superannuation an individual can transfer into the tax–free retirement phase. What are the implications for...
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ASIC surveillance of SMSF advice from 2017-03-09T01:29:58
From 1 July 2016, all accountants are required to be covered by an AFS licence to give financial advice about SMSFs. During 2017 ASIC will be undertaking surveillance of accountants both licens...
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Inside the Australian Open from 2017-01-30T00:37:14
Imagine working behind the scenes at the biggest tennis tournament in the Asia Pacific region – the Australian Open in Melbourne. That is exactly what Vivien Lei did at the 2017 event after she ...
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What is the leadership, skills and composition required for NFP Boards going forward that CPAs should be considering now? from 2017-01-11T02:51:07
This video podcast will discuss the following topics such as what are the new and emerging technical skills that NFP Boards will be considering as part of their skills matrix over the next 5 yea...
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Integrated thinking and Boardroom discussions from 2016-12-09T01:29:38
This podcast reports considers how integrated reporting has influenced Boardroom decision making. Interviews with Directors of top Australian and South African companies reveal what integrated ...
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How is Enhanced Auditor Reporting being Embraced Around the Globe? from 2016-12-07T00:17:31
The IAASB’s new auditor reporting requirements commence in December 2016. Standard setters in many jurisdictions, including Australia and New Zealand, have issued the new requirements with the s...
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Key Findings from the FMA’s 2016 Audit Quality Reviews from 2016-11-28T05:10:06
After the release of the FMA’s Audit Quality Monitoring Report for 2015/2016, Senior Advisor at the FMA, Jacco Moison, speaks to Claire Grayston at CPA Australia about the key findings from the ...
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Early Adopters’ Tips on Implementing Enhanced Auditor Reporting from 2016-11-28T00:37:10
KPMG were the first of the early adopters of enhanced auditor reporting in Australia. Having now issued enhanced auditor’s reports for a second reporting period, KPMG partners, Carolyn Ralph and...
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ASIC’s views on new accounting standards on financial instruments, revenue and leasing from 2016-11-28T00:19:29
A brief discussion to discuss the regulator’s views on the three new accounting standards (financial instruments, revenue and leasing) that become effective in the near future.
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Data Analytics - Is it Fundamentally Transforming the Audit? from 2016-11-11T05:57:23
Professor Miklos Vasarhelyi , leading researcher in data analytics and a widely published professor on the topics of continuous audit, data analytics and big data, speaks to CPA Australia on whe...
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A discussion on IFRS 16 from 2016-11-08T23:09:16
A brief discussion of some of the key features of IFRS 16 and some of the practical issues surrounding its implementation.
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A discussion on IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers from 2016-11-08T23:03:43
A brief discussion of some of the key features of IFRS 15 and what it means for financial statements of entities from various sectors.
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A discussion on IFRS 9 Financial Instruments from 2016-11-08T22:59:05
A brief discussion of some of the key features of IFRS 9 and what it means for financial statements of entities that are not in the financial services sector.
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Flexibility at Work – Making It Work from 2016-08-31T04:52:45
Join Corey Hale CPA, Corporate Services Manager, Leadership Victoria, and Jenny Lang FCPA, Director, Strategic Treasury and Procurement Consulting, CBA, as they share their experien...
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Focus Areas for the ATO's 2016/17 SMSF Auditor Compliance Program from 2016-08-23T04:25:18
In this podcast Craig Blair from the ATO sets out the areas which the ATO plan to focus on in their forthcoming SMSF auditor compliance program for 2016/17. Craig explains auditor independence a...
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Ethics in Accounting from 2016-06-17T01:45:54
Professor Emeritus Steven Mintz, Cal Poly State University, USA talks about conflicts, pressures and rationalisations accountants face. He offers insights on what to expect and advice on how to...
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Staying relevant in tomorrow’s workplace from 2016-05-13T04:48:47
Join Melville Yates from the Victorian Public Sector and Not-for-profit Committee of CPA Australia as he facilitates a conversation with Fiona Moore, Corporate Learning Solutions Manager at CPA ...
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ASIC discuss their Audit Inspection Findings from 2016-04-18T07:12:53
ASIC’s Senior Executive Leader, Doug Niven, discusses the ASIC inspection findings for the 18 months to 31 December 2014 with Claire Grayston, Audit & Assurance Policy Adviser at CPA Australia. ...
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Are you prepared for enhanced auditor reporting? from 2016-04-18T07:11:56
The most significant changes in auditor reporting in decades apply from 2016. The changes will have greatest impact on listed companies, but all auditor’s reports are effected. What’s behind the...
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FMA explains the 2015 Audit Quality Review Findings Podcast from 2016-04-18T07:11:03
Financial Markets Authority Senior Advisor, Jacco Moison, discusses the key findings from the FMA’s 2015 Audit Quality Review, highlights positive trends and areas for future improvement, releva...
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Division 7A risk management from 2016-04-08T02:01:10
Private companies providing benefits to shareholders need to be wary of the wide provisions of Division 7A, says CPA Australia senior tax counsel Mark Morris in conversation with Sue Williamson ...
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Family trust election strategies from 2016-04-08T01:49:55
Ian Raspin of BNR Partners and Mark Morris, formerly CPA Australia's senior tax counsel and now professor of Practice at La Trobe University, recap the pros and cons of lodging a family trust el...
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Approaches to tax compliance from 2016-04-08T01:46:43
Independent consultant Miles Deayton and Mark Morris, CPA Australia's senior tax counsel, discuss a range of recent ATO audit initiatives.
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Relationship breakdown settlements and Division 7A from 2016-04-08T01:43:31
Roelof Van Der Merwe, National Tax Director Nexia Australia, discusses a recent ruling which confirms that payments of money or property transfer to a spouse will be regarded as a Division 7A de...
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ATO viability framework from 2016-04-08T01:40:54
Thomas Ryan, assistant commissioner of debt at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), reveals to Mark Morris, CPA Australia's senior tax counsel, how the framework can assist individuals and busi...
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ATO disclosing offshore income from 2016-04-08T01:37:46
Changes in the international business environment have led to new levels of cooperation and information sharing, says Greg Williams, Deputy Commissioner of Taxation at the Australian Taxation Of...
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Franchise industry from 2016-04-08T01:24:59
With some 73,000 individual franchisees generating 13 billion annually, franchising is an attractive business model for many small business owners wishing to expand.
But franchising is not...
R&D Blue sky black hat from 2016-04-08T01:18:34
Robin Parsons, R&D Tax Partner Asia Pacific, Ernst & Young and Nick Weston, Chief Executive Agenix join Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel, CPA Australia to discuss what it takes to turn an innovat...
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ASIC financial report findings 2014 from 2016-04-08T01:04:56
ASIC recently announced its focus for 30 June 2014 financial reports of listed and public interest entities, as well as findings from its reviews of 31 December 2013 reports.
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ATO debt collection from 2016-04-08T00:57:46
Thomas Ryan, Assistant Commissioner - Debt , Australian Taxation Office, talks with Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel, CPA Australia about the ATO's differentiated approach to debt using external ...
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Professional scepticism from 2016-04-08T00:53:15
Amir Ghandar, Policy Advisor, CPA Australia and Dr Damian Cotchett, Senior Consultant, Nous Group discuss the importance of professional scepticism, and what it means to professionals including ...
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ATO lodgement update from 2016-04-08T00:50:59
Paul Kruspe, Assistant Commissioner - Lodgment talks with Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel, CPA Australia about the ATO's approach to lodgment including an update on the lodgment differentiation ...
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Tax audits from 2016-04-08T00:47:23
Ray Cummings, Principal, Greenoak Advisory, discusses his experiences and approach to tax audits with Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel, CPA Australia.
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Taxation of testamentary trusts from 2016-04-08T00:35:27
Ian Raspin, Director, BNR Partners outlines some of the key contentious issues that can arise through the use of testamentary trusts with Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel, CPA Australia.
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Personal services income from 2016-04-08T00:30:29
Ray Cummings, Principal, Greenoak Advisory, and Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel, CPA Australia discuss when a contractor will be regarded as deriving personal services for tax purposes including...
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Corporate social responsibility from 2016-04-08T00:14:37
Professor Jeremy Moon explains the key developments in CSR and the role of the accounting profession, including CSR developments in Australia and Asia.
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Small business CGT concessions from 2016-04-07T07:02:38
Ray Cummings, Principal, Greenoak Advisory, and Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel, CPA Australia, discuss the various tips and traps for practitioners when applying the small business CGT concessi...
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Managing ATO debt risk from 2016-04-07T06:58:40
David Vasudevan and Andrew Yeo, Business Recovery and Insolvency Services, Pitcher Partners, discuss managing risk for clients and advisers when the ATO seek to recover debts with Mark Morris, S...
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Operating and financial review from 2016-04-07T06:53:33
Doug Niven, Senior Executive Leader - Financial Reporting and Audit, ASIC and Ram Subramanian, Policy Adviser - Reporting & Audit, CPA Australia discuss useful tips for financial report preparer...
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Causes of business failure from 2016-04-07T06:42:47
David Vasudevan and Andrew Yeo, Business Recovery and Insolvency Services, Pitcher Partners, discuss business insolvency and their experiences with Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel CPA Australia....
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Estate planning from 2016-04-07T06:35:12
Ray Cummings, Principal, Greenoak Advisory, talks with Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel, CPA Australia, about the tax and practical considerations that should be considered when undertaking estat...
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ATO lodgement and debt approach from 2016-04-07T06:31:48
Paul Kruspe, Assistant Commissioner - Lodgment and Thomas Ryan, Assistant Commissioner - Debt , Australian Taxation Office, talk with Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel, CPA Australia about the ATO...
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Dispute resolution and refund integrity from 2016-04-07T06:26:39
Jennifer Moltisanti, Assistant Commissioner, ATO, talks with Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel CPA Australia, about the ATO's dispute management plan and refund integrity verification measures.
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Succession planning from 2016-04-07T06:22:26
Ray Cummings, Principal, Greenoak Advisory, talks with Mark Morris, Senior Tax Counsel, CPA Australia, about the tax and commercial challenges associated with succession planning for privately-h...
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Fair value accounting and the Global Financial Crisis: Part 2 from 2016-04-07T06:00:07
Fair value accounting and the Global Financial Crisis: Part 2
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Fair value accounting and the Global Financial Crisis: Part 1 from 2016-04-07T05:51:41
Fair value accounting and the Global Financial Crisis: Part 1
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Ethical Leadership and the Accounting Profession from 2016-04-07T05:43:48
Ethical Leadership and the Accounting Profession
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