Reshaping Finance

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  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    (012) Accounting for Food Waste: Reshaping Finance for a Sustainable Future

    In this episode, we uncover the hidden financial, environmental, and social costs of food waste — a global issue that often goes unmeasured and unreported across retail and supply chains. Dr. Leanne Keddie, Associate Professor of Accounting at the Sprott School of Business, joins chair Dr. Martin Farrar to explore why food waste remains largely invisible in traditional accounting systems and what it will take for finance professionals to drive meaningful change. Keddie explains how the catch‑all category of "shrink" masks the true scale of waste, why emotional and organisational barriers prevent accurate reporting, and how misaligned systems lead to misaligned decisions. She makes the case for clearer standards, better measurement, and reporting frameworks that bring accountability into the heart of accounting. The conversation also looks ahead to the transformative potential of AI, blockchain, and circular economy models — from transparent tracking across the food lifecycle to cross‑sector networks that turn waste into new value. Keddie outlines a bold vision for zero food waste, where finance plays a central role in aligning production, demand, and redistribution to build a more sustainable future. CONNECT  Leanne on LinkedIn Martin on LinkedIn OTHER RESOURCES • Why Financial Services Firms Must Operationalize Responsible AI - Before It's Too Late –  Article  • The Next Frontier of Finance: Taking AI from Theory to Implementation – Report • Essential AI resources for practical use | AICPA&CIMA – Resources Page   • Transformative Skills Pack: Creative mindset – Report • Partnering with AI: A Strategic Blueprint for Finance and Accounting Excellence – Report • Debut podcast episode: AI's impact on private equity – Blog • Big data and AI: Challenges and opportunities in finance – The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • AI for private equity and financial services industry – Podcast   • Big data and AI technologies: Fundamentals and Applications – Podcast  • Leveraging Non-Financial Data for Long-Term Value – Podcast  • Non-financial data drives long-term value: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog • Agile Finance: Mastering adaptive budgeting and planning – Podcast  • Future-ready with adaptive budgeting: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • Future-proof Finance: Partnering in a Shifting World – Podcast  • Co-creating solutions through business partnering – Blog • Future of Finance 2.0: Re-defining finance for a sustainable world – Report  • 4 shifts redefining how finance creates sustainable value –  Article    • Our contemporary issues in Management Accounting –  Page • Riding the Waves of Transformation –  Article      Thanks for listening. It takes just a couple of minutes to share your feedback. You can also contact us directly at podcast@aicpa-cima.com Find out more about the Future of Finance. This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.

    35 min

  2. 13 JAN

    (011) AI-Driven Forecasting: Smarter, Faster, More Resilient

    In this episode, we welcome back Didem Un Ates, Founder and CEO of Lotus AI, former Head of Applied Strategy, Data & AI at Microsoft, and former Vice President AI Strategy & Innovation at Schneider Electric. After her hugely popular debut in Episode 1, Didem returns to explore one of the most in‑demand topics requested by our listeners: AI‑driven forecasting and its transformative impact on enterprise finance. Drawing on her extensive experience advising Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and financial institutions, Didem breaks down what it really takes to build smarter, faster, and more resilient forecasting capabilities in today's AI‑powered landscape. In this episode, Didem shares insights on: • What separates successful AI‑forecasting organisations from those that struggle — including the critical role of talent transformation, culture, and executive sponsorship • How to prioritise AI use cases in the finance function, from maturity assessments to opportunity scans and ROI‑driven roadmaps • Why culture - not data - is the biggest barrier to AI adoption, and how organisations can overcome fear, resistance, and legacy mindsets • How valuation, modelling, and forecasting have evolved, from spreadsheets and legacy ERPs to intelligent CRMs and continuous, real‑time forecasting • Key differences between traditional forecasting and AI‑powered approaches, including the ability to process hundreds of variables, integrate unstructured signals, and dramatically improve accuracy • Common misconceptions finance leaders still hold about AI, from "we need perfect data" to "AI is either magic or useless" • The future of forecasting in enterprise finance, and why delaying AI adoption is no longer an option CONNECT Didem on LinkedIn Raluca on LinkedIn OTHER RESOURCES • Why Financial Services Firms Must Operationalize Responsible AI - Before It's Too Late –  Article  • The Next Frontier of Finance: Taking AI from Theory to Implementation – Report • Essential AI resources for practical use | AICPA&CIMA – Resources Page   • Transformative Skills Pack: Creative mindset – Report • Partnering with AI: A Strategic Blueprint for Finance and Accounting Excellence – Report • Debut podcast episode: AI's impact on private equity – Blog • Big data and AI: Challenges and opportunities in finance – The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • AI for private equity and financial services industry – Podcast   • Big data and AI technologies: Fundamentals and Applications – Podcast  • Leveraging Non-Financial Data for Long-Term Value – Podcast  • Non-financial data drives long-term value: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog • Agile Finance: Mastering adaptive budgeting and planning – Podcast  • Future-ready with adaptive budgeting: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • Future-proof Finance: Partnering in a Shifting World – Podcast  • Co-creating solutions through business partnering – Blog • Future of Finance 2.0: Re-defining finance for a sustainable world – Report  • 4 shifts redefining how finance creates sustainable value –  Article    • Our contemporary issues in Management Accounting –  Page • Riding the Waves of Transformation –  Article      Thanks for listening. It takes just a couple of minutes to share your feedback.    Find out more about the Future of Finance. Your feedback and comments welcomed at research@aicpa-cima.com This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.

    50 min

  3. 02/12/2025

    (010) Finance Ready for the new economy

    In this episode, we dive into how finance is being reshaped by seismic shifts in the workplace, from the rise of hybrid models and sustainability imperatives to the disruptive force of AI. Steve Flatman, VP Education and Professional Qualification, representing the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA), is joined by Brad Taylor, Director of Consulting at Advanced Workplace Associates (AWA), to explore what these changes mean for finance professionals. Together they unpack how automation is altering entry‑level roles, why cognitive load and new habits matter in an AI‑enabled world, and how education and professional designations must evolve to prepare talent for business‑ready careers. The conversation highlights the skills, adaptability, and strategic mindset needed for finance leaders to thrive in a future defined by connected teams, blurred functions, and generational shifts in expectations. CONNECT Brad on LinkedIn  Steve on LinkedIn  OTHER RESOURCES • The Next Frontier of Finance: Taking AI from Theory to Implementation – Report • Essential AI resources for practical use | AICPA&CIMA – Resources Page   • Transformative Skills Pack: Creative mindset – Report • Partnering with AI: A Strategic Blueprint for Finance and Accounting Excellence – Report • Debut podcast episode: AI's impact on private equity – Blog • Big data and AI: Challenges and opportunities in finance – The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • AI for private equity and financial services industry – Podcast   • Big data and AI technologies: Fundamentals and Applications – Podcast  • Leveraging Non-Financial Data for Long-Term Value – Podcast  • Non-financial data drives long-term value: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog • Agile Finance: Mastering adaptive budgeting and planning – Podcast  • Future-ready with adaptive budgeting: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • Future-proof Finance: Partnering in a Shifting World – Podcast  • Co-creating solutions through business partnering – Blog • Future of Finance 2.0: Re-defining finance for a sustainable world – Report  • 4 shifts redefining how finance creates sustainable value –  Article    • Our contemporary issues in Management Accounting –  Page • Riding the Waves of Transformation –  Article      Find out more about the Future of Finance. Your feedback and comments welcomed at research@aicpa-cima.com This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.

    31 min
  4. (009) From Insight to Impact: Leveraging AI to Act on Employee Feedback

    06/11/2025

    (009) From Insight to Impact: Leveraging AI to Act on Employee Feedback

    Discover how AI is reshaping employee listening, from surveys to sentiment analysis, and what it means for engagement, retention and workplace culture. This episode explores the intersection of technology and empathy, the role of HR in translating data into meaningful action and how companies are using AI to build stronger, more connected finance and accounting teams. Featuring insights from Robert Half research, we'll also look at how listening tools can support wellness and proactive retention strategies. This episode is offered by our sponsor, Robert Half, a leader in specialised recruiting services.  CONNECT Steve on LinkedIn  Tom on LinkedIn  OTHER RESOURCES • AI-Powered Employee Listening: Turning Feedback Into Action | Robert Half – Article  • 18 Questions to ask in your next employee engagement survey | Robert Half – Article • The Next Frontier of Finance: Taking AI from Theory to Implementation – Report • Essential AI resources for practical use | AICPA&CIMA – Resources Page   • Transformative Skills Pack: Creative mindset – Report • Partnering with AI: A Strategic Blueprint for Finance and Accounting Excellence – Report • Debut podcast episode: AI's impact on private equity – Blog • Big data and AI: Challenges and opportunities in finance – The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • AI for private equity and financial services industry – Podcast   • Big data and AI technologies: Fundamentals and Applications – Podcast  • Leveraging Non-Financial Data for Long-Term Value – Podcast  • Non-financial data drives long-term value: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog • Agile Finance: Mastering adaptive budgeting and planning – Podcast  • Future-ready with adaptive budgeting: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • Future-proof Finance: Partnering in a Shifting World – Podcast  • Co-creating solutions through business partnering – Blog • Future of Finance 2.0: Re-defining finance for a sustainable world – Report  • 4 shifts redefining how finance creates sustainable value –  Article    • Our contemporary issues in Management Accounting –  Page • Riding the Waves of Transformation –  Article      Find out more about the Future of Finance. Your feedback and comments welcomed at research@aicpa-cima.com This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.

    17 min
  5. (008) From Ten Keys to AI Agents: Transforming Tax with Automation and Insights

    23/10/2025

    (008) From Ten Keys to AI Agents: Transforming Tax with Automation and Insights

    In this episode, we explore how AI is transforming the tax function - from automation to augmentation - and what this means for the future of the profession. April Walker, Senior Manager at AICPA & CIMA, is joined by John McGowan, Founder and CEO of HubSync, to discuss how tax professionals and finance leaders can move from insight to impact by embracing AI-powered innovation. John shares practical insights on: • How AI is reshaping tax workflows and client experiences • The biggest challenges facing tax professionals, and how AI can help solve them • The role of intelligent document processing and multi-agent systems in tax automation • Why human skills like advisory, communication, and strategic thinking are more important than ever • How to lead successful AI-driven tax transformation This episode is offered by our sponsor, HubSync, a leader in AI-powered tax transformation. CONNECT John on LinkedIn  April on LinkedIn  OTHER RESOURCES • HubSync's AI automation reshapes tax and accounting workflows – Article  • HubSync x Carr Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors Case Study – Case Study  • Transformative Skills Pack: Creative mindset – Report • Partnering with AI: A Strategic Blueprint for Finance and Accounting Excellence – Report • Debut podcast episode: AI's impact on private equity – Blog • Big data and AI: Challenges and opportunities in finance – The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • AI for private equity and financial services industry – Podcast   • Big data and AI technologies: Fundamentals and Applications – Podcast  • Leveraging Non-Financial Data for Long-Term Value – Podcast  • Non-financial data drives long-term value: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog • Agile Finance: Mastering adaptive budgeting and planning – Podcast  • Future-ready with adaptive budgeting: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • Future-proof Finance: Partnering in a Shifting World – Podcast  • Co-creating solutions through business partnering – Blog • Future of Finance 2.0: Re-defining finance for a sustainable world – Report  • 4 shifts redefining how finance creates sustainable value –  Article    • Our contemporary issues in Management Accounting –  Page • Riding the Waves of Transformation –  Article        Find out more about the Future of Finance. Your feedback and comments welcomed at research@aicpa-cima.com This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.

    34 min

  6. 09/09/2025

    (007) From Numbers to Notions: Do CFOs need creativity in an AI World?

    In this episode, we explore the evolving role of creativity in finance leadership. Dr. Irena Teneva Associate Technical Director Research & Development at AICPA & CIMA is joined by Dr. Rouxelle de Villiers, Senior Lecturer at AUT Faculty of Business & Law, and Annelize du Toit, Country Finance Manager at Colgate-Palmolive, to discuss how CFOs and finance professionals can harness creativity to drive value and innovation. Rouxelle and Annelize share practical insights on: • Why creativity is a critical skill for finance professionals • How to foster creative thinking in traditionally analytical roles • The balance between innovation and strategic alignment • The impact of AI on creativity and decision-making in finance • How organisations and universities can nurture creative talent in accounting CONNECT Rouxelle on LinkedIn Annelize on LinkedIn Irena on LinkedIn OTHER RESOURCES • Transformative Skills Pack: Creative mindset – Report • Partnering with AI: A Strategic Blueprint for Finance and Accounting Excellence – Report • Debut podcast episode: AI's impact on private equity – Blog • Big data and AI: Challenges and opportunities in finance – The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • AI for private equity and financial services industry – Podcast   • Big data and AI technologies: Fundamentals and Applications – Podcast  • Leveraging Non-Financial Data for Long-Term Value – Podcast  • Non-financial data drives long-term value: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog • Agile Finance: Mastering adaptive budgeting and planning – Podcast  • Future-ready with adaptive budgeting: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • Future-proof Finance: Partnering in a Shifting World – Podcast  • Co-creating solutions through business partnering – Blog • Future of Finance 2.0: Re-defining finance for a sustainable world – Report  • 4 shifts redefining how finance creates sustainable value –  Article    • Our contemporary issues in Management Accounting –  Page • Riding the Waves of Transformation –  Article      Find out more about the Future of Finance. Your feedback and comments welcomed at research@aicpa-cima.com This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.

    29 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    (006) Building Resilient Organisations in a Changing World

    In this episode, we explore what it takes to build resilient organisations in an era defined by disruption and uncertainty. Ross Archer is joined by Andrew Harding, Chief Executive of Management Accounting at AICPA & CIMA, and Dionne Corradine, Chief Strategy Officer at the City of London Corporation, to discuss how finance leaders can help their organisations not only survive but thrive in challenging times. Andrew and Dionne share practical insights on:  • The evolving role of finance in driving organisational resilience • How to balance short-term survival with long-term growth • The importance of culture, leadership, and agility in uncertain environments • Lessons from past crises and how to prepare for future shocks • The power of finance business partnering and cross-functional collaboration CONNECT Andrew on LinkedIn Dionne on LinkedIn Ross on LinkedIn OTHER RESOURCES • Debut podcast episode: AI's impact on private equity – Blog • Big data and AI: Challenges and opportunities in finance – The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • AI for private equity and financial services industry – Podcast   • Big data and AI technologies: Fundamentals and Applications – Podcast  • Leveraging Non-Financial Data for Long-Term Value – Podcast  • Non-financial data drives long-term value: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog • Agile Finance: Mastering adaptive budgeting and planning – Podcast  • Future-ready with adaptive budgeting: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • Future-proof Finance: Partnering in a Shifting World – Podcast  • Co-creating solutions through business partnering – Blog • Future of Finance 2.0: Re-defining finance for a sustainable world – Report  • 4 shifts redefining how finance creates sustainable value –  Article    • Our contemporary issues in Management Accounting –  Page • Riding the Waves of Transformation –  Article      Find out more about the Future of Finance. Your feedback and comments welcomed at research@aicpa-cima.com This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.

    24 min

  8. 08/07/2025

    (005) Future-proof Finance: Partnering in a Shifting World

    In this episode of Reshaping Finance, we explore how finance business partnering is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Our expert guests from GSK and AICPA & CIMA share how finance leaders can move beyond traditional roles to become true co-pilots, driving strategy, enabling execution, and creating value through insight, influence, and impact. GUEST SPEAKERS: • Richard Latchford, VP Finance & CFO, GSK US Biopharma • Ash Noah, Managing Director, CGMA Learning, AICPA & CIMA CHAIR: • Barry Payne, Director, External Relations - Management Accounting, AICPA & CIMA KEY INSIGHTS: • What does it really mean to be a co-pilot in finance and why is that mindset critical for the future? • How are leading CFOs structuring their teams to drive both accountability and agility? • What tools and skills finance professionals need to stay ahead? • What role will technology play in reshaping finance and how can you stay relevant as it evolves? • What's the hidden gap between what finance delivers and what the business actually needs? • How do you measure the real value of finance business partnering and what are the red flags you're missing it? Join us as we uncover how finance leaders can future-proof their planning processes and build more resilient, agile organisations. CONNECT: Richard on LinkedIn Ash on LinkedIn Barry on LinkedIn OTHER RESOURCES: • Debut podcast episode: AI's impact on private equity – Blog • Big data and AI: Challenges and opportunities in finance —The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • AI for private equity and financial services industry – Podcast   • Big data and AI technologies: Fundamentals and Applications – Podcast  • Future of Finance 2.0: Re-defining finance for a sustainable world – Report  • 4 shifts redefining how finance creates sustainable value –  Article    • Our contemporary issues in Management Accounting –  Page   Find out more about the Future of Finance. Your feedback and comments welcomed at research@aicpa-cima.com This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.

    28 min
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    AICPA & CIMA
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    2025 - 2026
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