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13 May · Video

Federal Budget 2026-27: CPA Australia's expert analysis

In this special Federal Budget 2026–27 episode, hear expert analysis of the measures announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in last night's budget. CPA Australia's business and tax policy experts break down what Budget 2026–27 means for the issues that matter most to businesses and Australians. Analysis and commentary include: Overall reaction: Did the budget deliver? Who were the winners and losers? The tax measures examined, including CGT and negative gearing Building wealth and investor confidence analysed What the budget means for entrepreneurs The impact on businesses, trusts and intergenerational equity Revenues and WATO (Working Australians Tax Offset) explained Productivity and regulation initiatives assessed Tune in for a practical, expert-led breakdown of the budget measures announced in Canberra last night and what they could mean for you and the future of business in Australia. Host: Elinor Kasapidis, chief of policy, Standards and External Affairs Policy, CPA Australia Guests: Gavan Ord, business investment and international lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia, and Jenny Wong, tax lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia. For more, head to the Federal Budget 2026-27 page on the CPA Australia website, which has comprehensive coverage of last night's announcement, including CPA Australia's pre-budget submission. And on YouTube later today (May 13), tune into the webinar with CPA Australia's policy experts, who discuss and distil the key announcements from the 2026-27 Australian Federal Budget. This event will have a 1 CPD-hour learning outcome. 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 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 favourite podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

13 May · Video

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20 min
30/09/2024

How to add a user interaction into Power Query

Reports are crucial to your work, aren't they? Power Query is a valuable tool for importing many types of data into Excel to help you create these reports. However, it does have limitations. In this episode, you'll learn how to address one of Power Query's key shortcomings: user interactions. By using staging queries, reference techniques and range names, users can dynamically filter data within Power Query based on user-selected criteria. For fast access, use these timestamps: 0:17 – About the variable Power Query function 3:37 – Implementing the query function 5:46 – Using a range name for a table 7:07 – Using a query to read the variable input 9:43 – Refreshing the power query 10:11 – Recap and use cases Listen now to learn how to add a user interaction into Power Query. 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

30/09/2024

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12 min
15/03/2023

Daragh O Brien dissects bad data, big data and the future of data

Is data the new oil? What's bad data? And how do you define data? To answer these and other questions is thought leader and data expert Daragh O Brien, who demystifies all things data. Delve into the new data frontier right here. Host: Garreth Hanley, CPA Australia podcast producer Guest: Daragh O Brien, Founder and Managing Director of Castlebridge, who advise clients on the business of data and help build information-enabled organisations. In 2008 Daragh was recognised as a Fellow of the Irish Computer Society for his contributions to Data Quality and Data Governance. In 2022, the Innovation Value Institute in NUI Maynooth recognised him for his contributions to Innovation in Data Governance. 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 platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

15/03/2023

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35 min
14/10/2024

What are you worth? New salary trends revealed

Explore the Hays 2024-25 salary guide, celebrating 45 years of insightful reporting on the Australian and New Zealand job market. Learn key trends and salary ranges essential for accounting, finance and business professionals in today's job market. With input from over 15,000 respondents across 26 industries, a key finding reveals that 77% of employees are considering new job opportunities, primarily due to the rising cost of living. Discover further insights on skills shortages and the permanence of hybrid work arrangements and gain actionable strategies to navigate the current job market and address talent shortages - whether you're an employee seeking new opportunities or an employer looking to attract the right talent. Tune in for views and data that could shape your career or hiring strategy. Host: Christine Gounder, digital content leader, CPA Australia Guest: Caroline Edwards, NSW Director, Accountancy and Finance at Hays You can read the Hays Salary Guide 2024 for more insights on the Australian and New Zealand job market and recruitment trends. 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

14/10/2024

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14 min
01/12/2024

Envisioning 2035: the future landscape of accounting and finance

As artificial intelligence (AI) matures and the net-zero era unfolds, professional services and workplace experts envision what the accounting and finance space and work roles may look like a decade from now. Listen to the full episode. INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA

01/12/2024

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19 min
01/08/2023

Unlock 14 expert tips for Excel formulas

Unleash your Excel skills by using the valuable functionality of formulas. Go straight to episode sections: The formula bar – 1:06 Starting formulas – 1:41 Using functions – 2:58 Function arguments – 4:09 Relative and absolute cell and range references – 7:15 The calculation sequence – 9:46 Parentheses (brackets) – 10:39 Colours in formulas – 12:37 Entering cell and Range references – 13:50 The Function Wizard – 15:57 Formula auditing – 17:01 IF error – 19:12 REF error – 20:01 Dynamic arrays and the SPILL error – 20:26 Tune in now to level up with these expert shortcuts and techniques. 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 Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

01/08/2023

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24 min
25/11/2025

Payday Super explained ahead of 2026 rollout

Did you know that one of Australia's biggest superannuation reforms in decades is starting in July 2026? Are you prepared for the change? In short, with legislation moving through Parliament, Australia will move from quarterly to payday-based superannuation payments – a significant shift with implications across business. This expert-led episode, featuring three guests, explores the systems issues and regulatory implications as well as why Payday Super is happening and the benefits of this change to employees. Key takeaways include: How cash flow, payroll systems and compliance will be affected by this change The closure of the Small Business Super Clearinghouse (SBSCH) How the seven-day payment rule will work for missing payments Practical steps accountants can take to help prepare clients early Listen now for expert advice to help you prepare for the changes coming soon to superannuation in Australia. Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor, INTHEBLACK Guests: Kristen Yarbrough, Product Manager at CloudPayroll Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead, Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia Learn more about CloudPayroll at its website and its LinkedIn account. And you can read an article about Payday Super on INTHEBLACK. Loving this episode? Tune in to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. And don't forget to subscribe. 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

25/11/2025

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17 min
17 Mar

Economic outlook for 2026: Australia and APAC

Gain a clear view of where the Australian and Asia-Pacific economies are heading and what it all means for finance leaders in 2026. The headlines say volatility. The data tells a more nuanced story. Inflation, interest rates, productivity and more are all explained in plain terms, translating macroeconomic signals into what matters for business leaders today. Listen for an expert view of: The economic cycle that Australia and APAC are entering The likely direction of interest rates over the next 12 months Which indicators matter most when tracking inflation The key skill you need to help you prepare for the year ahead These insights will help you understand where the Australian and APAC economies are heading, and how this may influence decision-making this year. Host: Tahn Sharpe, editor INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia Guest: Paul Bloxham, chief economist, Australia, New Zealand and global commodities, HSBC To read online articles by Paul Bloxham, head to his news page on the AFR. For more economic insights visit INTHEBLACK https://intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au/economy Loving this episode? Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube, where you can subscribe to the channel for regular content. And don't forget to subscribe to INTHEBLACK and share this episode with your colleagues and friends in the business community. 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

17 Mar

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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
03/10/2023

Master 10 new and revamped Excel features

Do you want an Excel edge? Whether you're a seasoned pro or starting out, master these 10 new and revamped features to help streamline your workflow and boost your spreadsheet efficiency. For fast access, use these timestamps: Web based version of Excel: 0:30 Position of the blanks option in filter dropdown: 3:02 Power Query import updates: 4:13 CTRL key and mouse updates: 4:54 Formula bar value display: 6:06 Office Scripts: 7:14 Vertical sheet tabs: 9:25 Notes and threaded comments: 10:31 Notes and threaded comments continued Show changes: 12:38 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: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips INTHEBLACK Out Loud Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

03/10/2023

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15 min

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