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MAR 31

From ledgers to the new AI world

Accounting has evolved dramatically, but its core purpose stays unchanged - enabling trust and better decision-making. In this episode, hosted by Australian comedian Lehmo, learn how the profession has moved from manual record keeping to a strategic role centred on judgement, governance and value creation. Additionally, explore why AI is transforming tools rather than replacing expertise. Key learnings from this episode: How accounting has evolved from bookkeeping to strategic decision support Why trust, integrity and governance sit at the centre of the profession How global crises have expanded the role of accountants over time The shift from financial data to broader enterprise data responsibilities Why AI enhances accounting rather than replacing it The growing importance of professional scepticism in an AI-driven world How accountants can contribute to AI governance and auditing Why communication and judgement remain critical skills What the next generation of accountants needs to succeed Listen now for more. Host: Anthony "Lehmo" Lehmann, popular Australian comedian Guests: Dr Jasvinder Sidhu, accounting academic and historian Kaushika Jayalath CPA, principal solutions consultant, Oracle, and a CPA Australia board member Head to Lehmo's site for more information on his services. And learn more about this episode's guests Kaushika Jayalath CPA and Dr Jasvinder Sidhu at his staff profile. Loving this episode? Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. And don't forget to click subscribe on the channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Mar 31

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44 min
APR 1

Bold signals: Trend watch

Finance, accounting and business are undergoing a major transformation across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Experts reveal the trends that are transforming the profession and share practical guidance on how to adapt, prepare and take advantage of new opportunities. By Beth Wallace INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA Australia's award-winning magazine, INTHEBLACK. Stories span a wide range of topics, including business, career development and the economy, and offer key insights into strategic thought leadership and expert analysis. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: • With Interest • INTHEBLACK • INTHEBLACK Out Loud • Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Apr 1

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15 min
MAR 24

Payday super checklist

Payday super is one of the most significant payroll changes in years, and businesses need to act now to be ready. This episode is like a checklist, breaking down what the shift to real-time super payments means in practice, how compliance will work and what employers should be doing before the July deadline. Key learnings: What payday super actually requires beyond more frequent payments How the seven-day contribution rule will affect payroll processes Why cash flow planning is critical under the new system How to prepare payroll systems and work with providers effectively The risks of incorrect employee super fund data and how to fix it What changes from ordinary time earnings to qualifying earnings mean How the ATO will approach compliance in the first year Key actions for businesses using clearing houses before they close What high-balance super members should consider ahead of new tax rules If you handle payroll, finance, or business operations, this conversation will help you avoid common pitfalls, as well as help you take practical action before the deadline to avoid disruption and penalties. Host: Tahn Sharpe, editor, CPA Australia Guest: Richard Webb, superannuation lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia For more, head to the ATO Payday Super guide. CPA Australia also has resources on superannuation. And this article offers more insight. Loving this episode? Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Mar 24

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15 min
2023-09-01

Boost your skills with tips for Excel function updates

Excel is constantly evolving and improving, and it's crucial to stay up to date with all the latest changes. This companion podcast is here to help you sort quickly through the most relevant function updates. Are you ready to take your Excel skills to the next level? Tune in now. For fast access, use these timestamps: 0:29 Dynamic arrays 2:29 XLOOKUP 3:19 LET function 3:49 LAMBDA 4:56 TEXTAFTER, TEXTBEFORE and TEXTSPLIT 6:15 BYROW and BYCOL 7:00 the IMAGE function 7:45 VSTACK and HSTACK 8:31 TAKE and DROP functions 10:03 CHOOSEROWS and CHOOSECOLUMNS 10:34 DAX functions Host: Neale Blackwood CPA has more than 20 years of experience as a Microsoft Excel educator. He is the author of more than 200 INTHEBLACK articles as well as a book, Advanced Excel Reporting for Management Accountants. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

2023-09-01

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13 min
2025-07-15

How Hobart Airport leads on climate and sustainability

Climate change isn't a side issue for Hobart Airport. It's an integral part of its operations. In this episode, discover how the Tasmanian capital's airport integrates sustainability, including: How Hobart Airport identifies and mitigates climate-related risks Why sustainability is embedded across procurement, design and construction The role of circular economy practices in infrastructure projects How EV infrastructure is shaping the passenger experience The value of finance-led scenario planning in managing climate impact Dealing with external partners Future challenges for airports. Explore how the finance and commercial teams are central to planning and decision-making, using their strategic and analytical skills to manage risk and guide sustainable investment. Plus, find out how they know when it's time to bring in external expertise to manage complex risks. This episode is essential listening for those in finance, infrastructure and strategic planning who want to understand how sustainability can be effectively integrated into operational decision-making. Host: Patrick Viljoen, Sustainability Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Kate Gillies CPA, CFO at Hobart Airport Learn more about the executive leadership team running Hobart Airport, and its climate change adaptation plan. INTHEBLACK produces articles across a wide range of areas, including this story on climate risk and tourism. You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

2025-07-15

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17 min
2024-11-05

Explore the new IFRS 18 and its impact on company reporting

Big changes are coming to financial reporting, and it's essential to stay informed. In this episode, unpack the transition from IAS 1 to IFRS 18, a shift that will significantly impact financial reporting over the coming years. Join two expert guests as they explore what this new standard means for organisations of all sizes. They'll break down the key differences between IFRS 18, which replaces IAS 1, discuss how this change will affect financial transparency, weigh the associated costs and benefits and more. Don't miss out on this crucial information ahead of this change. Tune in now to learn more about the future of financial reporting ahead of IFRS 18's rollout. Host: Tiffany Tan, External Reporting and Assurance Lead, CPA Australia Guests: David Hardidge FCPA, a financial reporting expert and a former Chair of the External Reporting Centre of Excellence at CPA Australia. Shaun Steenkamp CPA, a member of the External Reporting Centre of Excellence at CPA Australia. He works for Transurban and was previously with KPMG and NAB. Discover more insights on IFRS 18 with CPA Australia's External Reporting Centre of Excellence report Redefining the Bottom Line IFRS 18 And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

2024-11-05

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30 min
2025-09-23

Excel at 40: The spreadsheet that changed everything

For four decades, Microsoft Excel has been a cornerstone of accounting and finance. From basic calculations to complex modelling, it has transformed how professionals analyse data, solve problems and make decisions. To mark Excel's 40th birthday, Neale Blackwood CPA reflects on Excel's legacy and its impact on the profession. He shares his personal journey with Excel, explores its evolution from the early Mac days to the rise of AI and Python, and offers insights into why Excel remains essential in a tech-driven world. Listen now to learn: How Excel revolutionised accounting and finance workflows Key milestones in Excel's 40-year journey, including the rise of VBA, PivotTables and Power BI What Excel's future looks like in the age of AI, automation and cloud collaboration Why Excel is still a must-have skill for finance professionals Whether you're building financial models, exploring automation or simply aiming to sharpen your Excel skills, this episode offers insights into the past, present and future of the world's most important app for accounting and finance professionals. Host: Tahn Sharpe, editor, INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia Guest: Neale Blackwood CPA, accountant, author and Excel traine Listen to our Excel Tips podcast here https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips You can read Neale Blackwood's Excel Tips column on the INTHEBLACK website here https://intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au/technical-skills You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

2025-09-23

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22 min
2023-06-01

22 Excel shortcuts to supercharge your efficiency

Unlock your Excel efficiency with these 22 time-saving shortcuts for everyday work tasks. Tune in now to supercharge your productivity. Timestamps: Files and folders: 1:05 Quick access toolbar: 4:17 Keyboard types: 7:20 Keyboard shortcuts: 9:06 Save as: 12:54 Control key: 13:45 More control key shortcuts: 14:46 Copying: 15:55 Date shortcut: 17:36 Control key combinations: 18:12 The ALT key: 19:46 Grouping: 21:39 Accessing the ribbon with ALT: 22:55 Remove filters: 24:45 Pasting values: 25:01 Queries and connections: 25:07 Digital validation dialog: 25:28 Mouse shortcuts: 25:54 The format painter: 26:42 Border navigation: 27:39 Double clicking the fill: 28:28 Right clicking: 29:14 Host: Neale Blackwood CPA has more than 20 years of experience as a Microsoft Excel educator. He is the author of more than 200 INTHEBLACK articles as well as a book, Advanced Excel Reporting for Management Accountants. There is also an accompanying online article and video of this podcast, which includes a tutorial and sample formulas. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

2023-06-01

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32 min
2025-03-03

Australia's M&A outlook: trends and opportunities revealed

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

2025-03-03

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26 min
2025-12-16

Australia, India and new global trade opportunities

How do you maintain your strategic focus in such a volatile global market? Sanjeev Gandhi, Orica's managing director and CEO, shares his insightful views on this and much more. Gandhi and CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland chatted on stage at the recent ECTA (Economic Trade and Agreement) Unleashed event – a one-day conference held in Sydney between CPA Australia and the Australian (Sydney) chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The event connected CPA Australia members, community leaders, business, and government agencies to deliver practical insights and technical information on both the Australian and Indian markets. This episode is a recording of that insightful conversation. Gandhi outlines the realities of operating in more than 130 jurisdictions and explains why the last five years have marked the most unpredictable period of his career. This conversation also covers issues such as: Navigating global volatility Opportunities created by geopolitical shifts The Australia-India partnership Productivity and policy challenges in Australia Shifts from globalisation to localisation Listen in now. Host: Chris Freeland AM, CEO, CPA Australia Guest: Sanjeev Gandhi, Managing Director and CEO, Orica Head to Orica's website and LinkedIn for more information. And you can learn about this event at its CPA Australia page. Loving this episode? Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

2025-12-16

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33 min

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From ledgers to the new AI world

Bold signals: Trend watch

Payday super checklist

Boost your skills with tips for Excel function updates

How Hobart Airport leads on climate and sustainability

Explore the new IFRS 18 and its impact on company reporting

Excel at 40: The spreadsheet that changed everything

22 Excel shortcuts to supercharge your efficiency

Australia's M&A outlook: trends and opportunities revealed

Australia, India and new global trade opportunities

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