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1 janv.

10/02/2025

INTHEBLACK: Ethical intelligence for accountants

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

10/02/2025

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27 min
24/02/2025

INTHEBLACK: The risks and rewards of dynamic pricing for business

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

24/02/2025

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27 min
19/11/2024

How to avoid burnout and improve your wellbeing

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

19/11/2024

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23 min
01/08/2024

The power of heat maps for sales and costs data

Looking for ways to gain deeper insights from your sales and costs data in Excel? This episode explores the power of heat maps, a data visualisation technique often used for climate data, but equally effective for business analysis. For fast access, use these timestamps: 0:15 – Using heat maps for sales and cost information. 1:59 – Colour scales options and settings. 5:15 – Conditional formatting and top and bottom rules. 7:27 – Using the large and small function. Listen now for insights into this multi-functional Excel tool. 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 four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud With Interest Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

01/08/2024

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10 min
31/08/2024

Learn a smart way to hide blank or zero rows

Looking to improve your report-building skills? If so, this is the episode for you. Uncover tips on how to leverage multiple Excel features to create a system that effortlessly hides blank and zero rows in your reports. Also in this episode, you'll discover the subtotal function's superpower and learn how you can use it to help identify if a filter needs reapplying. You can use these handy skills to boost your report-writing efficiency. For fast access, use these timestamps: 0:20 – Using formatted tables instead of macros for hiding rows 2:38 – About the example and tutorial file 5:10 – Applying the filter and slicer 6:35 – The subtotal function superpower Listen now. 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 four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud With Interest Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

31/08/2024

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10 min
22/12/2024

INTHEBLACK: Uncovering the staggering cost of food waste

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

22/12/2024

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24 min
05/11/2024

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

05/11/2024

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30 min
1 JANV.

Why a global mindset can elevate your career potential

INTHEBLACK Out Loud Summer Season Encore presentation episode from September 2025 An increasing number of Gen Z and Millennials are pursuing career opportunities overseas. How is a global mindset key to success — at any age? By Nicola Heath 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

1 janv.

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8 min
30/12/2025

INTHEBLACK: Private credit - Risks and rewards explained

Private credit is booming. But do investors fully understand the risks? In this episode, learn the mechanics of private credit, its place within the private capital universe and why it's suddenly everywhere - from retail portfolios to billion-dollar super funds. Key takeaways include: Why private credit is not the "bond-like risk" some claim it is How super funds allocate private credit under regulatory pressure Why borrower type, loan structure and economic cycles matter What needs to change in how private credit is marketed The potential regulatory interventions on the horizon Whether you're an institutional investor or private wealth adviser, this episode is a must-listen. Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia Guest: Michael Block, CIO, Bellmont Securities You can learn about Bellmont Securities at their website and find them on LinkedIn. Additionally, discover more with this overview of private credit from the RBA. And you can read Michael's contributions on Investor Strategy News: The four-letter word private credit investors have forgotten Credit's day of reckoning is upon us 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

30/12/2025

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20 min
01/12/2024

Handy hack to create timeline charts

Excel doesn't have a built-in timeline chart but we'll show you how to create one. In this episode you'll learn how using a scatter chart can help you build a timeline chart. For easy reference, here are the episode timestamps: 0:17 - About timeline charts in Excel 1:33 - Hacking the scatter chart to make a timeline chart 2:43 - Formatting dates using the range 3:32 - Universal formatting shortcut 4:27 - Working with the data series and points 5:40 - The structure of the data to build the chart 7:21 - Linking the title to the cell 8:07 - The date format used by Excel and keyboard shortcuts 9:29 - Timeline charts overview and recap Whether you're tracking historical events or planning future milestones, a timeline chart is a useful tool to create in Excel. Tune in now to learn this simple technique and start creating your own timeline charts. 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 four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud With Interest Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.

01/12/2024

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10 min

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How to avoid burnout and improve your wellbeing

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INTHEBLACK: Uncovering the staggering cost of food waste

Explore the new IFRS 18 and its impact on company reporting

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INTHEBLACK: Private credit - Risks and rewards explained

Handy hack to create timeline charts

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