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• 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 [email protected]  

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• 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 [email protected]  

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• Productivity tips for busy finance professionals

  Time. It’s one thing many busy professionals wish we had more of in our working days.   Whether you're drowning in meetings or struggling to tick off your daily tasks, this episode is here to help. You’ll find clear, actionable tips to help you work smarter and achieve your goals.   You’ll learn:  Why “I’m busy” isn’t the answer, and what you should focus on instead  How to set realistic, achievable goals that drive real progress  What professionals get wrong about productivity and how to fix it  How to make meetings more meaningful – or remove them entirely  The power of “Red Brick Thinking” and how it can change your day-to-day work  How to use AI tools to boost efficiency  If you're a CPA Australia member, business owner, finance lead or corporate professional, this episode will provide you with relevant tools to help you take back control of your calendar.  Host: Christine Gounder, Digital Content Lead, Design and Build, CPA Australia  Guest: Donna McGeorge, author and expert on productivity, meetings and time management  For more information on this episode’s guest and her books, head to Donna McGeorge’s 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 [email protected]  

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• Master workplace communication with Dr Louise Mahler

  Ever wondered how well you communicate?  Communication expert Dr Louise Mahler shares practical, research-backed techniques to help you build trust, speak with confidence and strengthen your presence.  Whether you're presenting to the board, in an online meeting or fielding tough questions, this episode gives you the tools to communicate with greater impact and earn trust more effectively.   From unconscious habits that sabotage credibility to the secrets behind handling high-pressure moments, unpack how voice, body language and messaging shape the way we’re perceived.  In this INTHEBLACK episode, you’ll learn:   The core components of trust and why they matter   How to communicate with authority using vocal and physical presence   Simple ways to manage anxiety in meetings and presentations   What gravitas really is and how to develop it  Listen now for expert-backed tips you can use today.   Host: Jackie Blondell, Editorial Content Lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Dr Louise Mahler, an expert in body language, voice and human behaviour. She has a PhD in Leadership Communication, and degrees and masters in Organisational Psychology and Music and is the author of two books on the subject: Resonate and Gravitas.    Louise is presenting a master class at CPA Week in Perth on 11-13 June, 2025.   You can learn more about Louise Mahler at her website.   INTHEBLACK has also covered today’s topic in a recent article featuring Dr Louise Mahler along with other experts who share their insights on staying calm and composed in the workplace when the pressure is on.  You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK 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 [email protected]  

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• Beyond GDP: Rethinking productivity in today’s economy

  What does productivity really mean in today’s fast-moving, tech-driven world – and are traditional measures still relevant?  In this episode of INTHEBLACK, take a fresh look at how to define and measure productivity in today’s high-tech economy.   Longstanding metrics like multi-factor productivity (MFP) and gross domestic product (GDP) have shaped economic policy for decades – but are they still fit for purpose?  An expert guest expert draws on insights from the Australian Productivity Commission and his own research to explore:  Why conventional productivity measures may no longer reflect real economic value  Emerging alternative metrics that better capture today’s workplace dynamics  What this shift means for business leaders, finance professionals and policymakers  If you're a business owner, accountant or advisor looking to better understand the future of work and economic performance, this episode will give you the context – and questions – you need to stay ahead.  Listen now to uncover what productivity really is in today’s economy.   Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia  Guest: John QuiggIn, Professor of Economics at University of Queensland. He is prominent both as a research economist and as a commentator on Australian economic policy. He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. His latest book After Neoliberalism was released in 2024.   For more information on research reports by the Australian Productivity Commission, head to its website.   Additionally, learn more about alternative productivity metrics such as wellbeing indices and TFP (total factor productivity)   INTHEBLACK has also covered this episode’s topic.   You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK 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 [email protected]  

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