Business Strategies
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COVIDChat: Business support around Australia
- Small Business
- COVID 19
Series·12 EpisodesLast published onMicrosoft Excel Series #1 - Excel for Accountants
Microsoft Excel expert Neale Blackwood CPA with great Excel tips help you boost your productivity
- Personal and career development
Series·11 EpisodesLast published on
Episodes
2025
How tax reform can transform Australia’s economic future
Discussing tax reform ideas with MP Allegra Spender, drawn from her tax green paper
- Taxation
- Policy perspectives
55 min listening timePublished onWFH, hybrid or in-office? The winner is...
Discover the merits of today's work models, and learn which option is the most financially viable
- Business strategy
13 min listening timePublished onClosing the gender gap: leadership, policy and equality
Learn insights and strategies from a gender equality in the workplace expert
- Business strategy
30 min listening timePublished onAustralia’s M&A outlook: trends and opportunities revealed
Unpack valuable business insights from Pitcher Partner’s new M&A dealmakers’ report
- Business management
26 min listening timePublished on5 strategies to help close the gender leadership gap
Female business leaders share ideas on closing the gender leadership gap with actionable strategies
- Business strategy
11 min listening timePublished onExplore the productivity debate
What defines productivity, how it’s measured and strategies to improve it
- Business strategy
11 min listening timePublished onThe power of followership in business success
Discover how harnessing group power can lead to better results and stronger teams
- Business management
6 min listening timePublished onUnderstanding ESG's growing role in the fashion industry
Discover the fashion industry's challenges as it balances sustainability with profitability
- Environment and Sustainability
10 min listening timePublished onYour guide to the latest business trends in Asia
Discover key findings, trends and opportunities from Asialink’s new business report
- Small Business
25 min listening timePublished onUnpacking the ACCC’s supermarkets inquiry
Inside supermarkets’ pricing, profitability, market structure, consumer experience and more
- Economy
20 min listening timePublished onThe advantages of a multi-generational workforce
To address skill shortages, inclusive hiring can help business. Here's how.
- Business strategy
10 min listening timePublished onBooming Sub-Saharan Africa set for growth: here's why
Why natural resources and a huge free-trade zone are supercharging growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Economy
14 min listening timePublished onInside global chocolate's ESG initiatives
Find out how global chocolate is addressing ESG challenges for a more ethical and sustainable future
- Environment and Sustainability
12 min listening timePublished onAI and cybersecurity: penetration tester reveals key dangers
Discover the risks and gain expert tips to protect you and your business when using AI
- Technology
32 min listening timePublished on
2024
Australian IR reform: analysing new laws’ impact
Explore the latest IR developments and their impact on businesses and employees
- Business law
31 min listening timePublished onEveryday ethics: Conflicts of interest
To serve the public interest, professional accountants must avoid potential conflicts of interest
- Ethics
5 min listening timePublished onPractical generative AI in accounting
Want to know how generative AI can be used in accounting? Read on.
- Technology
10 min listening timePublished onBeyond profits: the case for social impact reporting
Join guest Adam Vise to learn why social impact reporting should matter to business
- Environment and Sustainability
29 min listening timePublished onWhy accountants are key for franchisees amid reforms
Accountants will be key in guiding clients through proposed Franchising Code of Conduct changes
- Small Business
11 min listening timePublished onThe surprise resurgence of Australia's independent bookstores
Despite the challenges, many Australian independent bookstores are flourishing. Here's why.
- Business strategy
11 min listening timePublished onGenerative AI in business: how to navigate the ethics
AI can transform business but accountants must balance scepticism with benefits amid ethical worries
- Ethics
- Technology
11 min listening timePublished onGDP alternatives: 8 ways of measuring economic health
The pros and cons of the Human Development Index, Genuine Progress Indicator, Green GDP and more
- Economy
9 min listening timePublished onKey findings from the APAC small business survey
Dive into CPA Australia’s APAC small business survey and uncover key insights
- Small Business
17 min listening timePublished onHow to uphold your core values in the workplace
Learn effective ways to handle challenging workplace situations that conflict with your core values
- Personal and career development
- Business strategy
7 min listening timePublished onWhat business needs from Budget 2024
Expert insights on tax, rising cost pressures and more ahead of this year’s Federal Budget
- Budget
- Economy
24 min listening timePublished onWhat are you worth? New salary trends revealed
Learn why 77% of employees are considering new job options and what’s driving this trend
- Careers
14 min listening timePublished onEssential cybersecurity insights for small business
Unlock the latest cybersecurity insights from CPA Australia’s 2024 small business survey
- Technology
18 min listening timePublished on2024 mergers and acquisitions update
Discover key insights from an expert industry specialist on the latest M&A trends
- Business management
16 min listening timePublished onThe risks and rewards of dynamic pricing for business
Discover why organisations need strong governance frameworks for dynamic pricing to thrive
- Business strategy
27 min listening timePublished onKey findings from CPA Australia’s 2024 Business Tech Survey
Discover the game-changing ways AI and emerging tech are reshaping the future of business
- Technology
20 min listening timePublished onUnlock the power of structured philanthropic giving
Learn the benefits and tax implications of structured giving for individuals and business
- Philanthropy
25 min listening timePublished onHow to successfully implement AI into your business
Stanford University’s Erik Brynjolfsson on how CFOs can leverage AI for business growth
- Technology
- Business strategy
20 min listening timePublished onNew ideas to ease cost-of-living pressures for employees
How rewards programs can provide creative solutions to cost-of-living pressures for staff
- Economy
25 min listening timePublished onHow to cultivate an ethical workplace (and reap the benefits)
Robust workplace ethics can lead to a boost in finances and staff retention. Here's how.
- Ethics
12 min listening timePublished on
2023
Workplace stress: new report’s alarming findings
Why the Gallup report is a wake-up call for Australian and New Zealand workplace managers
- Mental health
21 min listening timePublished onExpert insights into the 2023 RBA review
The senior correspondent who sparked the review explains why it was needed
- Economy
34 min listening timePublished onWhy planning is the key to internal recruitment
An external candidate isn't the only solution when an employee leaves a business
- Personal and career development
7 min listening timePublished onFederal Budget 2023: expert analysis
CPA Australia’s experts in tax and business breakdown the Treasurer’s budget
- Budget
- Economy
- Taxation
30 min listening timePublished onDemystifying SEO for local business
Unlock the secrets to local business growth with these easy-to-learn local SEO tips
- Small Business
- Technology
27 min listening timePublished onA zero-carbon future that leaves no Australian behind
Can we achieve a just transition for those affected by energy sector changes?
- Environment and Sustainability
24 min listening timePublished onYour expert guide to the property market in 2023
Key insights for property owners, investors, buyers and renters
- Economy
30 min listening timePublished onWhat business needs from government in 2023
We breakdown the business issues underlying this year’s Federal Budget submissions
- Business strategy
- Budget
20 min listening timePublished onUncovering the staggering cost of food waste
See the shocking numbers behind food waste and learn what can be done about the issue
- Environment and Sustainability
- Economy
24 min listening timePublished onMeet the 'hacker' protecting you from cyber threats
Meet a penetration tester who hacks into corporate networks like yours
- Data management
- Technology
28 min listening timePublished onInside story of the 2023 RBA review
The senior correspondent who sparked the review explains why it was needed
- Economy
35 min listening timePublished onSurprise findings from our new APAC small business survey
Younger small business owners needed, says CPA Australia report
- Small Business
- Economy
18 min listening timePublished onWhat will happen in 2023? Expert forecast for business
CPA Australia’s predictions for economic growth, employment, CPI, interest rates and more
- Economy
22 min listening timePublished onBusiness Technology Report 2023: AI and cybersecurity
An analysis of AI and ChatGPT’s impact on business in 2023
- Technology
19 min listening timePublished onMeToo six years on: what’s changed?
Discussing workplace gender equity with Genevieve Collins of the law firm Lander & Rogers
- Business strategy
- Business management
24 min listening timePublished onExpert property market update with Warren Hogan
Gain high-level property insights with one of Australia’s most respected economists
- Economy
18 min listening timePublished onWhat is workplace trust in the digital age?
Leading expert and writer Rachel Botsman has an answer for you
- Career skills
26 min listening timePublished onIt's been six years since 'me too'. Has anything changed?
The #MeToo hashtag brought sharper focus to harassment and assault at work. Here's what's changed.
- Business strategy
10 min listening timePublished onAre you safe from ‘man in the middle’ attacks?
Cybersecurity experts on how to avoid invoice frauds such as a man in the middle attack
- Forensic accounting
22 min listening timePublished onInternational Women’s Day 2023 special
Board president of UN Women Australia on how women can #crackthecode to success at work
- Personal and career development
- Career skills
23 min listening timePublished onModern slavery: can Australia do more?
Experts debate how Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 can be fine-tuned for greater global impact
- Ethics
- Governance and risk
13 min listening timePublished onNew climate policies in 2023 (and upcoming changes) analysed
CPA Australia’s ESG expert analyses the Federal Government’s environmental plans
- Current issues
24 min listening timePublished onThe economic upside of reducing global food waste
Reducing A$4 billion in food waste globally can lead to real economic advantages. Here's how.
- Economy
10 min listening timePublished onCPA Australia’s response to Uluru Statement from the Heart
What this statement means and why we’re actively supporting reconciliation
- Policy perspectives
27 min listening timePublished onThe new world of corporate disclosure
Explore how corporate performance measures are changing as needs and technology evolve
- Financial reporting
26 min listening timePublished on
2022
Why Buy Now, Pay Later needs a regulation rethink
BNPL is booming but as a credit product should there be greater regulatory scrutiny?
- Digital transformation
- Policy perspectives
18 min listening timePublished onModernising business registers: what it means for directors
Understand how the Australian Government is bringing business registers up to date
- Business management
15 min listening timePublished onThe three big challenges facing public practitioners
- Public practice
- Practice management
- Accounting updates
17 min listening timePublished onIn conversation with Stuart Robert, Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business
Part 2 of CPA Australia's three-part election series
- Small Business
- Economy
15 min listening timePublished onStrategies for small business to avoid disputes
Advice on dispute prevention from the Victorian Small Business Commissioner
- Small Business
28 min listening timePublished onKnow what Labor’s proposed IR reforms mean for you
Labor’s IR reforms are now before Parliament. Learn what they mean for your business
- Business management
- Small Business
20 min listening timePublished onWhat disaster relief is there for small business?
Learn how the Small Business Debt Helpline could help you after a natural disaster
- Disaster recovery
- Small Business
23 min listening timePublished on2022 Federal Election – CPA Australia’s analysis
What to expect in climate change, housing affordability and tax
- Economy
29 min listening timePublished onCOVID-19: ever get that feeling of déjà vu?
What’s ahead for businesses and their employees
- COVID 19
22 min listening timePublished onUnder pressure: Signs of small business financial distress
How accountants can advise SME clients on challenges ranging from inflation to insolvency
- Small Business
19 min listening timePublished onKey findings: CPA Australia’s 2021-22 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey
- Small Business
17 min listening timePublished onDisaster preparedness for small business
How government and local communities can support small businesses recovering from natural disasters
- Small Business
- Disaster recovery
17 min listening timePublished onProtect your small business from cyber criminals
What you need to know about types of data breaches, phishing scams and cyber insurance
- Technology
15 min listening timePublished onThe road back to normal: Australia’s economic outlook
Learn which parts of the Australian economy are under the most pressure
- Economy
26 min listening timePublished onHow your small business can use social media
See how it can help you attract and keep customers, get customer feedback and retain loyalty
- Small Business
- Business strategy
17 min listening timePublished onIs the time for business support over?
Should business support be included in the federal budget?
- Business management
15 min listening timePublished onTrends and predictions in ESG
What are the implications of the upcoming Federal election on the treatment of ESG issues
- Ethics
- Environment and Sustainability
- Governance and risk
16 min listening timePublished onA conversation with Dr Andrew Leigh, Shadow Assistant Minister for Treasury and Charities
Part 1 of CPA Australia's three-part election series
- Small Business
- Economy
- Accounting updates
14 min listening timePublished onIs the construction sector on the brink of collapse?
A deep dive into the issues facing the construction industry
- Economy
- Business management
27 min listening timePublished onFederal Budget October 2022 Special
Analysis and commentary from CPA Australia’s policy experts
- Economy
25 min listening timePublished onWhat the heck is happening to cryptocurrency markets?!
Cryptocurrency volatility and how this highlights the need for regulation
- Economy
- Taxation
18 min listening timePublished onCOP27: your 20-minute explainer
- Environment and Sustainability
22 min listening timePublished on
2021
Kris Fothergill FCPA works from his family boat
Hear how truly remote working works
- Public practice
- Careers
56 min listening timePublished onWhy small business needs to understand cybersecurity risks
Expert advice you can action today
- Technology
32 min listening timePublished onMy Client and Me: Growing Holly Rankin’s music career
Behind the scenes of artistic endeavor
- Public practice
- Practice management
34 min listening timePublished onA discussion on the Aged Care Royal Commission
The role of accounting and finance professionals
- Financial management
35 min listening timePublished onCurrent trends in accounting recruitment
Episode 10
- COVID 19
19 min listening timePublished onLatest tax and business developments
Episode 5
- COVID 19
17 min listening timePublished onCOVID-19 vaccinations and your business
Episode 4
- COVID 19
- Small Business
18 min listening timePublished onBusiness concerns intensify amid strong recovery
Episode 11
- COVID 19
- Business strategy
19 min listening timePublished onBusiness grants and lodgement deferrals explained
Episode 2
- Taxation
- COVID 19
19 min listening timePublished onTrends in Australian commercial property market
Episode 7
- Economy
- COVID 19
17 min listening timePublished onDesigning a return-to-work plan
Episode 6
- COVID 19
- Small Business
16 min listening timePublished onShould you worry about inflation?
Episode 8
- Economy
- COVID 19
19 min listening timePublished onThe workplace issues and business reopening
Episode 3
- Small Business
- COVID 19
20 min listening timePublished onBusiness Support around Australia
Episode 1
- COVID 19
- Small Business
17 min listening timePublished onCOVID-19’s impact on commercial insurance
Episode 9
- COVID 19
- Business management
29 min listening timePublished on
2020
More Excel Shortcuts for Accountants Mini Episode 4: Multiple Windows
Multiple Windows
- Personal and career development
7 min listening timePublished onExcel Mini Episode: Flash Fill
Flash Fill
- Personal and career development
6 min listening timePublished onExcel Mini Episode: Data Validation
Data Validation
- Personal and career development
8 min listening timePublished onExcel Mini Episode: Format as Table
Format as Table
- Personal and career development
12 min listening timePublished onExcel Mini Episode: Data Ribbon
Data Ribbon
- Personal and career development
20 min listening timePublished onMore 'Excel Shortcuts for Accountants' Mini Episode 3: Ctrl Key
Ctrl Clicking in Excel
- Personal and career development
7 min listening timePublished onE-invoicing: how your business can benefit
Expert tips on getting started
- Digital transformation
- Business management
39 min listening timePublished onData security in the age of working from home
Tips to make you and your team more secure
- COVID 19
- Technology
28 min listening timePublished onSmall business stories: growing the Gild Group
Hear how this successful accounting practice got its start
- Small Business
44 min listening timePublished onPathways to partnership in public practice
Listen in as our guests share insights from unique perspectives
- Public practice
51 min listening timePublished onBernard Salt predicts staircase recovery for Australia post-pandemic
A demographic take on what we can expect post-pandemic
- COVID 19
- Economy
35 min listening timePublished onMore 'Excel Shortcuts for Accountants' Mini Episode 5: Cell Comments
Cell Comments
- Personal and career development
5 min listening timePublished onMore ‘Excel Shortcuts for Accountants’ mini episode 2: Right clicking
Why right clicking is a must-know shortcut for accountants
- Personal and career development
6 min listening timePublished onExcel Features and Functions
Excel Features and Functions
- Personal and career development
19 min listening timePublished onMore ‘Excel Shortcuts for Accountants’ mini episode 1: Double clicking
Why double clicking is a great shortcut for accountants
- Personal and career development
7 min listening timePublished onAustralian Federal Budget 2020-21: An expert analysis
Expert opinion on key aspects of the budget
- Budget
- Economy
33 min listening timePublished onHow public practitioners can work with clients facing insolvency
Learn the warning signs of insolvency
- Public practice
- Insolvency
48 min listening timePublished onFuture of fintech: opportunities for businesses
Listen in as our guests share insights from unique perspectives
- Technology
- Digital transformation
45 min listening timePublished on
2019
2018
Digital payments and the future of e-commerce
What it’s like to work for two of the most successful fintech brands in Australia
- Digital transformation
47 min listening timePublished onRehabilitate or dismiss? Managing your client base
Practical ways to manage your client base in a positive way
- Business strategy
- Practice management
- Public practice
45 min listening timePublished onIntrapreneurship: a systematic approach for innovating
Uncovering how to drive change from within
- Personal and career development
39 min listening timePublished onHow investing in mental health is good for business
Discover ways to reduce mental health risks in the workplace
- Mental health
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