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16/12/2025

Do you want to be happier at work? New research shows how

We all want to be happy at work. Or at least happier, don't we? Across this conversation, listeners will learn about a foundational concept: Success often follows happiness rather than causes it. Drawing on research in positive psychology, the episode outlines how mindset, habits and self-awareness account for a large share of overall wellbeing, far outweighing external circumstances. It also explains how small, consistent practices such as learning to be grateful can recalibrate the brain's natural bias toward the negative. Listeners will learn: The relationship between happiness and leadership Positive psychology as a field of research Research data on happiness and how it's a 'skill' The key components of developing workplace happiness and contentment How to recognise 'green-light moments' Ways to shift out of work-related ruts, regain perspective and avoid catastrophising This Career Hacks episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for that elusive happiness factor at work. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Declan Edwards, happiness researcher, speaker, coach and consultant. He is founder of the BU Happiness College, which has a vision of making the skills and science of happiness more accessible to individuals, organisations and the world. For more information, head to the BU Happiness College on LinkedIn. Loving this episode? Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. Click subscribe on the channel to stay updated on the latest episodes. 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

16/12/2025

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21 min
05/11/2025

Resume essentials to get you noticed in finance roles

Planning your next career move? If so, you're going to need a resume that stands out from the rest. In this episode, you'll learn what hiring managers look for and how to present your experience with clarity and confidence. With an expert guest offering tips and advice, discover how CV formats are changing, what recruiters see as red flags and the role keywords play in passing those annoying, AI-driven applicant tracking systems. Key insights include: The resume length rule that really matters What to highlight at junior and senior career stages Skills, systems and certifications hiring managers notice Practical ways to tailor a CV to the job ad How to get around AI-powered ATS filtering – how it works and which keywords to prioritise Common mistakes that immediately undermine credibility If you're aiming for your next role in accounting or finance, these Career Hacks insights could be the difference between being filtered out and being seen by the right people. The Career Hacks series is back and is a must-listen this summer for anyone preparing their next career move. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Jasmine Ee, a senior consultant at staffing and recruitment company Hays For more on what Hays does, head to the company'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

05/11/2025

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14 min
18/06/2025

Ethical leadership for finance and accounting professionals

What does it mean to actively meet your ethical obligations as a finance or accounting professional? In this episode, you'll learn how corporate scandals reveal recurring themes in ethical failings and leadership culture. The episode also expands beyond misconduct to highlight proactive ethical leadership, and learn how to use Part 1 of APES 110 code as a practical framework to: Assess risks Apply safeguards Make confident ethical decisions If you're an accountant or finance professional looking to strengthen your understanding of ethics, these insights can help you protect your reputation, uphold trust and lead responsibly. Listen now. Host: Belinda Zohrab-McConnell, regulatory, professional standards and ethics specialist, CPA Australia Guest: Brendan O'Connell, global president ICMA, current member and past Chair of the CPA Australia centre of excellence for ethics and professional standards. For more information head to CPA Australia for CPD ethics resources. And for further information, you can read these ethics articles on INTHEBLACK. https://intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au/ethics-and-governance/highly-competitive-work-environments 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, including on YouTube. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

18/06/2025

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22 min
01/07/2025

How generative AI is reshaping finance

Generative AI isn't on the horizon – it's already changing how finance professionals work. In this episode, you'll gain a clear understanding of AI in finance, including: What generative AI actually is How it differs from traditional AI Why it matters to your role in finance You'll learn practical examples of how AI tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot and BloombergGPT are being used in finance – from automating reporting to generating insights and even replacing junior analyst tasks via agentic AI, for example. For those finance professionals working with data, models or reports, this episode shows where AI can take over repetitive tasks and where you can use it to boost your impact with essential skills. If you're thinking about how to future-proof your career or your team, you'll come away with a clear picture of the technical and strategic skills that are quickly becoming essential in the profession. Whether you're advising clients, managing data, or leading change, this episode gives you the insight needed to stay ahead in an AI-driven world. Host: Aidan Ormond, Digital Content Editor, INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia Guest: Patrick Leung, a data science tech lead with a background across insurance, banking and sports analytics. He is recognised for his expertise in natural language processing and AI strategy. Related to this episode's topic, CPA Australia has courses and online learning resources as well as micro credentials. You can learn more about this episode's topic on INTHEBLACK with these articles: 5 common finance problems AI can tackle Avoid BYOAI: The importance of AI training in the workplace Cyber risks from AI (and how you can stay protected) And your 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

01/07/2025

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25 min
22/06/2020

Back to the future for fair pay

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. INTHEBLACK Out Loud is presented by CPA Australia. CPA Australia also publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest, INTHEBLACK and Excel Tips. Search and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcast or your favourite podcast app. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

22/06/2020

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12 min
01/04/2024

Tax overhaul overdue

As Australia faces major economic challenges, carefully planned thoughtful tax reform could be an important part of the solution. Listen to the full episode. Click to read the article 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

01/04/2024

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9 min
31/03/2023

Promises, promises: Your word is your bond

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. INTHEBLACK Out Loud is presented by CPA Australia. CPA Australia also publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest, INTHEBLACK and Excel Tips. Search and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcast or your favourite podcast app. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

31/03/2023

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7 min
24/08/2021

Raising expectations

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. INTHEBLACK Out Loud is presented by CPA Australia. CPA Australia also publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest, INTHEBLACK and Excel Tips. Search and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcast or your favourite podcast app. You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

24/08/2021

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6 min
30/09/2024

6 ways a manager can coach their team to success

If you are a manager wanting your team to kick more goals, it may be time to put on your coach's hat. Coaching requires a different skill set to traditional management, but there are certain rules that can help you put coaching into action. Listen to the full episode. Click to read the article 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

30/09/2024

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6 min
31/10/2024

Master calendar creation in Excel

Calendars are your go-to tool for planning. In this Excel Tips episode, you'll learn the steps to create a single-month calendar from scratch. Discover how to combine advanced functions to build a two-dimensional calendar structure, and how to format your dates and highlight weekends and holidays. You'll also gain knowledge of how to customise the calendar to fit your specific needs. For quick reference, here are the timestamps: 0:17 – Introduction to building a calendar 2:12 – Functions used in this tutorial 4:29 – How the different functions work 8:11 – Using formulas to create headings 10:30 – Changing the calendar to start the week on Monday 11:53 – Building a custom function with LAMBDA 13:28 – Applying conditional formatting for weekends 14:59 – Shortcuts covered in the tutorial 15:58 – Recap and summary of what we've learned Tune in now to easily create personalised calendars that suit your planning needs. 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

31/10/2024

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17 min

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Do you want to be happier at work? New research shows how

Resume essentials to get you noticed in finance roles

Ethical leadership for finance and accounting professionals

How generative AI is reshaping finance

Back to the future for fair pay

Tax overhaul overdue

Promises, promises: Your word is your bond

Raising expectations

6 ways a manager can coach their team to success

Master calendar creation in Excel

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