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1月6日

With Interest: Digital reporting - Why it's time for Australia

Australia remains one of the few advanced economies still using PDFs for financial reporting – a format most global markets have already left behind. In this episode, you'll gain expert-led insights on why adopting digital financial reporting in Australia is critical to supporting trust, transparency and competitiveness in global markets. Explore how structured data allows regulators, investors and businesses to analyse and compare information more efficiently, driving better decision-making and reducing capital costs. Listeners will learn: How structured data improves accountability and investor confidence Why global markets already mandate digital reporting standards The link between digital disclosure and lower capital costs How AI will enhance – not replace – digital reporting workflows What Australian policymakers can learn from global peers Learn why CPA Australia is recommending a mandate for digital reporting by listed entities in this expert-led discussion. Listen now. Host: Ram Subramanian, External Reporting Lead, Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia Guest: John Turner ,CEO of XBRL International, a global, non-profit standards body dedicated to improving business performance through enhanced transparency and accountability in reporting. With a background in law, IT, and government, he has led innovation in business model design, systems development and data standards for over two decades. For more, INTHEBLACK has an article on why digital reporting should be mandatory in Australia. Additionally, this interim report from 2025 by the Productivity Commission provides broader context to digital reporting. And you can find out John Turner's organisation XBRL at its website. 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

1月6日

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23 分鐘
1月27日

INTHEBLACK: Responsible AI explained - What it means and why it matters

AI is advancing fast – but is it responsible? In this must-listen episode, global AI expert Dr Rumman Chowdhury shares what you need to know about building AI systems that are fair, transparent and future-ready. Key insights and questions include: Is it too late to create a responsible AI environment? What defines responsible AI? Managing AI bias and ethical risk The rise of sovereign AI Workforce disruption: preparing for AI-driven change Is AI the final frontier for humans? Listen now. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Dr Rumman Chowdhury. She is CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, a nonprofit advancing community-driven AI auditing and evaluation. As the US Science Envoy for AI, Rumman engages in global AI governance efforts with a focus on emerging markets. Previously, she led AI ethics teams at Twitter and Accenture, pioneering enterprise-level AI risk mitigation tools. Rumman is the CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, and she is speaking at this year's CPA Congress. You can learn more about Rumman at her website. Listen to more INTHEBLACK 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

1月27日

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15 分鐘
01/02/2024

Master the latest Excel changes: your ultimate guide

For accounting and finance professionals, it's vital that you keep up-to-date with changes to Microsoft Excel functionality. This episode explains what you need to know, including the latest changes to three Excel functions, and opening and working with CSV files. Tune in now for insights that will help enhance your productivity in 2024. For fast access, use these timestamps: Importing and using CSV files – 0:38 MAP, SCAN and REDUCE functions – 3:10 Using the MAP function with ranges and LAMBDA – 4:01 Using the SCAN and REDUCE functions – 9:16 Tune in now. Read the companion article here. 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

01/02/2024

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16 分鐘
02/12/2025

How to delegate effectively: Strategies for success

We've all probably had a manager or leader who struggles to delegate. Sound familiar? This Career Hacks episode explores the art of delegation. It's an essential skill, particularly for new managers – and one that's often hard to master. Getting the right balance between a hands-off approach and micro-management is key, and an empathetic approach can really help, say the experts. Listen in to learn the behavioural traps that keep managers doing the work themselves, why burnout grows when clarity is missing, and how empathy offers insight into workload, motivation and fairness. Also, learn how to check in without hovering, why communication gaps create rework and the value of curiosity when assessing team capacity. You'll learn: • Why not delegating limits leadership impact • How technical experts can shift from doing the work to guiding it • The emotional and psychological drivers that shape team performance • How empathy and curiosity help leaders understand real workload and risk This Career Hacks episode is a must-listen for professionals seeking expert advice on how to best delegate. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Daniel Murray, international keynote speaker and author of The Empathy Gap, a handbook for business leaders who want to form stronger connections with the people they lead. For more on this episode's guest Daniel Murray, head to his consultancy's website. 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

02/12/2025

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21 分鐘
18/11/2025

The EQ edge: How leaders handle tough work conversations

Are you a leader who dreads hard conversations? The uncomfortable feedback. The underperformance chat. The redundancy announcement. It can be daunting. But difficult conversations are part of every leader's journey, and mastering them takes skill, EQ and practice. In this expert-led episode, we bring you tools to help. Key learnings: • Why fear for even the most capable leaders drives avoidance – and how to break the cycle • How to prepare for tough talks without over-rehearsing • Practical ways to lead redundancy or performance discussions • Turning emotional moments into opportunities for growth • Understanding emotional triggers to finding constructive outcomes Learn how you can use emotional intelligence (EQ) in five of the most difficult conversations you may have at work. You'll discover evidence-based techniques to prepare for and conduct challenging discussions that build trust instead of tension. This episode shows the power of EQ, and why it is often the difference maker in these tough scenarios. The Career Hacks series is back and episode two is a must-listen for professionals seeking expert advice and guidance in these demanding situations. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Amy Jacobson, emotional intelligence expert, speaker and author. Her latest book is titled The Emotional Intelligence Advantage. For more on Amy Jacobson, head to her website, which includes a section on her books. 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

18/11/2025

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19 分鐘
23/12/2025

With Interest: Attracting accountants - How to future-proof the profession

How can we attract more accountants and future-proof the profession? In this episode we take a deep dive with IFAC into this pressing question. You'll learn about accounting's talent pipeline – its challenges and possible solutions. Key takeaways include: What's really driving the talent shortage and how firms, educators and policymakers can respond. Simple ways to position accounting as a dynamic, valued career choice. Why reaching future accountants in primary school – and harnessing gamification – sparks lifelong curiosity. How AI is reshaping (not replacing) accounting jobs, and what skillsets are essential for today's graduates. Real-world strategies to build an engaged and future-proofed accounting team. If you're in business or accounting leadership, don't miss these actionable insights to help understand and elevate the profession's future. Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards and External affairs, CPA Australia Guest: Bruce Vivian, Head of Accountancy Education, IFAC You can learn more about Bruce Vivian's career and his role with IFAC. And read IFAC's story on possible incentives for attracting accounting talent. Also, check out IFAC's website for its attractiveness of the profession hub which includes resources on preparing a future-ready profession and roles for the next decade. You can 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

23/12/2025

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27 分鐘
30/09/2025

Tax Forum 2025: Australian tax reform and fiscal sustainability

Australia's tax system is under pressure. In part one of this With Interest conversation, Jenny Wong is joined by two of the country's leading voices in tax policy — David Bradbury and Paul Tilley. Together, they explore the structural flaws in Australia's tax system, the economic and political barriers to reform and the urgent need for a tax mix shift. Key takeaways include: Why Australia's tax system may not be fit for "dangerous times" The single biggest structural flaw in Australia's tax system today The risks of over-reliance on personal income tax How capital income tax impacts productivity and investment Why Australia has gone 25 years without meaningful change From capital taxation challenges to the erosion of GST revenue, this conversation offers deep insights into the future of tax reform in Australia. The discussion was held at CPA Australia's inaugural Tax Forum in August 2025. Listen now. Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guests: David Bradbury, partner at KPMG Australia, former Federal Minister and Assistant Treasurer, former Deputy Director of the OECD's Centre for Tax Policy and Administration Paul Tilley, former economic advisor to Treasury and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and author of Mixed Fortunes: A History of Tax Reform in Australia. You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. Stay tuned for part two as David Bradbury, Paul Tilley, Dale Pinto and Jenny Wong discuss the global tax reform debate, unpacking the challenges and opportunities facing Australia. Coming soon. 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. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

30/09/2025

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31 分鐘
21/03/2025

Unpacking the ACCC's supermarkets inquiry

Supermarkets play a pivotal role in the daily lives and finances of millions of Australians. In this episode, we'll delve into the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) major inquiry into the supermarket industry. One of the experts who made a submission to the ACCC for this inquiry discusses key issues such as: Price gouging concerns and evidence of abnormal profits Market structure and consumer experience Pricing strategies and trends Perishable products and food waste Future recommendations for fair competition Tune in to learn more on how this inquiry could reshape the supermarket sector and deep dive into issues around the cost of groceries. Host: Tiffany Tan CPA, Audit and Assurance Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Professor Matthew Pinnuck from the University of Melbourne Head online to read the final report on supermarkets by the ACCC. You can also read the ACCC's interim report on supermarkets, the inquiry's overview as well as learn more about the ACCC and the scope of its work. Additionally, you can see Professor Pinnuck's submission to the inquiry, as well as the ACCC's information on the food and grocery code of conduct for the industry. For more on Professor Matthew Pinnuck, head to his Melbourne University expert profile page. 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 podcast tab on its 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

21/03/2025

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19 分鐘
26/12/2024

How tax reform can transform Australia's economic future

Why is tax reform crucial for Australia's future? From tackling the cost-of-living crisis to advancing intergenerational equity, boosting business productivity, and addressing climate change, many agree that tax policy holds the key to many of the nation's most pressing challenges. In this must-listen episode, join us for an in-depth discussion with Australian MP Allegra Spender as she unpacks the findings, challenges and opportunities emerging from her Tax Green Paper. Learn why real reform is long overdue and explore how forward-thinking tax strategies can drive economic growth, enhance social equity and pave the way for a sustainable future. Join a leading tax voice and an expert panel for an insightful discussion that shapes CPA Australia's advocacy platform for the 2025 federal election. Expert panel Chris Freeland AM: Chief Executive Officer, CPA Australia Dale Pinto: Global President and Chair, CPA Australia Elinor Kasapidis: Chief of Policy, Standards and External Affairs Jenny Wong: Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Allegra Spender, the Independent Member for Wentworth, elected in 2022. A member of the House Standing Committee on Economics and the Joint Standing Committee on Migration, Allegra has an Economics degree from Cambridge University and an MSc from the University of London. Before parliament, she worked as a business analyst at McKinsey, a policy analyst with UK Treasury and was later the Managing Director at Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd. Allegra Spender's tax green paper was released in November 2024 and is available to read online. You can find out more about Allegra at her website. Additionally, in March 2024, CPA Australia undertook a research paper titled Towards Better Tax Policy and Tax Reform that sought to determine how tax policy development and tax reform can be improved in Australia. 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

26/12/2024

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55 分鐘
21/04/2025

CPA Australia's APAC small business survey (part 1)

In this first of a two-part With Interest, we'll explore key findings from CPA Australia's 2025 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey, which was unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra. In part one, CPA Australia's Gavin Ord unpacks the economic and operational challenges SMEs are facing – from cash flow pressures and access to finance, to workforce fatigue, productivity and talent retention – all within today's demanding business environment. This annual survey captures the experiences of 4200 small businesses across the region – including more than 500 in Australia – offering a timely snapshot of their performance, priorities and pain points. From sole traders and family-run builders to growing e-commerce retailers and service providers, these are the businesses that CPA Australia and its members work with every day. Part two will feature a panel discussion with industry experts who dig deeper into the implications and opportunities behind the survey's key data. Presenter: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia You can read CPA Australia's Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey and CPA Australia's media release which calls for Government to urgently prioritise small business issues. 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. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

21/04/2025

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32 分鐘

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With Interest: Digital reporting - Why it's time for Australia

INTHEBLACK: Responsible AI explained - What it means and why it matters

Master the latest Excel changes: your ultimate guide

How to delegate effectively: Strategies for success

The EQ edge: How leaders handle tough work conversations

With Interest: Attracting accountants - How to future-proof the profession

Tax Forum 2025: Australian tax reform and fiscal sustainability

Unpacking the ACCC's supermarkets inquiry

How tax reform can transform Australia's economic future

CPA Australia's APAC small business survey (part 1)

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